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Pelham, NY — The Picture House Regional Film Center is thrilled to welcome back our Film Club founder and former critic-in-residence, Marshall Fine, for an exciting evening featuring a special Q&A to celebrate the release of his debut novel The Autumn of Ruth Winters. The event will take place on Thursday, January 23rd at 7pm at The Picture House in Pelham.
Tickets for the event are available for just $10, or free for Picture House members.
“Marshall Fine has been an integral part of our Film Club history, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back to The Picture House to hear what he has been up to,” said Clayton Bushong, Executive Director, The Picture House Regional Film Center. “His unique perspective as both a critic and now an author offers our audience an exciting opportunity to engage with storytelling in a new way. We’re proud to continue fostering connections between filmmakers, writers, and our community through events.”
Former TPH film club guest Paul Giamatti added glowing praise for Fine’s debut novel: “Time, memory family, and second chances, it deals with all. I was rooting for Ruth Winters all the way to the end. Highly recommended.” Books will be available for purchase or can be bought in advance here.
Marshall Fine is a Minneapolis native whose career as an award-winning journalist, critic, and filmmaker has spanned five decades. Fine has penned biographies of filmmakers John Cassavetes and Sam Peckinpah, directed documentaries on film critic Rex Reed and comedian Robert Klein, and chaired the New York Film Critics Circle four times. He also conducted the famous Playboy interview with Howard Stern. In 2011, Fine launched The Picture House’s popular Film Club series. Over the course of seven years, he curated and moderated an engaging selection of films and hosted industry insiders such as Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Omar Sy, Ben Foster, Patricia Clarkson, Maura Tierney, and Cheryl Strayed. Fine, who resides in Ossining, New York, is now celebrating the release of his first published novel, The Autumn of Ruth Winters. To learn more about Marshall Fine, visit https://www.marshallfine.com/.
About the Book:
In this heartwarming story about second acts and second chances, The Autumn of Ruth Winters follows the life of Ruth Winters, a no-nonsense retiree set in her ways, who must confront her past to build a fulfilling future. Widowed and living alone in her suburban home, Ruth has grown accustomed to a life of isolation and routine. Though she wouldn’t call herself happy, she’s resigned to the idea that it’s too late to chase happiness. But when a series of unexpected events—a niece’s big announcement, a rekindled relationship with an old flame, and life- news from her estranged sister—disrupts her carefully crafted routine, Ruth is forced to reconsider her future. In the process, she learns that maybe it’s not too late to create something new.
Join us for an engaging discussion and the opportunity to meet the author as he shares insights into his remarkable career and his inspiring new novel.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 23rd
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: The Picture House, Pelham
- Tickets: $10 for general admission, free for members
For more information or to reserve your spot, visit our website at www.thepicturehouse.org.
About The Picture House Regional Film Center
Housed in two historic theaters from the 1920s, TPH is a thriving regional film center providing dynamic film and education programs to a diverse and multi-generational audience in Westchester County and beyond. Across 5 screens in Pelham and Bronxville, NY, audiences see the best in new, independent, and classic cinema. TPH education programs provide students of all ages with the opportunity to learn about the art, science, and business of film. A mission-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, The Picture House has two locations: The Picture House Pelham is located at 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, New York, 10803. The Picture House Bronxville is at 84 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville,
