Robinson Film Center
The Sapphires
Now playing
Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy
Biography/Comedy/Drama, 103 min., PG-13
Movie Information
In 1968, four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.
Reviews
"An exuberant celebration of Aboriginality that fizzes with humor and heart; its soulfulness goes beyond the embrace of a jukebox full of Motown, Stax and Atlantic Records hits."
- Megan Lehmann, The Hollywood Reporter
"The Sapphires isn't flawless, but who cares? It's a joyous affair that's distinguished by its music, and by the buoyant spirit of its stars.."
- Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Show Times
5/24 - 5:15, 7:30, 9:45
5/25 - 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45
5/26 - 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
5/27 - 5:00, 7:15
5/28 - 5:00, 7:15
5/29 - 2:45, 5:00, 7:15
5/30 - 2:45, 5:00, 7:15.
To the Wonder
Now playing
Directed by Terrence Malick
Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams
Drama/Romance, 112 min., R
Movie Information
Masterful director Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life, Badlands) immerses a first-rate cast – Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem – in ravishing imagery. The romantic drama explores love, faith, fidelity and what it feels like to want something you can’t define.
Reviews
"A beautiful, heartfelt and raw piece of work."
- Oliver Lyttelton, The Playlist
"I found it to be some kind of wonderful, flaws and all. This is one to be taken in like meditation. Clear the mind and let what is in front of you wash over you. Save the contemplation for later."
- Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
Show Times
5/24 - 12:45, 3:00, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00
5/25 - 12:45, 3:00, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00
5/26 - 12:45, 3:00, 5:30, 7:45
5/27 - 5:15, 7:30
5/28 - 5:15, 7:30
5/29 - 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
5/30 - 3:00, 5:15, 7:30.
Free movie for members: Jezebel
May 24, 1 p.m.
Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent
Drama/Romance, 104 min.
Free for members, general admission for non-members
Movie Information
A Louisiana southern belle’s decision to a wear a red dress to the Olympus ball jeopardizes her love for a banker. Bette Davis won an Oscar® as best actress in this classic that also features unforgettable costumes.
Special Screening: Saving Private Ryan
1 p.m., May 27
Memorial Day Matinee
$7, general admission ($5, RFC members)
Free for military with ID (active and retired)
Movie Information
Steven Spielberg’s visceral restaging of Normandy earned praise for its battlefield immediacy and honest portrayals of soldiers at war.
Reviews
"This film embodies ideas. After the immediate experience begins to fade, the implications remain and grow."
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"A war film that, entirely aware of its genre's conventions, transcends them as it transcends the simplistic moralities that inform its predecessors, to take the high, morally haunting ground."
- Richard Schickel, Time
Show Times
5/27 - 1:00
Heels and Reels presents Sixteen Candles
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling
Comedy/Romance, 93 min., R
$20, dinner and movie ($17, members)
Advanced tickets recommended.
Tickets: (318) 459-4122
Movie Information
Poor Molly Ringwald. She’s in love with a jock. Poor Anthony Michael Hall. He’s a hopeless geek. Will the underdogs prevail in life and love? Celebrate John Hughes’ classic 80s teen comedy through film, food and trivia. Dinner at 5:30. Movie at 6:30.
Ticket Information
$20 (general admission) and $17 (Supporting Cast members) includes dinner, movie, and unlimited popcorn and tea/water. Seating is limited to 85, on a first come, first served basis.
