PORT TOWNSEND — Tonight brings another film salon and discussion of a new movie screening at the Rose Theatre, 235 Taylor St., sponsored by the Port Townsend Film Festival.
The picture for discussion is “Trumbo,” the story of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), one of the blacklisted Hollywood Ten and the writer of movies including “Roman Holiday” and “The Brave One.”
Bruce Hattendorf, a film scholar and dean of instruction at Peninsula College, will get the conversation started in the theater after this evening’s 7:40 p.m. showing.
“Trumbo” stars Bryan Cranston in the title role, along with Helen Mirren as Hedda Hopper and Diane Lane as Cleo Trumbo. John Goodman and Louis C.K. also appear.
Hattendorf, for his part, will share his thoughts on the Hollywood Blacklist — and the similarities between the McCarthy era of the 1950s and what we’re witnessing in today’s volatile political climate, noted Janette Force, executive director of the Port Townsend Film Festival.
For information about the film salons held at the Rose every first Tuesday of the month and other festival activities, phone 360-379-1333 or visit PTfilmfest.com.
