ACADEMY AWARD BEST PICTURE, BEST ACTRESS, BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE NOMINEE!
Rio de Janeiro, early 1970s. Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. We are introduced to the Paivas: a father, Rubens; a mother, Eunice; and their five children. They live by the beach, in a rented house with doors constantly open to friends. The affection and humor they share among themselves are their own subtle forms of resistance to the oppression that hangs over the country. One day, they suffer a violent and arbitrary act that will forever change their lives. In the aftermath, Eunice is forced to reinvent herself and carve out a new future for herself and her children. Carried along by Fernanda Torres' superb performance, I'M STILL HERE poignantly explores a nation's upheaval through one family's search for answers.
Thursday February 6 --- 7pm
Friday February 7 --- 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Saturday February 8 --- 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday February 9 --- 1pm and 4pm
HELD OVER! ACADEMY AWARD BEST ACTOR NOMINEE!
Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
Thursday February 6 --- 4:30pm
Sunday February 9 --- 7pm
HELD OVER! ACADEMY AWARD BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE, BEST ANIMATED FEATURE NOMINEE!
A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, FLOW follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.
Saturday February 8 --- 2:15pm
ACADEMY AWARD BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE NOMINEE!
Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof's riveting, award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan. A searing indictment of oppressive rule, whether it be of a nation or in a household, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG functions both as compelling drama and powerful political statement.
Showtimes TBA
Experimental film-making couched and accompanied by live electronic performers utilizing the charming Pageant's big screen! ALL SEATS $10 Advance tickets are sold out! Limited tickets available at the door day of show!
The Pageant presents a night of experimentation: filthy feedback loops, haunted space castle music, ambient drones, field recordings, and a debut film short by a first-time filmmaker with live noise accompaniment featuring Greyloom, Ozol, This Valve Controls, Vik Whistle and LOLA
Thursday February 20 --- Doors 6:30pm / Show 7pm
A yearly tradition celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Pageant is proud to present the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films! This special release features the year's most spectacular short films and is available to watch on the big screen for a limited time. Each nominee is released in one of three distinct feature-length compilations according to their category of nomination: Live Action, Animation, or Documentary. Don’t miss this year’s programs! All programs separate admission, times and dates coming soon!
ANIMATION (90 MIN - PG-13)
Magic Candies - 21min
In The Shadow Of The Cypress - 20min
Yuck! - 13min
Wander To Wonder - 13min
Beautiful Men - 19min
LIVE ACTION (104 min - PG-13)
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent - 13min
Anuja - 22min
I Am Not A Robot - 22min
A Lien - 15min
The Last Ranger - 28min
DOCUMENTARY (165 MIN - PG-13)
Instruments of a Beating Heart - 23min
Incident - 30min
I Am Ready, Warden - 37min
The Only Girl In The Orchestra - 35min
Death By Numbers - 36min
Showtimes TBA
A group of men trained by al-Qaeda are transferred from Guantanamo to the world’s first rehabilitation center for terrorists located in Saudi Arabia. Filmed over three years, with unprecedented access, this film is a complex and nuanced exploration of the men we have heard so much about but never heard from. A riveting, undeniably vital film for intelligent people looking to have their preconceived notions challenged. Don't miss this return engagement of this controversial, acclaimed film.
Showtimes TBA