Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 7:30PM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 7:30PM
Writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend’s problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.
“It gracefully captures the remarkable, singular relationship that human beings share with their pets, tapping into the poignancy and warmth that comes from such a bond.” – Entertainment Weekly
“It feels odd to be evaluating a dog’s performance, but Bing (the canine actor playing Apollo) definitely broke the heart of this cat person multiple times during the film. It’s a pleasure watching him and Watts connect, and to watch a film about so little and yet so very much.” – Seattle Times
Rated R for language, and a sexual reference, 123 mins.
The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Savings Bank
Cinema Series tickets are sold at the door only. A book of 10 movie passes can be purchased separately at the Box Office, online or at the door on movie night for $60.
Tickets Information:
Adults – $7
Members/Seniors – $6.50
Students – $5
