THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME:

1 hour 41 minutes
action / comedy / crime
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~ in 4K ultra-high definition at this theatre ~
Friday, July 18 – 7:15 pm /
Saturday, July 19 – 4:30 pm & 7:15 pm /
Monday, July 21 – 4:30 pm & 7:15 pm /
Tuesday, July 22 – 7:15 pm /
Thursday, July 24 – 7:15 pm / CANCELLED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUE
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.
Starring: Benicio Del Toro; Mia Threapleton; Michael Cera; Truman Hanks; Steve Park; Scott Shepherd; Willem Dafoe; F. Murray Abraham; Carmen-Maja Antoni; Mattia Moreno Leonidas; Alexandra Wysoczanska; Shabnam Kohestani; Thuli Wolf; Jenny Behnke; Luisa Steimann; Donald Sumpter; Rupert Friend; Yekta Arman
“Though the plot might feel a bit overly complicated, given the level of Serious Business being discussed in serious tones by these characters, it never drowns out the key emotional connection. There’s nothing seismic here, just a colorful, enjoyable yarn by one of the best cinematic confectioners around. One with some real heart to it.” (Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence)
“Part caper, part spy movie, and part family drama, The Phoenician Scheme feels both like a return to form for Anderson while also feeling like an evolution for the auteur as his style changes bit by bit.” (Therese Lacson, Collider)
“Though its long string of wacky plot points might sound convoluted on paper, one shouldn’t worry too much about it. The craziest details are mostly there for laughs, and the thematic and emotional through-lines that actually matter remain clear throughout.” (Reuben Baron, Looper)
