Cinema Art Theater to screen new films Sept. 22
New films opening Friday, Sept. 22, at the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater are “The Origin of Evil,” “Mr. Jimmy” and “Scrapper.”
A thrilling mystery, “The Origin of Evil” follows a woman as she is sucked into a world of family secrets and betrayal. When Stéphane (Laure Calamy) gets in touch with wealthy Serge, announcing that she is his long-abandoned daughter, his immediate family are none too thrilled. As Stéphane embarks on an extended visit in hopes of getting to know Serge, she also becomes entangled with the hostile women who share a tense existence in his beautifully appointed mansion by the sea, all of whom are clearly unsettled by the arrival of this newly announced heir. But Stéphane is a confident liar with secrets of her own, which writer-director Sébastien Marnier teases out with cool assurance in this wildly entertaining drama that will keep audience members guessing all the way to the end.
“Mr. Jimmy” is a captivating documentary about a man’s lifelong dedication to an iconic rock musician. In snowbound Tokamachi, Japan, teenager Akio Sakurai took refuge in his room, escaping to another world with a pair of headphones and a pile of Led Zeppelin records. Moving to Tokyo, Akio worked as a kimono salesman by day, but by night became "Mr. Jimmy," adopting the guitar chops and persona of Jimmy Page.
For 35 years, Akio re-created vintage Zeppelin concerts note for note in small Tokyo clubs, until the real Jimmy Page stopped by one night, and Akio's life changed forever. Inspired by Page's ovation, Akio quits his salary man job, leaving behind his family to move to Los Angeles and join "Led Zepagain." Soon, cultures clash, and Akio's idyllic vision of America meets with reality.
“Scrapper” is a sweet, funny story of two emotionally tangled people: a grieving kid thrust into adulthood and a father in over his head. This vibrant, inventive father-daughter comedy follows Georgie (Lola Campbell), a resourceful 12-year-old girl who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working-class suburb of London following the death of her mother. She makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali (Alin Uzun) and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle.
Out of nowhere, her estranged father Jason (Harris Dickinson) arrives and forces her to confront reality. Uninterested in this new parental figure, Georgie stubbornly resists his efforts. As they adjust to their new circumstances, Georgie and Jason find that they both still have a lot of growing up to do.
Admission is $9 for film society members, $11.50 for general audience and $5 for students.
For all screening times and dates, and to purchase tickets, go to rehobothfilm.com or visit the box office from 12 to 8 p.m, Wednesday to Friday.
