Writer-director Joel Coen struck out on his own in 2021 with THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, a bold and fierce adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Scottish play, “Macbeth.” The legendary tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning features Oscar-winners Denzel Washinton (currently nominated for his performance here) and Frances McDormand. With Brendon Gleeson, Kathryn Hunter, Corey Hawkins.
“Coen’s equivalent of a solo album has its own virtuosic style. With text modifications mostly off the table, he adapts the play visually, and through subtraction…” (AV Club)
“Every beat of “The Tragedy Of Macbeth” a cinematic flourish, a tale told by a master full of sound and monochrome fury.” (NPR)
“Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth is both satisfying and limited, spot-on and slightly off, for myriad reasons. But you can’t fault it for lacking a genuine sense of interpretation.” (Rolling Stone Magazine)
“I could see ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ becoming a favorite Shakespearean film adaptation, for those who rank such things. Watching it, I felt as if I were part of the audience seeing the play for the first time, from the pit.” (TIME Magazine)
Saturday, March 12 Final Screening
Doors 3:15 pm | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE
*Minors welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
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In accordance with the Province of British Columbia’s current PHO from the Ministry of Health, all eligible patrons must present their proof of vaccine status for entry. Masks are to be worn by all patrons, except when seated. No exceptions.
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (Joel Coen, 2021 / 105 mins / 18A) Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.