BFS presents a Super ‘Story Under the Stars,’ heartfelt indies
On Friday, August 24th, Bozeman Film Society presents the always popular family-friendly “Story Under the Stars,” returning to the lush lawn of the Story Mansion Park with a screening of Superman (1978), starring Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. Kicking off the 40th season of the Bozeman Film Society (1978-2018), everyone (including Fido!) is invited to dress in their superhero costumes and join us for our annual outdoor film on a starry August night.
Featuring an all-star cast, director Richard Donners’ Superman is regarded as the most influential superhero origin story to grace the silver screen. As young Kal-El flees his doomed planet of Krypton, his ship crashes in an open field on Earth. Discovered by a farmer and his wife, the couple adopts and raises him as their own son, Clark. As he ages, Clark discovers that he has powers that ultimately send him on his destiny to become the Man of Steel. Set to an epic John Williams score, Superman stars Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Glenn Ford, Terence Stamp, Margot Kidder, and, of course, Christopher Reeve in his iconic role as Superman.
The fun begins at 7pm and includes a Kryptonite scavenger hunt, superhero costume parade, Story Mansion tours, food, popcorn and ice cream trucks. The evening also features a special Meet & Greet with Bozeman’s own Super Men and Super Women in uniform from the Police and Fire Departments showcasing a patrol car and fire engine! Low-back chairs, blankets and flashlights are encouraged – and pooches on leashes, please. Rated PG, the film begins at dusk and runs 142 minutes.
Story Under the Stars 2018 is co-sponsored by Friends of the Story Mansion, the South Central Neighborhood Association, KTVM, and the City of Bozeman. Join for this fantastic outdoor event and you’ll believe you can fly! The Story Mansion is located on the corner of S Willson and College Ave.
Following on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:30pm, Nick Offerman and Keirsey Clemons star in Hearts Beat Loud at The Ellen Theatre.
In the film, widower and aging Brooklyn hipster Frank (Offerman) starts a band with his teenage daughter Sam (Clemons) just before she leaves home to attend college in California. When a song of theirs finds success online, it complicates Frank’s attempts to let go of his dreams of stardom and allow his daughter to find her own path in life. Rated PG-13, Hearts Beat Loud runs 97 minutes.
“A sparkling gem with an indie-rock soul. Offerman turns in his best big-screen performance yet.” – Newsday Magazine
Looking to next month, critical darling Eighth Grade screens at The Ellen on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30pm.
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school – the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year before she begins high school. A breakthrough for writer-director Bo Burnham and captivating star Elsie Fisher. Rated R, Eighth Grade runs 94 minutes. This screening includes special $5 pricing for youth 17 and under (must be accompanied by a parent).
“Poignantly funny, wrenchingly wise and meltingly beautiful… a miracle of independent filmmaking.” – Wall Street Journal
Bozeman Film Society seeks out and presents independent films which engage, entertain, and foster an understanding of the world community around us. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for film previews, pricing and ticketing information – and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” •