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You can see a free movie in New York practically every day! At this point New York gives you an option to attend 91 movies free of charge. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides with non-ending amount of free things to do, free events to go to!
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91 free movies in New York City (NYC) Tue, 03/10/2026 - and on...
These movies are among the many free events of the highest quality that saturate New York City's everyday life!
Film | Norma Rae (1979): Drama Film with Sally Field
A young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved.' Director: Martin Ritt Cast: Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley Sally Field is an American actress who has performed in movies, Broadway theater, television, and made records of popular music. Known for her extensive work on screen and stage, she has received many accolades throughout her career spanning six decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards. She was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014, the National Medal of Arts in 2014, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2019, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2023.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Mar 10
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Wicked (2024): Broadway Fantasy Musical Adaptation with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Cynthia Erivo is a British actor and singer. She's appeared both on stage and on screen, and has been nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (EGOT), winning the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony. As a solo singer, she has released one album. Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her solo singing career. She has acted on Broadway, television, and film. Wicked is the first feature film in which she has played a significant role. She has two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and thirty-seven Guinness World Records. For her role in Wicked, she was nominated for an Oscar.
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Tue, Mar 10
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
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Screening | Kitchen Conversations with Rebel Women (1984): Austrian Documentary on Women's Resistance against Nazis
Kitchen Conversations with Rebel Women places women’s voices and memories at the center of historical narration. Seated in kitchens and living rooms, the protagonists recount their experiences of resistance during the Nazi period and reflect on how friendship, political commitment, and daily life became inseparable. The film foregrounds perspectives often absent from official histories and highlights how feminist and activist approaches to memory continue to resonate across generations. Following the screening, we are very pleased to welcome filmmaker Karin Berger for a conversation about the film, offering insights into the creative process and the stories behind the camera. Directors: Karin Berger, Elisabeth Holzinger, Lotte Podgornik, and Lisbeth N. Trallori. In German with English subtitles.
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Tue, Mar 10
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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Screening | Emmy-Winning Host Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Series, Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and TV Host, Mickela Mallozzi, leads a behind-the-scenes look into some of the most memorable moments from her PBS travel series, Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi. Enjoy an intriguing evening of storytelling and dance as she shares stories of culture and connection in New York City and beyond through the universal language of dance and music! Bare Feet completes its 8th PBS season this year.
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Tue, Mar 10
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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Film | Blonde Venus (1932): Old Hollywood Drama with Marlene Dietrich & Cary Grant
A cabaret singer takes up with a millionnaire to pay for her gravely-ill husband's medical care. Director: Josef von Sternberg Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Cary Grant, Dickie Moore Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer. A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honors. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
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Wed, Mar 11
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Frida (2002): Biographical Film on Frida Kahlo
This biopic tells the story of the bold and controversial Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Despite facing much adversity, Kahlo became a feminist icon whose paintings focused on Mexican and indigenous culture as well as the experience of women. Director: Julie Taymor Cast: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro
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Wed, Mar 11
4:45 pm
Free
4:45 pm
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Screening | Two Documentaries on Mass Incarceration: Queen Mother Moore Speech at Greenhaven Prison & Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?
Learn about grassroots abolitionist organizing in the fight against mass incarceration with two screenings. The program will begin with a screening of the short documentary, Queen Mother Moore Speech at Greenhaven Prison. Queen Mother Moore was a Black nationalist activist whose work was instrumental in the fight for reparations and self-determination for Black Americans. Two years following the Attica Prison rebellion, Moore spoke at a community day at the federal Greenhaven prison in Connecticut, where she discussed her organizing efforts. This documentation marked the first time a video collective was allowed to record inside prison walls. The feature film, John Edginton’s 1998 documentary, Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?, renders the questionable conviction of activist and journalist, Mumia Abu-Jamal, for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. Screenings will be followed by a conversation with RAPP staff members moderated by Kazembe Balagun.
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Wed, Mar 11
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
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Screening | 30-Year Anniversary Screening: The Watermelon Woman (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
Celebrating 30 years since its release, enjoy this special screening of The Watermelon Woman, written and directed by Cheryl Dunye, followed by a conversation with Dunye. In the film, a young Black lesbian works a day job in a video store while trying to make a film about Fae Richards, a Black actress from the 1930s known for playing the stereotypical "mammy" roles relegated to Black actresses during the period. Director: Cheryl Dunye Cast: Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson, Cheryl Clarke
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Wed, Mar 11
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Central Station (1998): Brazilian Comedy-Drama Road Movie (+ Film Expert Q&A)
Film screening and Q&A of Central Station (1998), a moving Brazilian drama. Set in the vast, chaotic heart of Rio de Janeiro’s main train terminal, Central Station is a deeply human drama about loss, connection, and unexpected redemption. Dora, a hardened, retired schoolteacher, ekes out a living by writing letters for illiterate people at Central do Brasil station—letters she often never sends, having long lost faith in both love and honesty. Intimate, restrained, and profoundly moving, Central Station is a meditation on motherhood, displacement, and human dignity. Through understated performances and naturalistic storytelling, the film captures the quiet miracles that arise when broken lives intersect—revealing how hope can emerge from the most unlikely encounters. Director: Walter Salles Cast: Fernanda Montenegro, Marília Pêra, Vinícius de Oliveira
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Wed, Mar 11
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Film | All Fall Down (1962): Drama Film with Angela Lansbury
A family with two sons takes in a beautiful woman as a boarder, and the older womanizing son pressures her into bed. When the woman finds herself pregnant, trouble ensues and the younger son, who idolizes his brother, is forced to re-evaluate his feelings. Director: John Frankenheimer Cast: Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury, Brandon deWilde Dame Angela Lansbury was a British-American-Irish actress and singer. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. She was best known for her roles as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running whodunit television series Murder, She Wrote, and as the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Among Lansbury's accolades are six Tony Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), six Golden Globe Awards, two honorary BAFTA Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, an honorary SAG Award, and the Academy Honorary Award; in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. In 2014, she was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Thu, Mar 12
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You (2025): Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast
With her life crashing down around her, Linda tries to navigate her daughter's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Director: Mary Bronstein Cast: Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater, ASAP Rocky
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Thu, Mar 12
4:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Film | Sunrise (1927): Classic Romantic Drama
Considered by some to be the greatest film of the silent era, the famed German director F.W. Murnau's first American production tells the story of a shocking betrayal and redemption. Director: F. W. Murnau Cast: Janet Gaynor, George O'Brien
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Thu, Mar 12
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Screening | School of American Ballet Showcases Films of Original Choreography
The School of American Ballet presents The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Evening for Female Choreography, an event celebrating the artistry, imagination, and leadership of the next generation of women in ballet. This special evening features short student-made films showcasing original choreography created by seven advanced-level female students, who participated in SAB's Student Choreography program in December 2025. These films highlight the students' creative process, collaborative spirit, and bold reimagining of classical ballet for today's world.
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Thu, Mar 12
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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Film | Where the Crawdads Sing (2022): Mystery Drama Film
Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there by her mother when she was a little girl. She feels detached from the small-town community near the marshes until two men show interest in her. However, when one of them later dies, she becomes the town's prime suspect. Director: Olivia Newman Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt
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Fri, Mar 13
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959): Spy Thriller Starring Cary Grant
A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as famous as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honor. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
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Fri, Mar 13
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | Roofman (2025): Crime Film with Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move Director: Derek Cianfrance Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage Channing Tatum made his film debut in the drama Coach Carter (2005) and had his breakthrough role in the 2006 dance film Step Up. He gained wider attention for his leading roles in the comedy-drama Magic Mike (2012) and its sequels, and in the action-comedy 21 Jump Street (2012) and its sequel 22 Jump Street (2014). Kirsten Dunst is an actress who has received several awards, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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Fri, Mar 13
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025): Gothic Sci-Fi Horror Film with Star-Studded Cast
The story follows the life of Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences. Director: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
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Fri, Mar 13
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Fri, Mar 13
5:40 pm
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Screening | Roots & Resistance: Celebrating Women's History Month
SEEDS, a short film that follows Ziggy (Kaniehtiio Horn) as she juggles a new influencer role for a seed company with a call to defend her community's heritage. The story weaves together modern digital culture, Indigenous resilience, and a personal journey toward empowerment. Director: Kaniehtiio Horn (Kahnawake Mohawk) Note: The film contains violence, horror elements, and coarse language and is intended for mature audiences.
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Fri, Mar 13
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Sat, Mar 14
12:00 pm
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Film | All About Eve (1950): Classic Drama Film with Bette Davis & Marylin Monroe
An aspiring actress feigns humility and naivete to connive her way under the wing of a veteran Broadway star. She manipulates those in the star's circle in hopes of cheating her way to the top. Based on the short story "The Wisdom of Eve" by Mary Orr. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Cast: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. She's considered one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, often playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and her performances in a range of film genres, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. Over the course of her career, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, was the first person to accrue ten Academy Award nominations (and one write-in) for acting, and was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. In 1999, Davis was placed second on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model, often considered the face of the face of Hollywood's Golden Age. She was often cast as comic "blonde bombshell" character roles. During her lifetime, her films grossed $200 million (~$2 billion in 2025). She won many awards, including a Golden Globe, and received even more nominations.
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Sat, Mar 14
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Blonde Venus (1932): Old Hollywood Drama with Marlene Dietrich & Cary Grant
A cabaret singer takes up with a millionnaire to pay for her gravely-ill husband's medical care. Director: Josef von Sternberg Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Cary Grant, Dickie Moore Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer. A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honors. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
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Sat, Mar 14
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Roofman (2025): Crime Film with Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move Director: Derek Cianfrance Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage Channing Tatum made his film debut in the drama Coach Carter (2005) and had his breakthrough role in the 2006 dance film Step Up. He gained wider attention for his leading roles in the comedy-drama Magic Mike (2012) and its sequels Magic Mike XXL (2015) and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023), the latter two of which he also produced, and in the action-comedy 21 Jump Street (2012) and its sequel 22 Jump Street (2014). Kirsten Dunst is an actress who has received several awards, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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Sat, Mar 14
2:00 pm
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Film | Cleo From 5 to 7 (1962): French New Wave Drama Film
Selfish pop singer Cleo has two hours to wait until the results ofher biopsy come back. After an ominous tarot card reading, she visits her friends, all of whom fail to give her the emotional support she needs. Wandering around Paris, she finally finds comfort talking with a soldier in a park. On leave from the Algerian War, his troubles put hers in perspective. As they talk and walk, Cleo comes to terms with her selfishness, finding peace before the results come back. Director: Agnès Varda Cast: Corinne Marchand, Antoine Bourseiller, Dominique Davray, Dorothée Blank, Michel Legrand
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Mon, Mar 16
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Carrie (1952): Classic Drama Film Starring Laurence Olivier
Based on Theodore Dreiser's novel Sister Carrie. A young girl from a provincial town learns the bitter realities of the big city, and the unexpected twists of men, money, and finally, love. Director: William Wyler Cast: Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. For his on-screen work, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. The National Theatre's largest auditorium is named in his honor, and he is commemorated in the Laurence Olivier Awards, given annually by the Society of London Theatre.
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Mon, Mar 16
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
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Film | Life of Crime (2013): Black Comedy Crime Film with Jennifer Aniston
Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return. Director: Daniel Schechter Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Yasiin Bey, Isla Fisher, Will Forte, Mark Boone Junior Jennifer Aniston is an actress who has earned a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Aniston has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses.
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Tue, Mar 17
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | Wicked: For Good (2025) | Broadway Adaptation Musical Fantasy Sequel with Star-Studded Cast
Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film follows Elphaba and Glinda in their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
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Tue, Mar 17
3:00 pm
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Film | Small Things Like These (2024): Historical Drama with Cillian Murphy
In 1985 Ireland, a devoted father discovers disturbing secrets being kept at a local convent and uncovers shocking truths about his own past. Director: Tim Mielants Cast: Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor. He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination in 2005. Murphy began his collaboration with filmmaker Christopher Nolan in 2005, playing Scarecrow in The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012) as well as appearing in Inception (2010), and Oppenheimer (2023). He has received several accolades over the course of his career, including four Irish Film & Television Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award.
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Tue, Mar 17
5:00 pm
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Film | The Devil Is a Woman (1935): Old Hollywood Romantic Drama with Marlene Dietrich
A young man is warned by a captain about a temptress, nonetheless, he finds himself falling in love with her. Director: Josef von Sternberg Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Lionel Atwill, Cesar Romero Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer.
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Wed, Mar 18
2:00 pm
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Film | The Strange Woman (1946): Historical Melodrama with Hedy Lamarr
In 19th century Maine, a beautiful but evil woman manipulates men, leaving nothing but destruction in her wake, in this costume drama wrapped in a cloak of film noir. Director: Edgar G. Ulmer Cast: Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, Louis Hayward Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American actress and inventor. After a brief early film career in Czechoslovakia, she fled from her first husband, Friedrich Mandl, and secretly moved to Paris. Traveling to London, she met Louis B. Mayer, who offered her a film contract in Hollywood. Lamarr became a film star with her performance in the romantic drama Algiers (1938). She achieved further success with the Western Boom Town (1940) and the drama White Cargo (1942). Lamarr's most successful film was the religious epic Samson and Delilah (1949). She also acted on television before the release of her final film in 1958. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
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Thu, Mar 19
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Goddess Era (2025): Korean Documentary
This film is a journey to rediscover "Goddess Culture"—a tradition long suppressed and concealed within patriarchal society. Centering on the Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) as the living embodiment of these ancient myths, the documentary portrays them not just as laborers, but as guardians of nature who carry the spirit of traditional goddesses. By highlighting their life of communication and coexistence rather than competition and growth, the film offers a profound reflection on our society's relationship with nature. Directors: Moon Seung-wook, Yoo Ye-jin
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Thu, Mar 19
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Film | Bugonia (2025): Black Comedy Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Starring Emma Stone
Two conspiracy-minded young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien bent on destroying the Earth. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone Yorgos Lanthimos is an acclaimed Greek filmmaker, having received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Lion, plus nominations for five Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Lanthimos started his career in experimental theatre before directing film. Emma Stone is an American actress and film producer. Over her career so far, she's earned such accolades as two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globes. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Fri, Mar 20
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) -- Heist Film with Star-Studded Cast
A diamond heist reunites a team of young illusionists to expose a global money laundering scheme. Director: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman
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Fri, Mar 20
2:00 pm
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Film | The Philosopher’s Kitchen (2026): Korean Culinary Documentary
Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan is a devoted Buddhist practitioner and a world-renowned ambassador of Korean cuisine. The Philosopher’s Kitchen follows her daily life through the four seasons, capturing the rhythm and intimacy of her practice. The film reveals her radical culinary philosophy—one that breaks from convention—while embracing her unmistakably human presence as someone who laughs and cries within the monastery walls. Directors: Baek Heon-seok, Jeong Ui-tae, Ko Yun-seong
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Fri, Mar 20
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
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Film | Ready or Not (2019): Horror-Comedy Film
Grace couldn't be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate. There's just one catch -- she must now hide from midnight until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her down with guns, crossbows and other weapons. As Grace desperately tries to survive the night, she soon finds a way to turn the tables on her not-so-lovable relatives. Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Cast: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Elyse Levesque
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Sat, Mar 21
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
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Film | Anchorman (2004): Satirical Comedy Film with Star-Studded Cast
A self-absorbed TV newsman in 1970s San Diego learns that the station is teaming him with - gasp! - a woman. A personal battle of the sexes ensues as the male news team attempts to derail the ambitious newcomer's career. Director: Adam McKay Cast: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard
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Sat, Mar 21
2:00 pm
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Film | The Devil Is a Woman (1935): Old Hollywood Romantic Drama with Marlene Dietrich
A young man is warned by a captain about a temptress, nonetheless, he finds himself falling in love with her. Director: Josef von Sternberg Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Lionel Atwill, Cesar Romero Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer.
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Sat, Mar 21
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Big Brown Eyes (1936): Mystery Crime Comedy Film with Cary Grant
A mystery crime comedy centered around a sassy manicurist turned brassy reporter who helps her police detective boyfriend break a jewel theft ring and solve the murder of a baby. Director: Raoul Walsh Cast: Cary Grant, Joan Bennett, Walter Pidgeon A well-known figure of Classic Hollywood, Cary Grant was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award, and received the Kennedy Center Honors. In 1999, Grant was named the second greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute.
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Mon, Mar 23
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Film | Solace (2015): Mystery Thriller Film with Anthony Hopkins & Colin Farrell
Troubled psychic Sir Anthony Hopkins works with the F.B.I. to hunt down a serial killer who only kills the already dying in this little-known thriller. Director: Afonso Poyart Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Abbie Cornish, Colin Farrell Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, considered one of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actors. He is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005 and the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2008. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in1993. Irish actor Colin Farrellhas been a leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s. He has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and one Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. The Irish Times named him Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
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Tue, Mar 24
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Film | Him (2025): Supernatural Horror Film
A young up-and-coming football player trains at the isolated compound of an aging, nearly retired quarterback. Director: Justin Tipping Cast: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies
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Tue, Mar 24
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Film | The Flame of New Orleans (1941): Classic Historical Comedy with Marlene Dietrich
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain. Director: Rene Clair Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Mischa Auer Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer.
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Wed, Mar 25
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Screening | Claude McKay: Wandering the World (2025): from Harlem to Marseille in 1920s (Documentary + Filmmaker Discussion)
Claude McKay: Wandering the World is a captivating voyage through the 1920s -- from Harlem to Marseille, via Jamaica, Russia and Morocco -- in the footsteps of Jamaican American writer Claude McKay. A rebellious voice of the Harlem Renaissance, Claude McKay spent two decades traveling the world, immersing himself in artistic and political avant-gardes while building an enduring body of work. This remarkable documentary portrait, illustrated with rare archival footage and photographs, narrated by Gael Faye, and set to a stirring soundtrack, brings his legacy to life. Director: Matthieu Verdeil English subtitles. This screening will be followed by a post-screening discussion and Q&A with French director Matthieu Verdeil.
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Wed, Mar 25
6:00 pm
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Screening | A Litany for Survival, The Life and Work of Audre Lorde (1995): Documentary on Literary Icon & Activist (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
This program celebrates the legacy of the late Black lesbian poet, essayist, and activist, Audre Lorde with a screening of Michelle Parkerson and Ada Gay Griffin’s intimate biopic of the writer, A Litany for Survival, The Life and Work of Audre Lorde (1995). Now newly restored by Third World Newsreel, Parkerson and Griffin chronicle Lorde’s childhood in Harlem through her battle with breast cancer across a collage of archival footage in this tender portrait of the artist, inflecting Lorde’s poetry in their cinematic language. Michelle Parkerson will join Kazembe Balagun for a talkback following the screening.
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Wed, Mar 25
6:30 pm
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Film | On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024): Drama Film
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves. Director: Rungano Nyoni Cast: Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Henry B.J. Phiri
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Wed, Mar 25
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Film | Leave Her To Heaven (1945): Classic Psychological THriller Drama with Gene Tierney & Vincent Price
An insanely jealous wife sabotages everything in her husband's life until he finally leaves her. Despondent and more crazed than ever, she devises the ultimate revenge and vows to enact it no matter what sacrifice it requires of her. Director: John M. Stahl Cast: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price Gene Tierney was an American stage and film actress. Acclaimed for her great beauty, Tierney was a prominent leading lady during the Golden Age of Hollywood. For her role in Leave Her to Heaven (1945), she earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Darryl F. Zanuck, co-founder of 20th Century Fox, said Tierney was "unquestionably, the most beautiful woman in movie history." Vincent Price was an American actor, art historian, art collector, and gourmet cook who appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films. Price has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. Price established himself in the horror genre with roles in House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), and more. He collaborated with Roger Corman on House of Usher (1960), The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunted Palace (1963), and The Masque of the Red Death (1964), most of which were Edgar Allan Poe adaptations.
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Thu, Mar 26
1:00 pm
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Film | From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025): Action Thriller with Ana de Armas
Trained in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma, Eve Macarro takes on an army of killers as she seeks revenge against those responsible for the death of her father. Director: Len Wiseman Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus Ana de Armas is the first Cuban nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Thu, Mar 26
4:00 pm
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Film | Our Dancing Daughters (1928): Classic Synchronized Sound Drama Film with Joan Crawford
A flapper who's secretly a good girl and a gold digging floozy masquerading as an ingenue both vie for the hand of a millionaire. Director: Harry Beaumont Cast: Joan Crawford, John Mack Brown Joan Crawford was an American actress, who, during the 1920s into the 30s, was one of Hollywood's most prominent movie stars and one of the highest paid women in the U.S.
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Thu, Mar 26
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Screening | 'From Harlem to Marseilles': A Journey with Claude McKay (2021) -- Documentary on Harlem Renaissance Writer
A thrilling journey in the 1920s, from Marseille to Harlem, via Jamaica, Russia, and Morocco, in the footsteps of the Jamaican-American writer Claude McKay. McKay was a rebellious figure of the Harlem Renaissance, a prominent literary movement of the 1920s -- an unclassifiable author who wandered for more than 10 years in Europe, frequenting the artistic and political avant-gardes. His work ranged from vernacular verse celebrating peasant life in Jamaica to poems that protested racial and economic inequities. Director: Matthieu Verdeil In French & English with English subtitles. Q&A with director Matthieu Verdeil and Brent Edwards
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Thu, Mar 26
6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Rock, Paper, Grenade (2022): Ukrainian Coming-of-Age Film (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
Watch a screening of Rock, Paper, Grenade, followed by a discussion with director Iryna Tsilyk. Moderated by Mark Andryczyk. Rock, Paper, Grenade (Ukrainian: Ya i Feliks) is a critically acclaimed 2022 Ukrainian coming-of-age drama film directed by Iryna Tsilyk. It is based on the semi-autobiographical novel Who Are You? (also translated as Rock, Paper, Grenade) by Ukrainian author and soldier Artem Chekh. Set in the turbulent 1990s of post-Soviet Ukraine, the story follows a boy named Tymophii as he grows up in the city of Cherkasy. His life is fundamentally changed when his grandmother brings home a new partner, Felix, a veteran of the Soviet-Afghan War suffering from severe PTSD and alcoholism.
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Thu, Mar 26
6:30 pm
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Film | Clue (1985): Black Comedy Mystery Film with Star-Studded Cast
Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Director: Jonathan Lynn Cast: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren
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Fri, Mar 27
1:00 pm
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Film | The Beguiled (2017): Southern Gothic Thriller with Star-Studded Cast, Directed by Sofia Coppola
In this Civil War drama, a deserter from the Union Army seeks refuge at an all-female boarding school in Virginia, where the ladies compete for his affections while tending to his injuries. His presence at the school slowly poisons the relationships between the various women, who eventually turn on the soldier. Director: Sofia Coppola Cast: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning Sofia Coppola is a filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Fri, Mar 27
1:00 pm
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Film | Sinners (2025): Horror Film from Ryan Coogler with Michael B. Jordan
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. (R, 128 mins) Director: Ryan Coogler Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson Ryan Coogler is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He's received ten NAACP Image Awards and four Black Reel Awards, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy. In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Michael B. Jordan is an American actor and filmmaker. Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and 2023. Also in 2020, he was named People's Sexiest Man Alive, and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century.
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Fri, Mar 27
2:00 pm
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Film | Train Dreams (2025): Period Drama
Robert Grainier lives all of his years in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, working on the land, helping to create a new world at the turn of the 20th century. Director: Clint Bentley Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Nathaniel Arcand, Clifton Collins Jr., John Diehl
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Fri, Mar 27
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Film | Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): Period Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast
In 1960s Los Angeles, silver screen actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double turned best friend, Cliff Booth, struggle to keep pace with a the swiftly evolving entertainment industry. They both work to continue their notoriety while facing the demise of Hollywood's Golden Age. Director: Quentin Tarantino Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Timothy Olyphant Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker, actor, and author. His films are characterized by graphic violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to popular culture. His work has earned a cult following alongside critical and commercial success; he has been named by some as the most influential director of his generation and has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.9 billion worldwide.
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Fri, Mar 27
2:00 pm
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Screening | Madrid, ext. (2025): Spanish Documentary Exploring the City of Madrid (+ Filmmaker Discussion)
A poetic journey through Madrid's evolving streets, where commerce meets nature, architecture blends with daily life, and locals shape their ever-changing urban landscape. Director: Juan Cavestany Enjoy aspecial screening of this cinematic ode to Madrid, followed by a talk-back in English with director Juan Cavestany and Sarah Pearce (NYU). The conversation will explore the film’s portrait of a city in transition and its distinctive soundscape built from the streets of Madrid.
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Fri, Mar 27
6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Film | The Flame of New Orleans (1941): Classic Historical Comedy with Marlene Dietrich
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain. Director: Rene Clair Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Bruce Cabot, Roland Young, Mischa Auer Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1920s Berlin, she performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930) brought her international acclaim and a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she delivered notable performances in several post-war films, she spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer.
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Sat, Mar 28
2:00 pm
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Film | Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1982): Satirical Black Comedy Film with Robert De Niro
A would-be comic, desperate to become famous and impress a woman he loves, kidnaps a beloved talk-show host in order to land an appearance on his TV show. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard Martin Scorsese is an American film director who's considered one of the major figures of New Hollywood. He is the recipient of many major accolades, including an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globes. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Robert DeNiro is an American actor who's known for collaborating with Scorsese. He's considered to be one of the most influential actors of his generation. De Niro has accrued many achievements, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and more. In 2009, De Niro received the Kennedy Center Honor. He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama in 2016.
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Sat, Mar 28
2:00 pm
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Screening | Celebrating Women Filmmakers
The afternoon honors the making of Anne B. Real (2003) and highlights the achievements of women creators in film. Schedule 3:30 PM – Registration & Meet & Greet 3:45 PM – Introduction to the making of Anne B. Real (live) 4:00 PM – Screening of Anne B. Real (starring Janice Richardson, with Ernie Hudson & Carlos Leon), written & directed by Lisa France 5:45 PM – Light refreshments & informal conversation with the filmmaker and Media team 6:00 PM – Closing remarks
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Sat, Mar 28
3:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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Film | The Souvenir (2019): Romantic Drama Film with Tilda Swinton
A shy film student falls into an intense relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man, despite concern from her mother and friends. Director: Joanna Hogg Cast: Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton is a British actress. Known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.
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Mon, Mar 30
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | I Hate But Love (1962): Japanese Romantic Drama
A celebrity who is dissatisfied with his personal and professional lives leaves fast-paced Tokyo to deliver a much-needed jeep to a remote village. When the woman he loves follows, the two must reconcile while dodging reporters. In Japanese with English subtitles. Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara Cast: Yûjirô Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Hiroyuki Nagato
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Mon, Mar 30
6:00 pm
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Screening | African Apocalypse (2020): Documentary on Colonialism in Nigeria (+ Filmmaker Q&A)
Enjoy a screening of the film, African Apocalypse. Filmmaker Rob Lemkin will be present for a Q&A after the film. On the trail of colonial soldier Captain Paul Voulet, whose descent into depravity in 1899 mirrored that of Kurtz in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Nigerian communities share how they have lived with the legacy of his destruction. Director: Rob Lemkin
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Mon, Mar 30
7:00 pm
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Film | Mamma Mia! (2008): ABBA Jukebox Musical Romantic Comedy with Meryl Streep & Amanda Seyfried
On a sun-soaked Greek island, bride-to-be Sophie secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hopes of discovering which one is her real father. As old flames and new emotions flare, the magic of ABBA's iconic music carries the story through joy, heartbreak, and celebration. Meryl Streep received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance, and the film remains one of the highest-grossing musical movies of all time. Director: Phyllida Lloyd Cast: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight. Amanda Seyfried is an actress whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2022, her films as a leading actress have grossed over $2.4 billion worldwide.
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Tue, Mar 31
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing (2025): Black Comedy Crime Thriller Film with Austin Butler
Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined. Director: Darren Aronofsky Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio Darren Aronofsky is a filmmaker whose films are noted for their surreal, dramatic, and often disturbing elements, frequently in the form of psychological realism. His accolades include a Golden Lion and a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the British Academy Film Awards.
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Tue, Mar 31
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Film | Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980): Biographical Sports Drama with Robert DeNiro
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper led him to the top in the ring, destroyed his life outside of it. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robert De Niro Martin Scorsese is an American film director who's considered one of the major figures of New Hollywood. He is the recipient of many major accolades, including an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globes. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Robert DeNiro is an American actor who's known for collaborating with Scorsese. He's considered to be one of the most influential actors of his generation. De Niro has accrued many achievements, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and more. In 2009, De Niro received the Kennedy Center Honor. He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama in 2016.
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Wed, Apr 1
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Video Art of Transgenerational, Feminist Dialogues
Situating transgenerational, feminist dialogues as modes of critique that disrupt dominant narratives, Embodied Voices & Critical Narratives brings together New York-based artist and composer Monika Weiss and Berlin-based artist and writer Vanessa Gravenor. The program features their recent film and sound works, followed by a conversation moderated by media theorist and art writer Natasha Chuk. This program builds upon Weiss and Gravenor’s 2024 presentation, "Thinking History, Gender, and Violence," moderated by painter and curator Zofia nierodzińska at alpha nova and galerie futura in Berlin. Resonating with Meena Alexander’s thoughts on poetry as a response to the pain of history, the presentation considers po-ethical strategy for working with its matter.
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Thu, Apr 2
6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Film | Jesus Christ Superstar (1973): Musical Biblical Drama Film
Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner. Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
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Fri, Apr 3
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980): Biographical Sports Drama with Robert DeNiro
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper led him to the top in the ring, destroyed his life outside of it. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robert De Niro Martin Scorsese is an American film director who's considered one of the major figures of New Hollywood. He is the recipient of many major accolades, including an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globes. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Robert DeNiro is an American actor who's known for collaborating with Scorsese. He's considered to be one of the most influential actors of his generation. De Niro has accrued many achievements, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and more. In 2009, De Niro received the Kennedy Center Honor. He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama in 2016.
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Sat, Apr 4
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944): Classic Film Noir
An insurance salesman is seduced into a fraud scheme by a dissatisfied housewife as he worries about igniting the suspicions of his colleagues at work. Director: Billy Wilder Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Porter Hall, Jean Heather
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Tue, Apr 7
5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Film | Glory (1989): Epic Historical War Drama with Star-Studded Cast
Tribute to the Army's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, that was mustered up during the Civil War under the command of an inexperienced white New Englander. Director: Edward Zwick Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman
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Wed, Apr 8
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | All the King's Men (1949): Classic Political Drama Film
This Best Picture is based on Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the rise and fall of a Southern politician who starts out as an honest corruption fighter only to degenerate into a ruthless, unethical demagogue. Broderick Crawford won a Best Actor Oscar as the office holder and Mercedes McCambridge got the nod as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of his shrewd secretary. Director: Robert Rossen Cast: Broderick Crawford, Joanne Dru, John Ireland, John Derek
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Thu, Apr 9
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Film | Cactus Flower (1969): Screwball Comedy Film with Ingrid Bergman & Goldie Hawn
A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife. Director: Gene Saks Cast: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays. With a career spanning five decades, she is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. In 1999, the American Film Institute recognised Bergman as the fourth greatest female screen legend of Classic Hollywood Cinema. She won numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. Goldie Hawn is an American actor and performer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has received several awards including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and two Primetime Emmy Award
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Fri, Apr 10
1:00 pm
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Film | Christopher Nolan's The Prestige (2006): Sci-Fi Psychological Thriller with David Bowie
Suspenseful tale of the rivalry between two Victorian-era magicians and their dangerous obsession with outdoing each other. Their feud eventually centers on a trick in which the men appear to teleport across the stage, but neither one is willing to reveal the secret of how it is accomplished. Director: Christopher Nolan Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, David Bowie Christopher Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. His films have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The recipient of many accolades, he has been nominated for five Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and eight Golden Globe Awards. In 2015, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.
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Fri, Apr 10
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Film | Freaky Friday (1976): Fantasy Comedy with Jodie Foster
A mother and her teenage daughter swap personalities after they both make a wish to do so at the same time. As they live each other's lives for a day, each comes to appreciate the daily difficulties the other faces. Based on the book by Mary Rodgers. Director: Gary Nelson Cast: Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, John Astin, Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten Jodie Foster is an actress and filmmaker who started her career as a child actor before establishing herself as a leading actress in film. As a performer, she is known for her versatility. She has received several accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Foster was also awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013 and the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2021.
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Sat, Apr 11
1:00 pm
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Film | Glory (1989): Epic Historical War Drama with Star-Studded Cast
Tribute to the Army's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, that was mustered up during the Civil War under the command of an inexperienced white New Englander. Director: Edward Zwick Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman
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Sat, Apr 11
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Promised Lands-The Inheritance of the Baroness and Baron of Hirsch: Brazilian Jewish History Documentary (+ Discussion)
Enjoy a screening of this Brazilian documentary, followed by a conversation with special guests. Inspired by the extraordinary yet little-known story of Baron Maurice de Hirsch and Baroness Clara de Hirsch--among the greatest philanthropists in modern history--Promised Lands retraces the migration of Jewish families who fled poverty and violent persecution in Bessarabia under the Czarist Empire and found refuge in agricultural colonies in southern Brazil at the turn of the 20th century. Director: Olindo Estevam In Portuguese with English subtitles.
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Tue, Apr 14
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Film | 47 Ronin (2013): Historical Fantasy Action FIlm with Keanu Reeves
A band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. Director: Carl Rinsch Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor who had his breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and he reprised his role in its sequels. He gained praise for his role in My Own Private Idaho (1991) and established himself as an action hero with leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. In 2020, The New York Times ranked him as the fourth-greatest actor of the 21st century, and in 2022, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 15
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Buffalo '66 (1998): Indie Romantic Comedy-Drama
A man just released from prison visits his parents in Buffalo. He convinces a woman to impersonate his wife. Director: Vincent Gallo Cast: Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Mickey Rourke, Rosanna Arquette
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 15
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
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Film | Retrospective on Animated Films from Jack Feldstein
Experience a retrospective of Jack Feldstein’s New York City–centric neon animation films. This post-modern animation filmmaking style utilizes appropriation and pop art techniques, blending digital animation with archival imagery to trace a distinctly metropolitan visual history, sharing a focus on the city as subject and stage. Jack Feldstein is an Award-winning animation filmmaker, scriptwriter, and playwright. Feldstein’s has over thirty neon animation films—including The Ecstasy of Gary Green, The Adventures of Virginia Woolf, and A Wonderous Film About Emma Brooks—which have screened worldwide from New York’s Lincoln Center to the Rotterdam and Sydney International Film Festival.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 15
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Film | The Crucible (1996): Historical Drama Film with Daniel Day-Lewis & Winona Ryder
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials. Director: Nicholas Hytner Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen, Bruce Davison Daniel Day-Lewis is an English actor often described as one of the preeminent actors of his generation. He received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned over four decades, including three Academy Awards for Best Actor, making him the first and only actor to have three wins in that category. Winona Ryder is an American actress. Originally playing quirky roles, she rose to prominence for her more diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. She has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a Grammy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Academy Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 17
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | 47 Ronin (2013): Historical Fantasy Action FIlm with Keanu Reeves
A band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. Director: Carl Rinsch Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor who had his breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and he reprised his role in its sequels. He gained praise for his role in My Own Private Idaho (1991) and established himself as an action hero with leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. In 2020, The New York Times ranked him as the fourth-greatest actor of the 21st century, and in 2022, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 18
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Out of the Past (1947): Classic Film Noir with Kirk Douglas
A private eye escapes his past in a small town where he runs a gas station until his old life catches up with him. Director: Jacques Tourneur Cast: Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Webb
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 21
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
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Film | The Big Short (2015): Biographical Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast
In 2006-2007 a group of investers bet againt the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is. Director: Adam McKay Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 22
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | The Tarnished Angels (1957): Black-and-White CinemaScope Drama Film with Rock Hudson
A WWI barnstorming pilot, Roger Schumann, settles for work as a stuntman for airshows and takes out his frustrations on his wife LaVerne. Journalist Burke Devlin seeks to write a piece on Schumann and is drawn to LaVerne. Based on the novel "Pylon" by William Faulkner. Director: Douglas Sirk Cast: Rock Hudson, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone Rock Hudson was one of the most popular movie stars of his time. He had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golden Age of Hollywood, he achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 23
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | A Hologram for the King (2016): Comedy-Drama with Tom Hanks
An American businessman travels to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to sell a holographic telecommunications system to the country's king. In time, he learns to navigate this unfamiliar culture with the help of a taxi driver and a local doctor. Director: Tom Tykwer Cast: Tom Hanks, Omar Elba, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 24
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | The Bling Ring (2013): Crime Film from Sofia Coppola
Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Director: Sofia Coppola Cast: Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Georgia Rock, Emma Watson, Leslie Mann Sofia Coppola is a filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 24
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Film | Bølgen | The Wave (2015): Norwegian Disaster Film
Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it. Director: Roar Uthaug Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande In Norwegian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 24
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | The Big Short (2015): Biographical Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast
In 2006-2007 a group of investers bet againt the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is. Director: Adam McKay Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 25
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | The Man Who Wasn't There (2001): Neo-Noir Crime Film from the Cohen Brothers, with Star-Studded Cast
A barber blackmails his wife's boss to get the money to invest in a dry cleaning business, but his plan goes terribly wrong. Director: Joel Coen Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, Richard Jenkins, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Polito, Tony Shalhoub, James Gandolfini Joel and Ethan Coen (often referred to as the "Coen Brothers") are a filmmaking duo known for their subversive movies. Together, they've been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, plus one individual nomination for each, sharing wins for Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. They won the Palme d'Or for Barton Fink at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 28
4:45 pm
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4:45 pm
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Film | Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2019): Biographical Drama
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Anna Deavere Smith
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 29
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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