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Join us on June 2 at 1 p.m. for our weekly Sunday screening series, featuring the 1989 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner “True Love” in digital projection.
TRUE LOVE | 1989 | DIRECTOR: Nancy Savoca | WITH: Annabella Sciorra, Ron Eldard, Aida Turturro, Roger Rignack | RUNNING TIME: 1H 44M | RATED R for language | DIGITAL PROJECTION
Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty about the decision. Michael fears commitment. Donna has her doubts about Michael’s immaturity. Both are getting cold feet.
“There is a sense in “True Love” that the marriage preparations lead to marriage almost through the sheer force of momentum. A hall has to be hired. A menu has to be selected (with mashed potatoes dyed to match the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses). Families and friends swarm about the two stars of the event, until they hardly have time to communicate with each other.
“But they do talk. And gradually, as we listen, we begin to realize that “True Love” is deeper than it first seems. The movie begins as a comedy of wedding preparations and lifestyles, but as it goes along and we get to know Donna and Michael better, we begin to suspect that these people should never get married, that Michael is an immature alcoholic and that in some ways Donna knows it but lacks the determination to call off the ceremony.” — Roger Ebert
The screening will be introduced by Bill Cosford Cinema manager Rene Rodriguez. Tickets are $5 and available at link above. Students use code UMSTUDENT at checkout for free admission. Cane card must be shown at the door.
