In “Listen to the Movie” series, Rob Cavenagh guides you through the music that makes movies memorable. A music conversation follows the film.
“Bueller…Bueller…?” Sorry, not here! Instead, high-schooler Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and his best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck) are off on the spontaneous romp through Chicago known as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. So, barf up a lung, forge a “sick note” from the parents, and tag along on the funniest adventure to ever sweep through the Windy City. What are you still doing here? Save Ferris!
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Oscar-nominated screenwriter of the Inside Out franchise Meg LeFauve joins us to share her insights and inspiration for her screenplay and take your questions in a post-film Q&A.
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
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Michael Jordan slams, Bugs Bunny jams and the Looney Tunes stars hoop it up in this rim-rattlin’ roundball romp that’s one of the funniest animation/live-action capers ever made. This is a Sensory-Friendly Screening. We are turning sound levels down and keeping the lights on low. Sing along, leave your seat, move or talk when you need to. Everyone is welcome. Presented in partnership with the Inclusive Initiative.
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See the world from a kid’s-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. This is a Sensory-Friendly Screening. We are turning sound levels down and keeping the lights on low. Sing along, leave your seat, move or talk when you need to. Everyone is welcome. Presented in partnership with the Inclusive Initiative.
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Dive into a comedy adventure that’s bigger, better and more absorbing than the rest – the movie debut of that undersea sensation, SpongeBob SquarePants!
This is a Sensory-Friendly Screening. We are turning sound levels down and keeping the lights on low. Sing along, leave your seat, move or talk when you need to. Everyone is welcome.
Presented in partnership with the Inclusive Initiative.
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For four years, the crew of the NSEA Protector embarked on thrilling space missions—until their show was canceled. Twenty years later, aliens under siege mistake the Galaxy Quest TV broadcasts for ‘historical documents’ and recruit the washed-up actors to save the universe. Now, with no script, no director, and no clue, they must deliver the performance of a lifetime.
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Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller) is a neurosurgeon, physicist, rock star, and hero. With his team, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, he’s ready to save the world. After testing a device that lets him travel through solid matter, he accidentally unleashes alien enemies from the 8th Dimension. Featuring John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, and Christopher Lloyd, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai is a wild, cult classic from the 80s.
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Bedford Playhouse welcomes back musician and historian Ben Model providing live piano accompaniment to the classic silent comedy Safety Last! featuring the legendary Harold Lloyd. This feature-length film contains some of the most iconic scenes in silent film comedy history, all done without the aid of visual effects. Recommended for ages 3 to 93.
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A touching portrait of family and friendship, EZRA follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives. Directed by Tony Goldwyn, who also appears in the film alongside additional cast members Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, Ezra is an endearing and often funny exploration of a family determined to find their way through life’s complexities with humor, compassion, and heart.
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Belfast schoolteacher JJ crosses paths with Naoise and Liam Og, self-proclaimed ‘low life scum,’ sparking a unique hip-hop act. Rapping in Irish, KNEECAP becomes the unexpected face of a Civil Rights movement to save their native language. Battling police, paramilitaries, and politicians, they fight to be heard while their anarchic lifestyle often complicates their mission. Playing themselves, KNEECAP delivers a fiercely original biopic that’s a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures. Presented in English and Irish with English subtitles.
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