Daniel Day-Lewis is back in theaters after EIGHT YEARS(!), and so to see him we shall go! By all accounts, Anemone is a beautiful film featuring tour-de-force performances from DDL as a man consumed by anger and living out a self-imposed exile in the woods of Ireland after participating in The Troubles. Sean Bean goes to bring him back to civilization, and the film largely rests on these two characters interacting—this will be a more subtle, slow-burn film than some of the others we've seen recently, focusing on the political and the private with some healthy doses of father-son relationship strife mixed in. No surprise there: It also happens to be directed by DDL's son, and was co-written by both son and father. Could be some meta-parallels(/inversions?) to unpack here with Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron.
NB: Due to the arrival of a new baby, Jackie will likely NOT be at this meetup, so Stephanie will be leading the conversation and welcome (although all returning members, I hope, will welcome new ones!).
Some notes about this meetup:
- Meeting Up & Talking After: Once you have your ticket, take the hallway to the right off the main entrance (past the men's restrooms/on the way to the lower-level theaters) to the members "ta/ke out" section—there are some chairs and a small area where we usually say hello to one another before heading into the movie (especially if it's your first time!). Someone will be there from ~15 minutes before the film until just before showtime. If you arrive late, just head into the film and you can join us after—we go next door to the Washington Perk coffee shop to discuss.
- Please update your RSVP if you can't make it—this helps with a few things, including how many people we're keeping an eye out for—and sometimes lets people use your ticket if you can't!
- Recommended: purchasing your ticket online ahead of time; this lets a/perture know if more people than expected are coming, AND keeps you from waiting in line if you don't want concessions.
- And remember: You do NOT need to be a serious cinephile to join our group—but we hope you're open to talking about your ideas anyway, and learning from the insights of others!
- Parking Info from a/perture (there's a parking garage right behind the theatre—and a/perture provides a $4 coupon for your stay!).
Details from a/perture:
Director: Ronan Day-Lewis Run Time: 125 min. Release Year: 2025
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Safia Oakley-Green, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, Sean Bean
A former soldier reunites with his brother after living in isolation in the woods of Northern England for 20 years. Legendary actor Daniel Day-Lewis returns to the screen after an 8-year hiatus for his son Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut.
