Turner Classic Movies’ Two for One series returns with 12 nights of brand-new double features curated by select filmmakers beginning on Saturday, May 3.
TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz returns as host, leading the discussion of each film, offering commentary on the pairing’s cultural significance, its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections.
Genre fans will be particularly interested in the John Carpenter, Paul Giamatti, and Joe Dante episodes.
The full film schedule includes:
Saturday, May 3 | Lin Manuel Miranda – The Bandwagon & All That Jazz
Saturday, May 10 | Jamie Lee Curtis – The Manchurian Candidate & Sweet Smell of Success
Saturday, May 17 | John Carpenter – Frankenstein & The Curse of Frankenstein
Saturday, May 31 | Kathy Bates – Bringing Up Baby & Stage Door
Saturday, June 7 | Paul Giamatti – Carnival of Souls & Rosemary’s Baby
Saturday, June 14 | Brian Tyree Henry – Imitation of Life & The Learning Tree
Saturday, June 28 | Nathan Lane – Double Indemnity & Chinatown
Saturday, July 5 | Joe Dante – The Night of the Hunter & The Fool Killer
Saturday, July 19 | Rosie Perez – Killer’s Kiss & The Harder They Fall
Check out the teaser trailer below and stay tuned to Conskipper for all of your TCM news.