Join us for an exclusive event: the unveiling of a newly restored 2K scan of the lost film The Heartbreak Kid! Thanks to the generous support of Bristol Myers Squibb and the expertise of film historian Elizabeth Purchell, this rare screening is a must-see. After the film, stay for a special discussion with Tom Knoblauch and Courtney Bierman from KIOS on July 27. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Synopsis
A newlywed man (Charles Grodin) has second thoughts about his marriage during his honeymoon when he falls in love with a different woman (Cybill Shepherd).
Did You Know
The Heartbreak Kid is a paradox: it's a classic comedy directed by living legend Elaine May and starring Charles Grodin and Jeannie Berlin — but it's tough to find. According to the British Film Institute, "The film’s rights now belong to pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb, who briefly dabbled in film production but finally dissolved their entertainment division. In 2021, it reiterated that it had no plans to sell the rights. As a result, The Heartbreak Kid is unavailable on any streaming platforms. Vintage DVDs are available on import for a premium, and bootlegged versions of the film can be found, but officially its home release is out of print."
Post-Screening Discussion: July 27
After the July 27th screening, we will host a conversation with Tom Knoblauch and Courtney Bierman. Their Omaha Public Radio show, The Entertainment, aired a four-part series on the life, work, and legacy of Elaine May as an essential American auteur. All four episodes are available now on your favorite podcast app.
Tom Knoblauch is a cultural critic, internationally award-winning filmmaker, broadcaster, and voiceover artist. Together with Ben Matukewicz, he started Omaha-based Aksarben Creative in order to contribute to the Midwest's film culture. He is the creator and host of The Entertainment, a weekly public radio program exploring how culture manifests through our screens. He is also the author of the forthcoming Building a Feminocentric Canon: Céline Sciamma and the Dawn of Post-Auteurism, which will be released next year from Lexington Books.
Courtney Bierman is a producer and local host at Omaha Public Radio, where she works on shows such as The Entertainment, Riverside Chats, Lives, and Faturday Omaha. She's also a Film Streams employee! When she's not editing audio or behind the concessions counter, you can find her watching movies on her couch — probably with a cat nearby.
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