“The greatest thing you will ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”

The Bosque Film Society cordially invites all members to attend its monthly members-only FILM APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE MOVIES featuring the 2001 jukebox musical, romantic drama “MOULIN ROUGE” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Febraury 27 at The Cliftex Theatre in Clifton with an introductory presentation by Bosque Film Society founding board member Simone Voss.

Directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge tells the tale of a poor Bohemian poet, Christian, in 1890s Paris falling for a beautiful caberet actress and courtesan, Satine, coveted by a jealous duke. The film uses the musical setting of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris and is the final part of Luhrmann’s “Red Curtain Trilogy,” following Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Romeo + Juliet (1996).

Featuring an ensemble cast starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, with Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, John Leguizamo, Jacek Koman, and Caroline O’Connor in supporting roles, Moulin Rouge received eight nominations at the 74th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning two for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

Christian, a young English writer, has come to Paris to follow the Bohemian revolution taking hold of the city’s drug and prostitute infested underworld. And nowhere is the thrill of the underworld more alive than at the Moulin Rouge, a night club where the rich and poor men alike come to be entertained by the dancers.

But things take a wicked turn for Christian as he starts a deadly love affair with the star courtesan of the club, Satine. But her affections are also coveted by the club’s patron: the Duke. A dangerous love triangle ensues as Satine and Christian attempt to fight all odds to stay together but a force that not even love can conquer is taking its toll on Satine.

Specifically serving its membership, the 2024 Film Appreciation Night At The Movies Series will include The Thin Man (1934) Jan. 23 introduced by Angela Smith, Moulin Rouge (2001) Feb. 27 introduced by Simone Voss, The General (1926) introduced by E. Brett Voss, The Great Escape (1963) April 23 introduced by Nathan Diebenow, Double Indemnity (1944) May 28 introduced Bryan Davis, The Sting (1973) June 25 introduced by Angela Smith, The African Queen (1951) July 16 introduced by Kaye Callaway, Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Aug. 27 introduced by Bryan Davis, Seven Samurai (1954) Sept. 24 introduced by E. Brett Voss, 2nd Annual Halloween Party featuring Young Frankenstein (1974) Oct. 29 introduced by Miriam Wallace, Legends of the Fall (1994) Nov. 26 introduced by William Godby, and the 5th Annual Christmas Party featuring Die Hard (1994) Dec. 17 introduced by J Matt Wallace.

Since this will be a private showing, BYOB will be allowed, and the theatre concession stand will be open for purchases. Although the event will be closed to the public, those wishing to become Bosque Film Society members Tuesday night will be admitted.

For those wanting to become members in 2024, annual fees are $30 per individual, $50 per couple and $70 per family. For more information about joining the Bosque Film Society’s non-profit efforts to support The Cliftex Theatre, visit our website at: https://bosquefilm.com/membership/.