“Beyond the Fold: Journalism on Screen,” a six-part film series collaboration between CITY and The Little Theatre, looks at where journalism has been, where it is, and where it’s going through the lens of some of the most memorable movies about the craft.
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, May 13 at 7:30pm | A fashionable group of Zulu men’s measure of self-worth is tested by exuberant prices, dying interest, and a generation who believe one’s worth isn’t based on what you adorn.
A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.
SPECIAL EARLY SCREENING | Thursday, May 19 at 7pm | Enjoy an early screening of the newest chapter of “Downton Abbey” in the historic Little Theatre 1, with themed drinks and concessions for sale, “Downton” trivia, raffle, a post-film “Talking Abbey” and more!
NEW 4K RESTORATION | Friday, May 27 at 7:30pm | Directed by David Lynch. Nikki (Laura Dern), an actress, takes on a role in a new film, and because her husband (Peter J. Lucas) is very jealous, her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux) gets a warning not to make any romantic overtures — especially since the characters they play are having an affair. Both actors learn that the project is a remake of an unfinished film in which the stars were murdered.
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece returns to the Little Theatre District on its 40th anniversary. This is the Final Cut version.
SPECIAL SCREENING | Friday, June 3 | An award-winning documentary about survivors of abuse fighting for their lives and spending years behind bars. This is the story of how the legal system gets domestic violence wrong.
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, June 10, 7:30pm | Little 1 | A former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant.
LIMITED RUN | Heralded as one of the best films of 2024! Arrested on his wedding day for a crime he didn’t commit, Edmond Dantes spends fourteen years in prison. After a daring escape, he becomes the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
JANUARY GILLO | Friday, January 31, 2025 | Directed by Dario Argento. A musician is stalked by an unknown homicidal maniac, who blackmails him for the accidental killing of another stalker.
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30pm | After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
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FAMILY FLICKS | Saturday, February 8 at 11am | Akeelah, a young gifted girl, comes from a dysfunctional family and is on the verge of quitting school. She discovers that she has a high aptitude for spellings and enters a spelling bee contest.
STAFF PICKS | MONDAY, FEB. 10, 2025 | Chronicling four years in the life of Julie, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD examines one woman’s quest for love and meaning in the modern world. Featuring a breakout performance by Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsve. Selected by Paige!
LIVE! Concert | Tuesday, February 12 | The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.