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Synopsis

When free-spirited and charismatic teacher Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) joins St. George's as a new art instructor, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) senses a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an illicit affair with one of her underage students and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret. A story of loneliness, loyalty, envy and love, written by Patrick Marber (Closer), based on the novel "What Was She Thinking?" by Zoe Heller. Co-starring Bill Nighy. Original music by Philip Glass. Directed by Richard Eyre (Stage Beauty, Iris). Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Dench), Supporting Actress (Blanchett), Adapted Screenplay, and Original Score

Film Information

• Genre: Drama | Foreign
• Director: Richard Eyre
• Written By: Patrick Marber, Zoe Heller (novel What Was She Thinking: Notes on a Scandal)
• Starring: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, and Emma Kennedy
• Running Time: 91 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: R
• Language: English
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Reviews

"Notes on a Scandal won't be everyone's cup of tea. But if you like your films strong, this one is not to be missed."

   - Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

"It's a poison bonbon tastier than just about anything else out there."

   - Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

"The two women -- as well as the always marvelous Bill Nighy as Blanchett's"

   - Paula Nechak, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Oacks more heat, acid, danger and drama into its brief running time than most films of nearly double the length."

   - Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian

"The skillful Patrick Marber (Closer) adapted this gripping drama from a novel by Zoe Heller, and it's both literate and urgently plotted, with a voice-over from Dench that cuts like broken glass."

   - J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader

Showtimes

• Wednesday, March 28th
  7:00 pm
• Thursday, March 29th
  7:00 pm
• Friday, March 30th
  4:30 pm
• Saturday, March 31st
  4:30 pm, 7:00 pm
• Sunday, April 1st
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
• Monday, April 2nd
  7:00 pm, 9:15 pm
• Tuesday, April 3rd
  7:00 pm, 9:15 pm
• Wednesday, April 4th
  7:00 pm
• Thursday, April 5th
  9:15 pm
• Friday, April 6th
  4:45 pm, 7:00 pm
• Saturday, April 7th
  2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 9:15 pm
• Sunday, April 8th
  4:30 pm
• Monday, April 9th
  7:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 10th
  9:15 pm