Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, THE HISTORY OF SOUND is a sweeping, moving and tender romance that spans decades and continents. In 1917, Lionel (Mescal, Aftersun) – a young, talented music student – meets David (O’Connor, Challengers) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel’s life for decades to come. From director Oliver Hermanus (Living), this is a beautiful and compelling cinematic experience that tells the story of a love that can’t last, a life forever altered, and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime.
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On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.
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Backbeat is an energetic musical drama about the pre-fame Beatles as they journey to Hamburg in search of success. As their popularity grows, the “fifth Beatle,” Stuart Sutcliffe, faces a difficult choice between his love, his friendship with John Lennon, and his place in the band. With a soundtrack featuring music from Dave Grohl, David Pirner, and Mike Mills, Backbeat is a thrilling, raucous spectacle. In our Listen To The Movie series, local musician Rob Cavenagh leads a post-film Q&A, exploring the soundtrack that defines the film.
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An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert. Featuring mind-blowing music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.
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This beloved classic of innocence and wonder comes to life on screen, set against the sweeping sands of the Sahara and carried by the unforgettable songs of Lerner & Loewe. The Little Prince tells the magical story of a stranded pilot and a mysterious child from another world, whose journey together is filled with whimsical encounters and timeless lessons. Along the way, they meet a wise fox, a vain rose, a faraway king, and a cunning snake — each offering insights about love, loss, and what truly matters. This is a film that reminds us all of the beauty of seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
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Part road movie, part living biography, part documentary, Paul Anka: His Way is a remarkably candid film, offering an intimate look at one of the most prolific artists in music history and his seventy-year journey through stardom. The film goes behind-the-scenes with Paul Anka today as he continues to perform in sold-out concert venues around the world, cut against stunning archival footage of his historic career and including performances by the legendary artists who have recorded his music. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the film.
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From Oscar-nominated director Alan Parker, The Commitments follows Jimmy Rabbitte as he assembles a raw but talented Soul band in working-class Dublin, delivering electrifying renditions of classics like ‘Mustang Sally’ and ‘Chain of Fools’. In our Listen To The Movie series, local musician Rob Cavenagh leads a post-film Q&A, diving into the soundtrack that shapes and defines each film.
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Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances, and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.
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In this grand comedy, Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx disrupt opera star Lasparri’s plans while helping two young hopefuls get their big break. Packed with gags, one-liners, and musical riffs, they stow away on a ship, outsmart city hall, and wreak havoc to save the opera. This may just be the best Marx Brothers movie ever.
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Nominated for 8 Academy Awards! New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota named Bob Dylan arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
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