October 25th, 2019 - 6:00 pm
GREENER GRASS Opening at the Cinema Art Theater
Starting on October 25, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present “Greener Grass,” a wonderfully weird comedy that satirizes the judgmental politeness in suburban America.
In a day-glo-colored, bizarro version of suburbia where adults wear braces on their already-straight teeth, everyone drives golf carts, and children magically turn into golden retrievers, soccer moms and best friends. Jill and Lisa are locked in a passive aggressive battle-of-the-wills that takes a turn into the sinister when Lisa begins systematically taking over every aspect of Jill's life--starting with her newborn daughter. Meanwhile, a psycho yoga teacher killer is on the loose, Jill's husband has developed a curious taste for pool water, and Lisa is pregnant with a soccer ball. That's just the tip of the gloriously weird iceberg that is the feature debut from writers-directors Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe, (who both star in the film) a hilariously demented, Stepford Wives-on-acid satire destined to be an instant cult classic. [US, 2019, 97 minutes, Rating: NR].
Andee Tagle of “NPR” says, “It's gloriously nonsensical - and yet, it reverberates with eerie truth.” Geoff Berkshire of “Los Angeles Times” exclaims “Greener Grass" is a movie that's not only immediately destined for cult status - it's the rare movie that truly earns it.”
Screening times are 6pm on Fri (Oct 25), 3 pm on Sat (Oct 26), 2 pm on Sun (Oct 27), 1 pm on Mon (Oct 28), 3 pm on Wed (Oct 30). Admission is $8 for members and $11 for future members. Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets online. If seats are available, tickets can be purchased at the theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education, cultural enrichment, and opportunities for engagement for our diverse communities and audiences. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (October 31 – November 10, 2019). Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®. The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.