Perhaps it is because Time Magazine put one of his movies in its Top 100, or perhaps it is because his films are just plain good. Regardless, I am pleased to type that The Smithsonian Institution will be screening 5 of Guru Dutt's works, each newly restored by the National Film Archive of India including Pyaasa, which was included in Time's list. I liked Pyaasa, but I liked Kagaz Ke Phool and Chaudvi Ka Chand more. All three of these films will be screened, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. 55 and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. I haven't seen either of the last two, but its Guru Dutt, so it should be good.

If I was in DC, I would be most looking forward to Chaudvi Ka Chand. Think Moh'd Rafi and his amazing voice swoon, "Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho, Ya Aaftaab Ho...". But I digress.

The movies will be screened throughout June and the schedule is as follows: Mr. and Mrs. 55, Sunday, June 5, 2 pm. Meyer Auditorium

Pyaasa, Friday, June 17, 7 pm. Meyer Auditorium

Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Sunday, June 19, 2 pm. Meyer Auditorium

Kaagaz Ke Phool, Friday, June 24, 7 pm. Meyer Auditorium

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Sunday, June 26, 2 pm. Meyer Auditorium