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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - November 22, 2022
Arts and Entertainment
November 23, 2022
From: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Happy Thanksgiving Holiday and Native American Heritage Day this coming week. We hope that your families will be filled with joy as you come together for the festivities. And after the plates are cleaned and the shopping done, come join us for a film or event.
The Film Center will be closed this Wednesday and Thursday, but will re-open Friday, November 25th featuring four terrific arthouse films, an art exhibition on screen on the painter Edward Hopper, and a new National Theater Live comedy, JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN.
FEATURED THIS WEEK...
HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY – This new EXHIBITION ON SCREEN takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator, his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush…
GOOD NIGHT OPPY tells the inspirational true story of “Opportunity", a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity's groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away. Great for all ages who love exploring the cosmos.
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN — Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavors to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic's repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.
THE TRIANGLE OF SADNESS —In Ruben Östlund’s (THE SQUARE) wickedly funny 2022 Cannes Film Festival "Palme d’Or" winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.
COMING ATTRACTIONS...
National Theater Live: JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN
Nov 27th @ 1:00 pm
A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night). After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.
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GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Nov 25th @ 1:00 pm
Nov 26th @ 1:00 pm
The film follows Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rover affectionately dubbed Oppy by her creators and scientists at NASA. Oppy was originally expected to live for only 90 days, but she ultimately explored Mars for nearly 15 years. A remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Nov 25th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 26th @ 4:00 pm
Nov 27th @ 7:30 pm
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavors to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.
Written and Directed by Martin Faranan McDonagh, a British-Irish playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born and brought up in London, he is the son of Irish parents. He is known as one of the most acclaimed modern playwrights whose work has spanned over two decades.
TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Dec 1st @ 4:00 pm
Last Showing!
In Ruben Östlund’s wickedly funny Palme d’Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.
TAR
Nov 25th @ 4:00 pm
Nov 26th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 27th @ 4:00 pm
Dec 1st @ 7:30 pm
From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár at the height of her career, as she’s preparing both a book launch and much-anticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Over the ensuing weeks her life begins to unravel in a singularly modern way. The result is a searing examination of power, and its impact and durability in today’s society.
NT LIVE: JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN
Nov 27th @ 1:00 pm
A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.
Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson, and Kelvin Fletcher.
HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Nov 30th @ 7:30 pm
Hopper’s work is the most recognizable art in America – popular, praised, and mysterious. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers, and musicians have been influenced by his art – but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work?
This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator, his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush…
Combined with expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of American life, Hopper brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.
Seventh Art Productions and M&C Media for Exhibition on Screen.
Executive Producers: Cynthia Weber Cascio, Michael Cascio, Phil Grabsky.
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