01/03/2019
Here's info about a film being shown by our friends at Screen St Ives:
Screen St Ives: the last Screen 2 presentation of this season, on Thursday 7th March, is "a darkly delicious comedy of manners":
THE PARTY (dir: Sally Potter, UK, 2018, 71mins, cert 15)
In Sally Potter’s own words, The Party is a ‘comedy wrapped around a tragedy’. Janet’s friends gather to celebrate her promotion but it all goes horribly wrong. Darkly funny, and with many twists and turns, the stellar cast of today’s most accomplished actors make this a film you won’t forget.
What the critics say:
"The Party is a pitch-black, hilarious and satirical comedy with a fantastic cast and Sally Potter's assured filmmaking."
"A delectable comedy of errors whose top drawer ensemble cast thrives on cutting dialogue and revelations that sees lives unravel like a ball of wool in the hands of a playful kitten."
"Potter's screenplay releases one bombshell revelation after another into the group like hand grenades rolling across the carpet."
"The Party remains fast, brittle and more than a bit mean...Anchored by Scott Thomas's portrayal of cool competence and boosted by Clarkson's magnificently crisp zingers, the ensemble cast is tight and terrific."
"A wicked little wrestling match of wits that's darkly hilarious and expertly timed."
"An A-list cast at the top of their game."
Tickets are just £5 and available online ( www.ticketsource.co.uk/screenstives ) or in person at the Corn Exchange.
