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Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts, presented by Taika Waititi, includes three feature-length programs, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category: Animated, Documentary, and Live Action. Catch all three, only at RFC! Some films in this program may not be suitable for young children. The Three Sisters Forevergreen The Girl Who Cried Pearls Butterfly Retirement Plan Eiru (shortlisted extra)
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Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts, presented by Taika Waititi, includes three feature-length programs, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category: Animated, Documentary, and Live Action. Catch all three, only at RFC! Some films in this program contain graphic war imagery, adult themes, and language. Recommended for persons 17 and up. Perfectly A Strangeness The Devil Is Busy Armed Only With A Camera: The Life And Death Of Brent Renaud All The Empty Rooms Children No More: “Were And Are Gone”
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Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts, presented by Taika Waititi, includes three feature-length programs, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category: Animated, Documentary, and Live Action. Catch all three, only at RFC! Some films in this program contain adult language, adult themes, and sensual images. Recommended for persons 17 and up. The Singers A Friend Of Dorothy Butcher’s Stain Two People Exchanging Saliva Jane Austin’s Period Drama
Part of RFC's CineNoir: Black Voices in Film Festival Aspiring filmmakers and creatives of all ages are invited to join us for our Black Filmmaker Symposium. Hear from a distinguished panel of Black crew members with key roles in the film industry. These professionals will discuss their journeys, and give realistic insight on getting into, and being successful in, the film industry. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but space is limited. You must reserve a ticket to attend.
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Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale. In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war.
Modeled after our popular Teen Film Council, Film Club at RFC is the grown-up version for adults (18+) that want a place to learn more about the art and business of the film industry. We’ll show clips, get hands-on with film equipment, and discuss practice, theory, and industry trends. There will be 16 weekly sessions and classes are $20 each or $280 for the whole course and include one free movie ticket per week. Plus, since it’s for adults, there will also be a cash bar! RFC’s Film Club will meet weekly on Sundays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in Robinson Film Center’s 2nd Floor Event Space. Sessions will begin Feb 8 and continue through June 28, excluding holidays.
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An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Directed by Jafar Panahi. Persian language with English subtitles.
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Once upon a time in South Central L.A... It ain't no fairy tale. In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war.
Step inside the lives of two Black women whose names echo through courtrooms, neighborhoods, and protest lines: Breka Peoples and Omari Ho-Sang. From court dates and jail time for getting Black men to the polls, to being branded a political “threat” for telling the truth about housing, poverty, and power—this film follows how their love for North Louisiana turned into a lifelong fight for justice.
Looking to get a leg up in your office Oscar pool, get a better idea of who’s favored and why, or just learn more about how the Academy works? Come join industry veteran and RFC Education Director Rich Hansil for Oscars 101, where we pair each of the 10 Best Picture nominees with a deliciously curated craft mini-cocktail or wine and discuss each film, its merits, and its chances of winning the golden statue. With a buffet of light bites to enjoy while you discuss the nominees and themed drinks by Abby Singer’s expert mixologists, it’s a wonderful red-carpet experience without all the fuss!
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After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.
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Successful talk-show host RJ Stevens (Martin Lawrence) was the awkward brunt of numerous jokes growing up. When his parents ask him to come back home for their anniversary, RJ vows to show everyone how much he has changed, but his Southern relatives remind him that going home is no vacation!
Explore wines of the Pacific Northwest at RFC’s Wine Tasting, presented by Corkscrew Wisdom! Our first stop is Washington State, the second-largest wine producing state in the US, with over 1,000 wineries and more than 80 different varieties. Sommelier Pamela Brown will introduce you to a diverse selection of wines from this arid, high-desert region while you enjoy bites designed to complement each pour by Chef Niema DiGrazia of Abby Singer’s.