This special screening will be followed by a discussion with Hope’s Door, moderated by Gia Miller, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester Magazine. Hope’s Door is a nonprofit that seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. The first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston. A chance meeting with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and she realizes she must make an impossible choice for her future.
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A cantor (Jason Schwartzman) in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher (Carol Kane) re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.
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One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
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The first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston. A chance meeting with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and she realizes she must make an impossible choice for her future.
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A special advance screening of the winner of World Cinema Audience Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. 16-year-old Mira crashes headfirst into teenage love, her country’s oppression of female sexual agency, and her own mother’s stifled desires in this stellar debut feature from Shuchi Talati. Presented in partnership with the Greenwich International Film Festival.
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A local favorite returns! Producer Linda Gottlieb joins us to take your questions after the film.
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star in this beloved coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a Catskill Mountains resort during the summer of 1963. Drawn to the staff quarters by the sound of stirring music, vacationing 17-year-old Baby (Grey) meets rebellious Johnny (Swayze), the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naive. Baby becomes Johnny’s pupil in dance – and in love – in this heartwarming, spirit-lifting movie that continues to captivate generations of movie fans around the world.
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21-year-old construction worker Dylan (Charlie Plummer) takes on a job at a ranch and is welcomed by a vibrant community of rodeo performers. Among them is Sky (Eve Lindley), whose dynamic presence helps Dylan explore his own identity. Set against stunning Western landscapes, writer/director Luke Gilford’s feature debut is a moving reinvention of the coming-of-age story, celebrating first love, found family, and self-discovery.
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Legendary French director Catherine Breillat returns with a provocative tale of passion and power. Léa Drucker stars as Anne, an attorney stuck in a stagnant marriage, who finds herself drawn to her troubled stepson Theo when her husband leaves town. As their illicit affair unfolds, the household’s stability is threatened in this bold exploration of desire and fulfillment, set to a tension-filled score by Kim Gordon.
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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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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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