The latest film from Oscar-winner (and JBFC champion) Ron Howard is a steamy historical thriller set in the remote Galapagos Islands. It’s the shocking true story of a group of Europeans who, freshly disillusioned by technology’s inhumanity and Jazz Age decadence, seek paradise off the coast of Ecuador—only to discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but one other. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds among a manifesto-writing doctor and his steely wife (Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby), humble and resourceful newlyweds (Sydney Sweeney and Daniel Brühl), and a flamboyant baroness (Ana de Armas) and her slavish suitors. It all leads to a shocking sequence of events performed with gusto by a game cast and stands as one of the most visceral and bravura films in Howard’s storied career.
After the following screenings, we will include a pre-recorded Q&A with filmmaker Ron Howard and screenwriter Noah Pink. This Q&A took place at the JBFC and was moderated by JBFC Board President Janet Maslin.
Sunday, August 31 at 1:55
Monday, September 1 at 7:05
Wednesday, September 3 at 4:00
Thursday, September 4 at 7:05
Tickets for these four screenings are $15 (members), $20 (nonmembers).
All regular screenings (without a plus sign next to the showtime) are priced at $11 (members) and $16 (nonmembers).
