R for strong sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, pervasive language, and drug use.
Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya's parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.
PG-13for off-color humor
Join Nostalgic Nebula for the 30th Anniversary of DUMB AND DUMBER, the cross-country adventures of 2 good-hearted but incredibly stupid friends. Come early to meet with special guest, screenwriter Bennett Yellin. 2:30 pm: Movie Starts. 4:30 pm: Doors Open for Meet & Greet with Writer Bennett Yellin. 6:00 pm: Movie Starts. 8:30 pm: Encore presentation of Movie.
PG-13
In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward's hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since then, he has lived alone, until a kind lady called Peg discovers him and welcomes him into her home. At first, everyone welcomes him into the community, but soon things begin to take a change for the worse.
PG-13for creature violence and action
Set in a post-war Japan, Godzilla Minus 1 will once again show us a Godzilla that is a terrifying and overwhelming force, which you already get a sense of from the teaser trailer and poster," Koji Ueda, President of Toho International, said in a statement. "The concept is that Japan, which had already been devastated by the war, faces a new threat with Godzilla, bringing the country into the 'minus.'"
Rfor strong violence including scenes of torture, sexuality and pervasive language
Park Chan-Wook's cinematic masterpiece, Oldboy, restored and remastered in stunning 4K. After being mysteriously kidnapped and imprisoned with no human contact for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-sik) is suddenly released without any explanation. In a twisted game of cat and mouse, he has only five days to retrace his past, track down his captors, and get his revenge. Oldboy, which remains a cult classic and has served as inspiration for auteurs for nearly two decades. Watch it on the big screen as it was meant to be!
Please join Anchor Bay Entertainment for the Los Angeles red carpet premiere and fundraising event for fire victims with 25% of all ticket sales donated to @MutualAidLA (Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network is a non-profit organization that is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people, and resources across Los Angeles). Funds that are received by Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network are donated to the local grassroots charities and non-profit organizations that are doing the high-in-demand work for victims, first-responders, and second-responders during times of catastrophic events like the Los Angeles Palisade and Eaton fires during the week of January 7, 2025. Schedule of Events: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Red Carpet welcome and Meet & Greet with production cast and crew. 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Screening of SOUR PARTY. 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Filmmaker Q&A Panel with guests appearances. (Confirmed: Amanda and Michael Drexton, Samantha Westervelt; Tentative: Corey Feldman, Reggie Watts, TBD.) 11:00 pm - 11:59 pm: Long Good-bye Mixer in the Lobby SOUR PARTY is a 2025 American comedy co-written, directed, and produced by the married duo Amanda and Michael Drexton. “This love-hate letter to Los Angeles is a semi-autobiographical ode to the worst parts of ourselves as told by two self-obsessed, flailing 30-somethings,” said the Drextons. The film stars Samantha Westervelt, another co-writer of the film, alongside “Pitch Perfect 2” alum Reggie Watts, “Stand By Me” cast member Corey Feldman, and Augie Duke from “Mayans M.C.” The film revolves around two broke women, Gwen (Westervelt) and James (Amanda) in their thirties who embark on a mission to collect money from failing, wannabe artists with the hopes of raising enough to buy an expensive gift for a baby shower thrown for Gwen’s sister. “It is a feminist take on the traditional, male-dominated buddy comedy,” said the Drextons.
NR
Starlet explores the unlikely friendship between 21 year-old aspiring actress Jane (Dree Hemingway) and elderly widow Sadie (Besedka Johnson) after their worlds collide in California’s San Fernando Valley. Jane spends her time getting high with her dysfunctional roommates and taking care of her chihuahua Starlet, while Sadie passes her days alone, tending to her garden. After a confrontation at a yard sale, Jane finds something unexpected in a relic from Sadie’s past. Her curiosity piqued, she tries to befriend the caustic older woman. Secrets emerge as their relationship grows, revealing that nothing is ever as it seems. Director Sean Baker continues in the naturalistic style of his previous films, the Spirit Award nominated Prince of Broadway and Take Out, capturing the rhythms of everyday life with a rare authenticity. Featuring exceptional debut performances by Dree Hemingway (great granddaughter of Ernest and daughter of Mariel) and 85 year-old Besedka Johnson, who received a Special Jury Recognition at SxSW, Starlet is at once provocative, haunting, unpredictable, and surprisingly sweet.
TBC
Please join us on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:45 pm for our 2nd IRL Movie Club meetup. Thank you so much for being a part of our February 2nd screening of The Thinking Game! A reminder that our IRL Movie Club Members get tickets for the screening for $5. We encourage everyone to sign up for the IRL Movie Club at the screening. To get your ticket for only $5, please join the IRL Movie Club by providing your email upon entrance to the cinema on the day of the event. At checkout, you'll automatically join the IRL Movie Club for free and join the email list to hear about future events! Already an IRL Movie Club Member? Just check out with $5 tickets and provide your email at the door again. That's it! By agreeing to have your email provided to the IRL Movie Club and receiving emails about future events, you have joined the IRL Movie Club for free and now you can watch movies for $5! SYNOPSIS: Chronicles the creation of one of the world's most prominent AI labs, where visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his team are on a relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Filmed over five years, the film captures the moment when Hassabis and his team make history with AlphaFold, a groundbreaking program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology. AlphaFold is already having a global impact by accelerating the development of revolutionary new drugs and paving the way for future advances in science. The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis' unwavering commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world.