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Reel Insider Presents: ME AND ORSON WELLES

Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)

Pelham, United States

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Non-subscriber single ticket Ended $20.00 $1.49

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ME AND ORSON WELLES at the Picture House

The Reel Insider series presents
ME AND ORSON WELLES

Purchase individual tickets or purchase a subscription!

 

"Zac Efron is a revelation showing a depth and charm you'd never have dreamed of."  – Catharine Shoard,The Guardian

"There's one great reason to see the movie, and that's Christian McKay's performance as Welles" – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly


Stay tuned to find out which established film critic will be holding a post-film discussion!  Join us for a complimentary wine, beer, and cheese reception at 7:00 PM before the film.

 

Based in real theatrical history, ME AND ORSON WELLES is a romantic coming-of-age story about a teenage actor who lucks into a role in Julius Caesar as it's being re-imagined by a brilliant, impetuous young director named Orson Welles at his newly-founded Mercury Theater in NYC, 1937.

The rollercoaster week leading up to opening night has the charismatic-but-sometimes-cruel Welles (impressive newcomer Christian McKay) staking his career on this risky production while Richard (Zac Efron) mixes with everyone from starlets to stagehands in behind-the-scenes adventures bound to change him.  Claire Danes co-stars as Sonja Jones, the unapologetically ambitious assistant to Welles whom Richard tries to woo. The film is based on Robert Kaplow's meticulously researched novel of the same name. Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater is at the helm of the production, opening nationally in select cities November 25, 2009.  (Click here for the Trailer).

 

ABOUT THE REEL INSIDER SERIES:

The Reel Insider series allows audiences to catch the newest in independent, foreign and documentary film, 5 times a season (held over 3 months), with a discussion with an established critic and, often, film talent.  Mingle before the screening with fellow film enthusiasts at a complimentary wine and beer reception at 7:00 PM.  Screenings begin at 7:30 PM.  The announcement of films and their dates is made 3-6 weeks in advance of each event.

 

PRICES FOR THE FALL SEASON (September-November)

  • $90 per individual subscription (5 films - $18 per event)
  • $170 per couple subscription (5 films - $17 per event)
  • $20 per non-subscriber single ticket (1 film)

BENEFITS

  • Admission to 5 screenings with discussions from September – November
  • Complimentary reception before the screening
  • Advance notice for Picture House special events
  • Discounts to local businesses
  • Free raffles to enter at events

When & Where


175 Wolfs Lane
Pelham, 10803

Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)


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The Picture House



Several years ago a group of concerned citizens in lower Westchester organized to save the 1920s Pelham Picture House, now listed on the NY State Register of Historic Places, from the wrecking ball. The Picture House, recently restored and renovated, is now an independent film and education center. The Picture House entertains audiences with great movies – indies, foreign films, classics, shorts, animated films and documentaries from around the world. By inviting, actors, directors, producers, screen writers, and film critics to discuss their work, we bring the back lot to our front door.