Cinema at the State Presents

Top Gun: Maverick

After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. It is based on the characters of the original film created by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr., including Val Kilmer, who reprises his role as Iceman. One of the most memorable — almost certainly the most moving — scene in the film is the quiet reunion of onetime rivals, now closest of comrades: Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) and Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (Kilmer). The moment is informed by years of friendship both in the script and in real life — and by Kilmer’s real-life health struggles. Iceman, who has throat cancer in a reflection of Kilmer’s own diagnosis, communicates with Maverick via typed words on a screen. When that’s no longer enough, he uses his struggling voice to connect with his friend of 3½ decades.

Running time: 2h 11m  Rated PG-13

Thursday, July 6, 2023 • 7:00 PM

Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn

Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)

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