Sneak Preview: Ruby Sparks

JUL 20 FRI: July 20 2012, 07:30pm; Hammer Screenings

: Still from Ruby Sparks

Sneak Preview: Ruby Sparks

Filmed in part at the Hammer, Ruby Sparks is a new film by directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) starring Paul Dano as Calvin, a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with both his writing and romantic life. He makes a breakthrough when he creates a character named Ruby who serves as his muse, but things start to get weird when Calvin finds Ruby (Zoe Kazan), in the flesh, sitting on his couch. A Q&A with Paul Dano, Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, and Zoe Kazan will follow the screening. (2012, Dirs. V. Faris and J. Dayton)

ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.

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Public programs are made possible by Hammer Members and the generosity of Susan Bay Nimoy and Leonard Nimoy, Bronya and Andrew Galef, Good Works Foundation and Laura Donnelley, and an anonymous donor.