‘Thelma & Louise’ back on the road

The 1991 feminist road trip classic “Thelma & Louise,” directed by Ridley Scott, will return to the big screen this month in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary.

The 1991 feminist road trip classic “Thelma & Louise,” directed by Ridley Scott, will return to the big screen this month in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary.

It will screen at Bainbridge Cinemas on Sunday, Aug. 21 through Wednesday, Aug. 24. Visit www.farawayentertainment.com/show/thelma-louise-25th-anniversary to learn more.

Susan Sarandon stars as Louise and Geena Davis as Thelma, two friends on a road trip getaway from their dreary lives.

Louise works in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl, who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV.

The two women decide to break out of their normal life, jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey however turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma and they decide to go to Mexico – but a handsome thief and a dedicated cop quickly throw a wrench in their plans.

The film claimed an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for four others, and the hit film also earned a slew of additional accolades and honors.