Speed Racer

Mon, Jan 31

9:15 pm Sold Out

Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!

Introduced by David & Griffin of the Blank Check Podcast

Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Run Time: 135 min. Format: 35mm Rating: PG Release Year: 2008

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam

All screenings in our CLASS OF ’08 series include an optional donation ticket price with proceeds going to the Entertainment Community Fund, who work to support film and TV workers during the work stoppage. Choose the “Reserved + Donation” ticket option to donate.

Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is one of the track’s hot stars. Sitting at the wheel of his Mach 5, he consistently deflates the competition. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother.

David Sims is a staff writer and film critic at The Atlantic, and the host of the Blank Check podcast. He lives in Brooklyn.

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