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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Newsletter - November 8, 2022
Arts and Entertainment
November 9, 2022
From: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Autumn's bounty of film,
Autumn's rollout of specialty films continues this week with two new releases that will surely provide top entertainment, both are highly rated by the critics and audiences alike. London based playwright Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) is back with another unusual tale set in Ireland (his parent's homeland) about two friends in a complicated breakup.
And for those of all ages, who love exploring the cosmos, we bring you a real life "Wall-e" story in the documentary GOOD NIGHT OPPY, about the Mars rover Opportunity.
In honor of Veteran's Day (Friday) - FREE ADMISSION for any military personnel (active or veteran) that day at the movies.
SPECIALS THIS WEEK...
HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY – This new EXHIBITION ON SCREEN takes a deep look into Edward 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…
DAYMAKER: 73rd annual Warren Miller Winter Ski Film. In the world today, the ground shifts constantly beneath our feet, and bearings are hard to come by. Warren Miller’s DAYMAKER will take you on a journey to peaks that replace the mountains in your mind with ones that free your mind. Shot on location: Alaska ~ Colorado ~ Idaho ~ Utah ~ Canada ~ Greece ~ Switzerland
NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK...
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.
CONTINUING THIS WEEK...
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.
CALL JANE — In 1968 Chicago, with the city and the nation amid political and civil upheaval, Joy (Elizabeth Banks), a conservative housewife and mother, is faced with a devastating diagnosis when her second pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition. Following an all-male hospital board’s decision to deny an exemption for an abortion, which is, by law, illegal, Joy’s search for a solution leads her to a clandestine group of women.
COMING ATTRACTIONS...
TÁR
Starring Cate Blanchett
November 18 at 7:30 PM
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TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Nov 9th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 10th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 12th @ 4:00 pm
Nov 13th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 17th @ 7:30 pm
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.
CALL JAN
Nov 10th @ 4:30 pm
(Last showing)
In 1968 Chicago, with the city and the nation amid political and civil upheaval, Joy (Elizabeth Banks), a conservative housewife and mother, is faced with a devastating diagnosis when her second pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition. Following an all-male hospital board’s decision to deny an exemption for an abortion, which is, by law, illegal, Joy’s search for a solution leads her to a clandestine group of women. Led by Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an independent visionary fiercely committed to women’s health, and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist who envisions a day when all women will have access to safe, affordable abortions, this community of women ignites an awakening in Joy
GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Nov 11th @ 4:00 pm
Nov 13th @ 4:00 pm
Nov 16th @ 4:00 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 11th @ 7:30 pm
Nov 12th @ 1:00 pm
Nov 16th @ 7:30 pm
N0v 17th @ 4:00 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.
DAYMAKER
73rd annual Warren Miller Ski Film
Nov 12th @ 7:30 pm
One showing Only!
A killer storm cycle in the Monashees. Adaptive backcountry riding like you’ve never seen before. The ultimate grass skiing run. Alaska (twice). Come along for the biggest days with the 73rd annual Warren Miller film, Daymaker. Then get ready for your own. Because there’s no better day than one out on the hill.
Join Crazy Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie Burrell, Hana Beaman, Daron Rahlves, Ryland Bell, Cam Fitzpatrick, Connery Lundin, and more out on the hill, and you can’t really have a bad day.
We hit Snowmass for the biggest party of the winter, surprise a Warren Miller superfan at the base of Snowbasin, and take him skiing with Jonny Moseley and Marcus Caston. We follow one of Europe’s most legendary mountain guides, rewrite the rules of adaptive backcountry riding, and try to keep up with some of the most exciting young skiers and snowboarders on the planet.
In the world today, the ground constantly shifts beneath our feet, and bearings are hard to come by. Warren Miller’s Daymaker will take you on a journey to peaks that replace the mountains in your mind with ones that free your mind.
Shot on location with the following athletes:
Alaska ~ Colorado ~ Idaho ~ Utah ~ Canada ~ Greece ~ Switzerland
HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Exhibition on Screen
Nov 13th @ 1:00 p
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.
TÁR
Starring Cate Blanchett
Opening November 18th
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.
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