Explore the darker side of Los Angeles with two of Billy Wilder’s most iconic masterpieces. In SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950), William Holden plays a down-on-his-luck screenwriter drawn into the decaying world of silent film star Norma Desmond, portrayed with haunting grandeur by Gloria Swanson. Then, in DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck smolder in a razor-sharp tale of lust, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder—Wilder’s definitive take on noir. Two iconic films. One legendary director. Journey into the dark heart of the City of Angels at The New Parkway.
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Frankie Bono puts his work as a hitman above all else, never allowing distractions to come between him and his intended goals on the job. His life is a solitary one, and makes sure his focus is never shaken. When his latest target makes him re-evaluate himself, a former flame comes back into his life, Frankie finds himself in an unfamiliar situation. Can he maintain his focus and finish the job, or will he finally have to give in to his loneliness?
A teenager in suburban Florida desperately hustles to make $5,000 in this dreamy and surreal animated coming-of-age story.
Rfor strong violent content, pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and brief drug use.
Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.
PG
Cereal Cinema is the New Parkway's Saturday morning offering of family-friendly fun, accompanied by an all-you-can-eat cereal bar. We'll have classic cartoons from decades past on the screen, none announced until the actual show, but all of a PG or G equivalency.
NR
Tillie and her alcoholic father struggle to resolve their relationship in the weirdest way- postmortem. When his ghost appears in mirrors to haunt everyone in the family but Tillie, they try everything they can to make her able to see him, otherwise they will be plagued by his ghost forever.
Sofia, a shy struggling bisexual writer, suffers a fatal brain aneurysm one night. Having never found love in her short life, Sofia’s ghost teams up with her devout mother to help find a partner for her afterlife. Sofia’s mother proceeds to rent out the vacant family home to various prospective love interests. When Marcos and Maria move in, Sofia thinks she has found her perfect match and becomes enamored with their lust for life and each other. After the screening, stick around for a Q&A with filmmaker Nicole de Meneses and the cast.
PG-13for brief strong language.
Two travelers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich, but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a wealthy landowner’s prized dairy cow. Eric Hyman, the longtime buyer for San Francisco’s beloved Waterbar Restaurant, presents his favorite food-centric films, all of which speak specifically to the experience of eating, gathering, preparing, & serving meals with community and/or family. Eric will introduce the movies as well as offer a few small goodies at each week’s screening. We’ll share some bite-sized buttermilk biscuits made from NOT-stolen milk!
Enter the dark heart of noir with two searing thrillers from suspense master Fritz Lang. In The Big Heat (1953), Glenn Ford takes on a city STEEPED in corruption, with Gloria Grahame as a doomed femme fatale and Lee Marvin as a coffee-slinging brute. Then, in MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944), a carnival-won cake pulls Ray Milland into a spiraling web of espionage and paranoia in wartime London. Coffee. Cake. Corruption. Taste the dark genius of Fritz Lang at The New Parkway.
Don't miss a minute of the action as the hometown Valkyries take on the Lynx! We'll have all the blood, sweat, and cheers on the giant silver screen with no shortage of great food and drink to go along with your favorite basketball team. Go Valkyries!
A world of silencers, shadows, and sudden violence unfolds in two noir classics. BLAST OF SILENCE (1961) follows a haunted hitman navigating New York’s harsh winter on a cold mission. Then, THE LINEUP (1958) unleashes Eli Wallach as a terrifying, fast-talking killer tearing through San Francisco’s underworld. Its chilling finale unfolds on the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with unforgettable views of the Bay Area’s mid-century grit from the Embarcadero to Sutro’s ruins. Two killers in the original gig economy. Take in these two “hits” at The New Parkway.
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A dark comedy about small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.
MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USA. "These ten short films bring a much-needed positive energy to the world!" says Nicholas Mason, founding director of Manhattan Short Film Festival. The MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are: Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting (USA), Al Fresco (Spain), Chasing the Party (USA), Paradise Man (USA), We Have Sinned Before You (Israel), I Have My Reasons (United Kingdom), Ovary-Acting (Norway), Beyond Silence (The Netherlands), Zodiak (Belgium), Passarinho (Mexico).
After graduating from journalism school, Nick Beaulieu returns to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to document its surging racial justice movement while seeking to reconnect with his staunchly pro-Trump father Randy - a task made more urgent when Randy is unexpectedly diagnosed with stage-4 cancer. The IRL (In Real Life) Movie Club is a nonprofit on a mission to strengthen democracy through the power of shared experience and dialogue. Inspired by Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone and the documentary Join or Die: Why You Should Join a Club (now on Netflix) we create real-world spaces for connection—starting with a great documentary. Here’s how it works: gather at your local theater, watch a well-curated and timely film, and—if you’re up for it—have a conversation with your seatmates. Instead of traditional filmmaker Q&As, we offer audience-driven dialogue, using simple prompts to spark meaningful discussion.
Your all-access pass to Noirvember at the New Parkway! This pass gets you entry into 6 classic films over 3 weeks. November 4th: Fritz Lang Noir — The Big Heat & Ministry of Fear Enter the dark heart of noir with two searing thrillers from suspense master Fritz Lang. In THE BIG HEAT (1953), Glenn Ford takes on a city steeped in corruption, with Gloria Grahame as a doomed femme fatale and Lee Marvin as a coffee-slinging brute. Then, in MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944), a carnival-won cake pulls Ray Milland into a spiraling web of espionage and paranoia in wartime London. Coffee. Cake. Corruption. Taste the dark genius of Fritz Lang at The New Parkway. November 11th: Billy Wilder Noir — Sunset Boulevard & Double Indemnity Explore the darker side of Los Angeles with two of Billy Wilder’s most iconic masterpieces. In SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950), William Holden plays a down-on-his-luck screenwriter drawn into the decaying world of silent film star Norma Desmond, portrayed with haunting grandeur by Gloria Swanson. Then, in DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck smolder in a razor-sharp tale of lust, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder—Wilder’s definitive take on noir. Two iconic films. One legendary director. Journey into the dark heart of the City of Angels at The New Parkway. November 18th: Hitman Noir — Blast of Silence & The Lineup A world of silencers, shadows, and sudden violence unfolds in two noir classics. BLAST OF SILENCE (1961) follows a haunted hitman navigating New York’s harsh winter on a cold mission. Then, THE LINEUP (1958) unleashes Eli Wallach as a terrifying, fast-talking killer tearing through San Francisco’s underworld. Its chilling finale unfolds on the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with unforgettable views of the Bay Area’s mid-century grit from the Embarcadero to Sutro’s ruins. Two killers in the original gig economy. Take in these two “hits” at The New Parkway.
Rfor pervasive language, violence, sexual content, and drug use.
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
R
In this film based on a true story, Michael Alig (Macaulay Culkin) arrives on a Greyhound bus in New York City desperate to leave his boring Midwestern past behind. After meeting downtown club kid James St. James (Seth Green) and influential nightclub owner Peter Gatien (Dylan McDermott), a fame-hungry Alig decides to throw the most controversial and over-the-top parties in the city. In just a few years Alig's drug addiction and erratic behavior threaten to destroy the empire he's created.
Six criminals, who are strangers to each other, are hired by a crime boss, Joe Cabot, to carry out a diamond robbery. Right at the outset, they are given false names with the intention that they won't get too close and will concentrate on the job instead. They are completely sure that the robbery is going to be a success. But, when the police show up right at the time and the site of the robbery, panic spreads amongst the group members, and two of them are killed in the subsequent shootout, along with a few policemen and civilians. When the remaining people assemble at the premeditated rendezvous point (a warehouse), they begin to suspect that one of them is an undercover cop.
PG
In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents. Dubbed in English
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In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rfor language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity.
When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
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Gloria Swanson, as Norma Desmond, an aging silent-film queen, and William Holden, as the struggling young screenwriter who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in "Sunset Boulevard." Winner of three Academy Awards®, director Billy Wilder's powerful orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence -- a body found floating in a decayed mansion's swimming pool -- through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, "Sunset Boulevard" is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot amidst unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.
A truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food. Eric Hyman, the longtime buyer for San Francisco’s beloved Waterbar Restaurant, presents his favorite food-centric films, all of which speak specifically to the experience of eating, gathering, preparing, & serving meals with community and/or family. Eric will introduce the movies as well as offer a few small goodies at each week’s screening. We’ll have kosho pepper and ramen seasoning available to flavor your popcorn or dinner!
A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse. Progressing along a rough timeline from birth to death, each story is shot in a static camera angle as a single petitioner negotiates with an authority figure hovering just outside of frame, who is practiced in the language of doublespeak. Includes a post-film Q&A and discussion.
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Police Sergeant Bannion is investigating the apparent suicide of a corrupt cop, then is suddenly ordered to stop the investigation. Driven to unravel the mystery, Bannion continues probing until an explosion meant for him kills his wife. He resigns from the force and soon learns that behind it all is a powerful underworld organisation led by Mike Lagana and his cold-blooded henchman, Vince Stone.
PG-13for action/violence and some language.
Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer.
An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. She gains the help of Rick O'Connell, after saving him from his death. What Evelyn, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now 'The Mummy' is awake and it's going to take a lot more than guns to send him back to where he came from.
Rfor terror/violence
When Fool breaks into the home of his family's landlords, he discovers that they have mutilated several boys and kept them imprisoned under stairs. As Fool attempts to flee, he meets their daughter, Alice. Can Fool and Alice escape?
Rfor language throughout, sexual content, and drug content
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.
A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more.
Rfor sexual content/nudity and language.
In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman and Dennis both search for solace and an identity without their other halves and soon become inseparable outside the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker, Marcie, all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.
Rfor strong bloody violence and grisly images, language throughout, some sexual content and drug use
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.