THELMA

July 12, 14, 25 & 27, 2024
Thelma
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business — despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.
Dir: Josh Margolin / 2024 / 97 min

“Filled with sweetly funny moments, Thelma is a perfect showcase for the delightfully wry Squibb, whose character constantly reminds us that you’re never too old to try something new.” – Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

“It elevates itself through heartfelt characters, a sharp sense of humor that never turns mean, and honest affection for the human condition.” – Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com

“Thelma has everything you want in an action movie: chases, gunplay, a scene where the heroes slowly walk away during an explosion, near-misses, and a crowd-pleasing climax that made my audience cheer.” – Odie Henderson, Boston Globe

SCREENING: FRI 7/12 4PM; SUN 7/14 7PM; THU 7/25 4PM; SAT 7/27 4PM

Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.