Jackie Brown & Pulp Fiction double feature

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The GenX Cinema series presents a double feature celebrating director Quentin Tarantino, with “Jackie Brown” and “Pulp Fiction,” screening on Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 pm at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport. Entry is by donation. No host beer bar will be open; additional refreshments will be on sale at the concession stand including popcorn and candy. “Jackie Brown” is a faithful adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s 1992 novel, “Rum Punch,” and stars Blaxploitation movie goddess Pam Grier, along with a bevy of big Hollywood actors including Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson. A deftly acted character study and considered by many critics to be among Tarantino’s finest films. “Pulp Fiction” is an energetic, stylized, violent, comic book-like movie with a stellar cast composed of Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth and Christopher Walken. The film is remarkable for its disturbing juxtaposition of humor and violence, and defined a new genre of filmmaking. “Jackie Brown” was made in 1997, is rated R, with run time of 2 hours 34 minutes. “Pulp Fiction” was made in 1994, is rated R, with run time of 2 hours, 34 minutes. The films are sponsored by Blair Drywall & Painting, and are jointly presented by the Lake County Theatre Company and the Soper Reese Theatre. The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, soperreesetheatre.com.