My Neighbors the Yamadas

Directed by Isao Takahata, 1999
PG; Japanese with English subtitles; 104 minutes

Takashi Yamada and his wacky wife Matsuko, who has no talent for housework, navigate their way through the ups and downs of work, marriage, and family life. Their household includes a sharp-tongued grandmother, a teenage son who wishes he had cooler parents, and a pesky daughter whose loud voice is unusual for someone so small. Even the family dog has issues!

A Silent Voice

Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon. In Japan, it is a significant problem in schools and has been the subject of hundreds of films and television shows. Made in 2016, A Silent Voice is one of the most powerful anime films to deal with this topic. The film follows Shoya Ishida, a teenage boy who is haunted by his guilt for bullying and tormenting a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, in elementary school. Now in high school, the two cross paths again and Shoya has a chance to make up for his misbehavior.

Millennium Actress

Director Satoshi Kon was a titan of the anime world who sadly passed away in 2010 at the age of 46. Although he left behind only four films of his own, each one is a classic. Released in 2001, Millennium Actress is Kon’s love letter to Japanese cinema, told through an interview with Chiyoko Fujiwara, an aging icon of Japanese films. As the interview progresses, the actress’s memories and movies flow together into a seamless story that takes her interviewer and his cameraman through a thousand years of Japanese history, as seen through popular films and Chiyoko’s roles.

Guest Curator Christopher Blay

The Exhibition Lecture Series is a dynamic new program featuring curators and artists from the Modern’s special exhibitions and permanent collection. This series provides a rare opportunity to explore the creative processes, curatorial strategies, and artistic visions that shape modern and contemporary art. The Exhibition Lecture Series is a free program open to the public.

Opening Celebration | David-Jeremiah: The Fire This Time

This is a public event, though active Modern members at the Contributor level ($600) and above will receive a maximum of two (2) wristbands per member household, granting access to complimentary beer, wine, and inspired food offerings. To guarantee your wristbands, Modern members at qualifying levels must RSVP by August 7. 

Please note, additional reservations do not include wristbands but will still include access to the exhibition and food and beverages options available for purchase. 

Pizza and Bubbles on the Patio

Join us for a "pizza and bubbles" special event on Café Modern's patio select Fridays in July. In addition to the Café's regular dinner service offered with the latest seasonal summer flavors, Executive Chef Jett Mora and his team have crafted a delectable pizza menu featuring barbecue chicken, pepperoni, four cheese Margherita, and Hawaiian made-to-order pizzas. Pair them with your choice of still or sparking rosé wines or a refreshing panzanella salad.

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