Hallelujah: A Journey, A Song
Hallelujah: A Journey, A Song is a definitive exploration of the singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: the songwriter and his times, the song's dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit, and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone.
PG-13; 115 minutes
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Both Sides of the Blade
Three’s definitely a crowd in Both Sides of the Blade, a pandemi-adjacent melodrama from Claire Denis, who reunites with Juliette Binoche (Let the Sunshine In, High Life) and Vincent Lindon (Vendredi soir) as a contented couple upended when someone from their shared past resurfaces.
116 minutes; French with English subtitles
Official Competition
Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.
115 minutes; Spanish with English subtitles
Benediction
Written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of the WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden). The writer and soldier was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery but who became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war in his powerfully beautiful poetry.
PG-13; 137 minutes
Rosé Dinner
Enjoy a Rainbow of Rosé Wines from around the world as Sommelier Dan Miller engages and teaches about what makes these wines so different. Each Rosé is paired with a 7 course monochromatic tasting menu - The Rainbow of Vegetables.
Woman on Fire
This portrait of courage under fire celebrates NYC’s first openly transgender firefighter. For Brooke Guinan, fighting fires runs in her blood – both her father and grandfather served in the FDNY. But as a transgender woman, her path to service has not been without obstacles. Transitioning from male to female in what is still an overwhelmingly macho profession proves a challenge for her coworkers and her family, while her boyfriend reckons with the impact of Brooke’s newly public profile on his parents.
Phantom of the Open
Amateur golfer Maurice Flitcroft achieves his late-in-life goal of participating in the British Open Golf Championship, much to the ire of the staid golfing community.