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Thelma (12A)
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humour, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency.
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
‘Holding out until the age of 94 for her first lead role, June Squibb proves what her legion of devoted fans has always known: she’s a superstar.’ Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International
‘It’s the balance of comedy and existential drama that truly elevates Thelma.’ Justin Clark, Slant Magazine
‘“Thelma” has everything you want in an action movie: chases, gunplay, a scene where the heroes slowly walk away during an explosion, near-misses, and a crowd-pleasing climax that made my audience cheer.’ Odie Henderson, Boston Globe
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
‘Holding out until the age of 94 for her first lead role, June Squibb proves what her legion of devoted fans has always known: she’s a superstar.’ Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International
‘It’s the balance of comedy and existential drama that truly elevates Thelma.’ Justin Clark, Slant Magazine
‘“Thelma” has everything you want in an action movie: chases, gunplay, a scene where the heroes slowly walk away during an explosion, near-misses, and a crowd-pleasing climax that made my audience cheer.’ Odie Henderson, Boston Globe
7.30pm Full Price £7.75 Under 26/Students £5
TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE
Swansea University
Singleton Campus
Swansea SA2 8PZ
Sat 14 September
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www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk/en/
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