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

Be among the first to experience the exhibition, accompanied by atmospheric music and a thoughtful selection of food and beverages options available for purchase. Join us for an after-party at Hotel Dryce at 8 pm.

For questions about this event or to upgrade to the Contributor ($600) level and receive complimentary beer, wine, and light bites, please call 817-840-2170.

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. Join us for an after-party at Hotel Dryce at 8 pm.

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 smoked salmon and caviar made-to-order pizzas. Pair them with your choice of still or sparking rosé wines or a refreshing panzanella salad.

Mining Memories: Black Radical Archival Practices

Darol Olu Kae, Jen Everett, Don Thomas, Jamie Robertson, and Dana Washington
NR; Shorts series; 60 minutes

Mining Memories: Black Radical Archival Practices is a series of five short films exploring the various ways filmmakers engage with Black memory and archives. Each film demonstrates the power of experimentation, utilizing archival sources that range from personal to institutional. Together, the films offer a poetic reflection on time, introspection, and politics of the world we live in.

Shoshana

Directed by Michael Winterbottom
NR; 121 minutes

“Like nearly all of [Michael] Winterbottom’s work, this film judiciously balances earnestness with more visceral concerns, and mostly hits the right notes.” — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter

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