October 23 – November 1, 2025
Eleanor the Great
In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.
Dir. Scarlett Johansson / 2025 / US / 98 min
“I wouldn’t be surprised to hear a lot about Eleanor the Great during awards season, especially when it comes to Squibb, whose moving performance is simply exquisite; there is no other word for it.” – Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood
“The film allows [Squibb] a complexity rarely afforded to elderly characters. She radiates warmth in scenes with Kellyman, serving as a wise and witty grandmotherly figure, and exhibits sharp comedic timing when playing opposite Jessica Hecht.” – Sonia Rao, Washington Post
“Eleanor the Great is a stirringly effective, emotional, and entertaining directorial debut from Scarlett Johansson with impeccable work from June Squibb.” – Joey Magidson, Awards Radar
SCREENING: THU 10/23 4PM; FRI 10/24 4PM; SUN 10/26 7PM (open caption); SAT 11/1 4PM
$13 GA & $10 OFS. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.
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