Irrational Man

Irrational Man‘, the latest film from Woody Allen, which was filmed throughout Newport and Rhode Island in 2014, will open at Jane Pickens Theater on August 7th.

Starring Jamie Blackley, Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey, and Emma Stone, Irrational Man tells the story of a tormented philosophy professor who finds a will to live when he commits an existential act

Some of Newport’s most recognizable sights in this film include Salve Regina University, The Fastnet Pub, Franklin Spa and the Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center.

Watch The Trailer

 

Opening week showtimes:

  • “Opening Night” Friday August 7th 2:30 4:45 7:00 9:15
  • Saturday August 8th 2:30 4:45 7:00 9:15
  • Sunday August 9th 2:30 4:45 7:00
  • Monday August 10th 4:45 7:00
  • Tuesday August 11th 4:45 7:00
  • Wednesday August 12th 4:45 7:00
  • Thursday August 13th 4:45 7:00

Advance tickets now on sale

Editor’s Note: Photo, poster & video courtesy of Sony Classics.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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