The Apartment (1960)
A lonely office worker lends out his apartment to company executives hoping to climb the corporate ladder, only to find himself unexpectedly falling in love. Billy Wilder's bittersweet masterpiece blends sharp wit, romance, and heartfelt humanity into one of cinema's most enduring comedies.
Director: Billy Wilder
Runtime: 125 minutes
Crooklyn (1994)
Inspired by Spike Lee's own childhood, Crooklyn is a warm and vibrant portrait of a Brooklyn family navigating the joys, struggles, and unforgettable moments of everyday life. Rich with humor and nostalgia, it's a heartfelt celebration of family, community, and growing up.
Director: Spike Lee
Runtime: 115 minutes
Demme Double-Feature
Experience two remarkable sides of Jonathan Demme's filmmaking in one unforgettable evening. Who Am I This Time? is a charming adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's story about shy small-town theater performers discovering themselves through acting, while Stop Making Sense remains one of the greatest concert films ever made, capturing the electrifying energy of the Talking Heads at the height of their powers.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Runtime: 141 minutes
Nashville (1975)
Robert Altman's sprawling American masterpiece follows the lives of musicians, politicians, dreamers, and everyday people whose stories intersect over several days in Nashville. Both hilarious and deeply moving, the film paints a vibrant portrait of ambition, connection, and the search for meaning..
Director: Robert Altman
Runtime: 160 minutes
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
When an aging bachelor unexpectedly falls for a successful playwright, both are forced to rethink what love can look like later in life. Filled with warmth, wit, and irresistible chemistry, Nancy Meyers crafts a romantic comedy that proves it's never too late for a fresh start.
Director: Nancy Meyers
Runtime: 128 minutes
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
When an aging bachelor unexpectedly falls for a successful playwright, both are forced to rethink what love can look like later in life. Filled with warmth, wit, and irresistible chemistry, Nancy Meyers crafts a romantic comedy that proves it's never too late for a fresh start.
Director: Nancy Meyers
Runtime: 128 minutes
Defending Your Life (1991)
After an untimely death, an ordinary man finds himself in a whimsical afterlife where his life's choices are put on trial. Albert Brooks combines clever comedy, romance, and philosophical reflection in a charming exploration of fear, courage, and what it truly means to live.
Director: Albert Brooks
Runtime: 112 minutes
Defending Your Life (1991)
After an untimely death, an ordinary man finds himself in a whimsical afterlife where his life's choices are put on trial. Albert Brooks combines clever comedy, romance, and philosophical reflection in a charming exploration of fear, courage, and what it truly means to live.
Director: Albert Brooks
Runtime: 112 minutes
Nothing but a Man (1964)
A Black railroad worker and a schoolteacher struggle to build a life together while confronting racism and economic hardship in the American South. Honest, compassionate, and deeply human, this landmark independent film remains one of the most powerful portraits of love and resilience ever put on screen.
Director: Michael Roemer
Runtime: 95 minutes
Nothing but a Man (1964)
A Black railroad worker and a schoolteacher struggle to build a life together while confronting racism and economic hardship in the American South. Honest, compassionate, and deeply human, this landmark independent film remains one of the most powerful portraits of love and resilience ever put on screen.
Director: Michael Roemer
Runtime: 95 minutes
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
An endlessly optimistic schoolteacher approaches life's challenges with humor, kindness, and unwavering curiosity. Mike Leigh's uplifting comedy reminds us that joy can be found not in perfect circumstances, but in the way we choose to meet the world.
Director: Mike Leigh
Runtime: 118 minutes
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
An endlessly optimistic schoolteacher approaches life's challenges with humor, kindness, and unwavering curiosity. Mike Leigh's uplifting comedy reminds us that joy can be found not in perfect circumstances, but in the way we choose to meet the world.
Director: Mike Leigh
Runtime: 118 minutes
Sweet Charity (1969)
A hopeful dance-hall hostess searches for love while refusing to let disappointment dim her spirit. Bursting with dazzling choreography, unforgettable music, and Bob Fosse's signature style, this exuberant musical celebrates resilience and the enduring power of optimism.
Director: Bob Fosse
Runtime: 149 minutes
Sweet Charity (1969)
A hopeful dance-hall hostess searches for love while refusing to let disappointment dim her spirit. Bursting with dazzling choreography, unforgettable music, and Bob Fosse's signature style, this exuberant musical celebrates resilience and the enduring power of optimism.
Director: Bob Fosse
Runtime: 149 minutes
They All Laughed (1981)
Private detectives become entangled in a series of unexpected romances while tailing their glamorous subjects across New York City. Peter Bogdanovich's breezy romantic comedy sparkles with charm, spontaneity, and an infectious affection for life's delightful unpredictability.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Runtime: 115 minutes
They All Laughed (1981)
Private detectives become entangled in a series of unexpected romances while tailing their glamorous subjects across New York City. Peter Bogdanovich's breezy romantic comedy sparkles with charm, spontaneity, and an infectious affection for life's delightful unpredictability.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Runtime: 115 minutes
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)
Twin sisters dream of finding true love and artistic fulfillment in Jacques Demy's dazzling musical celebration of romance and possibility. Overflowing with vibrant colors, unforgettable songs, and infectious optimism, it's one of cinema's most joyful experiences.
Director: Jacques Demy
Runtime: 126 minutes
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)
Twin sisters dream of finding true love and artistic fulfillment in Jacques Demy's dazzling musical celebration of romance and possibility. Overflowing with vibrant colors, unforgettable songs, and infectious optimism, it's one of cinema's most joyful experiences.
Director: Jacques Demy
Runtime: 126 minutes
City Lights (1931)
Charlie's beloved Little Tramp befriends a blind flower girl and embarks on a series of comic adventures to help change her life. Blending timeless humor with extraordinary emotional depth, Chaplin's masterpiece remains one of the greatest expressions of compassion and hope ever filmed.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Runtime: 87 minutes
City Lights (1931)
Charlie's beloved Little Tramp befriends a blind flower girl and embarks on a series of comic adventures to help change her life. Blending timeless humor with extraordinary emotional depth, Chaplin's masterpiece remains one of the greatest expressions of compassion and hope ever filmed.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Runtime: 87 minutes
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
Three World War II veterans return home to rebuild their lives and reconnect with the people they love. William Wyler's Academy Award-winning classic is a moving tribute to resilience, friendship, and the enduring hope of finding joy and purpose after life's greatest challenges.
Director: William Wyler
Runtime: 170 minutes
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
Three World War II veterans return home to rebuild their lives and reconnect with the people they love. William Wyler's Academy Award-winning classic is a moving tribute to resilience, friendship, and the enduring hope of finding joy and purpose after life's greatest challenges.
Director: William Wyler
Runtime: 170 minutes
Leave No Trace (2018)
A veteran suffering from PTSD and his teenage daughter live a quiet, isolated life in the forests of Portland. When a small mistake tips off the authorities, they are forced into a world they don't belong in.
Director: Debra Granik
Runtime: 109 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Leave No Trace (2018)
A veteran suffering from PTSD and his teenage daughter live a quiet, isolated life in the forests of Portland. When a small mistake tips off the authorities, they are forced into a world they don't belong in.
Director: Debra Granik
Runtime: 109 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Kajillionaire (2020)
A woman’s life is turned upside down when her criminal parents—con artists who have spent 26 years training her to swindle and steal—invite a stranger to join them for a major heist.
Director: Miranda July
Runtime: 104 minutes
Rating: R
Kajillionaire (2020)
A woman’s life is turned upside down when her criminal parents—con artists who have spent 26 years training her to swindle and steal—invite a stranger to join them for a major heist.
Director: Miranda July
Runtime: 104 minutes
Rating: R
Stroszek (1977)
After being released from a Berlin prison, a street musician moves to Wisconsin with an elderly friend and a sex worker, only to find that the American Dream is more elusive and surreal than they imagined.
Director: Werner Herzog
Runtime: 108 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Stroszek (1977)
After being released from a Berlin prison, a street musician moves to Wisconsin with an elderly friend and a sex worker, only to find that the American Dream is more elusive and surreal than they imagined.
Director: Werner Herzog
Runtime: 108 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Bless Their Little Hearts (1984)
A cornerstone of the L.A. Rebellion film movement, this poetic drama follows a family in Watts as the father struggles to find work, exploring the psychological and social toll of chronic unemployment.
Director: Billy Woodberry
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Bless Their Little Hearts (1984)
A cornerstone of the L.A. Rebellion film movement, this poetic drama follows a family in Watts as the father struggles to find work, exploring the psychological and social toll of chronic unemployment.
Director: Billy Woodberry
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Ace in the Hole (1951)
A cynical, down-on-his-luck journalist discovers a man trapped in a cave and realizes he can jumpstart his career by turning the rescue into a national media circus. This biting satire on sensationalism and "fake news" remains a chillingly relevant look at how far some will go for a headline.
Director: Billy Wilder
Runtime: 111 minutes
Blue Velvet (1986)
The discovery of a severed human ear in a field leads a clean-cut college student down a rabbit hole into the dark underbelly of his idyllic American hometown. David Lynch’s surreal masterpiece peels back the curtain on suburban normalcy to reveal a world of voyeurism, violence, and strange desires.
Director: David Lynch
Runtime: 120 minutes
Rating: R
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Experience the outrageous true story of Jordan Belfort, a New York stockbroker who rises from penny stocks to a life of extreme decadence and corruption. Driven by greed and fueled by excess, Belfort’s empire becomes a wild playground of hedonism until the FBI begins to close in.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Runtime: 180 minutes
Rating: R
Touch of Evil (1958)
A border-town murder investigation spirals into a murky web of corruption, obsession, and moral decay in this late-era film noir classic. Famous for its bravura opening tracking shot, the film is a masterclass in tension and visual storytelling.
Join us for a special reception at 5:00 p.m. to meet our new guest curator of film, A.S. Hamrah, ahead of the screening of Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil.
Director: Orson Welles
Runtime: 95 minutes
Rating: PG-13
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