The sun is set, the curtains are drawn, and the lights are dimmed. 

Step into ‘Stair in the Dark’. The Grand Stair transforms into a unique screening and social experience on a Friday of each month. Immerse yourself in a spectrum of cinematic moods and narratives within and beyond the screen.

At some point in their careers, directors or actors feel the urge to take a leap of faith— whether for artistic, business, or personal reasons. Some of these choices lead to career breakthroughs, while others baffle audiences who hold different expectations.  Occasionally, these risks result in prestigious awards and stardom. But not everyone is so fortunate.  For some, recognition may take years before their choices are acknowledged.

Under this new theme for Stair in the Dark, we revisit films shaped by bold decisions, works by filmmakers and actors who dared to try something new. These titles reveal how expectations, typecasting, and preferences have and continued to influence film culture.