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Synopsis

At once a blistering comedy and a deeply moving human drama, RUNNING WITH SCISSORS is the mesmerizing tale of how a young man survived a nightmare childhood - while keeping his sense of humor and his sense of forgiveness intact. The film is writer/director Ryan Murphy's interpretation of Augusten Burrough's personal memoir. In the film, Murphy not only tells the story of a warped, out-of-control, 70s-era coming of age, he has also crafted a strikingly universal story about the strange power of families, the wonderment of childhood, the madness of adulthood and the revelation of finding your way in spite of it all. With an all-star cast: Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Cross, Jill Clayburgh, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Patrick Wilson.

Film Information

• Genre: Comedy | Drama
• Director: Ryan Murphy
• Written By: Ryan Murphy and Augusten Burroughs (book)
• Starring: Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Cross, Jill Clayburgh, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Patrick Wilson
• Running Time: 120 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: R
• Language: English
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Reviews

"The surreality is distancing, but authentic, believable performances and a low-key affect keep Running From Scissors from turning shrill."

   - Tasha Robinson, The Onion (A.V. Club)

"A reasonable facsimile of a perversely funny book whose odd characters are given life by a terrific cast."

   - Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

"While Murphy never manages to make this crazy quilt dramatically credible, he does hit the mark for laughs and has written some juicy scenes for his excellent cast."

   - Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Showtimes

• Wednesday, December 13th
  9:15 pm
• Thursday, December 14th
  4:30 pm
• Friday, December 15th
  4:30 pm, 7:00 pm
• Saturday, December 16th
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm
• Sunday, December 17th
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
• Monday, December 18th
  4:30 pm, 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 19th
  9:30 pm
• Wednesday, December 20th
  7:00 pm
• Thursday, December 21st
  7:00 pm
• Friday, December 22nd
  9:00 pm
• Saturday, December 23rd
  9:00 pm
• Sunday, December 24th
  2:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 26th
  2:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:30 pm