All of Us Strangers Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Andrew Haigh Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures From director Andrew Haigh. One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and […]

Concrete Utopia Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director UM Tae-hwa Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment South Korea's Oscar Submission An earthquake renders much of Seoul a smouldering ruin in the opening minutes of this riveting post-apocalyptic epic from director Um Tae-hwa. But as survivors begin efforts to restore order, it seems the real calamity has only just begun. Directed by UM Tae-hwa Written by LEE Shin-ji, UM Tae-hwa Starring LEE Byung-hun, PARK Seo-jun, PARK Bo-young, KIM Sun-young, PARK Ji-hu, KIM Do-yoon […]

Fallen Leaves Followed by a Q&A with Actress Alma Pöysti Courtesy of Variance Films Finland's Oscar Submission and Jury Prize Winner at Cannes Film Festival In modern-day Helsinki, Ansa and Holappa, two lonely souls in search of their first love, meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles—from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki Written by Aki Kaurismäki Starring […]

TÓTEM Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Lila Avilés Courtesy of Sideshow and Janus Films Gotham Award Nominee for Best International Feature Mexico's Oscar submission In the enormously poignant follow-up to her international breakthrough, The Chambermaid, director Lila Avilés nestles in with one family over the course of a single, meaningful day. Tótem is told largely from the perspective of 7-year-old Sol (the marvelously naturalistic Naíma Sentíes), as her mother (Montserrat Marañón) and extended relatives prepare for the birthday party […]

Poor Things Followed by a Q&A with Director Yorgos Lanthimos and Writer Tony McNamara Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick […]

Killers of the Flower Moon Followed by a Q&A with Jacqueline West, Costume Designer Julie O’Keefe, Osage Costume Consultant Jack Fisk, Production Designer Mark Ulano, Production Sound Mixer Thomas Nellen, Makeup Department Head Ellen Lewis, Casting Director Rene Haynes, Indigenous Casting Director Courtesy of Apply Original Films At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately […]

The Holdovers Followed by a Q&A with Director Alexander Payne, Writer David Hemingson, Actors Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa Courtesy of Focus Features A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to supervise the handful of boys with nowhere to go over the holidays. Through a series of unforeseen adventures, he winds up bonding with one kid in particular — a brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook. Directed by Alexander Payne Written by […]

The Settlers Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Felipe Gálvez Courtesy of MUBI Chile's Oscar Submission Chile, 1901. A wealthy landowner hires three horsemen to mark out the perimeter of his property and open a route to the Atlantic Ocean across Patagonia. The expedition, composed of a young Chilean mestizo, an American mercenary, and a reckless British lieutenant, soon turns into a “civilizing” raid. Directed by Felipe Gálvez Written by Felipe Gálvez Starring Mark Stanley, Camilo Arancibia, Benjamin Westfall 1h […]

AMERIKATSI Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director/Actor Michael Goorjian Courtesy of Variance Films Armenia's Oscar Submission In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window – the home of a […]

Society of The Snow Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director J. A. Bayona Courtesy of Netflix Spain's Oscar Submission In 1972, the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to fly a rugby team to Chile, catastrophically crashes on a glacier in the heart of the Andes. Only 29 of the 45 passengers survived the crash and finding themselves in one of the world's toughest environments, they are forced to resort to extreme measures to stay alive. Directed by J. A. […]

AIR Followed by a Q&A with Editor William Goldenberg Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense […]

CINEMA SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY. NO GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE. Barbie Followed by a Q&A Courtesy of Warner Bros. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Directed by Greta Gerwig Written by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell 1h 54m https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM?feature=shared

Origin Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Ava DuVernay and Actor Jon Bernthal Courtesy of Neon Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. […]

Memory Followed by a Q&A Writer/Director Michel Franco and Actors Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard Courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life: her daughter, her job, and her AA meetings. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past Directed by Michel Franco Written by Michel Franco Starring Jessica […]

The Zone of Interest Followed by a Q&A with Sound Designer Johnnie Burn Courtesy of A24 Winner of the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes England's Oscar Submission The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Directed by Jonathan Glazer Written by Jonathan Glazer Starring Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller 1h 46m https://youtu.be/r-vfg3KkV54?feature=shared

CINEMA SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY. NO GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE. Maestro Followed by a Q&A Courtesy of Netflix Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro, at its core, is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love. Directed by Bradley Cooper Written by Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer Starring Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper 2h 9m https://youtu.be/gJP2QblqLA0?feature=shared

The Delinquents Courtesy of MUBI Argentina's official Oscar submission Bank employee Morán (Eliás) schemes to steal enough money to liberate himself from corporate monotony, then confesses and serves prison time while his co-worker hides the cash. Soon under pressure by a company investigator, accomplice Román (Bigliardi) later encounters a mysterious woman who will transform him forever. Directed by Rodrigo Moreno Written by Rodrigo Moreno Starring Daniel Eliás, Esteban Bigliardi, Margarita Molfino 3h 9m https://youtu.be/KacoBtvgcT0?feature=shared

May December Followed by a Q&A with Director Todd Haynes and Actors Julianne Moore and Charles Melton Courtesy of Netflix Decades after their scandalous relationship made headlines, a couple starts to unravel when a famous actor arrives to research them for her new film. Directed by Todd Haynes Written by Samy Burch Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton 1h 53m https://youtu.be/4VdAParM4h8?feature=shared

The Color Purple Followed by a Q&A with Director Blitz Bazawule and Editor Jon Poll Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones, THE COLOR PURPLE is a bold new take on the classic story of love and resilience, adapted from the beloved novel and the Broadway musical. Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately learns to find extraordinary strength in the […]

Napoleon Followed by a Q&A with Actress Vanessa Kirby Courtesy of Sony Pictures Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics […]