“Pass the Popcorn” teams up with Film Streams during the Common Senses Festival to explore inclusive and sensory-aware cinema across Omaha.
By Gabriel Escalera
‘PTP’ ‘The Red Shoes’ Returns to the Big Screen
May 22nd, 2025
In this week’s edition of Pass the Popcorn on Arts Today, Marie Schuett of Film Streams takes us behind the curtain and into the lush, emotionally charged world of The Red Shoes, one of cinema’s most enduring backstage dramas.
Directed by the legendary duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, The Red Shoes (1948) tells the story of a young ballerina torn between love and ambition. With its groundbreaking use of Technicolor and haunting score, the film is a visual and emotional triumph — a masterpiece that still resonates with audiences more than 75 years later.
Schuett highlights how The Red Shoes was revolutionary in blending dance, story, and cinematic technique. “It’s a film that isn’t just about ballet — it’s about what we sacrifice for art, and the cost of passion,” she says.
Screenings of The Red Shoes are part of Film Streams’ classic film series, inviting both longtime fans and new viewers to experience this iconic work on the big screen. As Schuett notes, “There’s no better way to see this film than in a theater, where the color and movement can truly take your breath away.”
Whether you’re a film buff or a first-time viewer, The Red Shoes offers a rich journey into the heart of artistic obsession — and a perfect reason to pass the popcorn.
