THELMA-FR

Event date(s): September 23, 2024
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents THELMA on Sept. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in Tilley 102, UNB.

After losing $10,000 to a phone scam, 93-year- old Thelma Post embarks on a quest to reclaim what was stolen from her. Inspired by director Josh Margolin’s real-life experience with his own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever, hilarious spin on the action film genre, positioning an ordinary grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With the help of her children, friends, and devoted grandson, Thelma warms hearts as she navigates the perils of Los Angeles in search of her money.

Squibb’s mission involves everything you might see in the Mission: Impossible franchise with gadgets, vehicle chases, and a ticking clock tying it all together. This film excels as a rumination on aging and pride just as much as it does as an action film.

Thelma teams up with an old friend Ben played by the legendary Richard Roundtree in his final role. He lives in an assisted living facility and has a different outlook on how to deal with aging. The film’s theme suggests that we must find a way to allow our elderly loved ones their independence, without making them feel as if they’re all used up or burdening anybody. Thelma is as sweet as she is stubborn, and above all, determined to age with dignity.

“[June Squibb], the lively actor on the verge of another Oscar nomination, has been liberated to be a leading lady for once in a 40-year career. The thieves may have grabbed this grandma’s stash, but Thelma steals the audience’s hearts.” Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups

This term, 14 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a half-yearly $12 student film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night.

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com or visit our website.

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102