Dive deep into the audacious heart of cinematic musicals with "Musical Matinees (The Mavericks)," a series celebrating films from the 1960s through the 1970s that shattered the mold of classic Hollywood. From the gritty, subversive Weimar-era Kit Kat Club of 1972's Cabaret and the satirical exuberance of Bye Bye Birdie, to the playful meta-theatrics of Ken Russell's The Boy Friend and the operatic rock dystopia of Phantom of the Paradise, these films dared to be different. Experience the revolutionary spirit of Jesus Christ Superstar, the raw, autobiographical brilliance of All That Jazz, the sun-drenched idealism and poignant protest of Hair, and the fascinating, grand-scale ambition of Lost Horizon. This collection showcases maverick directors and composers who pushed boundaries, blending traditional song and dance with contemporary social commentary, experimental visuals, and bold narrative structures. These are not merely escapist fantasies; they are cinematic risk-takers that explore fame, faith, freedom, and the darker side of ambition, leaving an indelible mark on the musical genre and inviting you to re-examine what a musical can truly be.