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Subterranean Cinema

What is Subterranean Cinema? 

Direct from the basement of PBS Fort Wayne, Subterranean Cinema is your place to enjoy classic Hollywood movies. This weekly film series is hand-picked to be enjoyed by film fans of every generation. They are broadcast on:

  • Saturday nights at 8pm (Prime Time) on our Explore Channel, 39.4.
  • Saturdays at 12am (Midnight Movie) on our Main Channel, 39.1.
  • Sundays at 2pm (Weekend Matinee) on our Main Channel, 39.1.

 

Once they premiere on-air, these movies are also available through the PBS app on your smartphone, tablet or smart TV, at pbs.org, with the PBS Fort Wayne App and on the PBS Fort Wayne YouTube channel.

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Live with Father-1947

Weekend of November 9-10

Life With Father (1947)

In late 19th-century New York City, stockbroker Clarence Day (William Powell) strives to maintain order in his bustling household. Despite his attempts to be the chief authority over his four sons, his wife, Vinnie (Irene Dunne), is the one who truly keeps order in their home, much to Clarence's chagrin. To gain more respect, Clarence reluctantly considers making changes that will benefit everyone, including his own baptism. This slice-of-life comedy was based on a popular Broadway play.

Stage Door Canteen - 1943

Weekend of November 16-17

Stage Door Canteen (1943)

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers — and a growing romance.

Jamaica Inn-1939

Weekend of November 23-24

Jamaica Inn (1939)

After the death of her mother, young Mary (Maureen O'Hara) travels to the Cornish coast seeking her Aunt Patience (Marie Ney). Stranded on a windswept, isolated road, Mary meets Humphrey Pengallan (Charles Laughton), who kindly escorts her to the Jamaica Inn. There, Mary meets her aunt and bullying uncle, Merlyn Joss (Leslie Banks) -- who secretly leads a band of pirates that pilfers the goods from wrecked ships. Suspicious, Mary turns to Pengallan for help, only to discover another dark secret.

Algiers-1938

Weekend of November 29-30

Algiers (1938)

In Algiers, Algeria, notorious thief Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer) evades police capture by hiding within the maze-like Casbah district. Pepe's renown makes him a popular target not only with policeman Javier but also sympathetic Inspector Slimane (Joseph Calleia) and jealous thief Regis. Through Slimane, Pepe meets the beautiful American Gaby (Hedy Lamarr) and becomes obsessed with her. Regis' plan to lure Pepe out into the open falls apart, until Pepe learns that he may never see Gaby again.

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Love Affair-1939

Weekend of November 2-3

Love Affair (1939)

Engaged ladies' man Michel Marnet (Charles Boyer) encounters spoken-for singer Terry McKay (Irene Dunne) aboard a transatlantic cruise, where sparks fly and a romance ensues. Once they reach New York, Michel and Terry agree to go back to their significant others, then meet atop the Empire State Building in six months, when both are free to pursue their affair. Though a tragic accident forestalls their reunion, Terry and Michel still hold out hope for a chance to rekindle their true love.

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The House on Haunted Hill-1959

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House on Haunted Hill (1959)

In one of his signature roles, Vincent Price plays an eccentric millionaire who offers five guests $10,000 each if they can spend the night in his genuine haunted house. As the evening progresses, the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, ghouls and the things that go bump in the night. Will they survive?

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The Wasp Woman 1959

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The Wasp Woman (1959)

A beautiful woman by day - a lusting queen wasp by night. A cosmetics queen is transformed into a murderous monster after she uses wasp royal jelly chemicals to preserve her beauty. Another classic directed by horror meister Roger Corman.

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Little Shop of Horrors-1963

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Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

Roger Corman cult horror-comedy about a nerdy young florist's assistant who cultivates a large, carnivorous plant that craves human flesh. Easter Egg-Halloween Edition: Look for a young Jack Nicholson in one of his first roles.

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The Last Man On Earth (1964)

Weekend of October 4-5

The Last Man On Earth (1964)

Dr. Robert Morgan (Vincent Price) is the lone survivor of a plague that spread across the world. The plague caused the entire population of Earth to die, but the doctor soon realizes that they are not going to remain dead. This horror classic is a tour de force for Price. Based on the Richard Matheson novel, “I Am Legend,” it is the first of several cinematic remakes of Matheson’s story.

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