December 3, 2024
7:30PM
at the
The Indie Spotlight
Matt & Mara (2024)
December 3, 2024 | 7:30pm | Vashon Theatre
dir. Kazik Radwanski
starring Matt Johnson, Deragh Campbell, Simon Reynolds
run time 80 minutes
“Matt & Mara” is a poignant exploration of unfulfilled desires and the complexities of relationships, centered around two former college friends who reconnect years later. Mara, a creative writing professor in a troubled marriage, finds herself drawn to Matt, a charismatic novelist. Their interactions at Niagara Falls reveal the tension between their past and present, culminating in a confrontation of their feelings and choices.
Critics have praised the film for its authenticity, with Roger Ebert stating it captures “the playful freshness of a relationship that… has not yet fizzled out,” while Cinema from the Spectrum highlights the “astonishing chemistry” between the leads, noting that it offers a “realistic” portrayal of love’s many forms.
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