Film at CAT - Mank

“Mank,” is a biographical drama about the formative years in Hollywood’s 1930’s and 40’s sound era and the scenarist of a famous iconic work. "Mank” leads the 2021 Oscar® nominations with 10 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Award winning Director David Fincher (“Gone Girl”, “The Social Network”) brings to life the story of chaotic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz – known as Mank (played by Gary Oldman) as he battles with director/actor Orson Welles during the making of iconic masterpiece “Citizen Kane.” Filmed in black and white, the supporting cast includes Amanda Seyfried, Charles Dance, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, and Tom Burke. [2020, USA, 131 min, Rated: R]. Clayton Davis of “Variety” writes “‘Mank’ has plenty to admire technically. Production, camerawork, sound & score are its strongest elements & the leading picks for the Oscars. Jazz Tangcay also of “Variety adds, “‘Mank’ is exquisitely crafted and a visual delight.”” Glenn Kenney of rogerebert.com says, “With Gary Oldman in the title role and a superb supporting cast, Fincher has crafted an entertainment that’s provocative, pointed and ruthlessly entertaining.” Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.