99 RIVER STREET
John Payne plays a washed-up boxer framed for the murder of his wife. Evelyn Keyes plays his sexy gal pal, using all her wiles to bust the set-up. 99 RIVER STREET is a near-perfect 1950s crime saga, perhaps the signature film of director Phil Karlson, with a dynamite screenplay by Robert Smith. (Note courtesy of the Film Noir Foundation.) DIR Phil Karlson; SCR Robert Smith, from the short story “Crosstown” by George Zuckerman. U.S., 1953, b&w, 83 min. NOT RATED read more
John Payne plays a washed-up boxer framed for the murder of his wife. Evelyn Keyes plays his sexy gal pal,... read more
ACE IN THE HOLE
[a.k.a. THE BIG CARNIVAL] Ruthless reporter Charles “Chuck” Tatum (Kirk Douglas) — and everybody else — exploits a doomed man trapped in a cave in Billy Wilder’s most venomous attack on American greed. (The man’s wife, played by Jan Sterling, on why she is not praying for her trapped husband: “Kneeling bags my nylons.”) Noteworthy elements include suspenders-wearing Porter Hall as the only decent man in the film and the most amazing focus-pull in screen history at the climax. ACE IN THE HOLE is based in part on the 1925 Floyd Collins case — the real reporter won a Pulitzer... read more
[a.k.a. THE BIG CARNIVAL] Ruthless reporter Charles “Chuck” Tatum (Kirk Douglas) — and everybody else — exploits a doomed man... read more
ALIAS NICK BEAL
The Faustian fable is given full noir treatment by director John Farrow, scripter Jonathan Latimer and cameraman Lionel Lindon. The devilish Nick Beal (a mesmerizing Ray Milland) materializes out of the fog to “assist” a crusading district attorney (Thomas Mitchell) who has declared that he would “give anything” to convict a local mobster. Soon, the DA begins a miraculous campaign for governor, bolstered by Beal’s connections and the encouragement of his most enticing acolyte (Audrey Totter). This supernatural fable is a logical extension of the era’s best noir films in style and theme. (Note courtesy of Noir City Hollywood.) DIR... read more
The Faustian fable is given full noir treatment by director John Farrow, scripter Jonathan Latimer and cameraman Lionel Lindon. The... read more
THE BALTIMORONS
After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff (co-writer Michael Strassner) embarks on an adventure through Baltimore with Didi (Liz Larsen), his emergency dentist, in independent cinema stalwart Jay Duplass’ (THE PUFFY CHAIR, CYRUS) new feature. DIR/SCR Jay Duplass; SCR/PROD Michael Strassner; PROD David Bonnett Jr., Drew Langer. U.S., 2025, color, 99 min. NOT RATED read more
After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff (co-writer Michael Strassner) embarks on an adventure through Baltimore with... read more
BARTON FINK
With its Cannes win, this “writer’s nightmare” from the not-so-Golden Age of Hollywood launched the Coen brothers’ international reputation. New York playwright and “champion of the common man” Barton Fink (John Turturro) tries his luck writing for Hollywood and soon finds himself toiling hopelessly on a “wrestling picture” for Wallace Beery. Stricken with writer’s block, he begs his novelist hero W.P. “Bill” Mahew (John Mahoney) for help. But if Turturro were not so self-involved, he might listen more closely to real common man Charlie Meadows (John Goodman), his neighbor at the seedy Hotel Earle, who “could tell you stories that... read more
With its Cannes win, this “writer’s nightmare” from the not-so-Golden Age of Hollywood launched the Coen brothers’ international reputation. New... read more
BELOVED TROPIC
[QUERIDO TRÓPICO] Desperate for Panamanian citizenship, Ana María (Jenny Navarrete) is a pregnant Colombian immigrant looking for work. She accepts a meager salary to become the caretaker for Mercedes (Paulina Garcia): a wealthy, capricious woman facing an early onset dementia diagnosis. Should Ana María last longer than the previous aids that Mercedes scared off, she is promised permanent status. Though their relationship starts off a little rocky, the two slowly learn to depend on one another. An accomplished documentarian, director Ana Endara makes her narrative feature debut with this heartfelt gem that avoids melodrama, instead showcasing the quiet bonds between... read more
[QUERIDO TRÓPICO] Desperate for Panamanian citizenship, Ana María (Jenny Navarrete) is a pregnant Colombian immigrant looking for work. She accepts... read more
BELÉN
Inspired by the powerful true story chronicled in Ana Correa’s acclaimed book “Somos Belén,” BELÉN marks a striking sophomore directorial effort for Argentine actress Dolores Fonzi (PAULINA, TRUMAN), who also delivers a powerhouse performance in the role. In Argentina’s conservative Tucumán province, a young woman (Camila Plaate, THE SNATCH THIEF) is wrongfully accused of infanticide following an unsuspected pregnancy and miscarriage. Soledad Deza (Fonzi) is the courageous lawyer who takes on the explosive case against all odds. As the trial unfolds, it becomes a flashpoint in a broa lead der battle for reproductive rights, as Soledad confronts a legal system... read more
Inspired by the powerful true story chronicled in Ana Correa’s acclaimed book “Somos Belén,” BELÉN marks a striking sophomore directorial... read more
THE BIRDCAGE
Drag club owner Armand (Robin Williams) and his partner and star performer Albert (Nathan Lane) have a good life in Miami, and Armand’s son is set to bring home his fiancée to meet the folks. The only problem? His future father-in-law (Gene Hackman) is a conservative senator and staunch “family values” advocate. The film features brilliant turns by Williams and Lane, and Hackman is no slouch either, turning in a memorable performance that proved his virtuosity as a comic actor. A hilarious remake of the 1978 film LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, THE BIRDCAGE found director Mike Nichols working with a... read more
Drag club owner Armand (Robin Williams) and his partner and star performer Albert (Nathan Lane) have a good life in... read more
THE BLOOD OF A POET
[LE SANG D’UN POÈTE] Told in four episodes, THE BLOOD OF A POET begins with an artist in his studio startled to find a mouth he has painted beginning to move. From this point on, the film moves between dimensions and settings, offering disturbing images dense with interpretive possibilities. One of prolific artist Jean Cocteau’s earliest cinematic efforts, THE BLOOD OF A POET suggests the virtuosic command of the form that would later define his future film work like LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE and ORPHÉE. Chilean actor Enrique Riveros stars as the titular poet while photographer Lee Miller makes... read more
[LE SANG D’UN POÈTE] Told in four episodes, THE BLOOD OF A POET begins with an artist in his studio... read more
THE BLUE TRAIL
[O ÚLTIMO AZUL] After a life spent working hard in an alligator processing plant, Tereza (Denise Weinberg) is forced to retire at the ripe age of 77. She is feted as a “national living heritage” before reluctantly being placed under the guardianship of her daughter. To salvage productivity, the Brazilian government is going to send her off to a senior living colony. But Tereza is not quite ready to be put out to pasture. She still has dreams of riding in an airplane, a luxury she has never been afforded. Unable to book a flight without her daughter’s permission, she... read more
[O ÚLTIMO AZUL] After a life spent working hard in an alligator processing plant, Tereza (Denise Weinberg) is forced to... read more
THE BREAKFAST CLUB: 40th Anniversary
Saturday, March 24, 1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois: A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal spend the day in detention, forced to ponder the question, “Who do we think we are?” posited by their blowhard principal (Paul Gleason). United in their contempt for him, they begin to reveal what landed them there in the first place, as well as their uneasiness about themselves and the future. This quintessential Brat Pack movie set a high standard for the teen coming-of-age genre and remains one of John Hughes’ most beloved films. DIR/SCR/PROD John Hughes; PROD Ned... read more
Saturday, March 24, 1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois: A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a... read more
A BRIGHT FUTURE
[UN FUTURO BRILLANTE] In the dystopian near-future setting of Lucía Garibaldi’s sophomore feature, pets are extinct, ants run amok and 18-year-old Elisa (Martina Passeggi) is selected to go work in the North — a purported promised land where a chosen few go but none ever return. Elisa’s own sister went there years ago, and her mother enters the work lottery, eager to reunite the family. Yet, despite the privilege bestowed on Elisa and the honor her selection brings to her hometown, the clever young woman’s curiosity leads her to question whether the North is truly a heralded paradise. A surreal,... read more
[UN FUTURO BRILLANTE] In the dystopian near-future setting of Lucía Garibaldi’s sophomore feature, pets are extinct, ants run amok and... read more
CAGED (1950)
CAGED is one of the best “women behind bars” movies ever made. Sentenced to prison for her role in a robbery that killed her husband, innocent Marie Allen (Oscar®-nominated Eleanor Parker), undergoes a degrading transformation in the “joint.” Co-writer Virginia Kellogg (T-MEN) went undercover as an inmate in several southern prisons to research the groundbreaking and controversial script. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR John Cromwell, SCR Virgina Kellogg, Bernard C. Schoenfeld, from Kellogg’s article “Women Without Men”; PROD Jerry Wald. U.S., 1950, b&w, 97 min. NOT RATED read more
CAGED is one of the best “women behind bars” movies ever made. Sentenced to prison for her role in a... read more
CARNIVAL IS OVER
[OS ENFORCADOS] After the death of her mafioso father, Regina (Leandra Leal) and her husband, Valério (Irandhir Santos), are handed the family business on a silver platter. But they would rather enjoy their luxury lifestyle than manage the Rio underworld. Hoping to solve their debt and get rid of the business, they hatch a plan to kill two birds with one stone. But nothing in this world comes easy as rival gangs, the cops and a deadly secret threaten to take them down. Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Coimbra (A WOLF AT THE DOOR) returns with this thrilling neo-noir overflowing with brutal... read more
[OS ENFORCADOS] After the death of her mafioso father, Regina (Leandra Leal) and her husband, Valério (Irandhir Santos), are handed... read more
CIELO
In the breathtaking Bolivian Altiplano, precocious 8-year-old Santa (Fernanda Gutiérrez Aranda) lives a hardscrabble life with her devoted mother. Desperate to lift the burden, she devises an otherworldly plan to save her mother from hardship. Starting by swallowing a goldfish, she sets off on a fantastical journey that will take her across the country to find a mystical land without suffering. Along the way she crosses paths with a boisterous troupe of wrestling Cholitas, a remote priest and a weary cop, leaving a trail of miracles in her wake. Shot on location in Bolivia with an eye-popping color palette, Spanish... read more
In the breathtaking Bolivian Altiplano, precocious 8-year-old Santa (Fernanda Gutiérrez Aranda) lives a hardscrabble life with her devoted mother. Desperate... read more
CITY OF WOMEN
[LA CITTÀ DELLE DONNE] Federico Fellini’s epic 1980 fantasia is a sexy, surreal tour de force akin to a Hollywood musical in its arch artifice. In a semi-reprise of his character from 8½, Marcello Mastroianni plays Federico Fellini’s alter ego Snàporaz. As if passing into a dream, the charismatic avatar finds himself initiated into a phantasmagoric world, structured as an array of psychosexual set pieces, where women — or an idea of women — have taken power, culminating in a bravura hot air balloon sequence that decisively puts the “anti” into “climax.” DIR/SCR Federico Fellini; SCR Bernardino Zapponi; PROD Franco... read more
[LA CITTÀ DELLE DONNE] Federico Fellini’s epic 1980 fantasia is a sexy, surreal tour de force akin to a Hollywood... read more
COMPARSA
Guatemalan sisters Lesli and Lupe live in the barrio of Ciudad Peronia, which is still reeling from the tragic deaths of 41 young girls killed in a state-run children’s home in 2017 after a fire broke out and the police locked them inside. Sensing an urgent need to both exorcise the pain and confront the corruption in Peronia, the sisters gather a comparsa — a troupe of singers, dancers and musicians — for a joyous street festival with towering puppets, fire-breathing stilt walkers and thunderous drums that will heal their community and themselves. Documentarians Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson empathetically... read more
Guatemalan sisters Lesli and Lupe live in the barrio of Ciudad Peronia, which is still reeling from the tragic deaths... read more
CORINA
After a devastating childhood incident, Corina (Naian González Norvind, NEW ORDER) has carefully crafted her quiet life to fit in a few safe square blocks. Only occasionally leaving the confines of the Guadalajara apartment she shares with her similarly agoraphobic mother, Corina makes the occasional stop at the grocer on the way to her job at a nearby publishing house. When the acclaimed author of their popular book series ruins the long-awaited finale, Corina takes a stab at writing her own happy ending. When it ends up in her bosses’ hands, her entire existence is thrown off its axis. To... read more
After a devastating childhood incident, Corina (Naian González Norvind, NEW ORDER) has carefully crafted her quiet life to fit in... read more
Count Gore De Vol presents TREMORS (1990)
Join us for some creepy good fun when local TV legend Count Gore De Vol (Dick Dyszel) returns to present another cult favorite in the spirit of the original CREATURE FEATURE broadcasts, including vintage clips from the Count’s vault and interactive fun and games. The desert town of Perfection, Nevada. Population:14 — but after a series of grisly and mysterious murders, it may soon be zero. With everyone fearing a serial killer on the loose, local handymen Valentine “Val” McKee (Kevin Bacon) and Earl Basset (Fred Ward) discover the true menace is something far worse: giant worm-like creatures roaming underground.... read more
Join us for some creepy good fun when local TV legend Count Gore De Vol (Dick Dyszel) returns to present... read more
CRY DANGER in 35mm
Robert Parrish’s directorial debut is one of the wickedest, wittiest revenge yarns of the original film noir era. Former song-and-dance man Dick Powell caps several years of success in the crime genre as savvy ex-con Rocky Mulloy, now working to clear his partner’s name. The film offers a uniquely LA noir landscape, where seedy hangouts and hilly streets sparkle with California sunshine, and low-rent trailer parks replace tenements. Playing opposite Powell are the ravishing Rhonda Fleming and the redoubtable Richard Erdman, one of the great wisecrackers of all time. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Robert Parrish; SCR William Bowers;... read more
Robert Parrish’s directorial debut is one of the wickedest, wittiest revenge yarns of the original film noir era. Former song-and-dance... read more
CUERPO CELESTE
Under the hot summer sun of the Atacama Desert, 15-year-old Celeste (Helen Mrugalski) is celebrating New Year’s Eve with her family at the beach. Her parents are archaeologists, ostensibly searching for whale bones in the sand. When the clock strikes midnight, it will be 1990, a new decade that will bring the end of Augusto Pinochet’s brutal dictatorship and the beginning of a better future. However, a life-altering incident stops the celebration dead in its tracks, forcing Celeste and her mother to figure out a new way forward. A year later, Celeste returns to the same coastal town, her eyes... read more
Under the hot summer sun of the Atacama Desert, 15-year-old Celeste (Helen Mrugalski) is celebrating New Year’s Eve with her... read more
DARK EYES
[I COMPAGNI] Aboard a Mediterranean steamship around the turn of the century, Romano (Marcello Mastroianni), an aging, once-wealthy Italian gentleman, relates his tale of lost love to a Russian traveler. Via nostalgia-tinged flashbacks, he tells of a brief, bittersweet affair with a fragile young Russian woman: how they met at a spa, how he pursued her to Russia and how a knife twist of fate altered the course of his life. Weaving together multiple short stories by Chekhov (most notably “The Lady with the Dog”), this opulent, ironic romance is graced with a quintessential, Oscar®-nominated Mastroianni performance — by turns... read more
[I COMPAGNI] Aboard a Mediterranean steamship around the turn of the century, Romano (Marcello Mastroianni), an aging, once-wealthy Italian gentleman,... read more
David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome
The forthcoming film of David Gilmour’s 2024 return to Rome’s historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange tour, his first in nearly a decade, was directed by long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder. The sublime spectacle, filmed against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome, blends solo tracks from David’s most recent album “Luck and Strange,” including a stirring rendition of “Between Two Points” with Romany Gilmour, with classic Pink Floyd anthems such as “Sorrow,” “High Hopes,” “Breathe,” “Time,” “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.” The Luck and Strange tour spanned 23 dates in five cities... read more
The forthcoming film of David Gilmour’s 2024 return to Rome’s historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange... read more
DETOUR (1945)
DETOUR is dominated by the amazing performance of Ann Savage as Vera, a woman made out of emotional ice. She is picked up on the highway by Al Roberts (Tom Neal), a man running away from his past in a car he stole after the driver died. In a bizarre twist, it turns out Vera knew the driver, and she dominates Roberts as she directs his life into patterns he does not want or understand. There has never been a femme fatale quite like Savage’s character in this extraordinary film, directed by the auteur of the Poverty Row studios, Edgar... read more
DETOUR is dominated by the amazing performance of Ann Savage as Vera, a woman made out of emotional ice. She... read more
DREAMS
After a passionate fling with affluent philanthropist Jennifer (Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain) in Mexico, ballet dancer Fernando (real-life dancer Isaac Hernández) crosses the border with the cash she left him, intent on rekindling their romance and realizing his dream of dancing in the U.S. His sudden appearance stateside both surprises and intrigues Jennifer, who welcomes the young man back into her life — except when her friends and colleagues are around. As Fernando comes to realize, Jennifer will do a lot to support him but even more to protect her own elite status. Director Michel Franco’s chilly yet erotic... read more
After a passionate fling with affluent philanthropist Jennifer (Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain) in Mexico, ballet dancer Fernando (real-life dancer... read more
ELDER SON
[HIJO MAYOR] Torn between her identity as a native Argentinean and her strong Korean heritage, pink-haired teen Lila struggles to figure out where she belongs as she is dragged on a weekend camping trip with her father, Antonio. Reuniting with a rowdy crew of fellow Korean immigrants from his youth, they eat, drink and reminisce, revealing a side of Lila’s father she has never really gotten to know. 18 years earlier, Antonio forged his own path. He first immigrated to Paraguay where he was a stylish young man in a RESERVOIR DOGS getup attempting to make enough money to bring... read more
[HIJO MAYOR] Torn between her identity as a native Argentinean and her strong Korean heritage, pink-haired teen Lila struggles to... read more
THE FLAMENCO GUITAR OF YERAI CORTÉS
[LA GUITARRA FLAMENCA DE YERAI CORTÉS] One fateful night, rapper Antón Álvarez, better known as C. Tangana, witnessed an awe-inspiring performance by the gifted young flamenco guitarist Yerai Cortés. Inspired to pick up the camera for the first time, Álvarez follows the budding musician as he writes and records his deeply personal debut solo album. Drawing on the traditions of his gitano roots, while still pushing the boundaries of contemporary flamenco, Cortés exhumes his family’s painful history to craft a masterwork. But as he tries to reconcile the past and his parents’ difficult relationship, Cortés’ own struggles with his girlfriend,... read more
[LA GUITARRA FLAMENCA DE YERAI CORTÉS] One fateful night, rapper Antón Álvarez, better known as C. Tangana, witnessed an awe-inspiring... read more
FLAMINGOS: LIFE AFTER THE METEORITE
[FLAMINGOS: LA VIDA DESPUÉS DEL METEORITO] This is a story about life — stubborn, fragile and fleeting — that began 66 million years ago, when a giant meteorite crashed in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula, wiping out the dinosaurs from existence. Millennia later, tens of thousands of Caribbean flamingos flock to the region for a grand display of courtship, turning the muddy banks into a vast maternity ward for the next generation. This incredible undertaking by phoenicopterus ruber to breed — building mud nests in a prominent flood zone, finding a mate among a horde of competitors, evading scores... read more
[FLAMINGOS: LA VIDA DESPUÉS DEL METEORITO] This is a story about life — stubborn, fragile and fleeting — that began... read more
THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME
[TOKI O KAKERU SHÔJO] [時をかける少女] Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can't be reversed. THE GIRL... read more
[TOKI O KAKERU SHÔJO] [時をかける少女] Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with... read more
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
[GOJIRA MAINASU WAN] [ゴジラ-1.0] In the waning days of World War II, kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and his Pacific island–based unit are decimated by a dinosaur-like creature that emerges from the water. Though he survives, Shikishima returns to Japan only to find a country utterly ravaged by war where he faces hostility from his neighbors for not dying in glorious battle. Wracked with survivor’s guilt, Shikishima befriends a young woman, Noriko Ōishi (Minami Hamabe), and the orphan baby she rescued during the bombing of Tokyo. Together, they attempt to eke out a life in post-war Japan — until... read more
[GOJIRA MAINASU WAN] [ゴジラ-1.0] In the waning days of World War II, kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and his... read more
GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS
[GOJIRA TAI MEGAGIRASU: JĪ SHŌMETSU SAKUSEN] [ゴジラ × メガギラス G消滅作戦] The Japanese government’s anti-Godzilla unit develops a weapon capable of producing miniature black holes with the hope of sealing the reptilian menace in another dimension and saving Japan once and for all. Unfortunately, their plans go awry, and the weapon instead opens a wormhole from which emerges a gargantuan insect-like creature that lays eggs that birth a swarm of dragonfly monsters. The creatures then feed off of Godzilla’s energy and transfer it to their dreadful queen — the gigantic Megaguirus! The last Godzilla film made and released in the 20th... read more
[GOJIRA TAI MEGAGIRASU: JĪ SHŌMETSU SAKUSEN] [ゴジラ × メガギラス G消滅作戦] The Japanese government’s anti-Godzilla unit develops a weapon capable of... read more
GOSFORD PARK
A classic English murder mystery, complete with country house and upstairs-downstairs intrigue, proves a great fit for Altman’s sprawling-cast-with-overlapping-dialogue dynamic. Some of Britain’s best actors light up the screen, including Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Emily Watson, Alan Bates and Clive Owen. The film received seven Oscar® nominations, including Altman’s fifth as director, with Julian Fellowes winning for Best Original Screenplay. A late-career trip to the UK did wonders for Robert Altman’s creativity, and the success of the film inspired Fellows to create the smash hit DOWNTON ABBEY with Maggie Smith in tow. DIR/PROD Robert Altman; SCR Julian Fellowes,... read more
A classic English murder mystery, complete with country house and upstairs-downstairs intrigue, proves a great fit for Altman’s sprawling-cast-with-overlapping-dialogue dynamic.... read more
GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL
Following a years-long feud and the murder of his brother, lawman Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) shoots it out with the cattle-rustling Clanton/McLowery gang in Tombstone, Arizona, backed by a posse of his surviving brothers and gambler Doc Holliday (Kirk Douglas). John Sturges’ iconic western was a box-office smash, launching the greatly embellished telling of the real-life tale into the pop cultural firmament. The film features a score by prolific westerns composer Dimitri Tiomkin and an ensemble cast that includes Dennis Hopper, Lee Van Cleef, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet, John Ireland, Jack Elam and STAR TREK's DeForest Kelley. DIR John... read more
Following a years-long feud and the murder of his brother, lawman Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) shoots it out with the... read more
HELL DRIVERS
Produced by the Rank Organization (who licensed the VistaVision format from Paramount), this film was a turning point for director Cy Endfield. Endfield (and Joseph Losey) regular Stanley Baker plays an ex-convict who takes a job as a truck driver at a gravel haulage company but quickly grows outraged by the dangerous conditions and corruption he encounters. Filmed with brutal realism, the film combines suspense with social analysis and features a strong supporting cast including a young Sean Connery. DIR/SCR Cy Endfield; SCR John Kruse, from the short story by John Kruse; PROD Benjamin Fisz. UK, 1957, b&w, 108 min.... read more
Produced by the Rank Organization (who licensed the VistaVision format from Paramount), this film was a turning point for director... read more
HELL'S HALF ACRE
Ready for a hundred-proof dose of “Tiki Noir”? Evelyn Keyes plays a woman who goes undercover as a taxi dancer in Honolulu’s notorious red-light district in order to search for her missing GI husband. Toss sultry and statuesque Marie Windsor into the mix and it is noir nirvana with a slack-key guitar soundtrack. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR/PROD John H. Auer; SCR Steve Fisher. U.S. 1954, b&w, 90 min. NOT RATED read more
Ready for a hundred-proof dose of “Tiki Noir”? Evelyn Keyes plays a woman who goes undercover as a taxi dancer... read more
HENRY IV (1984)
[ENRICO IV] Luigi Pirandello’s masterful hall-of-mirrors tragicomedy receives a shrewd screen adaptation, featuring Marcello Mastroianni at his dynamic best. He relishes the role of an aristocratic 20th-century madman who has lived under the decades-long delusion that he is the titular Holy Roman Emperor. When he receives a visit from a group of old acquaintances, including his former paramour (Claudia Cardinale), it disrupts his carefully cultivated fantasy. Of course, this being Pirandello, all is not as it seems…Probing themes of madness versus sanity, truth versus illusion, HENRY IV toys brilliantly with the slippery nature of reality. The rhapsodic, tango-inflected score is courtesy of... read more
[ENRICO IV] Luigi Pirandello’s masterful hall-of-mirrors tragicomedy receives a shrewd screen adaptation, featuring Marcello Mastroianni at his dynamic best. He... read more
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business,” is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Longtime collaborators Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for their fifth film together with this reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s iconic 1963 crime thriller HIGH AND LOW — coming soon to the AFI Silver in a new 4K restoration — now played out on the mean streets of modern-day New York City. DIR Spike Lee; SCR Alan Fox, from the 1963 film HIGH AND LOW, screenplay by Akira Kurosawa,... read more
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business,” is targeted with... read more
HOLA FRIDA
Adapted from Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina’s children’s book “Frida, C’est Moi” and freely inspired by Frida Kahlo’s life, this charming animated film recounts the early childhood of the beloved Mexican painter. Little Frida is an inquisitive young girl who loves her beautiful Mexican village of Coyoacán. A polio diagnosis confines her to her bedroom, but such an affliction is no match for the spirited youth, who turns for support to her imagination and the art form that unleashes her immensely rich creativity. With whimsical animation that takes a page from Kahlo’s unique artistic style, HOLA FRIDA is a vibrant,... read more
Adapted from Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina’s children’s book “Frida, C’est Moi” and freely inspired by Frida Kahlo’s life, this... read more
HUAQUERO
“Huaquero” was the name given to artifact hunters of huacas, pre-colonial totems that saw a boom in illegal excavation and trade in the ‘80s and ‘90s across Ecuador and Peru. Itself excavating the past, HUAQUERO mixes dramatic reenactments with reminiscence from those who were involved with the huacas, including government-sanctioned archaeologists, looters who sold genuine but illegally obtained artifacts and even those who created forgeries. Exquisitely shot in 16mm, the film looks to brush away the dirt of memory to reveal the different versions of truth lying beneath. –Eli Prysant DIR/SCR Juan Carlos Donoso Gómez; PROD Christian Santiago Rojas España.... read more
“Huaquero” was the name given to artifact hunters of huacas, pre-colonial totems that saw a boom in illegal excavation and... read more
I ONLY REST IN THE STORM
[O RISO E A FACA] Pedro Pinho’s (THE NOTHING FACTORY) provocative, sprawling drama follows Sérgio (Sérgio Coragem), a Portuguese NGO worker sent to Guinea-Bissau to complete an environmental impact report on a proposed new highway. But Sérgio seems to spend most of his time and energy partying in the city with his new acquaintances Diára (Cleo Diára, who was named Best Actress in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival), who runs a bar, and Guilherme, or Gui (Jonathan Guilherme), a femme nonbinary Brazilian expat, both of whom Sérgio is smitten with. Sérgio’s work requires him... read more
[O RISO E A FACA] Pedro Pinho’s (THE NOTHING FACTORY) provocative, sprawling drama follows Sérgio (Sérgio Coragem), a Portuguese NGO... read more
INFERNO (1953) in 3D
It is the essential Noir City plot: illicit lovers hatch a “foolproof” scheme to bump off the woman's rich, domineering husband. But what if the husband, left for dead in the scorching desert, does not die? What if that husband, crippled but hell-bent on revenge, is played by the indomitable Robert Ryan? Watch as unmerciful nature takes on unbreakable man in amazing 3D and stereophonic sound! Toss in titanic, Titian-tressed Rhonda Fleming as the deceitful, voluptuous vixen, and you have got perhaps the best 3D movie of the original Hollywood stereo-optic craze! Not on DVD! (Note courtesy of Noir City.)... read more
It is the essential Noir City plot: illicit lovers hatch a “foolproof” scheme to bump off the woman's rich, domineering... read more
IT WOULD BE NIGHT IN CARACAS
[AÚN ES DE NOCHE EN CARACAS] Rolling blackouts, food scarcity and violent protests sweep through Caracas, making Adelaida’s (Natalia Reyes, BIRDS OF PASSAGE) journey to her mother’s funeral a dangerous endeavor. As friends and neighbors try to flee to Europe, Adelaida tends to the book-filled apartment she and her mother shared for over 30 years. But one fateful day, she runs out for errands and returns home to find the apartment suddenly occupied by a menacing militia. The locks have been changed with all her possessions sealed inside. With nowhere left to turn, she finds refuge in a unit across... read more
[AÚN ES DE NOCHE EN CARACAS] Rolling blackouts, food scarcity and violent protests sweep through Caracas, making Adelaida’s (Natalia Reyes,... read more
THE KILLING (1956)
Ex-con hard case Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) assembles a crew of colorful lowlifes to pull off a daring daytime racetrack heist before he absconds with his girlfriend (Coleen Gray). Poor judgment, bad luck and a faithless wife conspire to undo their big score, and, as things fall apart, this time-fractured puzzle of a story comes together. The screenplay was co-written by director Stanley Kubrick and pulp great Jim Thompson; the sharp cinematography is by Lucien Ballard. DIR/SCR Stanley Kubrick; SCR Jim Thompson, from the novel “Clean Break” by Lionel White; PROD James B. Harris. U.S., 1956, b&w, 84 min. NOT... read more
Ex-con hard case Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) assembles a crew of colorful lowlifes to pull off a daring daytime racetrack... read more
KISS OF DEATH (1947)
The pinnacle of Darryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century Fox’s brief infatuation with New York-set docudramas is this legendary film noir, directed by Henry Hathaway from a script by Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer. Arrested following a botched jewelry store heist, Nick Bianco (Victor Mature) plans to keep quiet about his accomplices and do his time. But after he and his family are viciously betrayed, Nick begins a dangerous cooperation with DA Louis D’Angelo (Brian Donlevy), agreeing to become a deep undercover informant in exchange for having his sentence commuted and getting visitation time with his young children. But as... read more
The pinnacle of Darryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century Fox’s brief infatuation with New York-set docudramas is this legendary film... read more
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
Argentina, 1983. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. Both victims of the brutal military dictatorship, they form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver-screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). DREAMGIRLS director Bill Condon returns to the movie musical in this dazzling, Technicolor-hued fantasy featuring a remarkable star-turn from Lopez and a breakthrough performance from newcomer Tonatiuh. Condon’s visionary new adaptation is based on the acclaimed novel by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig and the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical by... read more
Argentina, 1983. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public... read more
LA SALSA VIVE
Born from the relentless rhythms of the Caribbean, salsa brought dozens of Latin American musical traditions under one umbrella, igniting an exciting new energy in New York in the mid- to late 20th century. But as times changed and its popularity waned, salsa found its new home in Cali, Colombia, where it still reigns supreme to this day. Featuring incredible archival footage, live recordings and illuminating interviews with legends like Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol and 100-year-old conductor Willie Rosario, LA SALSA VIVE captures the essence of a genre that brings music, dance and life to people across the globe. A... read more
Born from the relentless rhythms of the Caribbean, salsa brought dozens of Latin American musical traditions under one umbrella, igniting... read more
THE LAST CLASS
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich might be famous for his public service, best-selling books and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. THE LAST CLASS captures a master educator wrestling with the dual realities of his own aging and his students inheriting a world out of balance. Reich confronts the impending finality with unflinching candor, humor, introspection and a rawness of emotion he has never shared publicly before. One thousand students fill the biggest lecture hall on campus — the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations to not accept that society has... read more
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich might be famous for his public service, best-selling books and viral social media posts,... read more
LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT
Mixing and mingling with the surrealist crowd in 1930s Paris, British artist Leonora Carrington (Olivia Vinall) starts a tempestuous romance with leading figure Max Ernst (Alexander Scheer). Although Leonora is never one to shy away from confrontation, her spirit is tested when World War II sweeps through France, destroying the art community and sending her spiraling. As she continues to reckon with a challenging relationship with her father, Leonora’s demons rear their heads as she suffers breakdowns and struggles to start a new life. But a move to Mexico offers her a chance to come into her own as an... read more
Mixing and mingling with the surrealist crowd in 1930s Paris, British artist Leonora Carrington (Olivia Vinall) starts a tempestuous romance... read more
THE LONG WAIT
Johnny McBride (Anthony Quinn) is injured in a car accident and wakes to discover he has no memory and no fingerprints! Then he discovers he is wanted for murder! This Mickey Spillane story has one of the genre’s kinkiest climaxes, making maximum use of fifties femme Peggie Castle. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Victor Saville; SCR/PROD Lesser Samuels; SCR Alan Green, from the novel by Mickey Spillane. U.S., 1954, b&w, 94 min. NOT RATED read more
Johnny McBride (Anthony Quinn) is injured in a car accident and wakes to discover he has no memory and no... read more
A LOOSE END
[UN CABO SUELTO] In this comic caper from Uruguayan filmmaker Daniel Hendler (THE MONEYCHANGER), Santiago, a corporal in Argentina’s police force, flees from his fellow officers to Uruguay. There, donning his now-frayed uniform, Santiago ekes out a living posing as a food inspector, sampling the dairy products and sausages from the regional food halls to survive while keeping his true identity a secret. The kindness of the strangers around him — including a woman who may prove to be the love of his life — further nourish Santiago, giving him hope for a new life in this charming and gentle... read more
[UN CABO SUELTO] In this comic caper from Uruguayan filmmaker Daniel Hendler (THE MONEYCHANGER), Santiago, a corporal in Argentina’s police... read more
LOST CHAPTERS
[LOS CAPÍTULOS PERDIDOS] A playful literary adventure, the debut feature from Lorena Alvarado preciously mines the personal to find resonance within the crucial moment currently facing Venezuela. Returning to Caracas after years living abroad, Ena spends the summer caring for her grandmother, Mamama, while helping her father, Ignacio, with his semi-defunct book business. Mamama’s memory is fading, but Ena delicately keeps her mind active, showing her old photos and reminiscing about the past. Recently shuttered, Ignacio’s bookshop was devoted to preserving Venezuela’s cultural history. While helping clear its shelves, Ena finds a hidden message inside a forgotten book that alludes... read more
[LOS CAPÍTULOS PERDIDOS] A playful literary adventure, the debut feature from Lorena Alvarado preciously mines the personal to find resonance... read more
MAD BILLS TO PAY
(or DESTINY, DILE QUE NO SOY MALO) In the sweltering heat of the Bronx summer, 19-year-old Rico (Juan Collado) sells his homemade alcoholic concoctions, affectionately called “nutties,” down at the beach. His carefree days turn into endless nights until his exasperated Dominican mother (Yohanna Florentino) and pugnacious sister (Nathaly Navarro) harsh his vibe when he finally makes it home. But when Rico invites his pregnant girlfriend, Destiny (Destiny Checo), to move into their house, he will be forced to face adulthood head-on. Desperate to be the father he never had, Rico finds his endless charm wearing thin as he struggles... read more
(or DESTINY, DILE QUE NO SOY MALO) In the sweltering heat of the Bronx summer, 19-year-old Rico (Juan Collado) sells... read more
MANAS
In the depths of the Amazon, 13-year-old Tielle (Jamilli Correa in a stunning debut performance) lives a sheltered life on the riverbanks of Marajó Island. She swims with her little sister, spends time with her friends and dreams of escaping to the big city like her older sister. However, this seemingly simple way of life betrays a complicated situation at home. Her father is overprotective and prone to outbursts, her mother long-suffering and silent. As tensions rise, Tielle attempts to flee on a passing barge but discovers the harsh realities that face women at every turn. Utterly tenacious and determined... read more
In the depths of the Amazon, 13-year-old Tielle (Jamilli Correa in a stunning debut performance) lives a sheltered life on... read more
MARY RYAN, DETECTIVE in 35mm
Intended as the first in a series of B features about an intrepid policewoman (stylish and vivacious Marsha Hunt), this engaging entry was the only one produced. Although modestly budgeted, it has adept direction, a sharp and satisfying script from B veteran George Bricker and a supporting cast of B stalwarts such as John Litel, Harry Shannon and June Vincent. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Abby Berlin; SCR George Bricker; PROD Rudolph Flothow. U.S., 1949, b&w, 68 min. NOT RATED read more
Intended as the first in a series of B features about an intrepid policewoman (stylish and vivacious Marsha Hunt), this... read more
MEGALOPOLIS
For over 40 years, Francis Ford Coppola dreamed of making a film inspired by Roman statesman Catiline’s conspiracy to overthrow a pair of consuls and seize control of the Roman Republic in 63 BC. Though Coppola amassed hundreds of pages of notes and even shot footage over the decades, the film ultimately languished in development hell until the massive success of Coppola’s winemaking business allowed him the means to produce the film as he envisioned. Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) is a genius artist eager to bring the City of New Rome into an idealistic utopian future but is opposed by... read more
For over 40 years, Francis Ford Coppola dreamed of making a film inspired by Roman statesman Catiline’s conspiracy to overthrow... read more
THE MESSAGE
[EL MENSAJE] Traversing the Argentine backcountry in their rundown RV, middle-aged hucksters Myriam and Roger exploit the talents of the preternaturally gifted Anika, a young girl who can communicate with animals. Dropping flyers and arranging local TV interviews, the trio hustle their way into the homes of doting owners looking to understand their pets’ thoughts and fears. Whether it be with a dog, a cat or even an adorable hedgehog, Anika’s connection seems real, even if the grift sometimes seems suspect. Shot in delicate black and white and recalling Peter Bogdanovich’s PAPER MOON, Iván Fund’s warmly comic road-trip film won... read more
[EL MENSAJE] Traversing the Argentine backcountry in their rundown RV, middle-aged hucksters Myriam and Roger exploit the talents of the... read more
MILLER'S CROSSING
The Coens’ ripping yarn of 1930s gang warfare boasts some of the most pyrotechnic gunplay to riddle the screen — and verbal fireworks to match. Italian mob boss Giovanni Gasparo (Jon Polito) wants to rub out Jewish gambler Bernie Bernbaum (John Turturro), but Bernie is protected by his Irish godfather Liam “Leo” O’Bannon (Albert Finney), who is sweet on Bernbaum’s sister, Verna (Marcia Gay Harden). O’Bannon’s right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), advises his boss against letting his heart interfere with business, but he is hardly one to talk… This one-of-a-kind crime saga was initially overlooked (it had the misfortune... read more
The Coens’ ripping yarn of 1930s gang warfare boasts some of the most pyrotechnic gunplay to riddle the screen —... read more
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DEATHS IN THE WORLD
[LAS MUERTES MÁS BELLAS DEL MUNDO] As a deadly civil war threatened to tear El Salvador apart in the 1980s, many families fled north and made Washington, DC, their new home. Columbia Road in Adams Morgan became a hotspot of Salvadoran resettlement, with restaurants, cafés and music soon filling storefronts and spreading to nearby Mount Pleasant. But the legacy of violence remained inescapable, forcing Salvadorans to figure out a new way forward. Filmmaker and poet Quique Aviles exhumes his own history, alongside several other DC-area Salvadorans’, to explore how art was able to heal the wounds of long-held trauma. Aviles... read more
[LAS MUERTES MÁS BELLAS DEL MUNDO] As a deadly civil war threatened to tear El Salvador apart in the 1980s,... read more
MURDER, MY SWEET
This film marked the transition of actor Dick Powell from romantic musical lead to film noir tough guy. Playing Raymond Chandler’s detective and knight-errant Philip Marlowe, he searches for a singer named Velma and finds himself caught up in a tangled web of blackmail and murder. Along the way, he becomes involved with a wealthy man’s unscrupulous gold-digging wife (Claire Trevor) and the stepdaughter who despises her (Anne Shirley). Mike Mazurki gives a standout performance as the mentally challenged, physically powerful ex-con Moose Malloy, who hires Marlowe to find Velma. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Edward Dmytryk; SCR John... read more
This film marked the transition of actor Dick Powell from romantic musical lead to film noir tough guy. Playing Raymond... read more
MY TRUE STORY in 35mm
Mickey Rooney directed this unusual drama, produced in association with True Story magazine. Helen Walker (NIGHTMARE ALLEY) gives a fantastic performance as an ex-con who gets railroaded into working with a gang of thieves who are after an unusual payoff: a supply of myrrh, the secret ingredient used in “Temptation” perfume. A true rarity! (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Mickey Rooney; SCR Howard J. Green, Brown Holmes; PROD Milton Feldman. U.S., 1951, b&w, 67 min. NOT RATED read more
Mickey Rooney directed this unusual drama, produced in association with True Story magazine. Helen Walker (NIGHTMARE ALLEY) gives a fantastic... read more
THE MYSTERIOUS GAZE OF THE FLAMINGO
[LA MISTERIOSA MIRADA DEL FLAMENCO] Queer love, in all its capacities, shines with contradictory exuberance at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic in Diego Céspedes’ audacious debut. Melding elements of melodrama and western with a contemporary twist, the film is set in a reimagined desert town in 1980s Chile where 11-year-old Lidia is raised by pageant star Flamingo (played by a charismatic Matías Catalán) in a commune of crossdressers led by the fierce Mama Boa (Paula Dinamarca). Routine drag festivities in the cantina are halted by the sudden reappearance of Flamingo’s past lover, a mysterious miner named Yovani, as rumors... read more
[LA MISTERIOSA MIRADA DEL FLAMENCO] Queer love, in all its capacities, shines with contradictory exuberance at the dawn of the... read more
THE NARROW MARGIN (1952) in 35mm
This B-movie beauty easily ranks among the best films in director Richard Fleischer’s long and better-budgeted career. Tough-as-nails cop Walter Brown (Charles McGraw) must guard a mob widow (Marie Windsor), due to testify before a grand jury, on a transcontinental train trip from Chicago to LA. The trouble is that some associates of her deceased husband would prefer she not make that trip. All aboard! The Oscar®-nominated story comes courtesy of Martin Goldsmith (DETOUR) and Jack Leonard (HIS KIND OF WOMAN); George E. Diskant works wonders with the close-quartered cinematography. DIR Richard Fleischer; SCR Earl Felton, from a story by... read more
This B-movie beauty easily ranks among the best films in director Richard Fleischer’s long and better-budgeted career. Tough-as-nails cop Walter... read more
NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR (1922)
[NOSFERATU, EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS] Casting a long and terrifying shadow over the genre, German silent film master F. W. Murnau's uncredited appropriation of Bram Stoker's “Dracula” set the standard for all vampire flicks to come. Max Schreck’s monstrous Count Orlok is singularly frightening, repulsive and beastly, where Bela Lugosi was courtly and Christopher Lee seductive. DIR F. W. Murnau; SCR Henrik Galeen, from the novel “Dracula” by Bram Stoker; PROD Enrico Dieckmann, Albin Grau. Germany, 1922, b&w/hand-tinted color, 94 min. Silent with English intertitles. NOT RATED Also part of Halloween on Screen. read more
[NOSFERATU, EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS] Casting a long and terrifying shadow over the genre, German silent film master F. W.... read more
OLIVIA & THE CLOUDS
[OLIVIA & LAS NUBES] Taking a page from Akira Kurosawa’s RASHOMON, Dominican filmmaker Tomás Pichardo Espaillat concocts a spellbinding exploration of love, trauma and memory using a wild combination of stop-motion animation, live-action footage and graphic sketches to tell the story of Olivia, a woman haunted by her past relationship with a man named Ramón. From this simple and universal starting point, Pichardo takes viewers on a surreal journey through time and space that emphasizes how our personal recollections are shaped by the narratives we tell. This is a bold, beautiful feature debut that ushers in a new talent. –Javier... read more
[OLIVIA & LAS NUBES] Taking a page from Akira Kurosawa’s RASHOMON, Dominican filmmaker Tomás Pichardo Espaillat concocts a spellbinding exploration... read more
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Digital)
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar® winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, plus Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris and Alana Haim. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter. DIR/SCR/PROD Paul Thomas Anderson; PROD Adam Somner, Sara Murphy. U.S., 2025, color, 162 min. RATED R For ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in 70mm click here. read more
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar®... read more
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in 70mm
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar® winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, plus Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris and Alana Haim. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter. DIR/SCR/PROD Paul Thomas Anderson; PROD Adam Somner, Sara Murphy. U.S., 2025, color, 162 min. RATED R Don't miss the ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: First Showing in Film on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. read more
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar®... read more
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: First Showing in Film
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar® winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, plus Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris and Alana Haim. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter. DIR/SCR/PROD Paul Thomas Anderson; PROD Adam Somner, Sara Murphy. U.S., 2025, color, 162 min. RATED R ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in 70mm opens on Friday, September 26. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Click here for info. read more
From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Oscar®... read more
ONE-EYED JACKS
The only film directed by Marlon Brando combines classic midcentury Hollywood western tropes with moody Method-style acting, resulting in a brawny, baroque, one-of-a-kind entertainment. A gang of bank robbers splits up after a heist gone wrong in Sonora, Mexico. Years later, one of the former outlaws, Dad Longworth (Karl Malden), is now a sheriff in Monterey, California. One day, a man rides into town who knows about Dad’s criminal past: Rio (Brando), recently escaped from prison in Mexico and intent on revenge. The colorful cast includes Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson, Slim Pickens, Elisha Cook Jr. and Timothy Carey. DIR Marlon... read more
The only film directed by Marlon Brando combines classic midcentury Hollywood western tropes with moody Method-style acting, resulting in a... read more
OUT OF THE PAST (1947)
Ex-private eye Jeff Bailey (Robert Mitchum) tries to make a new life for himself in the country, but his past catches up with him — first in the form of his former employer, mob boss Whit Sterling (Kirk Douglas), then in bad girl Kathie Moffat (Jane Greer), whose earlier romantic getaway with Bailey had ended on a murderous note. Dizzyingly told in flashback, blending dreamy romanticism with doomy cynicism, this is arguably the ultimate film noir, a coolly vicious love triangle between Mitchum’s Bailey, iconic in his trench coat and laconically cool; Greer’s Moffat, la femme plus fatale, a serial... read more
Ex-private eye Jeff Bailey (Robert Mitchum) tries to make a new life for himself in the country, but his past... read more
PAST LIVES
Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love and the choices that make a life in this heartrending modern romance from first-time filmmaker Celine Song. A critical darling that wowed not just critics and audiences but also filmmakers — including blockbuster auteur Christopher Nolan, who described the film as “subtle in a beautiful sort of way”— PAST LIVES went on to receive an Academy Award®... read more
Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates... read more
PHANTOM LADY (1944)
Loyal and lovely Carol (Ella Raines) is “one hep kitten” as she high-heels her way through the noir demimonde, searching for the one woman who can save her boss from a murder rap. Director Robert Siodmak and cinematographer Woody Bredell wring every juicy bit of shadowy mystery from the novel by master of suspense Cornell Woolrich. Famous for Elisha Cook Jr.’s manic interlude as a wigged-out jazz drummer in orgiastic frenzy, PHANTOM LADY is a truly seminal noir classic. (Note courtesy of Noir City Chicago.) DIR Robert Siodmak; SCR Bernard C. Schoenfeld, from the novel by Cornell Woolrich. U.S., 1944, b&w, 87 min.... read more
Loyal and lovely Carol (Ella Raines) is “one hep kitten” as she high-heels her way through the noir demimonde, searching for... read more
THE PLAYER
Studio exec Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) fights boardroom threats from his hotshot rival (Peter Gallagher), but his fight in a parking lot with an embittered screenwriter (Vincent D'Onofrio) results in the latter’s accidental death. It turns out that getting away with murder is a useful skill for the rising Hollywood exec. Director Robert Altman packs in a wealth of celebrity cameos and hits all the late ‘80s/early ‘90s LA hotspots and iconic locations as well, including the Art Deco St. James Club (now Sunset Tower), Geoffrey’s in Malibu, LACMA and the now-closed Rialto Theater. In true Hollywood fashion, Altman got... read more
Studio exec Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) fights boardroom threats from his hotshot rival (Peter Gallagher), but his fight in a... read more
A POET
[UN POETA] Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Colombian director Simón Mesa Soto’s (AMPARO) delightfully deadpan sophomore feature is an unexpectedly absurdist tragicomedy that smartly explores the challenges of pursuing an artistic life and skewers the sometimes misplaced and contradictory ideals of the creative classes to hilarious effect. Ubeimar Rios delivers a standout performance as the hapless Oscar, a washed-up, once award-winning poet, now living with his acerbic aging mother and spending his time getting thrown out of Medellín’s dive bars, making a spectacle of himself at local poetry events and unsuccessfully... read more
[UN POETA] Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Colombian director Simón Mesa... read more
THE PROWLER (1951) in 35mm
Patrolman Webb Garwood is more interested in achieving the American Dream than he is in protecting it for others. After answering a woman’s distress call about a Peeping Tom, Garwood hatches a nefarious plot to worm his way into her affluent but lonely life — and into her husband’s life insurance policy. Van Heflin and Evelyn Keyes give stellar performances in this disturbing spider-and-fly romance, written covertly by legendary blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and directed by the soon-to-be-blacklisted Joseph Losey. Largely dismissed by critics upon its release, it is now regarded as one of Losey’s best American films, one that... read more
Patrolman Webb Garwood is more interested in achieving the American Dream than he is in protecting it for others. After... read more
RAW DEAL (1948)
Social worker Ann Martin (Marsha Hunt) and gangster’s moll Pat Regan (Claire Trevor) duke it out for the soul of homme fatal Joe Sullivan (Dennis O’Keefe) in this rambunctious display of quintessential noir pulp. Sullivan busts out of the slammer determined to get even with shyster gang boss Rick Coyle (Raymond Burr), who wants Sullivan dead before he reaches his San Francisco hideout. Stunning images by legendary cinematographer John Alton make this one of the most visually stylish noirs of them all. As Film Noir Foundation founder Eddie Muller likes to say, it is “Pure Pulp for Noir People.” (Note... read more
Social worker Ann Martin (Marsha Hunt) and gangster’s moll Pat Regan (Claire Trevor) duke it out for the soul of... read more
THE RECKLESS MOMENT
California homemaker Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett) longs to separate her headstrong daughter (Geraldine Brooks) from the influence of her bad-apple boyfriend (Shepperd Strudwick). But events spiral out of control, and soon mother and daughter are covering their tracks from an accidental homicide. Enter shady character Martin Donnelly (James Mason) — tall, dark and handsome, and in possession of evidence that would incriminate Lucia. Max Ophüls’ criminally underrated noir masterpiece weaves a weird, it-could-never-be romance with a twisty, tension-fueled plot. And it all takes place during the holiday season! DIR Max Ophüls; SCR Henry Garson, Robert Soderberg, from the short story... read more
California homemaker Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett) longs to separate her headstrong daughter (Geraldine Brooks) from the influence of her bad-apple... read more
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW + live shadowcast
Recently engaged Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) stumble upon a castle in the middle of the night that is definitely not a hunting lodge for “rich weirdos.” A jump to the left and a step to the right later, they find themselves as guests of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), who does his best to make them “shiver with anticipation” at what he has in store for everyone at the Annual Transylvanian Convention. A satirical, musical tribute to classic science fiction and horror B-movies, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW has become a beacon, a touchstone and, for... read more
Recently engaged Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) stumble upon a castle in the middle of the... read more
THE ROSES (2025)
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposedly ideal life, a storm is brewing — as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. THE ROSES is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film THE WAR OF THE ROSES, based on the novel by Warren Adler. DIR/PROD Jay Roach; SCR Tony McNamara, from the novel “The War of the Roses” by Warren Adler; PROD Adam Ackland, Tom Carver, Leah Clarke, Michelle... read more
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.... read more
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS
“Family isn't a word...it's a sentence.” Gene Hackman gave one of his best-loved performances as the ne’er-do-well absentee patriarch of the eccentric Tenenbaum family. Possibly ill — possibly faking — he seeks to reconnect with his three offspring, child prodigies in their youth, highly disillusioned adults in the present: stock whiz Chas (Ben Stiller), a hyper-protective father since the death of his wife; playwright Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow), formerly prolific, now merely promiscuous; and tennis pro Richie (Luke Wilson), a one-time phenom undone by a broken heart. Wes Anderson's storybook sensibility is in full bloom — from the Tenenbaum family history... read more
“Family isn't a word...it's a sentence.” Gene Hackman gave one of his best-loved performances as the ne’er-do-well absentee patriarch of... read more
RUNA SIMI
In Augusto Zegarra’s feature debut, we meet Fernando, a Peruvian single father who spends his days with his son Dylan, dubbing clips of animated films into Quechua, their shared Indigenous language. Far more than a hobby, this seemingly small and personal act is Fernando’s attempt to preserve his cultural heritage. When clips of their Quechua dubs go viral, an emboldened Fernando embarks on his most ambitious project yet: to dub the entirety of THE LION KING into Quechua. Zegarra captures these efforts — including casting, rehearsal and even attempts at contacting Disney for permission to screen the completed dub —... read more
In Augusto Zegarra’s feature debut, we meet Fernando, a Peruvian single father who spends his days with his son Dylan,... read more
A SAVAGE ART: THE LIFE & CARTOONS OF PAT OLIPHANT
Patrick Oliphant was a giant slayer. In addition to being a fearless stunt pilot, executing dangerous maneuvers just to blow off a little steam, he bravely took on presidents, popes and the American corporate class with his mighty pen. An Australian transplant, Oliphant was America’s most renowned and feared political cartoonist for five decades. With his biting wit and masterful drawing skills, he attacked individual and institutional corruption, collusion, greed, hypocrisy and arrogance, no matter the size or status of his enemies. A SAVAGE ART is the story of Oliphant’s life and celebrated career, told in interviews with Oliphant himself,... read more
Patrick Oliphant was a giant slayer. In addition to being a fearless stunt pilot, executing dangerous maneuvers just to blow... read more
THE SECRET AGENT
PLEASE NOTE: Advance tickets for THE SECRET AGENT are sold out. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, a standby line will form outside AFI Silver; any remaining seats will be made available just before the 7:00 p.m. showtime. [O AGENTE SECRETO] Kleber Mendonça Filho (AQUARIUS, BACURAU, NEIGHBORING SOUNDS) puts his distinctive stamp on the growing genre of films wrestling with the history of the Brazilian dictatorship (which was in power from 1964 to 1985) with THE SECRET AGENT, an intriguing counterpart to Walter Salles’ I’M STILL HERE, last year’s Oscar® winner for Best International Feature Film. Mendonça Filho’s sprawling... read more
PLEASE NOTE: Advance tickets for THE SECRET AGENT are sold out. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, a standby... read more
SHE STOPS AND LOOKS
[ELLA SE DETIENE A MIRAR] Playa Azul is a coastal village that exists in an almost liminal space: As the years come and go, the nearby river and sea levels rise, flooding the homes in the village until the waters recede once more. At first following the children in the community, director Álvaro Torres Crespo’s camera becomes self-reflexive as his subjects grow more comfortable and ask to see the footage of themselves. With greater confidence in being recorded, matriarch Yesenia begins to bare her soul, revealing a life whose ebb and flow is deeply linked to the shifting shores she... read more
[ELLA SE DETIENE A MIRAR] Playa Azul is a coastal village that exists in an almost liminal space: As the... read more
SHORT CUTS
Altman’s kaleidoscopic adaptation of several Raymond Carver short stories merges the visions of two great American artists. Twenty-two characters struggle to find solace and meaning in contemporary Los Angeles. The extraordinary cast includes Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Lemmon and Jennifer Jason Leigh, all giving fearless performances in one of Altman’s most compassionate creations. (Note courtesy of the Criterion Collection) DIR/SCR Robert Altman; SCR Frank Barhydt, from short stories by Raymond Carver; PROD Cary Brokaw. U.S., 1993, color, 188 min. RATED R read more
Altman’s kaleidoscopic adaptation of several Raymond Carver short stories merges the visions of two great American artists. Twenty-two characters struggle... read more
SIRÂT
One of the most buzzed-about movies at Cannes, SIRÂT is a bombastic edge-of-your-seat thrill ride whose shocking twists and turns reverberate long after the credits roll. Luis (Sergi López, PAN’S LABYRINTH) is a devoted father desperately searching for his missing daughter amid the underground rave scene in the harsh Moroccan dessert. Along with his preteen son Esteban (Brúno Nuñez) and trusty pup Pipa (a Palm Dog Jury Prize winner), he travels from rave to rave in an RV, searching for answers. When the family meets an untethered group of outsiders who take pity on their situation, they form a caravan... read more
One of the most buzzed-about movies at Cannes, SIRÂT is a bombastic edge-of-your-seat thrill ride whose shocking twists and turns... read more
THE SLEEPING CITY
Copies of Richard Koszarski's book "Keep 'Em in the East: Kazan, Kubrick, and the Postwar New York Film Renaissance" are available for sale at the AFI Silver Café. Koszarki will be available to sign copies on August 19.Drug pushing and gambling set the stage for murder in THE SLEEPING CITY, a hardboiled film noir thriller filmed on the streets of New York, written by Jo Eisinger (GILDA, NIGHT AND THE CITY) and directed by George Sherman (BIG JAKE, LARCENY). When a doctor is shot dead outside Bellevue Hospital, detective Fred Rowen (Richard Conte, CRY OF THE CITY, THIEVES' HIGHWAY) is... read more
Copies of Richard Koszarski's book "Keep 'Em in the East: Kazan, Kubrick, and the Postwar New York Film Renaissance" are... read more
A SPECIAL DAY
[UNA GIORNATA PARTICOLARE] Italian cinema dream team Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni are cast against glamorous type, delivering two of the finest performances of their careers in this moving, quietly subversive drama from Ettore Scola. Though it is set in Rome on the historic day in 1938 when Benito Mussolini and the city first rolled out the red carpet for Adolf Hitler, the film takes place entirely in a working-class apartment building, where an unexpected friendship blossoms between a pair of people who have not joined the festivities: a conservative housewife and mother tending to her domestic duties and a... read more
[UNA GIORNATA PARTICOLARE] Italian cinema dream team Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni are cast against glamorous type, delivering two of... read more
TENSION in 35mm
Audrey Totter pulls out all the stops portraying her ultimate “bad girl,” the vile voluptuary Claire Quimby, in one of the most underrated noir films of the forties. Richard Basehart plays a milquetoast pharmacist married to the oversexed and chronically unfaithful Claire. But this sad sack has a plan to get revenge. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR John Berry; SCR Allen Rivkin, from a story by John D. Klorer; PROD Robert Sisk. U.S., 1949, b&w, 95 min. NOT RATED read more
Audrey Totter pulls out all the stops portraying her ultimate “bad girl,” the vile voluptuary Claire Quimby, in one of... read more
THIS IS SPINAL TAP
“These go to 11.” Rob Reiner’s feature directorial debut is an uproarious spoof of heavy metal music, artistic vanity, lower-rung celebrity and music docs themselves, and it launched co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer into their careers as mockumentarians (and sometime musicians). THIS IS SPINAL TAP is one of the funniest films ever made, a stalwart of the midnight movie and college circuits through the 1980s and ‘90s, and one with far-reaching influence on the comedy landscape. DIR/SCR Rob Reiner; SCR Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer; PROD Karen Murphy. U.S., 1984, color, 82 min. RATED R read more
“These go to 11.” Rob Reiner’s feature directorial debut is an uproarious spoof of heavy metal music, artistic vanity, lower-rung... read more
THIS ISLAND
[ESTA ISLA] Teenager Bebo and his older brother Charlie spend their days along the coast of Puerto Rico fishing, tending to horses and doing whatever they can to earn money. Determined to make ends meet, they must resist the temptation of Charlie’s friends-turned-criminals’ overtures to bring them into the fold. But as the inescapable specter of violence looms large, Bebo goes on the run with Lola, a girl from a wealthy family who feels similarly adrift within the confines of the island. A striking directorial debut, THIS ISLAND paints a portrait of Puerto Rican youth struggling with the path placed... read more
[ESTA ISLA] Teenager Bebo and his older brother Charlie spend their days along the coast of Puerto Rico fishing, tending... read more
TO THE WEST, IN ZAPATA
[AL OESTE, EN ZAPATA] Deep inside Cuba’s Zapata Swamp, Landi hunts crocodiles armed with nothing but his hands and a bit of rope — dangerous and illegal work that he undertakes to feed his family amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the crumbling Cuban economic system. His wife, Mercedes, resides at home, caring for their autistic son and worrying over her husband’s safety, unsure if this will be the time he does not return. Brimming with striking black-and-white imagery and evocative foley work, this stark yet empathetic documentary from filmmaker David Bim, who also served as cinematographer and editor, is a... read more
[AL OESTE, EN ZAPATA] Deep inside Cuba’s Zapata Swamp, Landi hunts crocodiles armed with nothing but his hands and a... read more
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY in 35mm
Handsome Steve Cochran with the perpetual 5 o’clock shadow racked up a slew of noir credits before his premature death in 1965, including WHITE HEAT, PRIVATE HELL 36 and THE DAMNED DON’T CRY. Here, he an ex-con who has never been with a woman. Ruth Roman (STRANGERS ON A TRAIN) is a dime-a-dance dame with no use for sappy men. A hotel room, a dirty cop and a gunshot provide the perfect jumpstart for a fugitives-on-the-run love story. Imagine GUN CRAZY scripted by Steinbeck — it is that good. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Felix E. Feist; SCR Art... read more
Handsome Steve Cochran with the perpetual 5 o’clock shadow racked up a slew of noir credits before his premature death... read more
TWELVE MOONS
[DOCE LUNAS] Struggling with fertility issues, Sofia (Ana de la Reguera, NARCOS, NACHO LIBRE) is an architect on the brink of a breakdown. Her developer husband is dismissive and hardly offers the support she needs. After suffering another miscarriage, she is all too eager to return to her cherished vices — cigarettes, drugs and alcohol — to help numb the pain. But as she descends deeper into her addictions and self-loathing, Sofia starts to lose her grip on the very fabric of her reality. Featuring an incredibly brave, stripped-down performance by de la Reguera, Victoria Franco’s assured solo directorial debut... read more
[DOCE LUNAS] Struggling with fertility issues, Sofia (Ana de la Reguera, NARCOS, NACHO LIBRE) is an architect on the brink... read more
UNDER THE FLAGS, THE SUN
[BAJO LAS BANDERAS, EL SOL] Ascending to power via military coup in 1954, Alfredo Stroessner ruled Paraguay with an iron grip for the next 35 years, leading one of the world’s longest authoritarian regimes. After 30-plus years of democracy, what remains of its legacy? Digging into the limited archival footage available, filmmaker Juanjo Pereira crafts an incredible archival essay that exposes long-forgotten foreign newsreels, propaganda films and incriminating documents. Memory and history collide as footage reveals how Stroessner amalgamated power through media manipulation and the silencing of any and all dissenters. While restricting freedoms and personal liberties at home, Stroessner... read more
[BAJO LAS BANDERAS, EL SOL] Ascending to power via military coup in 1954, Alfredo Stroessner ruled Paraguay with an iron... read more
THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE
[LA VIRGEN DE LA TOSQUERA] It is the unbelievably hot, sticky summer of 2001 and, as the Argentine economy threatens to completely implode, broody teenager Natalia (Dolores Oliverio) is obsessing over the dreamy Diego (Agustín Sosa). In the outskirts of Buenos Aires, she flirts the only way she knows how, sending instant messages from an internet café. But Diego has his eye on Silvia (Fernanda Echeverría), a world-weary 20-something who takes Natalia and her friends under her wing, introducing them to a secret swimming hole. But as jealousy turns to fury, Natalia will have to manage her burgeoning emotions or... read more
[LA VIRGEN DE LA TOSQUERA] It is the unbelievably hot, sticky summer of 2001 and, as the Argentine economy threatens... read more
VOX LUX
Brady Corbet’s follow-up to his 2015 breakout debut THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER is the deliciously dark flipside to A STAR IS BORN — a gloriously matter-of-fact examination of the cult of celebrity and the media machine in all its guts, grit and glory. In 1999, teenage Celeste (Raffey Cassidy) survives a violent tragedy. After singing at a memorial service, Celeste transforms into a burgeoning pop star with the help of her songwriter sister (Stacy Martin) and a talent manager (Jude Law). Celeste’s meteoric rise to fame and concurrent loss of innocence dovetails with a shattering terrorist attack on the... read more
Brady Corbet’s follow-up to his 2015 breakout debut THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER is the deliciously dark flipside to A... read more
THE WAVE
[LA OLA] With his Cannes-premiered THE WAVE, Academy Award® winner Sebastián Lelio (A FANTASTIC WOMAN, GLORIA) returns to Spanish-language cinema, along with regular collaborator Pablo Larraín, to stage a bold, emotionally charged feminist musical inspired by the 2018 student protests that swept Chilean universities in the wake of the global of the #MeToo movement. In a breakout performance, Daniela López stars as Julia, an ambitious music student grappling with the aftermath of a sexual assault. Somewhat reluctantly, she joins the organizing efforts, but as her own story of survival emerges and she becomes the unwitting center of the movement, she... read more
[LA OLA] With his Cannes-premiered THE WAVE, Academy Award® winner Sebastián Lelio (A FANTASTIC WOMAN, GLORIA) returns to Spanish-language cinema,... read more
WOLF BEACH
[PLAYA DE LOBOS] An Argentine by way of Sweden, Klaus (Guillermo Francella, THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES, THE CLAN) arrives on Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands and plops down at the kitschy beach bar run by the all-too-gullible Manu (Dani Rovira, SPANISH AFFAIR). But when it is time for Manu to close for the night, Klaus refuses to give up his prized lounge chair, insisting he just wants to relax on the beach. As the two men bicker and banter, it becomes clear this chance encounter was no coincidence, and a twist-filled game of cat and mouse begins. A killer... read more
[PLAYA DE LOBOS] An Argentine by way of Sweden, Klaus (Guillermo Francella, THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES, THE CLAN) arrives... read more
THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (1944)
Gotham College professor Richard Wanley (Edward G. Robinson) becomes obsessed with a woman’s portrait in a shop window near his men’s club. While admiring the painting, he meets its flesh-and-blood subject (Joan Bennett) and is willingly lured up to her apartment for some champagne. When the woman’s boyfriend bursts in and gets the wrong idea, a lethal scuffle ensues, and before you can say “poor sap,” Wanley agrees to dump the body and cover up the death. As in SCARLET STREET, Robinson and director Fritz Lang make a great team, with the former perfectly evoking the dangerous pathos of a... read more
Gotham College professor Richard Wanley (Edward G. Robinson) becomes obsessed with a woman’s portrait in a shop window near his... read more
YANUNI
The first female elected chief of her people in the Amazon’s Middle Xingu region, Indigenous activist Juma Xipaia is the brilliant subject of Richard Ladkani’s urgent documentary. An outspoken advocate, Juma has survived six assassination attempts as she dares to face the ruthless mining companies whose every action threatens to destroy her community. Steadfastly by her side is her husband, Hugo, a former Special Forces ranger and helicopter pilot who is now tasked with leading dangerous missions for Brazil’s environmental protection agency. As their family and responsibilities begin to grow, Juma and Hugo must protect both their future and the... read more
The first female elected chief of her people in the Amazon’s Middle Xingu region, Indigenous activist Juma Xipaia is the... read more
ZOLA
“Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” Thus begins the odyssey of one A’Ziah King, a.k.a. Zola. Directing from a script she co-wrote with acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris, filmmaker Janicza Bravo brought Zola’s stranger-than-fiction saga, which she first told in a now-iconic series of uproarious viral tweets, to dazzling cinematic life. Zola (Taylour Paige), a Detroit waitress, strikes up a friendship with a customer, Stefani (Riley Keough), who seduces her to join in on a weekend of dancing and partying in Florida. What at... read more
“Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full... read more
