The historic Avon Theatre in Stamford is open every day with a great mix of films on their two big screens. Safety precautions are on place. Masks are required, and since there is reduced seating in order to observe social distancing, it is suggested patrons purchase tickets online. Enhanced ventilation, new cleaning and safety protocols are in place throughout the building.
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Nomadland has been nominated for four 2021 Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress, Frances McDormand. Click for showtimes.
Directed By: Chloe Zhao
Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells
Synopsis:
Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.
Minari is winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language.
Directed By: Lee Isaac Chung
Cast: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim, Yuh-Jung Youn, Noel Kate Cho, Will Patton
Synopsis:
A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
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