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McMurtry's 'Last Picture Show' Turns 60
19 Jul
Summary
- A 60th anniversary edition of the novel is being released.
- A screening of the film adaptation will be held.
- The event includes a panel comparing the novel and film.
Archer City will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Larry McMurtry's acclaimed novel, "The Last Picture Show." The Larry McMurtry Literary Center is hosting a special screening of the film adaptation at the Royal Theater on August 1st. This event is part of a series of free celebrations marking the novel's milestone.
Following the movie viewing, attendees can participate in a panel discussion. This segment will delve into the comparisons between McMurtry's original 1966 novel and its 1971 film adaptation. Reviewers lauded the novel for its authentic portrayal of small-town Texas life.
A special 60th-anniversary edition of "The Last Picture Show" novel will be available for purchase. This new edition includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas Powers, offering fresh insights into McMurtry's coming-of-age narrative. The Royal Theater holds significance as a central location in both the book and the film.
