From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.
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When Naveen (Karan Soni), a soft spoken doctor, finally brings his charming white-artist boyfriend Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, misunderstandings and emotional revelations put everyone on edge. Despite facing uncomfortable truths about their own ideas of love and marriage, the family attempts to plan the big Indian wedding of Naveen and Jay’s dreams.
Read MoreA romantic comedy about a young couple who visit Paris for business, where their lives are changed by magical experiences in the city. The film explores a young man’s deep love for Paris and the illusion that life could be better in a different time or place. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, it’s a charming exploration of nostalgia, love, and the allure of the past.
Read MoreThe first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen follows Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who builds a new life in Boston and falls for Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni). But when her first love, Atlas (Brandon Sklenar), reappears, Lily must face her past and make an impossible choice.
Read MoreFrom filmmaker Whit Stillman comes another witty comedy in the vein of Metropolitan. Taylor Nichols and Chris Eigeman star as two Americans navigating romance, mix-ups, and political flare-ups in Barcelona, alongside Mira Sorvino. Expect sharp dialogue, offbeat charm, and a continental take on love. Stay after the screening for a Q&A with writer/director Whit Stillman and former NY Times film critic Janet Maslin!
Read MoreIn tribute to virtuoso filmmaker David Lynch (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet), Wild At Heart is an incendiary tale of love, violence and snakeskin jackets presented with his singular vision. Adapted from the novel by Barry Gifford, Wild At Heart stars Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern as Sailor and Lula, a pair of young lovers on the run from Lula’s mother Marietta. Sailor and Lula’s journey takes them into the dark heart of America, where dangers and temptations lurk, and where only their love can truly protect them. But even their all-consuming passion may not withstand the sinister presence of Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe).
Read MoreCelebrate Valentine’s Day Eve with Sabrina! Enjoy wine, a personal charcuterie board, and dessert—all included with your ticket and ready to take to your seat. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden, this Cinderella tale follows Sabrina, a chauffeur’s daughter, whose Parisian transformation sparks a romantic rivalry between two wealthy brothers. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Read MoreOne of the greatest silent films and a landmark in World War I cinema, is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of warfare and lasting influence on war films. It follows the idle son of a wealthy businessman who joins the Army, befriends two working-class soldiers, and falls in love with a Frenchwoman before heading to the frontlines. Starring silent-era icon John Gilbert, the film will be introduced by his grandson, Gideon Fountain.
Read MoreExperience a special screening of winner of Grammy and Academy Awards for its pulsating song score, Purple Rain. Prince’s electrifying film debut featuring iconic hits like “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” hailed by Rolling Stone as “the smartest, most spiritually ambitious rock-‘n’-roll movie ever made.” After the film, join Bedford resident and lifelong music fan Rob Cavenagh for an engaging conversation about the unforgettable soundtrack that shaped this cinematic masterpiece.
Read MoreSean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York. Presented in English, Russian and Armenian with English subtitles.
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