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USA, 1939, George Cukor
THE WOMEN had been a Broadway hit. When Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer purchased the play, Norma Shearer had always been considered for the lead role of Mary Haines. Reluctant to take the part, she was aware it would be a big hit and prove her critics wrong three years after the death of Irving Thalberg. A story of a broken marriage, Shearer’s character Mary Haines is the core of this circus of infidelity and backstabbing humor. Rosalind Russell’s portrayal of Sylvia Fowler brings comic relief to the proceedings, while the casting of Joan Crawford as Crystal Allen brings sparks to the screen. Shearer and Crawford had a long-standing rivalry (from Crawford’s end), so their scenes together are especially crisp. 133 min. plus Q&A.
Sundays with Shearer. Q&A and book signing with lleana Douglas, author of the new book "Jungle Red: The Making of MGM's The Women." Books available for purchase in the lobby from Mac's Backs Books.
Sunday 2:00 pm
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Israel/Germany, 2026, Assaf Machnes
In WHERE TO?, Hassan, a 55-year-old Palestinian Uber driver in Berlin is estranged from his daughter and living without purpose. His routine shifts when he meets Amir, a 25-year-old Israeli tourist exploring his identity. As they share recurring late-night rides over two years, Amir’s struggles mirror Hassan’s own buried pain. This unexpected bond ultimately forces Hassan to confront his past and the reasons he fled his homeland 30 years ago. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Jewish FIlmFest. Subtitles. 96 min.
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival. Cleveland premiere. Special admission $14/$11. Film Club discussion after the screening.
Saturday 8:30 pm
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Lebenon/Germany/USA/Saudia Arabia/Qatar, 2025, Cyril Aris
A SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD, Lebanon’s official Oscar submission for 2026. is a sweeping love story that spans three decades of passion, heartbreak, and hope. Born just a minute apart as chaos explodes around them, Nino and Yasmina are drawn together as they reconnect throughout their lives. Eventually they face an impossible choice between love and survival, they must decide if they want to build a family and chart a path to happiness in Lebanon despite the tragedies ravaging the country. Subtitles. 110 min.
Cleveland premiere. Bring your A Sad and Beautiful World ticket stub to Falafel Cafe for 10% off through 10/19. Bring your Falafel Cafe receipt to our box office for the members' discount.
Thursday 6:45 pm & Friday 8:50 pm
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UK, 1967, Peter Watkins
The rediscovered, music-filled classic with Orwellian overtones PRIVILEGE seems more relevant today than ever. Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers. 103 min.
Cult Musicals.
Saturday 6:15 pm & Sunday 7:30 pm
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USA, 2026, Ross McElwee
In the vital documentary REMAKE, Ross McElwee, an autobiographical filmmaker, looks back on his life’s work as he deals with the loss of his son, Adrian. To what extent did his camera affect their relationship when Adrian was alive? To what extent does it define that relationship now that he is gone? 114 min.
Cleveland premiere.
Saturday 4:00 pm
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USA, 2026, Alex Gibney
KNIFE: THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SALMAN RUSHDIE is an intimate portrait featuring extensive personal footage taken by Rushdie’s wife as he recovered from his near-fatal attack. In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. This unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future is a truly inspiring story. 107 min.
Cleveland premiere.
Friday 6:45 pm
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USA, 1989, E. Elias Merhige
BEGOTTEN stands alone as a singular work of avant-garde horror and pure art cinema which Susan Sontag described as "one of the most important films of modern times." Shot in black and white on 16mm reversal film, then rephotographed frame by frame through neutral-density filters, it took four years to complete. In the film, God Killing Himself tears open his body and dies. Mother Earth rises from what remains and takes his seed into herself. She gives birth to Son of Earth — Flesh on Bone. He is cast into a barren world, seized by the Nomads, tortured, killed, and briefly returned to life by his mother. 72 min.
New 4K Restoration.
Thursday 9:00 pm
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Ukraine/France/Luxembourg/Netherlands, 2025, Kateryna Gornostai
With TIMESTAMP, director Kateryna Gornostai focuses her lens on the daily routine of teachers and students adapting to the tragic new normal of their day-to-day education in war-torn Ukraine. This is a powerful and unique perspective on the conflict as we're reminded that life goes on even in the most challenging situations. Subtitles. 125 min.
Cleveland Premiere.
Sunday 5:00 pm
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| This Week
Thu., Oct. 15, 6:45 pm
Fri., Oct. 16, 8:50 pm
A SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD
$12/$9
Thu., Oct. 15, 9:00 pm
BEGOTTEN
New 4K Restoration
$12/$9
Fri., Oct. 16, 6:45 pm
KNIFE: THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SALMAN RUSHDIE
$12/$9
Sat., Oct. 17, 4:00 pm
REMAKE
$12/$9
Sat., Oct. 17, 6:15 pm
Sun., Oct. 18, 7:30 pm
Cult Musicals
PRIVILEGE
$12/$9
Sat., Oct. 17, 8:30 pm
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival
WHERE TO?
$14/$11
Sun., Oct. 18, 2:00 pm
Sundays with Shearer
Q&A with author Illeana Douglas
THE WOMEN (1939)
$12/$9
Sun., Oct. 18, 5:00 pm
TIMESTAMP
$12/$9
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Next Week
OUT OF PRINT
THE AMERICAN ASTRONAUT
one show only!
ON THE ROAD (2026)
DRUNKEN MASTER II
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
New date/time
MICRONATIONS
Filmmaker In Person
PORTAL TO HELL
TALES FROM THE HOOD
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