UPCOMING EVENTS
Cruising – Jan. 17
JANUARY GIALLO | Friday, January 17, 2025 | A psychopath is scouring New York City gay clubs and viciously slaying homosexuals. Detective Steve Burns (Al Pacino) is ordered to don leather attire, hang at the city’s S&M joints and keep an eye out for the killer. But as Steve becomes immersed in club hopping, he begins to identify with the subculture more than he expected.
Black Box Diaries – Jan. 18-20
LIMITED RUN | Journalist Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault, seeking to prosecute the high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case, exposing Japan’s outdated judicial and societal systems. Oscar-shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature of 2024.
Albany Road – Jan. 18
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Saturday, January 18 at 3:00pm | A New York executive shares a rental car with her ex-fiancé’s mother, discovering she’s the only one who knows a secret about her ex-fiancé.
The Mighty Ducks – Sunday, Jan. 19
FAMILY FLICKS | Sunday, January 19 at 11am | A self-centered Minnesota lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team in this 90’s Disney classic.
The Time Masters – Jan. 19
WORLD OF ANIMATION | Sunday, January 19 at 7:00pm | Directed by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius) The Time Masters is a visually fantastic foray into existentialist space adventure. A young boy survives on an alien planet, with help from radio contact with a space pilot facing his own challenges.
Short Night of Glass Dolls – Jan. 23
JANUARY GIALLO | Thursday, January 23, 2025 | Greg, an American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared. When his own body turns up in a park, Greg turns frantic
Amadeus – Jan. 11 & 25
WXXI CLASSICAL PRESENTS | Saturday, January 11 & Saturday, January 25 | A brand-new 4K restoration of the 1984 classical epic’s theatrical cut, about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rivalry with Antonio Salieri. Winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture
Four Flies on Grey Velvet – Jan. 31
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.
Misery – Feb. 5
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.
The Last Waltz – Feb. 8
95 YEARS OF THE LITTLE | Seventeen years after joining forces, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show in 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group’s history and discussing road life.
The Worst Person in the World – Feb. 10
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: The Bad Plus – Feb. 12
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.
Before Sunrise – Feb. 14
VALENTINE’S DAY | Friday, February 14 at 7:30pm | Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star as a young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together. Celebrate Richard Linklater’s classic indie romance for this 30th Anniversary screening on Valentine’s Day at The Little.
Birth – Feb. 19
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm | A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn. Starring Nicole Kidman; Directed by Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest).
The Breaking Ice – Feb. 26
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30pm | Young urbanite Haofeng feels lost and adrift on China’s northern border. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, and the three bond quickly.
Insomnia – Mar. 5
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30pm | Directed by Christopher Nolan, a police detective is sent to investigate a teenage girl’s murder to a small Alaskan fishing town where he accidentally shoots his co-detective and is afflicted by insomnia brought by the guilt. Starring Robin Williams, Al Pacino, and Hilary Swank.
The Substance (w/ discussion) – Mar. 7
REMEMBER YOU ARE ONE | Friday, March 7 at 7pm | As Elisabeth Sparkle faces professional distress, a laboratory offers her a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself. PLUS a post-film discussion with best-selling author Rachel Harrison.
The Importance of Being Earnest – Mar. 8 & 16
NT LIVE | Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, in this brand-new production from London’s National Theatre in 2024.