“Recognition (and compensation) proved elusive in Lamarr's lifetime, but in this marvelous documentary, a brilliant woman — ‘I'm a very simple, complicated person’ — finally gets her due.” Chuck Wilson, Village Voice.
“An exceedingly clever, thought-provoking and dark reflection on life, death and family relations.” Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail.
Award-winning director Michael Haneke returns with a drama about an affluent French family living in a bourgeois bubble in northern France, oblivious to the human misery unfolding in migrant camps around the port town of Calais, a few miles from their home.
“A powerfully erotic and affecting love story, albeit one so closely and intimately observed that the term ‘slow burn’ seems almost inadequate.” Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times.
Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel tells the story of four characters whose lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s.
PG-13; 101 minutes
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Tickets are $9; $7 for Modern members; $6 for Reel People. The Sunday noon show time is half price. Advance sales begin two hours prior to each show.
“Snappy, spirited and shot through with the pangs and pleasures of leaving childhood behind, Lady Bird is a sharp-witted solo first feature by actress and now writer-director Greta Gerwig.” Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter.
“Few films this year offer up such lush and beautiful formal components as Jane (Glass’ score is, to be noted, also very lovely), but Morgen has also made a film of deep emotional beauty, the kind of satisfying, stick-with-you fare that any filmmaker would love to make. Armed with a compelling subject and aided by such careful craft, Jane isn’t just required viewing for fans of Goodall or animal lovers, but anyone seeking a classic in the making.” Kate Erbland, IndieWire.
“What makes this a film worth paying for is the spectacularly good performance by fellow Texan Woody Harrelson as LBJ, a role he was born for.” David Sexton, London Evening Standard.
Lyndon Johnson (Woody Harrelson) goes from being a powerful Senate majority leader to a powerless vice president before he becomes the president of the United States following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
R; 98 minutes
December 8 and 10
Friday 3:30 pm, 6 pm, and 8:30 pm; no Saturday showtime; Sunday 11:30 am, 2 pm, and 4:30 pm
“Through its somewhat loosely connected, often hilarious vignettes, The Square questions our understanding of honesty, trust, and fellowship.” Bilge Ebiri, Village Voice.
December 1-3
Friday 4 and 8 pm (no 6 pm showtime); Saturday 5 pm; Sunday noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm
In turn ironic, light-hearted, and cruel, encompassing music and ballet, The Paris Opera shines the spotlight on great passions and tells the story of life behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious performing arts institutions in the world, the iconic Palais Garnier, the home of the Paris Opera since 1875.
NR; 110 minutes; French with English subtitles
November 24-26 & 28
Friday 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm; Saturday 2 & 5 pm; Sunday noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm; Tuesday 6 pm
"An animated masterpiece! An absolutely stunning film that not only does justice to the art of Van Gogh, but also to the art of movies. I have never seen anything on screen like it before. You will be amazed and lifted by this extraordinary film." Pete Hammond, Deadline.
Mystery surrounds the death of famed painter Vincent van Gogh in 1890 France in this very unique animated feature film.
PG-13; 95 minutes
