Stephen King's novella "The Life of Chuck" is making its way to the big screen, opening at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center June 27.
Continuing is "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life."
From King and director Mike Flanagan comes "The Life of Chuck," an unforgettable, genre-bending tale of love, loss and life starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill and Chiwetel Ejiofor. This tale celebrates the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz (Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss and the multitudes contained in all of us.
"The Life of Chuck," which is rated R, is showing through July 10.
In "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life," Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare and 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 writer's 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 an 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.
"Jane Austen Wrecked My Life," which is rated R, is showing through July 3.
Ending its run at the Ross June 26 is "Friendship."
Through the months of June and July, the Ross is hosting the Family Film Fest, with free weekly screenings of family-friendly films each Saturday at 11 a.m. Tickets are available at the box office the day of the show. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
