BFS presents July 25th, 2017 -NYT Critic’s Pick, The Hero

Bozeman Film Society brings two acclaimed films to The Ellen Theatre this month.
On Tuesday, July 25th, BFS present’s NYT Critic’s Pick, The Hero. In a role written for him, Sam Elliot stars as Lee Hayden, an aging Western icon with a golden voice, whose best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy (Nick Offerman), until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte (Laura Prepon), and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy (Krysten Ritter), all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.
Garnering well-deserved praise for his genuine portrayal of a man fearlessly reckoning with his life, Rolling Stone film critic David Freer raves, “You will almost assuredly leave The Hero knowing that Sam Elliott is a bona fide national treasure.” Also starring Katherine Ross, the film is rated R and runs 93 minutes. The Hero holds an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Reserved tickets to these showings are $8.75 for general admission, and $8.50 for seniors and students (plus fees). Tickets are available at www.theellentheatre.com or at the box office. The Ellen Theatre lobby opens at 6:30pm for concessions and bar, with seating to follow at 7pm prior to show time at 7:30pm. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for further information about these and other upcoming titles — “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” •