Dir: Coen Brothers
Cast: Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Jim True, Bill Cobbs, Bruce Campbell, Harry Bugin, John Seitz, Joe Grifasi, I. M. Hobson, Peter Gallagher, Barbara Ann Grimes, Thom Noble, Steve Buscemi, Anna Nicole Smith, Sam Raimi, Jon Polito, Richard Whiting, Karl Mundt, Joanne Pankow, Mario Todisco
106 mins

Greedy executive Sidney J. Mussburger (Paul Newman) hopes to take control of the company he works for by purchasing a majority share — but he must first devalue the stock. So he convinces the board to appoint know-nothing recent graduate Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins). But Mussburger’s plot backfires when Barnes’ latest invention succeeds, thereby increasing the company’s value. Worse yet, undercover reporter Amy Archer (Jennifer Jason Leigh) has the scoop on Mussburger’s shady dealings.

“A notably well-executed, very funny and very well-acted movie: a quirky, sardonic take on ’50s faddishness, fame, power, friendship, character and ethics. A minor work, but confirmation of the Coens’ position among America’s most ambitious, able and exciting film-makers.” Geoff Andrews, Time Out

“A shrewd comic valentine to the kind of movies they don’t make anymore. It is also the Coens’ funniest, most accessible film since the dark comedy Raising Arizona.” The New York Times

Want to know more about the Film Club?

The Hebden Bridge Film Club (HBFC) is an informal group of Picture House attendees formed in 2022. We stay in touch via Facebook and/or WhatsApp groups.

Are you new to the area or simply want to meet new people? There are lots of opportunities to be a part of HBFC; we occasionally meet up after a film to discuss it over a drink nearby and we also have monthly drinks for anyone that can make it.

All are welcome, particularly those who are alone and want to connect with like-minded people. Make sure to join the Film Club on Facebook (we are a very friendly bunch) and say hello!

The next meet up is Tuesday May 28, 7.30pm at The Famous Albert in Hebden Bridge.

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