Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema
Wicked Little Letters
Directed by Thea Sharrock

Saturday, March 16, 11 am | BUY TICKETS

$15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles

“There’s nothing like two of the finest actresses of their generation waging war against each other.”—Tom Shone, Sunday Times

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, Wicked Little Letters follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley).

When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all. 2023, U.K., DCP. 100 minutes. Rated R.

Talk Cinema is programmed by the esteemed film critic and film curator Harlan Jacobson featuring a sneak preview screening of an art-house film prior to its release followed by a discussion. Be the first to see the latest films and to share your impressions.

Past films have included Triangle of Sadness, Close, Spencer, The Worst Person in the World, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Farewell, Moonlight, Shoplifters, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and Lady Bird.