‘Thelma’ screenings to open July 5

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present "Thelma,” beginning Friday, July 5.

The clever comedy was inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother.

“Thelma” puts a clever spin on movies like “Mission Impossible,” shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother (June Squibb) as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency.

In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg) or grandson Danny might believe.

Admission is $9 for film society members, $11.50 for the general public and $5 for students, with student tickets only available at the box office.

For all screening times and dates, and to purchase tickets, go to rehobothfilm.com or visit the box office from 12 to 8 p.m., Wednesday to Friday.