Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.

Industrial animations, forgotten children’s TV shows, declassified military training films, weird science and more — these ephemeral fragments form an unintentional time capsule. Some hilarious, some disturbing, all unexpectedly beautiful and rescued from government archives, flea markets and basements. Join us for The Human Machine, the first installment of a new film series presented by Cinema Ephemera. Rich Remsberg and Shawn Rosenheim have curated an evening of ephemeral films. “These are films that were not necessarily meant to last beyond their original showings,” said Remsberg. “They weren’t even necessarily meant to be considered films.” “This is an accidental chronicle of 20th century America,” adds Rosenheim, speaking of their collection. “This is a world both very familiar and very strange.” Travel with us through the old, weird America. From 1920s personal hygiene guides to NASA’s zero-gravity experiments to amateur disco exhibitions, this is a celebration of the ordinary and the forgotten. Some of it is funny. Some is disturbing. Much of it is unbelievably beautiful – a revelation of our world in all its poverty and extravagance. “Breaking open the original context of these films allow us to see the gems among the pot shards,” said Remsberg. “You’ll never look at the 20th Century in the same way again.”

Sally (Jane Fonda) says goodbye to her husband (Bruce Dern), who’s fighting in Vietnam, and then strikes up a meaningful relationship with an injured soldier (John Voight). (dir. Hal Ashby, U.S., 1978, 127 min.) “It confronts the relationship between Fonda and Voight with unusual frankness — and with emotional tenderness and subtlety that is, if anything, even harder to portray.” —Roger Ebert Penelope Milford (1948-2025) was an Oscar-nominated actress whose performance as Vi Munson in “Coming Home” earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination. Beloved by her Hudson Valley community, Upstate Films is screening this film in memory of her.

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Live From Upstate The most lauded of Anger's Magick Lantern Cycle, Lucifer Rising is perhaps the most groundbreaking of his films, which go back to the late 1930’s and are cited as major influences for John Waters, David Lynch and others. This film, preceded by "Scorpio Rising," will be paired with a live soundtrack by Constant Smiles. (dir. Kenneth Anger, U.S./U.K./West Germany, 1972, 30 min.) Constant Smiles is a dynamic, ever-evolving musical collective led by songwriter Ben Jones, known for shifting sounds from ambient pop to indie folk, blending hazy textures with profound lyrics about humanity, intimacy, and growth, evolving from its 2009 Martha's Vineyard beginnings into a respected underground scene staple, especially after releasing acclaimed albums like Paragons and Moonflowers on Sacred Bones and Felte labels.

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Join us to sing in the new year — karaoke on stage at The Mark. Hosted by the legendary Alex Rappaport of Saugerties! $20 includes a midnight champagne toast or our finest sparkling water and popcorn (while supplies last).

Stephanie, a restless and vibrant actress, meets Gerard, an NYPD counter-terrorism specialist who’s an aficionado of experimental theater (and maybe out of his mind). Flirtation ensues, ends disastrously, and forces Stephanie to the ramshackle upstate home of musician Eleanor Friedberger, yet this supposed escape is infected by violent memories of her past life. A miniature epic of paranoia, espionage, subterfuge, music, and performance captured on lush and invigorating 16mm, Slow Machine heralds major new talent.

In the ’90s, Lightning and Thunder were Milwaukee’s biggest husband and wife Neil Diamond cover band. This hilarious and gut-wrenching documentary follows the loving couple’s high moments (performing with Pearl Jam) and very low moments (accidents, marital turmoil, illness, and more). Virtually unseen since winning both audience and jury awards at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2008, it’s a fascinating look at a very different kind of performance art.

Close Up w/ dir. Robert Stone In this meditative, intergalactic biopic, we follow Gentry Lee on his journey to space and on Earth. From the Viking and Voyager missions to co-authoring the actual future with Arthur C. Clarke, Lee’s life has been spent with his head in the stars and his feet on the ground. In this visually stunning documentary, the octogenarian Starman reflects on decades of space exploration alongside friends like Carl Sagan. (dir. Robert Stone, U.S., 2025, 85 min.) “An Outer Space Documentary That’s Out of This World.” —Variety

Live From Upstate Join us in welcoming the Tender Mercies musical stage preview. Daisy Foote will narrate the film-turned-musical’s love story, accompanied by Steve Earle’s songs live. Spend an evening with the writer/composer team of the musical TENDER MERCIES (based on the Academy Award-winning film TENDER MERCIES). Daisy Foote (the book writer) will narrate the love story of Rosa Wadsworth and Mac Sledge, accompanied by songs (written for the musical by Steve Earle) sung by Steve Earle himself, as well as Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell.

This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, the final night billed as “The Last One.” Featuring stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle.

A philosophical romance between mortality and immortality, this film follows Damiel, an angel in Berlin, who sees the world in black-and-white vs. the color that humans see. The angel can hear the inner dialogue of people, their deepest anxieties and simple joys, which leads him to yearn for the early life instead of the celestial existentialism. 1980’s Berlin plays a unique role in this movie, as does the soundtrack, featuring Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. “The film evokes a mood of reverie, elegy and meditation. It doesn’t rush headlong into plot, but has the patience of its angels.” — Roger Ebert