Sunset Boulevard
Directed by Billy Wilder, 1950
NR; 110 minutes
“Billy Wilder’s chillingly cold-blooded satire of Hollywood is one of his finest films — and indeed arguably one of the greatest movies of the period.”— Wendy Ide, Times (UK)
The Penguin Lessons
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
PG-13; 110 minutes; English and Spanish
“It’s no surprise that [Steve] Coogan displays precision comic timing, or that his scenes with the wonderful Björn Gustafsson, as an ingenuous colleague baffled by irony and sarcasm, are a delight.” —Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Directed by Bruce David Klein
Documentary; 104 minutes
“A candid new documentary peels back the sequins to reveal the heartbreak, triumphs and unrelenting resilience of an icon who’s still standing—heels, hurdles and all.” —Rex Reed, Observer
I'm Still Here
Directed by Walter Salles
PG-13; 135 minutes; Portuguese with English subtitles
“Torres's deeply internalized performance exerts a magnetic appeal, pulling us into her character's unimaginable grief and loss as she fights to remain strong for her family.” — Peter Howell, Toronto Star
The Girl with the Needle
Directed by Magnus von Horn
NR; 122 minutes; Danish with English subtitles
“The Girl with the Needle is most intriguing when it lingers in its disturbing fictions, which come to life with exceptional style.” —Natalia Winkelman, New York Times
Dr. Eddie Chambers
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth announces the launch of the Exhibition Lecture Series, 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.
The Body Politic
Directed by Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough, 2023
Documentary; 90 minutes
The Body Politic is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. In Baltimore, Brandon Scott, an idealistic young leader with an ambitious plan to stop chronic violence, is elected mayor. With unfettered access, cameras follow Brandon throughout his first year in office as he fights powerful political forces to save lives in Baltimore and reveal a pathway toward healing the nation.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The Strike
Directed by Lucas Guilkey and JoeBill Muñoz, 2024
Documentary; 86 minutes
The Strike is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of a generation of men who endured solitary confinement, often for a decade or more, at California’s high-security Pelican Bay prison. Against all odds, the men launched the largest hunger strike in U.S. history, in which 30,000 incarcerated people across California prisons sought to abolish indefinite isolation.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Bastards of Soul
Directed by Paul Levatino, 2024
Documentary; 82 minutes
In the limelight of imminent global fame, a Texas band's journey is marked by the unforeseen loss of their charismatic frontman, Chadwick Murray. This documentary captures the raw essence of their final album sessions and the electrifying stage presence that defined them, celebrating the enduring legacy of a man who achieved his dreams against all odds.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, 1988
PG; 103 minutes
Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) is hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (voiced by Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (voiced by Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.