An aspiring — but blocked — French novelist goes on an unexpected writing retreat to England and finds herself in "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life," a new film opening June 20 that the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
Continuing is "Friendship."
Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman, who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris. While she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
In "Friendship," suburban dad Craig, played by Tim Robinson, falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), but Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. The film’s subject is nothing less than the male-bonding ritual, visualized as an uphill trek over slippery terrain. Austin is the new local weatherman. He’s not only fitter, happier and more productive than Craig, but cooler; he smokes hand-rolled cigarettes, plays in a pickup punk band, and gossips about the mayor. Craig, whose mind is like a sponge, gloms onto Austin as a confidant and role model. But in trying to reinvent himself overnight in his new friend’s image, he comes on too strong.
"Friendship" is rated R and is showing through June 26.
Ending its run at the Ross is "We Were Dangerous" on June 19.
Also showing throughout the summer is the Made in Nebraska series of films, featuring 18 movies, filmed in Nebraska, including rarely-screened documentaries, cinema classics, indie gems, biting comedies, and award-winning dramas. For more information on films, including showtimes and ticket availability, visit the Ross' website.
