Q Night at the Movies features Mrs. Doubtfire 05/18

Posted on May 13, 2019

Q Night at the Movies presents the 1993 comedy Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan. Williams won a Golden Globe for this role. Before the movie, learn more about the film writing process. After the film, get the inside information on how entertainers approach their work, with more on funnyman Robin Williams and other comedians and actors. It all starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on KLRU Q.

On Story at 7:30 p.m. Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from What's Eating Gilbert Grape to Ben Is Back.

Feature Film Mrs. Doubtfire at 8 p.m. Troubled that he has little access to his children, divorced Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) hatches an elaborate plan. With help from his creative brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), he dresses as an older British woman and convinces his ex-wife, Miranda (Sally Field), to hire him as a nanny. "Mrs. Doubtfire" wins over the children and helps Daniel become a better parent, but when both Daniel and his nanny persona must meet different parties at the same restaurant, his secrets may be exposed.

Pioneers of Television Acting Funny at 10:05 p.m. Learn the backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Tina Fey and Cloris Leachman.

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors at 11:05 p.m. Film stars discuss their work; host Andrew Wallenstein.