Sow and Sew Cinema Presents
Barton Fink (1991) 14A
Saturday, October 24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Central - Hamilton RoomJoin us for a screening and discussion about culturally resonant cinema from around the world.
Join us for a free screening and discussion of the Coen Brother’s surrealist, neurotic and eerie black comedy Barton Fink. The film follows an ambitious New York playwright as he accepts a lucrative contract to write wrestling pictures for a major studio. Confined to a decaying hotel and crippled by writer’s block, Barton's struggle to produce meaningful work spirals into an increasingly surreal nightmare.
After the credits, stay for an engaging discussion exploring the film's blend of psychological horror, noir and dark comedy. We'll examine how Joel and Ethan Coen turn the creative process itself into a source of terror, using the language of horror to depict artistic anxiety, isolation and the fear of creative failure.
This event is presented by Sow and Sew Cinema, an independent, Hamilton-based collective that fosters a vibrant cinematic community through thoughtfully programmed screenings showcasing culturally resonant cinema from around the world.
Central Library
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
