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Oppenheimer Followed by a Q&A with Emily Blunt Courtesy of Universal Pictures During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. Directed by Christopher Nolan Written by Christopher Nolan Starring Cillian […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Jeff Rowe Courtesy of Paramount Pictures In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of […]

The Iron Claw Followed by a Q&A Writer/Director Sean Durkin Courtesy of A24 The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. Directed by Sean Durkin Written by Sean Durkin Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley […]

Freud's Last Session Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Matthew Brown Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. LEWIS and SIGMUND FREUD converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. FREUD’S LAST SESSION interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey. Directed by Matthew Brown Written […]

Priscilla Followed by a Q&A with Producer Youree Henley Courtesy of A24 When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world […]

American Fiction Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Cord Jefferson and Actor Jeffrey Wright Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios AMERICAN FICTION is Cord Jefferson's hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his […]

The Taste of Things Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Tran Anh Hung Courtesy of IFC Films France's Oscar Submission Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. Written and Directed by Tran […]

Shayda followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Noora Niasari Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Australian's Oscar Submission SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda’s path to freedom is jeopardized. Directed by Noora Niasari Written by Noora Niasari Starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Osamah Sami, Mojean Aria, Jillian Nguyen, Rina Mousavi, […]

SPACEMAN Followed by a Q&A with Director Johan Renck Courtesy of Netflix Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. […]

Franklin (Episode 1) followed by a Q&A with Executive Director and Actor Michael Douglas Courtesy of Apple TV+ In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France — with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance. Directed by Tim Van Patten Written by Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder Starring Michael Douglas, Noah Jupe, Danny Mays, Ludivine Sagnier, […]

Grandes Horizontales Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Leslie Zemeckis Grandes Horizontales is a documentary about the lives, loves and enduring influence in art, literature and fashion of the Grandes Horizontales - the A-list of courtesans, the pop stars of their day. Directed by Leslie Zemeckis Written by Leslie Zemeckis 46m

Slow Horses (Season 3 Episode 1 & 2) followed by a Q&A “Slow Horses” is darkly funny espionage drama that follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. In season three, a romantic liaison in Istanbul threatens to expose a buried MI5 secret in London. When Jackson Lamb (Academy Award winner Gary Oldman) and his team of misfits are dragged into the fight, they find themselves caught […]

The Idea of You followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Michael Showalter Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. Directed by Michael Showalter Written by Michael Showalter, Jennifer Westfeldt Starring Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine 1h 55m https://youtu.be/V8i6PB0gGOA?feature=shared

The Gentlemen (Episode 1) followed by a Q&A Courtesy of Netflix When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire, and its proprietors aren't going anywhere. Created by Guy Ritchie Starring Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Winstone 1h 7m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyEOwHrpZH4

For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign followed by a Q&A with Director/Producer Christopher Burke and producer Tim Rummel Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios FOR LOVE & LIFE: NO ORDINARY CAMPAIGN is an emotionally gripping documentary illustrating the power of love and determination in the face of adversity. The film follows the life of Brian Wallach and his wife Sandra in the aftermath of his ALS diagnosis at age 37. Exemplifying bravery, inspiration and hope, Brian and Sandra, continue to […]

FRIDA followed by a Q&A with Director Carla Gutiérrez Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. Directed by Carla Gutiérrez 1h 27m https://youtu.be/dlrqxAgdY58?feature=shared

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces followed by a Q&A with Director/Producer Morgan Neville Courtesy of Apple Original Films Part 1: Then Steve Martin’s meteoric rise was no easy feat. After early struggles, he went on to revolutionize stand-up — then walked away at 35. Directed by Morgan Neville Includes: Steve Martin, Finn Wittrock, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Jerry Seinfeld, Eric Idle, Diane Keaton, Selena Gomez 1h 38m https://youtu.be/d30IaPx5Qc8?feature=shared

How To Come Alive with Norman Mailer followed by a Q&A with Director Jeff Zimbalist Courtesy of Zeitgeist Films HOW TO COME ALIVE with Norman Mailer explores the rollercoaster life of America’s most controversial and bestselling author of the 20th Century, Norman Mailer. Propelled by his tremendous ego and contrarian spirit, Mailer’s ceaseless visibility in the public eye lasted 6 decades, during which he had 6 tumultuous marriages, 9 beloved children, 11 bestsellers, 3 arrests, and 2 Pulitzer Prizes. Prophet, […]

DAUGHTERS followed by a Q&A with Directors Natalie Rae & Angela Patton Courtesy of Netflix Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail. For most of the daughters, the dance will be the only time they will be able to touch or hug their fathers during sentences, some of which are as long as 20 years. Directed by Natalie Rae and Angela […]

Merchant Ivory followed by a Q&A with Director Stephen Soucy Courtesy of Cohen Media Group MERCHANT IVORY is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership that created A ROOM WITH A VIEW, MAURICE, HOWARDS END, REMAINS OF THE DAY and countless other classics. Their films were nominated for 30 Academy Awards, winning 6 including Best Actress for Emma Thompson in HOWARDS END. Directed by Stephen Soucy 1h 52m https://youtu.be/b1wvjIDcZF0?feature=shared