From director Justin Kurzel and the producers of The King’s Speech comes a thrilling take on the classic tale, Macbeth. Screening at 7:30 pm Tuesday, January 19th at The Ellen Theatre.
This big-screen Macbeth is all blood and ice, a stirring, unflinching retelling of Shakespeare’s tale of a Scottish thane (Academy Award nominee, Michael Fassbender), his ambitious wife (Academy Award nominee, Marion Cotillard) and a terrible deed that haunts them, leaving their hands forever stained.
This visually stunning adaptation is faithful to the source material without sacrificing its own cinematic flair, rising on the strength of a mesmerizing Fassbender and cosmically powerful performance by Cotillard to join the upper echelon of big-screen Shakespeare adaptations, standing alongside the iconic Welles, Kurosawa and Polanski Macbeths. LA Times film critic Gary Goldstein states, “Viewers will find themselves immersed in this classic medieval tragedy, a kind of Macbeth for the Game of Thrones crowd.”
This event also features “Swords & Lords on Film,” an opening introduction by Kevin Asselin, Artistic Director of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, and Gordon Carpenter, Actor/Fight Director and company member of Bozeman Actors Theater. Rated R, the film runs 113 min. Tickets are $8.75/General; $8.50/Seniors & Students (plus fees).
Join us Friday, January 22nd at 7:30 for The Danish Girl, starring Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander. Nominated for three Golden Globe awards and directed by Tom Hooper, this remarkable love story is inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, whose marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. “You can’t take your eyes off Redmayne as a pioneer in gender reassignment surgery. And Vikander does wonders as a wife who stands by her woman,” writes Rolling Stone film critic, Peter Traverse. Rated R, the film runs 120 minutes. Tickets $8.75/GA; $8.50/Seniors & Students (plus fees.)
On Saturday, January 30th, BFS returns to The Ellen Theatre with The 2016 Academy Award Nominated Shorts! Traditionally among the year’s most creative and surprising films, both the Live Action (4 pm) and Animation(7:30 pm) Nominated Shorts Programs will be screened. Don’t miss your chance to predict this year’s winners before the Oscar Awards and win fabulous prizes! The films are generally suitable for mature audiences. Ratings and program lengths are listed on our website.
Single Program: $8.75/GA; $8.50/SR & ST (plus fees)available online or at Ellen Theatre box office; Both Programs: $15.00/all ages (plus fees.) Double-Feature tickets may be booked by calling the Ellen Theatre box office at 585-5885, by visiting the box office Wednesday – Saturday, 1 – 3 pm, as well as two hours prior to any performance. Membership Passholders & Sponsors: one ticket punch per program – you must call or visit the box office for advance reserved seats.
OSCARS DINNER SPECIAL!
Simply show your Oscar Shorts ticket (hard copy or email receipt) at a participating BFS Sponsor Restaurant on Saturday, January 30th and you’ll save 10% on your food tab (alcoholic drinks excluded). Discount is valid for ticket holder(s) only. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for a list of participating restaurants!
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!
