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Italy, 1951, Luchino Visconti
The legendary Anna Magnani delivers one of her greatest performances in this under-seen Neo-Realist classic by Luchino Visconti. In BELLISSIMA, Magnani stars as a mother who learns that Cinecittà Studios has a casting call for a child actor. She quickly becomes the ultimate stage mother as she overhauls the life of her seven-year-old daughter and steamrolls over everyone else, including her husband. Is the price of a chance at fame worth all of costs? "Perhaps the most unjustly neglected of Luchino Visconti's early films." - Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader. 108 min.
New 4K Restoration.
Sunday 3:00 pm
The film will have English subtitles, but watch a clip without them below:
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New Zealand/Australia/France, 1993, Jane Campion
Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning drama THE PIANO returns in a stunning new 4K restoration. Ada (Holly Hunter) is a mute woman who journeys with her daughter (Anna Paquin) to rural New Zealand for an arranged marriage. After her new husband (Sam Neill) sells her beloved piano to a neighbor, George (Harvey Keitel), Ada is given the chance to earn back the piano by teaching its new owner lessons. Ada soon succumbs to her loneliness and George’s passions. "This is cinema that fills every sense." Lizzie Francke, Sight & Sound. 121 min.
New 4K Restoration. Remembering Sam Neill.
Friday 6:45 pm & Sunday 5:10 pm
Watch the trailer below:
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France, 2024, Emmanuel Courcol
What defines a familial bond? Is it growing up together or are genetics enough? When a famed conductor (of the Cleveland Orchestra in the film), discovers that the only viable donor for a bone marrow transplant is a brother he never knew he had, two strangers quickly discover how connected they are in many ways beyond their genes. The brothers help each other physically, spiritual and musically in THE MARCHING BAND, the new French comedy/drama by Emmanuel Courcol (The Big Hit) that was nominated for seven César Awards including Best Picture. "Warm and sure-footed, the film has the feel of a richly satisfying meal in an excellent neighborhood bistro." Danny Leigh, Financial Times. 102 min.
Cleveland Premiere.
Saturday 4:15 pm & Sunday 7:35 pm
Watch the trailer below:
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S. Korea, 2016, Na Hong-jin
Writer-director Na Hong-jin’s brilliant modern classic THE WAILING blends elements of horror and police procedural to create a chilling film that won’t soon be forgotten. After a stranger arrives in a small South Korean village, people become ill, causing them to lose control and murder their own families. The detective assigned becomes personally involved when he must solve the case to save his own daughter. Is this disease biological or something more sinister? "The Wailing takes its time to burrow under your skin, but by the time it weaves its dark, potent spell, it leaves you with a lingering, unshakeable sense of dread that Hollywood horror films can rarely muster." - David Hughes, Empire Magazine. 156 min.
10th Anniversary.
Watch the trailer below:
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USA, 1974, Brian De Palma
Brian DePalma’s rock-n-roll take on The Phantom of the Opera. Paul Williams stars as the evil record tycoon, Swan, who has ruined the life of a gifted composer. The composer now deformed and out for revenge wreaks havoc on Swan’s rock palace, The Paradise. Thanks to DePalma’s signature visual flare, an incredible lineup of songs by Williams, and some perfectly over-the-top 1970’s costumes, PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE belongs on the list of the best cult musicals of all time. "One-of-a-kind entertainment, with a kinetic, breakneck wit." - Pauline Kael, The New Yorker. 91 min.
Cult Musicals.
Thursday 9:00 pm
Watch the trailer below:
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| | SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY
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USA, 2026, Adam J. Wilde
The Cleveland-produced documentary SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY goes behind the curtain, exploring the intimate relationships and untold stories that shape the indie wrestling industry. While some dream of making it big, others do it for their love of the sport and to be a part of a dedicated community. "More personal, intimate, rewarding, and emotionally moving than you might expect." - Shikhar Verma, High on Films. 82 min. plus Q&A.
Filmmaker Adam Wilde and subjects from the film in person.
Thursday 6:45 pm
Watch the trailer below:
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USA, 2025, Elliot Tuttle
In his frank and challenging new film BLUE FILM, writer-director Elliot Tuttle tells the story of a Los Angeles camboy, Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) who is hired by an older fan (veteran character actor Reed Birney) to spend one night with him. What unfolds is an evening of revelations and uncomfortable moments told with brutal honesty as the history between the two men comes into focus. "The power and durability of this [film] is that it’s such a work of moral philosophy, existential angst and interpersonal recrimination." - Wesley Morris, New York Times. 82 min.
Adults only! No one under 18 admitted.
Friday 9:05 pm & Saturday 6:15 pm
Watch the NSFW trailer below:
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| This Week
Thu., Sept. 3, 6:45 pm
Filmmaker in Person
SLOWBURN SHOOT
Post-screening Q&A
$12/$9
Thu., Sept. 3, 9:00 pm
Cult Musicals
PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
$12/$9
Fri., Sept. 4, 6:45 pm
Sun., Sept. 6, 5:10 pm
Remembering Sam Neill
THE PIANO
New 4K Restoration
$12/$9
Fri., Sept. 4, 9:05 pm
Sat., Sept. 5, 6:15 pm
BLUE FILM
Adults only!
$12/$9
Sat., Sept. 5, 4:15 pm
Sun., Sept. 6, 7:35 pm
THE MARCHING BAND
$12/$9
Sat., Sept. 5, 8:00 pm
10th Anniversary
THE WAILING
$12/$9
Sun., Sept. 6, 3:00 pm
BELLISSIMA
New 4K Restoration
$12/$9
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Next Week
HOPE (2026)
TRAVELING CINEMA w/ Chaplin's Behind the Screen
POINT BLANK
CHECKPOINT ZOO
Virtual Q&A with Filmmaker Joshua Zeman
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