Triplex Cinema Screens 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Free for Premium Members

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Triplex Cinema will host a free premium members screening of Steven Spielberg’s 1981 film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" on Thursday, May 22nd. The film, set in 1936, stars Harrison Ford as archaeologist Indiana Jones as he competes with Nazi forces to locate the Ark of the Covenant. Jones is joined by his former romantic interest, Marion Ravenswood, played by Karen Allen, to prevent a rival archaeologist from assisting the Nazis in obtaining the Ark.

Premium members can reserve tickets, and the public can purchase tickets, at www.thetriplex.org.

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was conceived by George Lucas in the early 1970s as a modern take on early 20th-century action serials. Steven Spielberg directed the film based on a screenplay developed with writer Lawrence Kasdan. The character of Indiana Jones was inspired by actors Clint Eastwood and Toshiro Mifune, as well as the fictional character James Bond. Marion Ravenswood’s character was inspired by Hollywood figures like Irene Dunne and Barbra Stanwyck.

Filming took place in France, North Africa, Hawaii, and at Elstree Studios in England, beginning in June 1981. Upon its release a year later, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" became the highest-grossing film of 1981 and received five Academy Awards. The film has been recognized for its action sequences, humor, the relationship between the lead characters, and the musical score by John Williams. In 1999, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise.

Gail Lansky, President of the Triplex Board of Directors, stated that this screening is a gesture of appreciation for the cinema's premium members. She noted that premium memberships support the Triplex’s programming and offer benefits such as discounted tickets, free popcorn, early access to events, and other offers. Information on becoming a member is available at www.thetriplex.org.

The Triplex Cinema is a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for a variety of films and community-focused programming.

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Triplex Screens 'Mamma Mia'

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening of "Mamma Mia !", the Abba musical starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Julie Waters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Dominic Cooper and Stellan Skarsgard.

Tickets include a celebration packet of confetti, glow sticks, cue sheets and other themed items. Tickets are available for purchase at www.thetriplexcinema.com  for the June 14 screening at 8:30 pm.

"Mamma Mia !," released in 2008, is a jukebox musical romantic comedy based on the award-winning theatrical production. The film features the songs of the pop group ABBA and tells the story of a young bride-to-be who invites three men to her upcoming wedding, without telling her mother, with the possibility that any of them could be her real father. Meryl Streep plays Donna, an independent hotelier who is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends, played by Julie Waters and Christine Baranski. Amanda Seyfried plays her daughter Sophie, and Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard play her possible fathers. The film takes place on the fictional island of Kalokairi and was filmed mostly on location on the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos in Greece. 

Mamma Mia ! was a gigantic worldwide hit and spawned a sequel and other theatrical productions. The best-selling Mamma Mia ! soundtrack album features sixteen ABBA songs and reached number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The DVD release broke records around the world and is one of the best-selling DVD's of all time. 

Triplex Cinema, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit showing movies for all, providing a space where people from the Berkshires and beyond discover filmed entertainment - first-run, independent, foreign language, classic, children's and documentary - while also showcasing locally produced films and thematic programming. The Triplex partners with schools and local nonprofits to enable programming that speaks to the needs of our community. Visit us at thetriplex.org

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