Melodrama Matinees: Far From Heaven (2002)

Part of TOO MUCH: Melodrama on Film in Belmont Bowling Club

With free popcorn & a special introduction

Todd Haynes’ acclaimed homage to 1950s melodrama revisits the glossy world of suburbia with a subversive twist. Julianne Moore gives a luminous performance as Cathy Whitaker, a perfect housewife whose seemingly idyllic life unravels when she discovers her husband’s secret (Dennis Quaid) and falls in love with her Black gardener (Dennis Haysbert).



With exquisite cinematography, Elmer Bernstein’s stunning score, and bold visual design, Far From Heaven is both a loving tribute to Douglas Sirk’s classics and a radical re-examination of race, sexuality and gender roles. It is an emotionally devastating and visually sumptuous experience, reminding us of melodrama’s power to explore forbidden desire and social hypocrisy.

Each screening includes complimentary popcorn, an introduction to the film’s themes and production and bespoke ‘Talking Points’ to take home, helping spark conversations long after the credits roll.

Tickets £6



(Community tickets of £4 for groups and regulars, & free carer tickets)