Blue Moon
7:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 27
The Ellen Theatre
Step into a smoky corner of Broadway’s golden age with Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott. Set on the evening of March 31, 1943, the film follows legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Hawke) as he wrestles with self-doubt and loss at Sardi’s bar—just as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers (Scott) celebrates the opening night of Oklahoma!
Written by Robert Kaplow, Blue Moon is an intimate, gorgeously crafted character study full of wit, heartbreak, and sharp dialogue. Ethan Hawke delivers a transfixing performance, shrinking himself in stature and baring Hart’s vulnerabilities with stunning nuance. Rated R. 1h 40m.
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Directed by Richard Linklater; Written by Robert Kaplow; Starring: Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, & Andrew Scott
“Despite the wistful tone, it’s a bitingly funny viewing experience. Shrunken to Hart’s height and given his balding pate, Hawke is transfixing in the role.” David Sims, The Atlantic