“This Week at the Movies” June 24, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
Welcome to "This Week at the Movies in Rhode Island" -- a new feature the previews what's coming, being made, and happening in the entertainment world in Rhode Island.
This week we look at fun nights out, amazing movies in the market, and creativity at its best (and sometimes worst).
This series is sponsored by the independent movie theater - the Avon Cinema -- and it is designed to promote the local industry and celebrate creativity on film.
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This series is sponsored by the independent movie theater - the Avon Cinema -- and it is designed to promote the local industry and celebrate creativity on film.
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How to Let Go of the World
When documentarian Josh Fox realizes, after much soul searching, that the answers for how to respond to the degradation of our environment cannot be found in his own back yard, he travels the world to connect with communities that are already facing grave effects of climate change. What he finds is a complicated mix of tragedy and inspiration in the various ways climate change is affecting our value systems. How to Let Go of the World delivers a sobering portrait of the state of climate change, and takes stock of what makes humans survivors, and our societies so creative and resilient. Directed by Josh Fox.
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The Lobster
David has just been dumped by his wife. To make matters worse, David lives in a society where single people have 45 days to find true love, or else they are turned into the animal of their choice and released into the woods. David is kept at the mysterious HOTEL while he searches for a new partner, and after several romantic misadventures decides to make a daring escape to abandon this world. He ultimately joins up with a rebel faction known as The Loners, a group founded on a complete rejection of romance. But once there David meets an enigmatic stranger who stirs up unexpected and strong feelings within him. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz and Jessica Barden.
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Jane Pickens
The Meddler
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life. Starring Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne.
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