Looking for an alternative to the standard holiday blockbuster? Join the Bozeman Film Society downtown at the Ellen Theatre this December for two highly rated, adult-oriented films!
On Tuesday, December 15th at 7:30 pm, the BFS screens Isabel Coixet’s slice-of-life comedy/drama Learning to Drive starring Patricia Clarkson as Wendy, a middle-aged book critic who is shattered when her husband Ted (Jake Weber) leaves her. In order to visit her daughter (Grace Gummer), who lives upstate, Wendy begins taking driving lessons from Darwan, impeccably portrayed by Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, an American citizen originally from India who makes a living as a cabbie and giving driving lessons. The two strike-up a friendship that helps her learn to take control of her life, and him adjust to his new life after an arranged marriage. Boston Globe film critic Peter Keogh calls it “Endearing, mordant, and impeccably acted.” Rated R, the film runs 105 minutes.
Wednesday, December 30th brings the remarkable, new drama Room.
Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, Room is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma (Brie Larson) escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. Critics and audiences alike rave about this visually and emotionally stunning film – “It just might be the most impressive piece of filmmaking I’ve seen in 2015, and it features a great lead performance by a rising star, a memorable supporting role by a familiar veteran — and one of the most amazing acting jobs by a child I’ve ever seen,” says Chicago Times film critic, Richard Roeper. Rated R, the film runs 115 minutes. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Also featuring Joan Allen and William Macy96% Rotten Tomatoes.
Tickets are $8.75/General; $8.50/Seniors & Students (plus fees) and may be purchased by calling the Ellen box office at 585-5885, online at www.theellentheatre.com or by visiting the Ellen’s box office Wednesday – Saturday between 1 & 3 pm, or two hours before the screening. Doors open one hour before the screening with wine/beer and concessions available in the lobby. BFS pass holders and sponsors can reserve seats by visiting or calling the Ellen Theatre box office at 585-5885.
BFS Membership passes are available in the Ellen Theatre lobby before all BFS shows and online at www.bozemanfilmsociety.org. Visit our website for detailed information on levels and benefits of a Bronze, Silver or Gold level Membership—and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!”
