NEWS RELEASE
MARIPOSA ARTS THEATRE
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This week’s feature movie at Mariposa Arts Theatre’s popular Film Nights is the highly praised LIVING, featuring Bill Nighy in his Oscar-nominated role as an ordinary man who at the 11th hour, makes a supreme effort to turn his dull life into something wonderful. “LIVING is a movie that will leave you reflecting on the things you appreciate in your own life.”
LIVING will be shown for one day only, Wednesday, March 22, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Orillia Galaxy Cinemas. Tickets are on sale at the door beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the screening. The ticket price is $15, cash only.
Critics have lauded both the film and Nighy’s performance. “A little movie about big topics, LIVING takes on nothing less than life itself and features a quiet, note-perfect performance from Bill Nighy.” (Adam Graham, Detroit News) “The beautiful outcome in both form and spirit makes LIVING an instant classic. Get out your handkerchiefs.” (Peter Howell, Toronto Star) “The man, and his performance, deserve to live forever.” (Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail)
Since 1996 MAT Film Nights has been bringing Orillia audiences outstanding festivals and award-winning films from around the world. Film Nights is part of the Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival. Film Nights is a fund-raising initiative of the Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation.
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