Learning Beyond the Classics: Film Noir: Influences and InspirationsDirected by Charles VidorWith Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George MacreadyRated PG, 110 minutes, DCPThis post-WWII classic film noir by Charles Vidor is a classic Hollywood film noir set in Argentina. The story centers on Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford), a cynical American gambler who arrives in Buenos Aires and finds work at a casino owned by the mysterious and charismatic Ballin Mundson (George Macready). Johnny's life becomes complicated-and the noir plot kicks in-when he meets Gilda (Rita Hayworth), the sultry and enigmatic woman he once loved, now married to his powerful employer. As secrets unfold, Johnny's past relationship with Gilda creates a volatile love triangle, with betrayal, passion, and revenge at the core of the drama. With timeless explorations of themes like desire and power, Gilda remains in American film noir Hall of Fame, in part due to Hayworth's commanding performance that solidified her own screen legend status. GET TICKETS *Free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB Students.

New at the BrowningDirected by Anh Hung TranWith Juliette Binoche, Jan Hammenecker, Benoît MagimelRated PG-13, 135 minutes, Blu-rayIn French with English subtitlesWinner of the Best Director award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, this sumptuous French historical romantic film never quite found a broad audience here in the United States despite its broad appeal. Set in 1889 and featuring the gourmet named Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel), a character based on novelist Marcel Rouff's protagonist in The Passionate Epicure, the story features how Dodin has been running his popular restaurant for 20 years. Its success is helped by the presence of his chef named Eugenie (Juliette Binoche), who herself is revered for her excellence in the industry. The film narrates how the two developed feelings for each other as they went about their professional lives. GET TICKETS

The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Art, Art History & Design is proud to present its annual MFA thesis exhibition, highlighting the culminating work of four graduate students set to earn their Master of Fine Arts degrees in May 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition will be displayed in two groups, each offering a distinct and engaging artistic experience. The first exhibition will run from February 28 to March 20 at the AAHD Galleries (214/216 Riley Hall), featuring the thought-provoking works of Thomas Callahan and Emma Ryan. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 7 pm, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and experience their work firsthand. The second exhibition will showcase the exceptional pieces of Norah Amstutz and Griffin Liu, on display from April 3 to April 16 at the AAHD Galleries. The opening reception for this group will take place on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 7 pm. This annual exhibition is a celebration of creativity, dedication, and artistic vision, offering visitors a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. We invite you to join us in supporting these talented emerging artists and experiencing their extraordinary work. Originally published at artdept.nd.edu.

This exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War (1939-45) using primarily European visual sources recently acquired by Rare Books & Special Collections. It showcases more than 40 works on paper, including posters, maps, propaganda ephemera, and illustrated books, as well as photographs and first-hand accounts. The exhibit explores themes of Nazi racial ideology, the Holocaust, children in war, resistance, liberation, and memories of war. By examining images created for personal use and for state-sponsored propaganda, the exhibit presents a visual narrative of the war’s profound impact on individuals and societies, offering deeper insight into how this war was experienced and remembered. This exhibit is curated by Natasha Lyandres, Curator, Rare Books & Special Collections; Jean McManus, Catholic Studies Librarian, University Archives; and Julia Schneider, German Language and Literature and Italian Studies Librarian, Hesburgh Libraries. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours. Related Events Monday, March 31, 4:30 pmLecture: Martina Cucchiara, “Fervent Faith, Relentless Persecution: The Daily Life of Erna Becker-Kohen, a Catholic of Jewish Descent in Nazi Germany” Thursday, April 10, 4:30 pmLecture: Robert M. Citino, "The Fascist Lair: the Battle of Berlin" Tuesday, April 22, 4:30 pmYom HaShoah Program to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust Exhibit Tours Meet and speak with curators of the spring exhibit, "Tragedies of War: Images of WWII in Print Visual Culture." Monday, March 31, 3:30 pmThursday, April 10, 3:30 pmTuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm

In 1980, the University of Notre Dame became the first major university to boycott Campbell Soup products in support of Midwestern farmworkers represented by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (Toledo, Ohio). In a few short months, a small and dedicated cohort of students tapped into a growing movement and convinced the campus to act in solidarity. This exhibit was created in conjunction with Somos ND, a campus-wide initiative to honor the history and legacy of Latino and Hispanic contributions to the University. It is curated by Emiliano Aguilar, assistant professor in the Department of History. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.Open to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postdocs, the public, alumni, and friends  

Classics in the BrowningDirected by Alfred HitchcockWith James Stewart, John Dall, Farley GrangerRated PG, 80 minutes, Blu-raySolomon Gottfried (Bass), Jacob Sacks (Piano), and Connor Parks (Drums) are New York-based jazz musicians who explore original works, create spontaneous improvisations, and investigate the unexpected. The trio will be live-scoring Alfred Hitchcock's Rope, one of his limited setting films that zone in on a single location (e.g., an apartment or lifeboat) to heighten the tension. Lifting that high concept even higher, Hitchcock shot the film to appear to be in real time, a feat in the pre-digital era. The plot itself has Leopold and Loeb's fingerprints on it as two smart young men (John Dall and Farley Granger) try to commit the perfect murder; however, their former prep school headmaster (James Stewart) is on the case and gives the men plenty of rope to hang themselves. GET TICKETS