WXXI CLASSICAL PRESENTS | Wednesday, September 21 | A new opera. INTIMATE APPAREL, set in 1905 in turn of the century New York, tells the story of Esther, a lonely, single African-American woman who makes her living sewing beautiful corsets and ladies’ undergarments.
ONE TAKE | LIVE SCORE | Friday, September 23 at Kilbourn Hall at Eastman | The untold story of Ethel Kennedy comes alive in this family-made documentary, complete with a live score composed by Miriam Cutler.
SPECIAL SCREENING | Sunday, September 25 | A celebration of stop-motion animation legend Will Vinton, father of Claymation. Join us for a rare theatrical screening of the Will Vinton Studio’s only theatrical film, “The Adventures of Mark Twain” (1985) followed by the new documentary about Vinton’s studio and life, “Clay Dream” (2022). It’s a celebration of Claymation!
In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.
WXXI CLASSICAL PRESENTS | Saturday, October 1 at 3pm | Love, family, and cooking swirl together as Tita’s powerful emotions begin to surface in fantastical ways through her cooking.
SATURDAY NIGHT REWIND x SPOOKY SEASON | Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. Beetlejuice in glorious 35mm. The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.
FREE screening | Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
SPOOKY SEASON | Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30pm | In the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.
SPOOKY SEASON | Saturday, October 8 at 3:30pm | While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline discovers a secret door to an alternate world that closely mirrors her own. She rejoices in her discovery until Other Mother and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever.
SPOOKY SEASON | Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm | A monster emerges from Seoul’s Han River and begins attacking people. One victim’s loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches. From the masterful mind of Oscar winning director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer).
A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.
Thursday, January 20 at 7:30pm • FREE • Short film & discussion • A look into the New York City parole system reveals its limitations and prejudices.
Black Cinema Series The Sleeping Negro Screening and Panel Discussion FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.) Standard ticket pricesTickets available online in advance, or at the door. PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO ATTENDIMPORTANT: Proof of...
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM • Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm • Two Sisters, Kit and Dottie, (Lori Petty and Geena Davis) participate in the Women’s Baseball Association, along with other girls on the “Rockford Peaches” with Interesting and drunk manager Jimmy Dugan, (Tom Hanks) and wild girl Mae Mordibeto (Madonna), they find themselves surrounded with drama and troubles.
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES • Thursday, January 27 (with Q&A) and Saturday, January 29 • With pathos and humor, Kingdon captures the intense physical demands, aggressive corporate policies, and creative collaboration that fuel the ever-expanding labor force of the People’s Republic of China.