The Reel Insider series presents

THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF

The  third season of the series concludes on Wednesday, February 24th with CRAZY HEART.  A love story at its core, THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF is about three strangers of two generations bound by loneliness who reach out to one another. After embarking on a road trip through post Katrina Louisiana, their relationships forge and change in a myriad of ways, leading to the possibility of second chances. Brett Hanson (William Hurt) dealing with a painful past, crosses paths with a lonely and troubled teenager Martine (Kristen Stewart) and her new ‘ride’ Gordy (Eddie Redmayne). The trio head out together, each motivated by reasons of their own. Martine yearns to escape her family, Gordy hopes to get closer to Martine and Brett must decide whether he wants to return to the uncertainty of the life and the woman he left behind, his ex-wife May (Maria Bello). A deeply humanistic and emotionally rich film, THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF is directed by Udayan Prasad (MY SON THE FANATIC). Produced by six time Academy Award® winner Arthur Cohn (THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS, ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER). THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF stars Academy Award® winner William Hurt, Golden Globe® nominee Maria Bello, TWILIGHT star Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne (THE GOOD SHEPHERD). The film is loosely based on a short story by renowned writer Pete Hamill. To view a trailer of the film, click here.

New York magazine film critic David Edelstein will hold a post-screening discussion!  Join us at 7:00pm before the film for a complimentary wine, beer, and cheese reception, sponsored by Blue Dog Wines & Spirits and the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.

ABOUT THE REEL INSIDER SERIES:

The Reel Insider series allows audiences to catch the newest in independent, foreign and documentary film, with a discussion with an established critic and, often, film talent.  Mingle before the screening with fellow film enthusiasts at a complimentary wine and beer reception at 7:00 PM.  Screenings begin at 7:30 PM.  The announcement of films and their dates is made 3-6 weeks in advance of each event.

PRICES FOR THE WINTER SEASON (January-February)

• $54 per individual subscription (3 films - $18 per event)
• $102 per couple subscription (3 films - $17 per event)
• $20 per non-subscriber single ticket (1 film)

BENEFITS

• Admission to three screenings with discussions from January – February
• Complimentary wine, beer, and cheese receptions before the screenings
• Advance notice for Picture House special events
• Discounts to local businesses
• Free raffles to enter at events

Previous films include: MOON, IN THE LOOP, COLD SOULS, FIVE MINUTES OF HEAVEN, EARTH DAYS, ME AND ORSON WELLES, THE BOYS ARE BACK, THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS, PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL, and DISENGAGEMENT

Previous speakers include: Directors Scott Hicks, Duncan Jones, Sophie Barthes, Gini Reticker, Robert Stone, Shimon Dotan, Actor David Rasche, Producer Abigail Disney and film critics Peter Travers (Rolling Stone), David Edelstein (New York magazine), Owen Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly), Rafer Guzman (Newsday), Stuart Klawans (The Nation), Peter Rainer (Christian Science Monitor) and Thelma Adams (US Weekly).