Published: March 26, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Phone: +1 212-340-0863
Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl“Roxanne” is a charming romantic comedy directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Steve Martin as C.D. Bales, the witty, big-hearted fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town. Blessed with a brilliant mind and a razor-sharp tongue but burdened by an unusually long nose, C.D. pines for the beautiful astronomer Roxanne Kowalski (Daryl Hannah), who has just moved to town. When a handsome but dim-witted firefighter (Rick Rossovich) arrives and falls for Roxanne but lacks the words to woo her, C.D. reluctantly agrees to ghostwrite his love letters — leading to a hilarious and heartfelt mix-up of identities and emotions.
A modern retelling of Edmond Rostand’s classic play “Cyrano de Bergerac”, the film blends slapstick humor, clever wordplay, and genuine warmth as C.D. navigates his insecurities and Roxanne finds herself torn between the man she thinks she loves and the soul behind the words. With its sharp writing and endearing performances, “Roxanne” is a timeless comedy about love, self-acceptance, and the power of wit.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
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