François Truffaut's "Jules and Jim" gets a screening at The Beverly Theater, bringing the French New Wave classic to downtown Vegas's Arts District. The 1962 film follows two friends and the free-spirited woman who complicates their bond, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. Jeanne Moreau's performance as Catherine remains one of the era's most talked-about, and the film itself is often cited as a touchstone of the New Wave movement for its restless camera work and unconventional narrative structure.
Watching it in The Beverly's intimate 150-seat theater feels fitting given the film's own intimate, almost conversational rhythm. The venue's acoustics and modern design make for a solid setting to catch a film that's as much about mood and texture as it is about story, with plenty of room afterward to grab a drink on the terrace and talk through the ending.