September 29th, 2017 - 4:00 pm
REBEL IN THE RYE OPENING AT THE CINEMA ART THEATER
Starting on September 29th the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present REBEL IN THE RYE, a biopic about the young J.D. Salinger.
The world of legendary writer J. D. Salinger is brought vividly to life in this revealing look at the experiences that shaped one of the most renowned, controversial, and enigmatic authors of our time. Set amidst the colorful backdrop of mid-20th century New York City, Rebel in the Rye follows a young Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) as he struggles to find his voice, pursues a love affair with famed socialite Oona O’Neill (Zoey Deutch), and fights on the frontlines of World War II. It’s these experiences that will inspire the creation of his masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, bringing him overnight fame (and notoriety) and leading him to withdraw from the public eye for the rest of his life. Costarring Kevin Spacey and Sarah Paulson, Rebel in the Rye offers a tantalizing window into the life and times of a little-understood genius who broke the rules and redefined American literature. [2017, US, Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes, Rated: PG-13].
Gary Goldstein of “The Los Angeles Times” calls the film, “[an] evocative biopic” and praises “Hoult’s agile depiction of the gifted, prickly, tortured author.” Matt Fagerholm of “RogerEbert.com” praises, “the pitch-perfect casting of its ensemble headlined by Kevin Spacey.”
Screening times are 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday (Sept 29-30), 4:00 pm on Sunday and Monday (Oct 1-2), 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm on Wednesday (Oct 4), and 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Thursday (Oct 5). Tickets can be purchased at the Cinema Art Theater, starting 30 minutes prior to each screening. Admission for a screening is $8 for RBFS members and $10 for future members. All screenings are held at the Cinema Art Theater located at 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes Wawa.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education and cultural enrichment for our community. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (November 2- 12, 2017). 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 www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302-645-9095.