A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe. Free screening. First come, first served. Tickets may be reserved at box office.

A past his prime photographer heads out on a road trip across the American Southwest to recapture the magic and success of his previous work. Instead, he finds himself thrust into the dark and chaotic underbelly of America and unwittingly drags his wife and a shady private detective down into this nightmare world with him. Q&A with director Joshua Erkman and actors Kai Lennox & Sarah Lind following 5/9, 5/10 screenings. Q&A with David Yow following 5/13 & 5/14 screenings.

A comedy-drama about a bereaved mother, an overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun.

Constructed from over 90 hours of recently unearthed original camera negatives, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut presents a bold new vision of the infamous 1980 film. This unprecedented edit is composed entirely of never-before-seen footage, showcasing the complete performances of Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and John Gielgud for the first time. Hailed as a groundbreaking cinematic resurrection, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut premiered as an official selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and earned an honorable mention on The L.A. Times' Top Ten Films of 2024. Haunted by the brutal murder of his family, the young and calculating Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) ruthlessly eliminates his scheming adoptive grandfather (Peter O'Toole) and, alongside his insatiable wife, Caesonia (Helen Mirren), seizes control of a crumbling Roman Empire—spiraling into a reign of unchecked excess, violence, and madness. Featuring John Gielgud and the lavish designs of Oscar-winning production designer Danilo Donati, this revelatory cut redefines Caligula for a new era. Roadshow presentation on 35mm by Vitagraph Films.

Too insecure to approach the girl of his dreams, Danny takes a job at his local movie house where she works, only to learn his first day is her last. After his initial efforts to woo her fail, he resorts to drastic measures by enlisting the help of the chief projectionist, a man who no longer knows the difference between the real and the film worlds. “This movie is like the obverse, funhouse ‘Men are from Mars’ version of Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin, and therefore necessary viewing for the cinemaworker-curious public. An early and essential pillar of the weeaboo canon, fans of self loathing and anime should be first in line. Bill Heidbreder lives the art life. He is a film writer, scholar and cinephile extraordinaire from New York City. On a given day he'll see up to 6 or 7 movies, in theaters. You’ve probably crossed his path at the cinema, read his writing in CASHIERS, or borne witness to his electrifying screen presence in one of his many short film appearances. He is known for his intense work ethic and his encyclopedic knowledge of all things FILM, which more than encompasses the object of this screening, Popcorn. Having written nearly two thousand words on the work in our second issue, Bill will give some incisive notes of introduction and moderate a very special Q&A with its director, Doctor Darren Paul Fisher. from Bill [excerpted from CduC #2]: ‘... Popcorn is smartly self-reflexive, in several ways, of cinema and its (at least, public) sites of exhibition. The Moovie World is both an entertainment complex, offering something between base pornography and exalted art, and a workplace. Economically, film is an industrial art form, an apparatus of producing money through enjoyment. The anxious worry that it’s really shit is a variant of the modern ennui (boredom) that is heightened by great expectations. Theater workers are not alone in being situated between work and pleasure in the world of the god ‘Art’; they share this with most who take it seriously, for it’s both. Art today is the last refuge of deviance that isn’t madness, and dissidence that isn’t crime... It matters to us, even if we wonder how or why, and anxiously…………’” Dan ‘n’ David, editors

High Line Art and Roxy Cinema New York present the New York premiere of artist Luka Yuanyuan Yang’s feature film, Chinatown Cha-Cha. Following the screening, Yang will sit down to speak about her work with Xiaoyu Weng, artistic director of Tanoto Art Foundation. At the remarkable age of 92, Coby Yee, a former starlet and owner of the illustrious “Forbidden City Nightclub,” reclaimed her place in the spotlight with the senior dance troupe, Grant Avenue Follies. Led by Cynthia Yee, the ensemble brings to life the luminous nightclub era of San Francisco's Chinatown, simultaneously shattering the conventional image of aging Asian women. Their transnational tour across the US, Cuba, and China unfurls an exploration of diasporic Chinese entertainment and a profound understanding of their own Chinese American identities. In Havana, their co-performance with local Chinese Opera singers sparked a vibrant renaissance in the city's dwindling Chinese community. An emotive journey back to her father's homeland in China gave Coby a chance to reflect on familial memories and observe the startling transformation of urban landscapes. The film stands as a poignant chronicle of Coby's final journey before her passing at 93, preserving her indomitable spirit. Meanwhile, the Grant Avenue Follies dance on, carrying the torch of their shared heritage. Tales of Chinatown, a solo exhibition of Yang’s short films from this same body of work, is currently on view on the High Line. The exhibition includes three of Yang’s short films: Cantonese Tunes on Mott Street (2022), The Lady From Shanghai (2019), and Tales of Chinatown (2019). By following her protagonists on the streets, through their communities, and into their homes, the artist amplifies the voices of those often denied the chance to share their own stories—individuals who have been forgotten, silenced, or misinterpreted. Tales of Chinatown screens daily on the High Line at 14th Street, from 5pm until the park closes. More information here. [to be linked once High Line website is live] Luka Yuanyuan Yang is a visual artist and filmmaker working across documentary film, photography, installation, and performance. Her practice, characterized by interwoven documentary and archival materials, addresses themes of identity, migration, and memory, challenging conventional historical narratives. During a year-long research trip across the US in 2018, Yang was captivated by the rich history of migration and adaptation in America’s Chinatowns, largely formed as a direct result of the Chinese Exclusion Act and racial discrimination. During this same period, Yang began researching the stories of Chinese women in 20th century American performing arts, inspired by the legacy of Anna May Wong and seeking to uncover the experiences of other Chinese women performers whose stories have been forgotten or misunderstood by history. Yang's exploration of these neighborhoods, the Chinese diaspora, and performing artists has become the central focus of her short films and feature film Chinatown Cha-Cha, and her recently published artist book Dance in Herland. In a time of rising threats to America's Chinatowns, the artist brings generations together through film, dance, and dialogue

Cinema Tehran presents two masterworks from Japan and Iran exploring memory, choice, and the essence of life. Kore-eda’s acclaimed feature "After Life" follows the newly departed as they select a single memory to carry into eternity, while Kiarostami’s short film "Solution" offers a sharp and compassionate look at the complexities of human conflict and the search for a resolution.

When his wife, the outspoken feminist Miyuki Takeda, announced that she was leaving him in order to find herself, Kazuo Hara began this raw, intensely personal documentary as a way to both maintain a connection to the woman he still cared for and to make sense of their complex relationship. Granted at times shockingly intimate access to Miyuki’s personal life, Hara follows her wayward journey toward liberation as she explores her sexuality with both men and women, becomes pregnant and raises a family as a single mother, and grows increasingly disenchanted with the constraints of traditional social structures. A film as radical, complicated, and uncompromising as Miyuki herself, Extreme Private Eros explodes the boundaries between subject and filmmaker to create a stunningly candid portrait of a woman willing to risk everything in her quest to live on her own terms.

A technical malfunction sends American bombers to Moscow to deliver a nuclear attack. Can all-out war be averted?

A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos before the arrival of a female wildlife photographer threatens to change their ways.

A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.

A personal essay about the United States, viewed through the life and work of a movie actor. Henry Fonda and the roles he played merge into a dazzling and conflicted figure. A very private man who thought he had “no good answers to anything” becomes the unlikely motor of a parallel history. His voice, recorded during his last interview in 1981, and his onscreen avatars guide us through America’s past and present – on a road trip from the village of Fonda, NY, across the Midwest to the Pacific; from 1651 to the 1980s and the presidency of another movie actor. It takes many places and times and characters to imagine an invisible republic – the United States of Fonda. Q&A with Jake Perlin and J. Hoberman following 5/18 screening.

In Monterrey, Mexico, a young street gang spends their days dancing to slowed-down cumbia and attending parties. After a mix-up with a local cartel, their leader is forced to migrate to the U.S. but quickly longs to return home. The screening will open with the short film Repatriados by Moises Bazbaz, where three delivery drivers rally to raise funds to send their friend Arturo’s body back to Puebla after a fatal biking accident. The film will be introduced by Moises Bazbaz, followed by a post-film Q&A with I'm No Longer Here director Fernando Frías, moderated by Julia Solomonoff. Preceded by Moises Bazbaz' short film Repatriados (12MIN, 2024).

Three actors in Hollywood live and love together. A director comes from New York to make a movie about actors and Hollywood.

An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. Introduced by Laura Wynne 6/19.

Fake it ‘til you make it. The latest gem from Amalia Ulman (El Planeta), MAGIC FARM takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey packed with twists and turns, cross-cultural encounters and true personalities. When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues. As they collaborate with locals to fake a new music trend, unexpected relationships form and an unfolding health crisis becomes apparent. Colorful and unfiltered, MAGIC FARM is led by a stellar ensemble including Chloë Sevigny, Alex Wolff and Simon Rex. Shot through with a vivid sense of place, this Berlinale and Sundance selection combines a surreal send-up of the media with a heartfelt exploration of humanity.

Night Flight celebrates its 44th anniversary at the Roxy on June 5th, 2025 with the special premieres of the 4K restoration of ‘70s cult comedy Tunnel Vision and The Waterboys’s Dennis Hopper film. Plus, an exclusive Night Flight Supercut! Q+A with Night Flight creator and Tunnel Vision executive producer, Stuart S. Shapiro. Tunnel Vision (70 Min) "Tunnel Vision" is a riotous satire of TV, packed with outrageous sketches and biting humor that mercilessly skewers the absurdities of TV culture. It's the year '1985' and the proprietors of new television channel called 'TunnelVision', which is notably free of censorship are under a government investigation led by a Senator who wishes to shut down the network due to its widespread negative effects on the population. During the hearing, the committee examines a typical day or programming which includes shows, programs, commercials, news, and much more, and what they discover will surely crack you up in this outrageous and irreverent spoof of 1970's movies and television. Featuring Chevy Chase, Al Franken, Lorraine Newman, and more. The Waterboys: A Wild and Beautiful Ride - US Theatrical Premiere (48 Min) The Waterboys: A Wild and Beautiful Ride is a new 48-minute documentary exploring the creation of The Waterboys’ latest album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper. Directed by Mick Puck and Duende Visions, the film takes viewers behind the scenes of a bold musical and spiritual journey inspired by the life and career of Dennis Hopper. A Wild and Beautiful Ride includes music from the album, location footage shot in New Mexico, and intimate reflections from the band’s lead singer and guitarist Mike Scott, who spent four years crafting the record. The album features guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, Steve Earle, and Taylor Goldsmith. Night Flight Anniversary Supercut (15 Min) To celebrate its 44th anniversary, Night Flight compiles a “Best Of” medley of classic segments and iconic moments curated from the Night Flight Plus library. Edited by John Mark Latham.

This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

A vicious Kansas City slaughterhouse owner and his hick family are having a bloody "beef" with the Chicago crime syndicate over profits from their joint illegal operations. Top enforcer Nick Devlin is sent to straighten things out. Introduced by Owen Kline.

Pusherman is the real-life story of Frank Lucas, the Harlem dope-dealer who smuggled pure heroin from Southeast Asia's "Golden Triangle" into the U.S. inside the coffins of dead GI's flown back from Vietnam. Narrated by Mark Jacobson, who wrote the original story for New York magazine, that the hit movie, American Gangster, was based on, and produced by Legs McNeil, award-winning best-selling author and film documentarian, with extra commentary by Daily News and New York Magazine crime writer, Michael Daly. Pusherman will reveal the spectacular story of heroin and Vietnam and the cultural phenomena known as Blaxploitation films in the 1970's. The ending reveals the epidemic of police corruption in New York City during the 1970's-- all the subjects and stories the $255 million grossing film, American Gangster left out. Q&A with Legs McNeil following screening.

Trimalchio of the studio backlot. Like a latter-day saturnalia, the studio system promised dazzling reversals of fortune, dressing destitute, aspiring performers in momentary glory. But amid the glamor of a film empire at its height, two performers, Bette and Rita, find the ennui of decadence tends toward petty cruelty, and even love may be an insufficient antidote, just another snake bite oil cure. Filmmaker Q&A following screening

Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household. Free screening. First come, first served. Tickets may be reserved at box office.

Somebody’s Children: Videos by Aki Goto; Featuring Sadie Benning, Josiane M.H. Pozi and Ryan Trecartin Curated by Daniel Merritt and co-presented by EUROPA.

With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.

With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon. Q&A with Nicholas Meyer following screening.

Andy Kaufman's provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever.

A paranoid couple (Dasha Nekrasova & Peter Vack) tries to revive their deteriorating relationship by embracing surveillance and spying in this absurd, high-concept comedy.

An Oklahoma family, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl, joins the westward migration to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.

A cowardly boy, who buries himself in accident statistics, enters a library to escape a storm, only to be transformed into an animated illustration by the Pagemaster. He has to work through obstacles from classic books to return to real-life. Free Screening. First come, first served. Tickets maybe reserved at the box office.

Season 3 of The Show About the Show (aka the final season) is about the making and unmaking of Season 2. Part 1 Ep. 13 – The Wild Duck – 16’53” Ep. 14 – Your Boobs Look Amazing – 26’13” Ep. 15 – The Path of Humiliation – 35’45” RT: 86 min Q&A with Caveh Zahedi following screening.

Season 3 of The Show About the Show (aka the final season) is about the making and unmaking of Season 2. Part 2 Ep. 16 – The End of my Rope – 19’11” Ep. 17 – Casting – 12’38” Ep. 18 – The Show According to Ashley – 41’56” Ep. 19 – Custody Battle – 12’27” Ep. 20 – For Thine is the Kingdom – 19’21” RT: 98 min Q&A with Caveh Zahedi following screening.

Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud.

Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi receives a fan letter from a French singer living in Berlin. They begin an epistolary correspondence which graduates to Zoom calls that become increasingly intimate. They decide to meet in London and bring a camera person to film what happens. Q&A with Caveh Zahedi following screening.

Rachel doesn't realize she has grown up in captivity working for an advertising agency where her job is to assess Mommy 6.0, her favorite pop star in the whole entire world. Q&A with Peter Vack 5/16. Moderated by William Banks.