Screwball Summer: Raising Arizona

Described by Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz) as "a living, breathing Looney Tunes cartoon", the frantic screwball comedy, Raisng Arizona, is still regarded as one of the Coen Brothers' best.

When police officer Ed (Holly Hunter) takes the mugshot of convicted thief Hi (Nicolas Cage), the two fall instantly in love. Unable to have children of their own, and barred from adopting due to Hi’s criminal past, they decide the only way they can have a child is by kidnapping a single quintuplet from local furniture magnate Nathan Arizona (Trey Wilson). But can they keep their newfound family bliss safe from a bounty hunter, a blackmailing boss, and Hi’s escaped former cellmates?

With endlessly quotable dialogue and a typically brilliant supporting cast that includes John Goodman, William Forsythe and Frances McDormand, Raising Arizona is a touching, madcap adventure that demands repeat viewings.

From the gumball bottom to the cherry on top, QFT is having a Screwball Summer. We are celebrating the fast-talking farce of the screwball comedy with a season guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.

You may also like the following events from Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast:

• This Saturday, 3rd May, 06:00 pm, Hundreds of Beavers Live Tour + Q&A in Belfast
• Next Wednesday, 7th May, 08:45 pm, Björk: Cornucopia in Belfast
• Next Thursday, 8th May, 08:30 pm, Ocean with David Attenborough in Belfast

Also check out other Comedy events in Belfast, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Belfast.