Modern Kids Summer Flicks

Join us for Modern Kids Summer Flicks featuring films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival, a lively collection of short animation, live action, and documentary films for young audiences.

Spend an art-filled day at the museum by visiting the galleries before or after the films to experience a variety of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and videos, including our special exhibitions.

A short 30-minute, family-friendly docent tour in the museum galleries is available after each screening. Meet near the information desk.

Nuked

Directed by Deena Kashper, 2024
NR; 86 minutes

Gill Langer (Anna Camp) and her husband Jack (Justin Bartha) bring together a group of friends for a cannabis-infused, technology free dinner party at a lavish estate—only to learn that a bomb is headed right for them.

The Life of Chuck

Directed by Mike Flanagan
R; 111 minutes

“There aren’t always answers, but that only makes Flanagan’s film that much more of a crushing confrontation with oblivion. We can feel the weight of the world crashing down on us, but The Life of Chuck threads this all through the beauty of existence. —Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap

The Unholy Trinity

Directed by Richard Gray
NR; 95 minutes

“Director Richard Gray brings a fresh take on the Western genre with The Unholy Trinity. While staying true to the hallmarks of classic Westerns—gunfights, moral ambiguity, and the harsh landscapes of the American frontier—the film delves deeper into the psychological aspects of its characters.” —Indie Wrap Magazine

Bad Shabbos

Directed by Daniel Robbins
NR; 84 minutes

“An entertaining, fast-paced comedy about a Sabbath dinner gone terribly awry." —Alissa Simon, Variety

When David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée Meg (Meghan Leathers) gather for his family's traditional Shabbat dinner on New York's Upper West Side, things spiral faster than you can say hamotzi. When an accidental death—or murder? —derails the evening with Meg’s devoutly Catholic parents due any moment to meet David’s very Jewish family, Shabbat becomes a comedy of biblical proportions.

Pavements

Directed by Alex Ross Perry
Documentary; 128 minutes

“Though Pavement is the star and the performers in its orbit are all in supporting roles, Pavements is distinguished by cinematic artistry that’s as distinctive as it is personal.” —Richard Brody, The New Yorker

Billecart-Salmon Champagne Dinner with The Cliburn

An ideal evening for music-lovers and gastronomes alike, this exclusive wine dinner in partnership with The Cliburn pairs the elegance of Billecart-Salmon Champagne with a curated menu by Café Modern Executive Chef Jett Mora. Savor an unforgettable evening of fine food, exquisite wine, and world-class music featuring a special performance by pianist and Cliburn Laureate Fei-Fei.

No More Walks in the Wood

Pianist Maggie Hinchliffe and soprano Rose Kearin present a recital of classical music about trees. Beginning with historical repertoire by composers such as Schubert and Debussy and concluding with the premiere of three new works by Texas-based poets and composers, this program asks the listener to reflect on their relationship to nature through the lens of music and poetry. How are trees represented in classical music? How do we express appreciation for nature in Texas?

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