In celebration of the debut of the Coolidge's new expanded theatre space, we're excited to present a film series showcasing prominent first films from some of our favorite directors.
Sharp-witted and hilarious, Shiva Baby is an assured, vibrant debut from Emma Seligman (Bottoms).
The hysterical, historical tour-de-force cult classic comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur on a fearless quest in search of the elusive Holy Grail.
Orson Welles' masterwork remains grand entertainment, sharply acted and directed with inspired visual flair.
The debut feature by Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity.
With the Satyajit Ray’s debut, an eloquent and important new cinematic voice made itself heard.
Barry Jenkins’s captivating debut feature is a lo-fi romance that unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying San Francisco.
The brilliant American gangster movie classic from writer-director Quentin Tarantino making his feature film debut.
The first Vampire Western ever made in the Farsi language, Ana Lily Amirpour's debut basks in the sheer pleasure of pulp.
Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights, writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this drama.
With this debut feature, Sofia Coppola announced her singular vision, exploring the aesthetics of femininity while illuminating the interior lives of young women.
