The Becomers (2023) By Zach Clark 90 minutes

Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22 to prove that saving the pl… more Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22 to prove that saving the planet doesn't have to feel like homework. We've ditched the doom-and-gloom documentaries that make you want to crawl under a (sustainably sourced) blanket and never come out. The line-up this year pairs sharp environmental storytelling with wit, weirdness, and unapologetic irreverence. less

Jean-Luc Godard’s films of the 1960s are rich in intellectual references, gorgeous visuals, and music by Michel Legrand—classically French, in their postmodern way. But scrappy, ja… more Jean-Luc Godard’s films of the 1960s are rich in intellectual references, gorgeous visuals, and music by Michel Legrand—classically French, in their postmodern way. But scrappy, jazzy, black-and-white Breathless remains what Russell Merritt called “the outlaw artifact of the nouvelle vague.” A very young Jean-Paul Belmondo plays the outlaw hero Michel Poiccard (alias Laszlo Kovacs), who kills a cop and hides in plain sight in Paris. less

Amid stifling heat and pervasive drought, Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), a 17-year-old Ilokana from the rural north, works at a posh country club outside Manila, lining up golf balls fo… more Amid stifling heat and pervasive drought, Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), a 17-year-old Ilokana from the rural north, works at a posh country club outside Manila, lining up golf balls for powerful men to drive into the verdant horizon. less

The Roxie Theater respectfully acknowledges our cinema is located in Yelamu, also known as San Francisco, on the unceded, traditional Tribal lands of the Ramaytush & Muwekma Ohlone… more The Roxie Theater respectfully acknowledges our cinema is located in Yelamu, also known as San Francisco, on the unceded, traditional Tribal lands of the Ramaytush & Muwekma Ohlone people. We are grateful to work on this land. less

What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the Octo… more What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the October 7th attacks, by The Guardian (one of NAZA’s producers), in collaboration with reporting partners +972 Magazine and Local Call . The film lets us explore something deeper than we could in our investigative journalism alone: not only the words being said but also those that are not said, the silence. less

STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as Maria from Sesame Street . The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, fro… more STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as Maria from Sesame Street . The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, from a young girl in the South Bronx finding refuge in television, to becoming the first Latina on American TV in a regular role, through 44 years on screen on Sesame Street , and now as a creator of Alma’s Way . less

Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to … more Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to apply the same formula to a documentary about concrete. less

Sofia works as a location scout for a TV pilot filming in New York City. It’s her job to find the homes, businesses, and exteriors where the show will be filmed. Driving around the… more Sofia works as a location scout for a TV pilot filming in New York City. It’s her job to find the homes, businesses, and exteriors where the show will be filmed. Driving around the city’s different neighborhoods, she enters the private spaces of strangers to photograph their cozy apartments and eclectic shops, stepping into the fabric of their lives while trying to satisfy the demands of her erratic employers. less

DJs Samala, Mr. Grant, N Such, Mama K and Sonny Phono rocking hip hop, dance, alternative, grunge, reggae, etc. VJ Teo with the live visual mixing of 90s music video classics and b… more DJs Samala, Mr. Grant, N Such, Mama K and Sonny Phono rocking hip hop, dance, alternative, grunge, reggae, etc. VJ Teo with the live visual mixing of 90s music video classics and beyond. SF’s Original 90s Dance Party Music starts at 9pm. $10 at 9:30pm / 21 & up w/ID less

Near the border between Ecuador and Colombia, Carmela, an Afro-Ecuadorian woman, opens her home to thousands of Venezuelan migrants who cross South America on foot in search of a b… more Near the border between Ecuador and Colombia, Carmela, an Afro-Ecuadorian woman, opens her home to thousands of Venezuelan migrants who cross South America on foot in search of a better life. For years, she has sustained this work with her family, despite scarce resources. But when the pandemic closes the borders and her husband is unexpectedly imprisoned, Carmela must assume her role: crossing illegally into Colombia to support her family and feed the arrivals. less

Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s… more Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside. less

A Ming dynasty widow, beloved for her grace and kindness, becomes tempted by a visiting soldier in this investigation of propriety, tradition, and repression. This early precursor … more A Ming dynasty widow, beloved for her grace and kindness, becomes tempted by a visiting soldier in this investigation of propriety, tradition, and repression. This early precursor of the Hong Kong New Wave was praised as “a film of poetic beauty” by Anaïs Nin. less

Film Screening + Live Music + Cast Q&A: THE LOST BOYS****:** A Celebration of Santa Carla, Santa Cruz, and the People Who Were There** Presented by The 418 Project. Hosted by Jen… more Film Screening + Live Music + Cast Q&A: THE LOST BOYS****:** A Celebration of Santa Carla, Santa Cruz, and the People Who Were There** Presented by The 418 Project. Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike. In the summer of 1986, Hollywood arrived in Santa Cruz and transformed the town into Santa Carla, the fictional vampire capital of the world. What followed was The Lost Boys—a film that helped redefine the vampire genre and became one of the most beloved cult classics of all time. less

(((folkYEAH!))) presents: NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR (F.W. Murnau, 1922) The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located u… more (((folkYEAH!))) presents: NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR (F.W. Murnau, 1922) The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located up in the Transylvanian mountains, to finalise a terrifying deal. with LIVE ORIGINAL SCORE performed by Paz less

A drag tribute to A24 films celebrating Mudd the Two-Spirit's birthday with pop-up performances, installations inspired by cult cinema, and DJ Mama Celeste.

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

San Francisco Legacy Businesses Red and White Fleet and The Roxie are partnering to turn the hybrid electric vessel Enhydra into a sailing cinema for a limited run of nighttime fil… more San Francisco Legacy Businesses Red and White Fleet and The Roxie are partnering to turn the hybrid electric vessel Enhydra into a sailing cinema for a limited run of nighttime film cruises on the Bay. Join us this autumn for a 2-hour twilight cruise and a feature film handpicked by the Roxie. Our electric vessel means no engine noise and a totally unique al fresco movie experience. less

Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th centur… more The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th century Versailles with this semi-biographical story of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France from 1774 to 1793. less

Expanded from Liz Sargent’s acclaimed short (2023 Sundance Film Festival), Take Me Home exposes the indignities of the American health care system and the structural challenges fac… more Expanded from Liz Sargent’s acclaimed short (2023 Sundance Film Festival), Take Me Home exposes the indignities of the American health care system and the structural challenges faced by disabled people. The film also gently and imaginatively traces a path for Anna’s independence and connection to a community of chosen family. By turns quietly devastating and bracingly optimistic, Take Me Home confronts us with an impossible situation, while holding out hope for Anna’s future. less

6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano Playing all the songs from your one friend’s favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.

Step into a captivating block of short films that explore the unexpected roads to healing, bravery, and profound human connection! This spirited collection follows remarkable chara… more Step into a captivating block of short films that explore the unexpected roads to healing, bravery, and profound human connection! This spirited collection follows remarkable characters navigating life’s biggest turning points—from lowrider cruises in Los Angeles and surreal medical mysteries to deeply moving bonds that transcend language. Inspiring, heartfelt, and beautifully resilient, these storytelling gems remind us of the incredible strength found when we open our hearts to one another. less

Get ready for a gripping lineup of short films that dive deep into the power of family bonds, hidden secrets, and personal resilience! This dynamic collection takes you on an emoti… more Get ready for a gripping lineup of short films that dive deep into the power of family bonds, hidden secrets, and personal resilience! This dynamic collection takes you on an emotional journey from the quiet streets of Puerto Rico and Brazil to high-stakes mysteries right here in California. Packed with heart, tension, and unforgettable characters, these powerful stories shine a light on the lengths we go to protect the ones we love and discover who we truly are. less

When a "ghost therapist" and his daughter move into a drafty old mansion to exorcise its otherworldly inhabitants, they meet a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper (who's j… more When a "ghost therapist" and his daughter move into a drafty old mansion to exorcise its otherworldly inhabitants, they meet a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper (who's just looking for a friend) and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso. Cinema SF Bay is proud to a less

In the heart of a violet forest, an old house awaits young girls. Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aun… more In the heart of a violet forest, an old house awaits young girls. Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aunt’s ancestral house in the countryside. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye. less

Taken as a whole, La maison des bois is an impassioned interrogation of childhood memory, a solemn acknowledgment of the spoils of wartime, and one of the most rewarding (and devas… more Taken as a whole, La maison des bois is an impassioned interrogation of childhood memory, a solemn acknowledgment of the spoils of wartime, and one of the most rewarding (and devastating) experiences a moviegoer can have. less

This program of silent shorts features three multi-hyphenate artists-filmmakers-performers influential to GaHee Park’s work.

Join us for Wyatt Earp's movie and dinner at historic Alhambra building . Wyatt Earp's favorite watering hole in 1902. All ages are welcome. Movie has no sound on.

Leave it to Jean-Luc Godard to create a spy/terrorist “hero” who’d rather moon over a woman’s eyes (“Were they Velazquez gray or Renoir gray?”) than fight. Disillusioned and in lov… more Leave it to Jean-Luc Godard to create a spy/terrorist “hero” who’d rather moon over a woman’s eyes (“Were they Velazquez gray or Renoir gray?”) than fight. Disillusioned and in love with himself above all, young Bruno is a French spy (or counterspy, or something) in neutral Geneva during the French-Algerian War, blithely taking hit orders from his superiors. less

Kiss your nerves goodbye! Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancien… more Kiss your nerves goodbye! Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from “The Book of the Dead.” As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda’s body. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins ( Design for Living ) star in Robert Lewis Stevenson ‘s classic horror tale of a kind and gentle doctor looking for a way to purge men of the evil … more Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins ( Design for Living ) star in Robert Lewis Stevenson ‘s classic horror tale of a kind and gentle doctor looking for a way to purge men of the evil in their nature . .. but who releases the monster within himself instead. Frederic March won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. less

Hazbin Hell-Tel! Cosplay, Burlesque, Drag! Sinners rejoice! A Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss Themed Show experience is coming to the Bay Area. This show inspired by the creations of … more Hazbin Hell-Tel! Cosplay, Burlesque, Drag! Sinners rejoice! A Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss Themed Show experience is coming to the Bay Area. This show inspired by the creations of Vivienne Medrano, that has launched indie animation into the forefront opening doors for independent artists. Part of our proceeds with go to the Lilith Fund, who provide financial assistance and emotional support while building community spaces for people who need abortions. less

Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th centur… more The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th century Versailles with this semi-biographical story of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France from 1774 to 1793. less

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Dea l and Tia Lessin ( Trouble the Water, The Janes ) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi—raise… more Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Dea l and Tia Lessin ( Trouble the Water, The Janes ) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi—raised in a tradition of asking hard questions—as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! less

Filmed over ten years, ONE IN A MILLION follows Israa from childhood to adulthood on an extraordinary journey from Syria to Germany — and back again. We first meet her at age 11 as… more Filmed over ten years, ONE IN A MILLION follows Israa from childhood to adulthood on an extraordinary journey from Syria to Germany — and back again. We first meet her at age 11 as she and her family are preparing to cross the Aegean Sea, risking everything in search of safety and a better life in Europe. What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave. less

COMPARSA fully immerses audiences in the intense world of Ciudad Peronia, Guatemala, where sisters Lesli and Lupe use art and performance to rally local youth and heal deep wounds.… more COMPARSA fully immerses audiences in the intense world of Ciudad Peronia, Guatemala, where sisters Lesli and Lupe use art and performance to rally local youth and heal deep wounds. After 41 girls are killed in a State-run “Safe Home” and the government refuses to act, the sisters respond with a community comparsa—an exuberant street performance featuring towering puppets, fire-breathing stilt walkers, and thundering drums. less

Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to … more Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to apply the same formula to a documentary about concrete. less

Tuã is a Black pediatric oncologist, born in Bahia but raised in Italy, where his mother fled after being imprisoned and tortured during the dictatorship, while her husband became … more Tuã is a Black pediatric oncologist, born in Bahia but raised in Italy, where his mother fled after being imprisoned and tortured during the dictatorship, while her husband became one of the many disappeared of the regime. Years later, Tuã returns to Brazil on a journey of reconciliation with his roots. Amid silenced memories and broken ties, the film reflects on life and death, love and loss. A drama about reunion, belonging, and the silence needed to redefine existence through absence. less

Rafaela is a young nun who belongs to a precarious, almost extinct congregation. For a long time, she has been having daydreams that eventually come true, but there is one incomple… more Rafaela is a young nun who belongs to a precarious, almost extinct congregation. For a long time, she has been having daydreams that eventually come true, but there is one incomplete, recurring dream that haunts her mind. At the same time, she is sent to a nearby town in search of the new archbishop, with the mission of explaining the situation at the convent and finding guidance regarding her dreams. less

A live-scored three-projector celluloid performance with:  MILES LASSI is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Oakland, CA. As a musician, he has performed in over 150 cities … more A live-scored three-projector celluloid performance with:  MILES LASSI is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Oakland, CA. As a musician, he has performed in over 150 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia with many different ensembles ranging from the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall to national broadway tours like Ain’t Too Proud, Dirty Dancing, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. less

When a "ghost therapist" and his daughter move into a drafty old mansion to exorcise its otherworldly inhabitants, they meet a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper (who's j… more When a "ghost therapist" and his daughter move into a drafty old mansion to exorcise its otherworldly inhabitants, they meet a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper (who's just looking for a friend) and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso. Cinema SF Bay is proud to a less

In the heart of a violet forest, an old house awaits young girls. Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aun… more In the heart of a violet forest, an old house awaits young girls. Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aunt’s ancestral house in the countryside. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Kiss your nerves goodbye! Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancien… more Kiss your nerves goodbye! Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from “The Book of the Dead.” As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda’s body. less

Colorful Youth is the only film with a contemporary setting starring both Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao Fong-fong, unequivocally the most popular teen idols in the history … more Colorful Youth is the only film with a contemporary setting starring both Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao Fong-fong, unequivocally the most popular teen idols in the history of Cantonese cinema. Choreographed song-and-dance numbers and swimsuit parties punctuate the story, performed by beautiful young men and women in the trendiest fashions. Not without a moral center, the bedazzled youth also encounter setbacks, unsavory characters, and dark gang entanglements. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While writing a monograph on historical theories of memory, Béatrice (Anne Laure Sellier), a respected academic, becomes beguiled by the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor , a… more While writing a monograph on historical theories of memory, Béatrice (Anne Laure Sellier), a respected academic, becomes beguiled by the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor , an occult device said to reproduce visuals from any point in history on a TV screen. Her obsession with the mysterious machine drags her from her Upper East Side apartment through the depths of New York City’s hidden libraries, to the edge of a breakthrough. less

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Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the Octo… more What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the October 7th attacks, by The Guardian (one of NAZA’s producers), in collaboration with reporting partners +972 Magazine and Local Call . The film lets us explore something deeper than we could in our investigative journalism alone: not only the words being said but also those that are not said, the silence. less

Perdita first appeared onscreen in David Lynch’s Wild at Heart , played by Isabella Rossellini. Here, Rosie Perez takes over the role, transforming her into a ferocious outlaw who … more Perdita first appeared onscreen in David Lynch’s Wild at Heart , played by Isabella Rossellini. Here, Rosie Perez takes over the role, transforming her into a ferocious outlaw who falls in with Romeo Dolorosa (Javier Bardem), a Santería-practicing drug dealer and killer. Together they tear from Mexico toward Las Vegas, leaving kidnapping, murder, ritual violence, and assorted depravity in their wake, while a dogged FBI agent played by James Gandolfini closes in. less

Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency is a joyous ecosexual documentary born from the ashes of California’s devastating fires. When lightning ignites the redwood forest surroun… more Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency is a joyous ecosexual documentary born from the ashes of California’s devastating fires. When lightning ignites the redwood forest surrounding their home in Boulder Creek, longtime lovers Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle are forced to evacuate — and their lives are forever transformed. less

Presented as part of the 18th annual SF Latino Film Festival. Post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker An Indigenous, transgender woman from Oaxaca, Mexico escaped violence in her hom… more Presented as part of the 18th annual SF Latino Film Festival. Post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker An Indigenous, transgender woman from Oaxaca, Mexico escaped violence in her hometown and fled to… less

Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to … more Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to apply the same formula to a documentary about concrete. less

AN ENVELOP IMMERSIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE @ MIDWAY

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the Octo… more What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the October 7th attacks, by The Guardian (one of NAZA’s producers), in collaboration with reporting partners +972 Magazine and Local Call . The film lets us explore something deeper than we could in our investigative journalism alone: not only the words being said but also those that are not said, the silence. less

Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to … more Following the finale of his TV show, filmmaker John Wilson searches for a new creative outlet. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he attempts to apply the same formula to a documentary about concrete. less

AN ENVELOP IMMERSIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE @ MIDWAY

This year’s theme is GENERATION . At this pivotal moment for APAture, we turn our focus toward what we inherit, what we cultivate, and what we pass on. GENERATION asks us to seed g… more This year’s theme is GENERATION . At this pivotal moment for APAture, we turn our focus toward what we inherit, what we cultivate, and what we pass on. GENERATION asks us to seed growth for the future health of our communities while honoring the artistic lineages that have brought us to this moment. As we consider what the next generation of artists will hold and shape, we also recognize our role in tending the conditions that allow them to thrive. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Amid stifling heat and pervasive drought, Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), a 17-year-old Ilokana from the rural north, works at a posh country club outside Manila, lining up golf balls fo… more Amid stifling heat and pervasive drought, Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), a 17-year-old Ilokana from the rural north, works at a posh country club outside Manila, lining up golf balls for powerful men to drive into the verdant horizon. less

With Live Drag by Mary Vice! WELCOME TO THE WITCHING HOUR. After transferring to a Los Angeles high school, Sarah (Robin Tunney) finds that her telekinetic gift appeals to a group … more With Live Drag by Mary Vice! WELCOME TO THE WITCHING HOUR. After transferring to a Los Angeles high school, Sarah (Robin Tunney) finds that her telekinetic gift appeals to a group of three wannabe… less

Designed for community organizations, unions, classrooms, and activists, When ICE Melts explores what it takes to build the relationships, democratic structures, and solidarity nec… more Designed for community organizations, unions, classrooms, and activists, When ICE Melts explores what it takes to build the relationships, democratic structures, and solidarity necessary to confront rising authoritarianism. Rather than simply documenting a historic moment, the film serves as a resource for people in other cities who are preparing to organize, strengthen their communities, and join a growing movement for collective action against authoritarianism. less

AN ENVELOP IMMERSIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE @ MIDWAY

Join us for a screening of When ICE Melts, a documentary on the Minneapolis resistance to the 2025 ICE raids, capturing the role of unions, immigrant organizations, workers’ assemb… more Join us for a screening of When ICE Melts, a documentary on the Minneapolis resistance to the 2025 ICE raids, capturing the role of unions, immigrant organizations, workers’ assemblies, and rapid response networks in building solidarity against the federal occupation. The film also documents the case of the Minnesota 15 — class members persecuted by the federal government for simple acts of solidarity — and stands as evidence of what happened and what is coming. less

Graduate students from the Departments of History of Art and Film & Media Studies offer exhibition tours on select Wednesdays at 12:15 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! With a cocktail in your hand, enjoy the Sixth Sense in a town that has been looking for dead people […]

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th centur… more The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th century Versailles with this semi-biographical story of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France from 1774 to 1793. less

Grab a seat, enjoy a snack, and settle in for a movie at the Branciforte Branch Library!

Noche de Movies is back just in time for those chilly San Pancho nights! This month Noche de Movies is celebrating the Halloween season with the 1978 horror movie classic Wolven … more Noche de Movies is back just in time for those chilly San Pancho nights! This month Noche de Movies is celebrating the Halloween season with the 1978 horror movie classic Wolven directed by Michael Wadleigh New York City police investigator Dewey Wilson (Albert Finney) is trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals. less

In conjunction with the exhibition Private Frontiers , BAMPFA presents Naeem Mohaiemen’s A Missing Can of Film (2025). Commissioned by EVA Ireland International and the Kochi-Muzir… more In conjunction with the exhibition Private Frontiers , BAMPFA presents Naeem Mohaiemen’s A Missing Can of Film (2025). Commissioned by EVA Ireland International and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the film traces the lost-left politics buried within Zahir Raihan’s Stop Genocide (1971)—a film edited in the style of Soviet Realism and Third Cinema during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Raihan, a novelist and director, was abducted only forty-five days after the end of the war. less

TRASH & TREASURES presents: DEADBEAT AT DAWN (with Live Opening Set from Meat Hook & the Vital Organs) He quit the gangs. They killed his girl. He became… Goose le… more TRASH & TREASURES presents: DEADBEAT AT DAWN (with Live Opening Set from Meat Hook & the Vital Organs) He quit the gangs. They killed his girl. He became… Goose leaves the gang life behind after pleas from his girlfriend. But it isn’t long before he’s pulled back into the wo less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight … more Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn… less

Polarizing upon its release, Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette is now, 20 years later, widely embraced as a 21st-century cinematic cornerstone and a distilled expression of its dire… more Polarizing upon its release, Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette is now, 20 years later, widely embraced as a 21st-century cinematic cornerstone and a distilled expression of its director’s recurring themes of celebrity, wealth, and isolation. less

What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the Octo… more What do the inner workings of such a system look like? Many of the revelations in the film were published almost immediately as we learned of them, in the months following the October 7th attacks, by The Guardian (one of NAZA’s producers), in collaboration with reporting partners +972 Magazine and Local Call . The film lets us explore something deeper than we could in our investigative journalism alone: not only the words being said but also those that are not said, the silence. less

The Crow 1994: Movie Screening + Dance Party! Gothic, Industrial! Tonight is Devil's Night Eve, so of course we have to do a screening of the 1994 Brandon Lee classic, The Crow,… more The Crow 1994: Movie Screening + Dance Party! Gothic, Industrial! Tonight is Devil's Night Eve, so of course we have to do a screening of the 1994 Brandon Lee classic, The Crow, then segue into a dance party featuring and inspired by the movie's epic soundtrack. Costumes encouraged! Remember: "friends don't let friends go as The Crow for Halloween" -- except when it's a Crow Party. less

Take a deep dive into the cult classic that continues to draw in the quirky crowds with this 2025 documentary directed by Linus O'Brien.

Other Dimensions in Sound is our Friday music series curated and hosted by Boohaabian multi reed player extraordinare David Boyce. Each week David will be inviting different musica… more Other Dimensions in Sound is our Friday music series curated and hosted by Boohaabian multi reed player extraordinare David Boyce. Each week David will be inviting different musical guests to join him in our galeria for a night of musical medicina. Tonight Other Dimensions in Sound is screening the films of David Michalak. less

Presented by Imagine Supported Living Services, this festival screens a curated collection of short films directed by, starring, or featuring individuals with developmental disabil… more Presented by Imagine Supported Living Services, this festival screens a curated collection of short films directed by, starring, or featuring individuals with developmental disabilities. less

Screening: Secure the Shadow...'Ere the Substance Fade (1997, 16mm film) by Kerry Laitala , The Magician's House (2007, 16mm film) by Deborah Stratman , Evil of Dracula (1997, 16mm… more Screening: Secure the Shadow...'Ere the Substance Fade (1997, 16mm film) by Kerry Laitala , The Magician's House (2007, 16mm film) by Deborah Stratman , Evil of Dracula (1997, 16mm film) by Martha Colburn , Tuning the Sleeping Machine (1996, 16mm film) by David Sherman , Of This Beguiling Membrane (2020, 16mm film shown on DV) by Charlotte Pryce , She Sank On Shallow Bank (2005, 16mm film shown on DV) by Clifton Childree , and an amended/abridged rendition of the classic 1922 witchcraft film… less

Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s… more Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside. less

Every year he rises from the pumpkin patch… Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus … more Every year he rises from the pumpkin patch… Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. For our Annual Pass Members and Loyalty Card Holders: Tickets for this film less

Basement VHS presents: IT (1990) ON VHS The Master of Horror unleashes everything you were ever afraid of. In 1960, seven outcast kids known as “The Losers’ Club” fight agai… more Basement VHS presents: IT (1990) ON VHS The Master of Horror unleashes everything you were ever afraid of. In 1960, seven outcast kids known as “The Losers’ Club” fight against an ancient shape-shifting alien who poses as a child-killing clown, while also dealing with bullies and abusive pare less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Paramount Movie Classics Frankenstein Not Rated Oct 31 | 2026 Buy Tickets Date Oct 31 | 2026 Event Starts 3:00 PM Doors Open 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SHOW On Sale On Sale Now Sat, Oct. … more Paramount Movie Classics Frankenstein Not Rated Oct 31 | 2026 Buy Tickets Date Oct 31 | 2026 Event Starts 3:00 PM Doors Open 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SHOW On Sale On Sale Now Sat, Oct. 31 | 2026 3:00 PM / Doors: Buy Tickets Event Details 1931 | Rated NA | 1 hr 10m | 35 mm Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff Directed By: James Whale Based on Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein tells the tale of Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating human life using body parts from the… less

The UC Theatre October 31, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm • Start: 8:00 pm All Ages $22.47 to $35.36 BUY TICKETS BUY TICKETS $16.50 FEES Get Tickets

David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly invite you into a magical universe where nothing is what it seems! Babysitting infant stepbrother Toby on a weekend night isn't young Sarah's (Con… more David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly invite you into a magical universe where nothing is what it seems! Babysitting infant stepbrother Toby on a weekend night isn't young Sarah's (Connelly) idea of fun. Frustrated by his crying, she secretly imagines the Goblins from her favorite book, LABYRINTH, carry less

Every year he rises from the pumpkin patch… Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus … more Every year he rises from the pumpkin patch… Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. For our Annual Pass Members and Loyalty Card Holders: Tickets for this film less

Artist Steffani Jemison and choreographer Leslie Cuyjet perform a collaborative piece that reflects on the dynamic artistic relationship between Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi. … more Artist Steffani Jemison and choreographer Leslie Cuyjet perform a collaborative piece that reflects on the dynamic artistic relationship between Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi. Performing alongside projections of archival images depicting Hassinger and Nengudi’s collaborations, Jemison and Cuyjet improvise together with text, dance, and thread. less

A masterpiece of modern horror. Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the … more A masterpiece of modern horror. Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren’t prepared for the madness that lurks within. For our Annual Pass Memb less

See “The Red Shoes” (1948) as part of a weekly film series exploring voyeurism and theatricality, cocktail charm and social taboos.

Vivre sa vie depicts Nana (Anna Karina), a naive shopgirl, at the brief, flickering moment when she takes responsibility for her life. Nana takes to the streets, becoming a prostit… more Vivre sa vie depicts Nana (Anna Karina), a naive shopgirl, at the brief, flickering moment when she takes responsibility for her life. Nana takes to the streets, becoming a prostitute and a student of human emotions. Brechtian in its use of twelve dispassionately announced tableaux, Vivre sa vie is also intensely personal. Nana’s crucible is Jean-Luc Godard’s existential epiphany: Nana struggles to see, and say, things as they are, bravely concluding, “All is good.” less

Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world.… more Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world. An electronic soundtrack by avant-garde composer Toru Takemitsu plays hauntingly with natural sounds—crickets, rain, the cracking of wood, the loud silence of snow. Yet the stories—four of Lafcadio Hearn’s ghostly tales—strangely contradict this plastic splendor in their simple, aching humanity. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Celebrate Halloween at Amoeba SF with a Queens of the Stone Age listening party for their upcoming album, Perfecth (out 10/30 via Matador Records)! That's right, it's A Perfecth Qu… more Celebrate Halloween at Amoeba SF with a Queens of the Stone Age listening party for their upcoming album, Perfecth (out 10/30 via Matador Records)! That's right, it's A Perfecth Queens of the Stone Age HalloQueen party on Saturday, October 31st at 2pm and everyone is invited. Hear the new album, and grab some rad QOTSA swag like posters, patches, buttons, temporary tattoos, and pencils (while supplies last). Come dressed as your favorite queen to compete in our costume contest for fab prizes! less

Drop in on Warren Miller's 77th annual film and follow host Katie Burrell as the world's best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure,… more Drop in on Warren Miller's 77th annual film and follow host Katie Burrell as the world's best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy across Alaska, Japan, Deer Valley, Chamonix, and Canada’s best. Tickets for Warren Miller’s Days Off are on sale now. Learn more at warrenmiller.com. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo is called to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials in King Hu’s masterly work, noted for its … more A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo is called to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials in King Hu’s masterly work, noted for its forest fight scene set to the moves of a Go match. “A muscleman is not enough; we need a schemer,” one character muses, illuminating the film’s intricate web of betrayals and plots. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

A live-scored three-projector celluloid performance with:  MILES LASSI is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Oakland, CA. As a musician, he has performed in over 150 cities … more A live-scored three-projector celluloid performance with:  MILES LASSI is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Oakland, CA. As a musician, he has performed in over 150 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia with many different ensembles ranging from the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall to national broadway tours like Ain’t Too Proud, Dirty Dancing, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. less

Club Kid plunges audiences headfirst into the exhilarating, sybaritic universe of New York City nightlife. First-time writer-director Jordan Firstman stars as Peter, a magnetic clu… more Club Kid plunges audiences headfirst into the exhilarating, sybaritic universe of New York City nightlife. First-time writer-director Jordan Firstman stars as Peter, a magnetic club promoter whose lifestyle of revelry is upended when he unexpectedly discovers he fathered a young boy. Thrust into parenthood, Peter navigates his newfound responsibilities in fits and starts, relying heavily on his chosen family as he works to establish a philosophy for intimate love. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

SCREENING: Turtle (1972); 8mm screened as digital video, color, silent, 3 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. She/Va (1973), 8mm screened as digital video, … more SCREENING: Turtle (1972); 8mm screened as digital video, color, silent, 3 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. She/Va (1973), 8mm screened as digital video, color, silent, 3 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. Misconception (1977); Super-8mm screened as digital video, color, sound, 43 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. less

Struggling and overcoming in one of the wealthiest cities in the country.

ATA’s free community film/video show welcomes short format work or (15 min or less) from all genres. An open forum for independent filmmakers to show their work, we hold screenings… more ATA’s free community film/video show welcomes short format work or (15 min or less) from all genres. An open forum for independent filmmakers to show their work, we hold screenings the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 pm. Entries must be received by 7:00 pm on show night. Submissions: To submit a digital file, email openscreening@atasite.org. For physical media, label all tapes with name, contact info, title, and length, and mail to: Open Screening, 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110. less

Loosely based on a real-life double-homicide case, Ann Hui’s grisly debut feature is a key film of the early Hong Kong New Wave. A young couple has been murdered—strung up in the w… more Loosely based on a real-life double-homicide case, Ann Hui’s grisly debut feature is a key film of the early Hong Kong New Wave. A young couple has been murdered—strung up in the woods—and Lin (Sylvia Chang), a friend of one of the victims, takes it upon herself to investigate. Interviews provide scarce clues, but every tree, alleyway, and red coat suggest something spectral. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Dain Zaffke & Robin SansomJoin us at the historic Rio Theater for a special screening of Freehub PRESENTS: A Mountain Bike Film Festival with prizes, cold drinks, new films, and go… more Dain Zaffke & Robin SansomJoin us at the historic Rio Theater for a special screening of Freehub PRESENTS: A Mountain Bike Film Festival with prizes, cold drinks, new films, and good company!Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is proud to host this stop on the tour at the historic Rio Theatre — a chance to reconnect with the Santa Cruz cycling community, meet the filmmakers behind the films, and celebrate everything that makes riding here, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, special. less

Set during the Feast of San Gennaro in the Italian neighborhood where Martin Scorsese grew up, and populated with characters and situations based on the neighborhood’s inhabitants,… more Set during the Feast of San Gennaro in the Italian neighborhood where Martin Scorsese grew up, and populated with characters and situations based on the neighborhood’s inhabitants, Mean Streets is a brilliant distillation of the themes that would define the director’s career. less

Masaki Kobayashi harnesses the breathtaking beauty of black-and-white, widescreen cinematography to create an abstract epic. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, the film depicts one man’s de… more Masaki Kobayashi harnesses the breathtaking beauty of black-and-white, widescreen cinematography to create an abstract epic. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, the film depicts one man’s desperate attempt to crack the blind, absolute authority that characterizes the feudal age and, Kobayashi suggests, our own. In an Edo-period mansion, the camera inches down hallways and finds rooms within rooms to explicate a complex flashback narration. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

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Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.

The Fall of the I-Hotel (Restored Edition) The Manilatown Heritage Foundation presents a newly restored edition of The Fall of the I-Hotel, Curtis Choy’s landmark 1983 documentary … more The Fall of the I-Hotel (Restored Edition) The Manilatown Heritage Foundation presents a newly restored edition of The Fall of the I-Hotel, Curtis Choy’s landmark 1983 documentary chronicling the historic struggle to save San Francisco’s International Hotel. Newly re-scanned from a pristine 16mm print and digitized in 2K, this restoration brings renewed life to one of the most important works in Asian American cinema. less

Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world.… more Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world. An electronic soundtrack by avant-garde composer Toru Takemitsu plays hauntingly with natural sounds—crickets, rain, the cracking of wood, the loud silence of snow. Yet the stories—four of Lafcadio Hearn’s ghostly tales—strangely contradict this plastic splendor in their simple, aching humanity. less

An ambitious swordsman looking to bolster his reputation hunts for an older master to defeat in a duel. On his quest, he gets embroiled with a young woman chased by bandits (no slo… more An ambitious swordsman looking to bolster his reputation hunts for an older master to defeat in a duel. On his quest, he gets embroiled with a young woman chased by bandits (no slouch with a sword herself), his childhood sweetheart (unhappily married into wealth), and a cursed, evil sword. Patrick Tam’s iconoclastic convictions are already apparent in this feature debut: “Martial arts films give an impression of being conventional; I wanted to push the envelope in visual experiment.” less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

This first part of the trilogy finds Kaji working as a supervisor in a forced labor camp in southern Manchuria, where he and his wife attempt to better the lot of the enslaved Chin… more This first part of the trilogy finds Kaji working as a supervisor in a forced labor camp in southern Manchuria, where he and his wife attempt to better the lot of the enslaved Chinese workers. Kaji is accused of dissent, tortured, and then inducted into the army. less

In Italy, Fritz Lang is shooting The Odyssey for an American producer (Jack Palance). Fritz mourns classical culture but will settle for swords and sandals; like The Odyssey , Cont… more In Italy, Fritz Lang is shooting The Odyssey for an American producer (Jack Palance). Fritz mourns classical culture but will settle for swords and sandals; like The Odyssey , Contempt is about man against circumstances, and such is the circumstance of cinema. The screenwriter, Paul (Michel Piccoli), meanwhile, becomes lost in Rome, and during his odyssey, his wife, Camille (Brigitte Bardot), enters into a crisis of contempt. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

A free seminar, investigating the 16mm experimental films in the collection of the SFAI Legacy Foundation and Archives.

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red / Profondo Rosso, … more Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red / Profondo Rosso, Demons, and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. This year, Simonetti’s Goblin celebrates Dario Argento’s 1982 critically acclaimed classic, Tenebre, with a live performance of the score set to a screening of the film. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Rebellion is the fitting original title of this relentless social portrait of those who demand subservience and those who have had enough. A magisterial Toshiro Mifune slow burns h… more Rebellion is the fitting original title of this relentless social portrait of those who demand subservience and those who have had enough. A magisterial Toshiro Mifune slow burns his way through the role of dutiful samurai Sasahara, whose attempts to be a “good servant” are about to end. “You retreat, and retreat,” says his friend Asano (Tatsuya Nakadai), “until finally you attack.” less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

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AN ENVELOP IMMERSIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE @ MIDWAY

In Little Forest a young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to slow down in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a f… more In Little Forest a young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to slow down in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a famed Japanese manga. Alone but never lonely, our heroine visits with two friends (and a cute dog) and recalls her single mother, but mostly she devotes her days to harvesting, planting, and cooking. less

Would-be tough guys Franz (Sami Frey) and Arthur (Claude Brasseur) have little better to do than drive around Paris and act out scenes from B movies. But when they team up with Fra… more Would-be tough guys Franz (Sami Frey) and Arthur (Claude Brasseur) have little better to do than drive around Paris and act out scenes from B movies. But when they team up with Franz’s English-class crush, wide-eyed Odile (Anna Karina), to plot a burglary, they stumble into the gap between playacting and reality. Jean-Luc Godard said, “It is not the people who are important, but the atmosphere between them.” less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

The movies shown at the Brainwash Movie Festival are a great mix of original humor, experimental art movies, innovative animation, and short live-action stories with high productio… more The movies shown at the Brainwash Movie Festival are a great mix of original humor, experimental art movies, innovative animation, and short live-action stories with high production values. The moviemakers are unique and skillful storytellers, and the movies themselves pack a real punch into anywhere from 5 to 18 minutes. less

THTHNG II is long awaited sequel to 2023’s THTHNG. Before AI slop became a household term, before the Butlerian Jihad started, THTHNG was technically the very first full-length ‘AI… more THTHNG II is long awaited sequel to 2023’s THTHNG. Before AI slop became a household term, before the Butlerian Jihad started, THTHNG was technically the very first full-length ‘AI movie’ ever produced or screened for an unsuspecting audience. YT Obscura is a new experimental audio visual performance by Fluorescent Grey born out of the discovery of strange one-of-a-kind, personal and at times very unsettling home recordings on audio cassettes found at flea markets. [More] less

Yim Soon-rye’s cult classic captures a secret history of 1990s South Korea—when economic malaise was the norm and K-Pop was still a faraway dream—as told through its cover bands, s… more Yim Soon-rye’s cult classic captures a secret history of 1990s South Korea—when economic malaise was the norm and K-Pop was still a faraway dream—as told through its cover bands, sad power ballads, and faded resort towns. Staggering from one depressing gig to another offseason hotel, the now middle-aged misfits of the Waikiki Brothers band can feel their youth disappearing and their misfortunes mounting with every passing beat. less

A dying businessman sets off a family scandal by announcing that his fortune will go to his illegitimate children in Masaki Kobayashi’s melodrama, a wry condemnation of Japanese po… more A dying businessman sets off a family scandal by announcing that his fortune will go to his illegitimate children in Masaki Kobayashi’s melodrama, a wry condemnation of Japanese postwar materialism, perfectly chilled by Toru Takemitsu’s jazzy score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

The movies shown at the Brainwash Movie Festival are a great mix of original humor, experimental art movies, innovative animation, and short live-action stories with high productio… more The movies shown at the Brainwash Movie Festival are a great mix of original humor, experimental art movies, innovative animation, and short live-action stories with high production values. The moviemakers are unique and skillful storytellers, and the movies themselves pack a real punch into anywhere from 5 to 18 minutes Spheres – Martin Gerigk 5:52 Hello Susan – Susan Weiss 1:48 Corpo Organico – Yasmin Mawaz-Khan 5:21 Can This Be Reel? less

Indexical is pleased to present a screening of experimental 16mm films by Paul Clipson, accompanied by a short talk from collaborator John Davis. Seating is limited. Advance ticke… more Indexical is pleased to present a screening of experimental 16mm films by Paul Clipson, accompanied by a short talk from collaborator John Davis. Seating is limited. Advance tickets suggested. Special thanks to John Davis for projection assistance. less

Supporting Second Harvest Food BankSustaining Sponsor Seacrest Fund/Maura and PeterMountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring docume… more Supporting Second Harvest Food BankSustaining Sponsor Seacrest Fund/Maura and PeterMountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit the Rio Theatre on November 14th with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. less

Join us for an afternoon screening of Med Hondo’s “West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty” (1979).

After he takes a job as a taxi driver to cope with chronic insomnia, ex-Marine Travis Bickle (Robert “You talkin’ to me” De Niro) begins to see the dark city as one vast cesspool o… more After he takes a job as a taxi driver to cope with chronic insomnia, ex-Marine Travis Bickle (Robert “You talkin’ to me” De Niro) begins to see the dark city as one vast cesspool of crime and concupiscence: raunchy streets by night, seedy porn theaters by day, and only one bright spot—the angelic Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), a worker for a political campaign. When his angel takes it on the wing, Bickle decides to clean the streets of their depraved human debris. less

A young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to “make her own time” in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a famed Ja… more A young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to “make her own time” in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a famed Japanese manga. Alone but never lonely, our heroine visits with two friends (and a cute dog) and recalls her single mother, but mostly she devotes her days to harvesting, planting, and cooking. (Its multiple loving food montages make Little Forest arguably Korea’s best-ever foodie film.) less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

In Part II of Masaki Kobayashi’s nine-hour epic about Japan’s occupation of China during World War II, soldier Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) is appalled by the treatment afforded recruits… more In Part II of Masaki Kobayashi’s nine-hour epic about Japan’s occupation of China during World War II, soldier Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) is appalled by the treatment afforded recruits. Given the rank of officer, he tries to install more humane procedures but only succeeds in attracting the ire of his fellow officers. less

Just Like Weather centers on a young couple on the rocks. Through interviews, reenacted scenes from their everyday lives, fictional episodes, and behind-the-scenes documentary, anx… more Just Like Weather centers on a young couple on the rocks. Through interviews, reenacted scenes from their everyday lives, fictional episodes, and behind-the-scenes documentary, anxieties of Hong Kong’s future after 1997 bubble to the surface. “Fong has an unerring feel for the ways that people speak, think, laugh, console and wound each other” (Tony Rayns). less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Head to the Rio Theatre for a screening of TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, followed by a conversation with one of the film’s directors and producers, […]

This screening brings together films made by Black Hole Collective Film Lab members past and present, footage from group workshops taught by members and visiting artists, and docum… more This screening brings together films made by Black Hole Collective Film Lab members past and present, footage from group workshops taught by members and visiting artists, and documentation of the lab’s evolution through multiple moves over more than a decade. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Grab a seat, enjoy a snack, and settle in for a movie at the Branciforte Branch Library!

Join us for a movie matinee for the family with California Film and Cultural Center. Enjoy our popcorn or bring your own snacks! Free!

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1967 Pop-agitprop portrait of revolutionary youth “feels like a trial run for the May 1968 revolution. See it by any means necessary” (Time Out New York).

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Back to Event List In the Round! @NICKCHEO the *TOUR* the *MOVIE* Fri, Nov 20 Doors: 8:30 pm | Show: 9:00 pm 18 and up Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior… more Back to Event List In the Round! @NICKCHEO the *TOUR* the *MOVIE* Fri, Nov 20 Doors: 8:30 pm | Show: 9:00 pm 18 and up Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key) Sep 15 Buy Tickets Mustard Service Sep 17 Buy Tickets Artists @NICKCHEO Nicholas Cheong, know as @nickcheo, was born on January 19, 2003, to Malaysian immigrants Kim and TJ Cheong. less

Tatsuya Nakadai is a penniless samurai who asks a wealthy clan's permission to commit ritual suicide—though that’s not the only killing on his mind. “Probably the best samurai film… more Tatsuya Nakadai is a penniless samurai who asks a wealthy clan's permission to commit ritual suicide—though that’s not the only killing on his mind. “Probably the best samurai film ever made” (Washington Post). less

Join us for CineSpin, the BAMPFA Student Committee’s annual event featuring terrific UC Berkeley student musicians providing original live accompaniment to great movies. This year … more Join us for CineSpin, the BAMPFA Student Committee’s annual event featuring terrific UC Berkeley student musicians providing original live accompaniment to great movies. This year the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective will accompany Victor Sjöström’s He Who Gets Slapped, starring Lon Chaney. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

BAMPFA will present several of Maren Hassinger’s video works, from documentation of her early performance works to her later, more cinematic works. Following the screening, a panel… more BAMPFA will present several of Maren Hassinger’s video works, from documentation of her early performance works to her later, more cinematic works. Following the screening, a panel will discuss Hassinger’s unique approach to the moving image across her career. less

Join us for an afternoon screening of Djibril Diop Mambety’s Touki Bouki (1973).

Japanese cinema icons Toshiro Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai team up to slice their way through duty-bound Japan in this tale of a dutiful samurai whose attempts to be a “good servant”… more Japanese cinema icons Toshiro Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai team up to slice their way through duty-bound Japan in this tale of a dutiful samurai whose attempts to be a “good servant” are about to end . . . in blood. less

The biography of boxer Jake LaMotta becomes a visceral meditation on existential suffering. “A fusion of Hollywood genre with personal vision . . . closer to poetry than pulp. Its … more The biography of boxer Jake LaMotta becomes a visceral meditation on existential suffering. “A fusion of Hollywood genre with personal vision . . . closer to poetry than pulp. Its sculptural weight can only be appreciated on the big screen” (Amy Taubin, Village Voice). less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

By Part III of Masaki Kobayashi’s epic, the Japanese army is being routed by superior Russian troops. Protagonist Tatsuya Nakadai is captured by the Soviets and imprisoned, learnin… more By Part III of Masaki Kobayashi’s epic, the Japanese army is being routed by superior Russian troops. Protagonist Tatsuya Nakadai is captured by the Soviets and imprisoned, learning the bitter truth about the Red Army as liberators. less

Fleur (Anita Mui) is a ghost adrift in modern Hong Kong searching for her lost lover, “Twelfth Master” (Leslie Cheung). Slipping back and forth in time, “to watch Rouge today is to… more Fleur (Anita Mui) is a ghost adrift in modern Hong Kong searching for her lost lover, “Twelfth Master” (Leslie Cheung). Slipping back and forth in time, “to watch Rouge today is to be reminded that cinema is a time machine: a repository of the dead, a record of losses, but also its own form of afterlife” (Dennis Lim, Criterion Collection). less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Scott Pilgrim: Movie Screening + Dance Party! Indie Rock! Join us for a screening of the best video game movie ever, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). "To say that Scott Pilgr… more Scott Pilgrim: Movie Screening + Dance Party! Indie Rock! Join us for a screening of the best video game movie ever, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). "To say that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the best video game movie ever may sound like absurdly faint praise But the deeper ingenuity here is to collapse the distance between gamer and avatar not by throwing the player into the world of the game, but rather by bringing it to him. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Overview Watch Jack Skellington plot to take over Christmas in the fantastical Disney tale Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas . This beloved stop motion cult hit comes to … more Overview Watch Jack Skellington plot to take over Christmas in the fantastical Disney tale Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas . This beloved stop motion cult hit comes to life like never before as the SF Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s delightfully quirky score live with the film on the big screen. Kids’ Tickets Half Off! Please note that we do not allow children under 3 at any performance, except for our Music for Families and Deck the Hall programs. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Charlie Chaplin’s politically outspoken film also contains some of his funniest scenes, in which he causes complete chaos simply by being human.

Martin Scorsese’s loving portrait of The Band’s farewell concert in San Francisco is “arguably the most beautiful of rock movies, while the musical highlights . . . still astound” … more Martin Scorsese’s loving portrait of The Band’s farewell concert in San Francisco is “arguably the most beautiful of rock movies, while the musical highlights . . . still astound” (Time Out). With guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and more. less

Overview Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Ticket… more Overview Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Tickets Half Off! Please note that we do not allow children under 3 at any performance, except for our Music for Families and Deck the Hall programs. Everyone entering Davies Symphony Hall, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Children under the age of 12 must be seated with an accompanying adult. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Join us for an afternoon screening of Ousmane Sembene’s “Black Girl” (1966).

Overview Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Ticket… more Overview Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Tickets Half Off! Please note that we do not allow children under 3 at any performance, except for our Music for Families and Deck the Hall programs. Everyone entering Davies Symphony Hall, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Children under the age of 12 must be seated with an accompanying adult. less

Maggie Cheung stars in Stanley Kwan’s modernist biopic on the life and tragic early death of Chinese film star Ruan Lingyu. “A masterpiece . . . the greatest Hong Kong film I’ve se… more Maggie Cheung stars in Stanley Kwan’s modernist biopic on the life and tragic early death of Chinese film star Ruan Lingyu. “A masterpiece . . . the greatest Hong Kong film I’ve seen” (Jonathan Rosenbaum). less

Luchino Visconti is in an unusually comic mode for this satire on urban life and movieland ambition. The incomparable Anna Magnani plays a mother trying to launch her young daughte… more Luchino Visconti is in an unusually comic mode for this satire on urban life and movieland ambition. The incomparable Anna Magnani plays a mother trying to launch her young daughter in show business. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Marcello Mastroianni stars in a romantic, sublimely artificial adaptation of a Fyodor Dostoyevsky story about people drifting along crossing, doubling paths.

Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi’s chronicle of real-life Mafia associate Henry Hill, hurtles through some twenty-five years of “family” life, as the riveting Ray L… more Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi’s chronicle of real-life Mafia associate Henry Hill, hurtles through some twenty-five years of “family” life, as the riveting Ray Liotta inhabits Hill��s chilling and darkly humorous first-person account. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Presented in 35mm

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

ATA’s free community film/video show welcomes short format work or (15 min or less) from all genres. An open forum for independent filmmakers to show their work, we hold screenings… more ATA’s free community film/video show welcomes short format work or (15 min or less) from all genres. An open forum for independent filmmakers to show their work, we hold screenings the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 pm. Entries must be received by 7:00 pm on show night. Submissions: To submit a digital file, email openscreening@atasite.org. For physical media, label all tapes with name, contact info, title, and length, and mail to: Open Screening, 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Max Cady (a muscular, tattooed, and cackling Robert De Niro) exacts long-simmering revenge on his former lawyer and his family in this remake of the 1962 Hitchcock-inspired thrille… more Max Cady (a muscular, tattooed, and cackling Robert De Niro) exacts long-simmering revenge on his former lawyer and his family in this remake of the 1962 Hitchcock-inspired thriller. “An outrageous, vastly entertaining tour de force” (Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix). less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

For over 30 years, Teton Gravity Research has defined ski and snowboard filmmaking. Join us for the 2026 film, featuring world-class athletes, breathtaking cinematography, and the … more For over 30 years, Teton Gravity Research has defined ski and snowboard filmmaking. Join us for the 2026 film, featuring world-class athletes, breathtaking cinematography, and the biggest mountain adventures of the year. Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PMTickets: $25Advance tickets: www.etongravity.myeventscenter.comEvent Website: www.tour.tetongravity.com less

Join us for an afternoon screening of Timite Bassori’s “La femme au couteau (The Woman with the Knife)” (1969).

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Martin Scorsese’s “sublime, radically character-driven” Passion project, adapted from Nikos Kazantzakis’s controversial novel, features Willem Dafoe as an all-too-human Jesus Chris… more Martin Scorsese’s “sublime, radically character-driven” Passion project, adapted from Nikos Kazantzakis’s controversial novel, features Willem Dafoe as an all-too-human Jesus Christ and Harvey Keitel as a streetwise Judas (Bruce Bennett, Criterion Collection). less

Circle Jerks formed in Los Angeles in 1979 and quickly became one of the key bands of the early Southern California punk scene. Their debut album, Group Sex , came out in 1980 and … more Circle Jerks formed in Los Angeles in 1979 and quickly became one of the key bands of the early Southern California punk scene. Their debut album, Group Sex , came out in 1980 and remains one of the essential records of the era. More than 40 years later, Circle Jerks are still doing what they’ve always done—playing loud, fast and unapologetic punk rock. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Join this screening and artist talk exploring Rael San Fratello’s innovative fusion of 3D-printing technology and traditional adobe architecture.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Enjoy the classic holiday film on the big screen accompanied by live orchestral performance of the score at Davies Symphony Hall.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Enjoy the classic holiday film on the big screen accompanied by live orchestral performance of the score at Davies Symphony Hall.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Join us for an afternoon screening of Sarah Maldoror’s “Sambizanga” (1973).

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Adapted from Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence captures sumptuous Gilded Age New York through the romantic yearnings of Countess Olenska (Michelle … more Adapted from Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence captures sumptuous Gilded Age New York through the romantic yearnings of Countess Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis). “Scorsese is in peak form” (Anthony Lane, New Yorker). less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fr… more While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score. less

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Enjoy the favorite holiday comedy film on the big screen while John Debney's score is played live to picture by the San Francisco Symphony.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Enjoy the favorite holiday comedy film on the big screen while John Debney's score is played live to picture by the San Francisco Symphony.

Join us for an afternoon screening of Flora Gomes’ “Mortu Nega.”

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Enjoy the favorite holiday comedy film on the big screen while John Debney's score is played live to picture by the San Francisco Symphony.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Hosted by Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati with special guest Felissa Rose

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Experience James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece projected on the big screen with its sweeping score performed live by orchestra and choir.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Experience James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece projected on the big screen with its sweeping score performed live by orchestra and choir.

Join us for an afternoon screening of Horace Ové’s “Pressure.”

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone star as a trio of crooks in this briskly told chronicle of a violent decade of Mafia rule in Las Vegas, circa the 1970s and 1980s. Marti… more Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone star as a trio of crooks in this briskly told chronicle of a violent decade of Mafia rule in Las Vegas, circa the 1970s and 1980s. Martin “Scorsese’s technique here is dense, assured and utterly exhilarating” (Todd McCarthy, Variety). less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Join us for an afternoon screening of Menelik Shabazz’s “Burning an Illusion.”

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

This is an epic master class by Martin Scorsese on how to watch and enjoy films, and how to interpret a director’s intentions via an impassioned, analytical tour of Italian cinema.… more This is an epic master class by Martin Scorsese on how to watch and enjoy films, and how to interpret a director’s intentions via an impassioned, analytical tour of Italian cinema. “An extraordinary labor of love” (Stephen Holden, New York Times). less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Featuring a pre-show screening of the latest RHOSL Season 7 episode!

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

“Hauntingly beautiful, raptly serious and vastly ambitious�� (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune), Kundun begins with the identification of the fourteenth Dalai Lama in 1937 and t… more “Hauntingly beautiful, raptly serious and vastly ambitious�� (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune), Kundun begins with the identification of the fourteenth Dalai Lama in 1937 and traces his human, spiritual, and geopolitical travails through to his exile. less

Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes

Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.

Since the beloved indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released in 2004 much has changed, but the endearing and enduring characters stay in our hearts. This unique evening includes … more Since the beloved indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released in 2004 much has changed, but the endearing and enduring characters stay in our hearts. This unique evening includes a full screening followed by a lively, freewheeling, interactive experience, with fan-favorite cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). less

Adapted from Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence captures sumptuous Gilded Age New York through the romantic yearnings of Countess Olenska (Michelle … more Adapted from Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence captures sumptuous Gilded Age New York through the romantic yearnings of Countess Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis). “Scorsese is in peak form” (Anthony Lane, New Yorker). less

Marvel Studios BLACK PANTHER in Concert Item details Date January 31, 2027 2:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide The hit film comes to life with Ludwig Göransson's Oscar-winning… more Marvel Studios BLACK PANTHER in Concert Item details Date January 31, 2027 2:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide The hit film comes to life with Ludwig Göransson's Oscar-winning score performed live—a mix of "full-throttle action" and "profound, astonishing beauty" ( Rolling Stone ). Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. less

Martin Scorsese’s first feature film draws on his own life to tell a story of teenagers in New York City’s Little Italy. Harvey Keitel plays J.R., a jobless kid bouncing back and f… more Martin Scorsese’s first feature film draws on his own life to tell a story of teenagers in New York City’s Little Italy. Harvey Keitel plays J.R., a jobless kid bouncing back and forth between the strict laws of his Catholic upbringing and the tough laws of the streets. less

An Ultimate Fairy Tale for the whole family! Experience the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in a breathtaking new production from World Ballet Company . This magical perfor… more An Ultimate Fairy Tale for the whole family! Experience the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in a breathtaking new production from World Ballet Company . This magical performance features 40 professional dancers, over 150 radiant costumes, stunning hand-crafted sets, and multimedia effects. less