The true story of Hossain Sabzian that impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film.

In observance of 2026's Silent Movie Day we'll be presenting a 16mm silent presentation headlined by Universal's 1923 blockbuster production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, which set the studio (and star/makeup whiz Lon Chaney) on a trajectory that would help define the horror movie as we know it. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923, 16mm) | In 15th-century Paris, Jehan (Brandon Hurst), the evil brother of the archdeacon, lusts after a Gypsy named Esmeralda (Patsy Ruth Miller) and commands the hunchback Quasimodo (Lon Chaney) to capture her. Military captain Phoebus (Norman Kerry) also loves Esmeralda and rescues her, but the Gypsy is not unsympathetic to Quasimodo's condition, and an unlikely bond forms between them. After vengeful Jehan frames Esmeralda for the attempted murder of Phoebus, Quasimodo's feelings are put to the test.

This October 15th we're partnering with Nirvana Comics to celebrate the work of writer Joe Kelly and the epic Marvel milestone of Amazing Spider-Man releasing it's 1000th issue! On this evening we'll be getting to know comic and television writer Joe Kelly, who in addition to having the honor of writing the upcoming 1000th issue of Amazing Spider-Man; has written Superman, Deadpool, Justice League and much more. He also co-founded Man of Action Entertainment which has created and produced animated hits such as Ben 10, Generator Rex, Ultimate Spider-man, and Marvel Avengers Assemble. We'll have a lengthy Q&A with Joe followed by select videos from his animated works and a very special screening of everyone's favorite web-head (Where you may actually see some real webs!) Nirvana will be hosting Joe Kelly for 3 days so they'll be having other events at their shop on Friday and Saturday as well as a massive sale. Make sure to check out their website and social media for more details!

A small-time film promoter releases a kitschy horror film during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall's electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking door, smuggling in over 2 tons of cinderblock. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all its inhabitants - a personal expression of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, a clubhouse to coordinate their artistic charity, and finally, a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.

Gloria Swanson, as Norma Desmond, an aging silent-film queen, and William Holden, as the struggling young screenwriter who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in "Sunset Boulevard." Winner of three Academy Awards®, director Billy Wilder's powerful orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence -- a body found floating in a decayed mansion's swimming pool -- through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, "Sunset Boulevard" is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot amidst unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.

The film chronicles the daredevil stuntman Ken Carter's quest to execute a bold stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s, facing absurd challenges along the way.

While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director (Peter O'Toole) he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.

Join us in welcoming Good Girl Books back to Central Cinema for another live "rom-commentary" screening and pop-up book sale!