The Worlds of Julie Andrews - 27 East

Arts & Living

Arts & Living / 2154876

The Worlds of Julie Andrews

icon 3 Photos
Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews on the set of  “S.O.B.” COURTESY SAG HARBOR CINEMA

Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews on the set of “S.O.B.” COURTESY SAG HARBOR CINEMA

Julie Andrews in a scene from the Blake Edwards film “S.O.B.” COURTESY SAG HARBOR CINEMA

Julie Andrews in a scene from the Blake Edwards film “S.O.B.” COURTESY SAG HARBOR CINEMA

A scene from the Blake Edwards film

A scene from the Blake Edwards film "Wild Rovers.” COURTESY SAG HARBOR CINEMA

authorStaff Writer on May 1, 2023

Sag Harbor Cinema will open its second exhibition for the yearlong retrospective, “The Worlds of Julie Andrews,” on Saturday, May 6, following a screening of Blake Edwards’s biting Hollywood satire “S.O.B.” in which Andrews plays a famous actress who upsets her virginal reputation by baring it all in order to save her (director) husband’s career. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Blake Edwards’s daughter Jennifer, who also has a role in the film.

In the vein of “Victor/Victoria,” which opened the cinema’s retrospective almost a year ago, this weekend celebrates the collaboration between Julie Andrews and her second husband, film director Blake Edwards. One of the great comic talents of American cinema, Edwards was known for his magic touch with actors, the flawless, stylized elegance of his films and his subversive, doggedly independent spirit.

The weekend will also include a May 7 screening of the director’s cut of Edwards’s cult western “Wild Rovers,” followed by a Q&A with film collector and historian, Bob Rubin. The film was originally cut by the studio in a major upset, eliminating 40 minutes of the running time and leaving only an action western — far from Edwards’s revisionist concept for the film.

The exhibit on the cinema’s third floor will illustrate the collaboration between Edwards and Andrews featuring annotated scripts, rare photos from the sets, sketches, correspondence and even art of other mediums, like Edwards’s sculptures used in “The Man Who Loved Women.”

“The artistic collaboration between Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards is one of the greatest in Hollywood history,” said Giulia D’Agnolo Vallan, the cinema’s artistic director. “Their love for film and its craft, as well as their understanding of the power of art to illuminate life’s complexities and absurdism, are a joy to experience in the seven films they did together. And we are thrilled to be able to offer — thanks to Ms. Andrews and her family’s generosity — a deeper understanding of their creative process through this new exhibit.”

Andrews and Edwards were married in 1969 and their collaborations spanned 40 years until his death in 2010 at the age of 88. Their work together included “Darling Lili,” “S.O.B.,” “10,” “The Tamarind Seed,” “The Man Who Loved Women,” “Victor/Victoria” the film and later the Broadway musical, and “That’s Life.” Their work and life together often led to interests outside the realm of film: Edwards encouraged Andrews’s passion for children’s literature, while Andrews encouraged his interest in sculpting and painting. Among Edwards’s collaborators was the composer Henry Mancini, who scored most of his films. His extraordinary body of work in film was acknowledged in 2004, when he was awarded an honorary Oscar.

This portion of the yearlong retrospective launches the finale of the cinema’s homage to Ms. Andrews and the collaborations of which she was a part. The exhibit will run through July 4, and will be available for viewing during the cinema’s normal operating hours.

Tickets for the screenings will be available on the cinema’s website, sagharborcinema.org. Sag Harbor Cinema is at 90 Main Street, Sag Harbor.

You May Also Like:

Student Artists Strut Their Stuff at the Parrish

The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will host its 2025 Student Exhibition, a cherished ... 28 Feb 2025 by Staff Writer

The Poetry of Michelangelo Courtesy of Bob Spiotto

Actor/director Bob Spiotto honors the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarotti, one of ... by Staff Writer

'Ragtime' at 50: Caroline Doctorow Remembers Her Father's Legacy

In 1975, novelist E.L. Doctorow published his fourth book, “Ragtime.” Set at the dawn of ... 26 Feb 2025 by Annette Hinkle

'Go West' With Sag Harbor Cinema

Following the success of screenings of John Ford’s 1956 film “The Searchers” and Phil Karlson’s ... by Staff Writer

Reggie Burrows Hodges Featured in a New ‘Fresh Paint' Installation at the Parrish

The Parrish Art Museum and The FLAG Art Foundation continue their collaboration with the latest ... 24 Feb 2025 by Staff Writer

Harmonic Legacies With the Maestro

The Hamptons Festival of Music (TH·FM) presents “Legacies in Harmony: Meet the Maestro” at East Hampton’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s Hoie Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The concert is a preview of TH·FM’s 2025 season. Celebrate the legacy of Maestro Michael Palmer, TH·FM’s artistic director, and the vital role of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in the community. Tickets are $35 at thfm.org. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Hoie Hall is at 18 James Lane in East Hampton. by Staff Writer

‘Both/And’ at SAAM Explores the Identities of Being Black and a Woman in the U.S.

The Southampton African American Museum’s new exhibition “Both/And: An Exploration of the Identities of Being Black and a Woman in the United States” opened Wednesday, February 26, and remains on view through April. Tours will be offered beginning in March and running through the end of the exhibition. Featured artists include The Black Girl Magic Organization from Southampton High School, Linda Mickens, Dr. Nichelle Rivers and Brenda Simmons with special contributions by Dr. Georgette Grier-Key and Frank Bold. The Southampton African American Museum is at 245 North Sea Road in Southampton. For more information, visit saamuseum.org. by Staff Writer

Open Studios Event at The Church

On Sunday, March 9, The Church in Sag Harbor hosts an Open Studios event from ... by Staff Writer

A New Orleans Night at LTV

LTV Studios will host “A Night for New Orleans” on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature a performance by Reel East End Brass (REEB), made up of East End music teachers from Montauk to Riverhead, which will be part of an LTV/REEB produced documentary on Mardi Gras and New Orleans. LTV Studios is at 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott. Visit ltveh.org for details. by Staff Writer

The Suffolk Presents ‘An Evening With Emerson, Lake & Palmer’

The Suffolk presents “An Evening With Emerson, Lake & Palmer” on Sunday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. This is not a tribute act, it’s the real thing. Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who both died in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out Royal Albert Hall ELP show from 1992 ... by Staff Writer