The Hamptons

Erin Brokovich 25th Anniversary

Sunday, March 9 at 6:00PM
(WAS Friday 3/7)
Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00PM

“There are no holes in my research!” Julia Roberts’ fiery, Oscar-winning turn as the real-life environmental activist who exposed the groundwater contamination in Hinkley, California solidified the actress as one of the greatest performers of her generation. Director Steven Soderbergh assembles a lively crowdpleaser out of Brokovich’s relentless efforts to get at the truth behind the ominous forces responsible for poisoning an entire community. However, it’s Roberts who gives the movie its constant ammunition. At the time of its release, The Hollywood Reporter’s Kirk Honeycutt wrote that she “seizes the film’s eponymous role with fire-in-her-eyes possessiveness and injects the character with all the energy and drive she can muster.”

Girlfight

Saturday, March 8 at 7:30PM -Followed by a book signing
Monday, March 10 at 7:30PM
*Special book signing event featuring new release Cinema Her Way with author Marya E. Gates in person

Before she was one of the central faces of The Fast and the Furious franchise, Michelle Rodriguez had her “star is born” moment as the breakout of Girlfight, writer-director Karyn Kusama’s quintessential boxing drama. Rodriguez stars as ostracized Brooklyn teen Diana Guzman, who finds an outlet for her troubled personal life at the gym. While learning to navigate the male-dominated ring, Diana battles her way through a series of amateur fights and personal conflicts as she takes control of her life. Kusama’s award-winning debut is a riveting coming-of-age thriller and a first-rate sports movie. Saturday’s screening will be accompanied by a conversation with The Future of Film Is Female founder Caryn Coleman and film critic Marya E. Gates, who will sign copies of her new book Cinema Her Way: Visionary Filmmakers in Their Own Words after the screening.

The Gleaners and I

Saturday, March 8 at 2:00PM – Followed by a Q&A
Saturday March 8 at 7:30PM
*Preceded by a special conversation on the green-friendly future of the Hamptons from the Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee

By the year 2000, the 72-year-old Agnes Varda was one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of her generation, with films such as Cleo From 5 to 7 and Le Bonheur among the major achievements of the French New Wave. It was no small miracle, then, that she managed to reinvent her appeal and introduce herself to new audiences with this intimate and informative essay film, shot on a small digital camera and imbued with her infectious personality. Varda sets out to explore the subculture of gleaners in rural France, mining inspiring stories from people living on the margins of society and gathering the leftover materials from the surrounding farmland. In the process, she uncovers a poignant metaphor for her desire to glean meaning from the world around her.

Varda’s endearing DIY approach to her story established The Gleaners and I as a groundbreaking achievement in digital video, but it was also the first significant environmental documentary of the 21st century. Touching on timely issues around sustainability and food waste, the movie explores subjects essential to society through a deeply personal lens. The Saturday afternoon screening will be preceded by a conversation with the Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee about new initiatives to make the Hamptons more green-friendly.

Additional Guests Include: Marya E. Gates (Film Critic and author of CINEMA HER WAY))
Featuring: The screenings will follow a special book signing event featuring film critic Marya E. Gates’ new release Cinema Her Way at 7:15.

Located at 43 Hill Street in Southampton, NY, the Southampton Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the community of Southampton and beyond with first-rate cinema, live events, and more. Our four screens include a state-of-the-art IMAX theater, 35mm projection, and a flexible space for parties and performance arts, while our lounge area and bookstore provide additional opportunities to enjoy our unique cultural environment. These resources allow us to create a constant dialogue between the past and present of the moving image as well as its relationship to society as a whole.

As a historic theater that first opened its doors in 1932, the Playhouse embodies the resilience of the theatrical experience and its ability to inspire audiences for generations. Our programming is designed to appeal to all sensibilities, blending the latest blockbusters with new and exciting discoveries from around the world, alongside eclectic repertory programs that probe the depths of film history. We are committed to providing interactive resources for audiences in many forms, from post-screening Q&As to workshops, lectures, and other bespoke experiences. In our weekly newsletter, The Playhouse Post, our artistic director Eric Kohn blends cultural journalism with film history and industry insights to contextualize our program. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on showtimes and other upcoming events. Tickets are available online: southamptonplayhouse.com

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