7:30 PM, 18th February, 2025
This delightful action-comedy stars June Squibb as Thelma Post, a spunky 93-year-old grandmother who embarks on a thrilling quest across Los Angeles to recover $10,000 swindled from her by a phone scammer. Joined by her ageing friend (the late Richard Roundtree, in his final role) and his motorized scooter, Thelma quickly proves she's no ordinary senior.
Inspired by a real-life experience involving writer-director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma blends Hollywood action with a narrative that finds the lighter side of some all-too-real issues. Always a reliable supporting player in films like Nebraska and About Schmidt, Squibb finally lands her first-ever leading role at age 95, embodying a character who refuses to let others define her abilities – much like Squibb herself.