A life-long sportsman and retired educator, Sven Huseby considers himself a well-informed environmentalist. But he is caught by surprise when he reads about the effect of excess carbon dioxide on the ocean in Elizabeth Kolbert's New Yorker article, "The Darkening Sea." Sven embarks on a mission to learn more, wrestling with the possibility that his five-year-old grandson Elias will inherit an ocean bereft of the fish which have meant so much to their family. Sven uncovers research on the world's acidifying seas and its dramatic implications for our culture and economy. (dir. Barbara Ettinger, USA, 2009, 83 mins.)

Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside Area X - a sinister and mysterious phenomenon that is expanding across the American coastline. Once inside, the expedition discovers a world of mutated landscape and creatures, as dangerous as it is beautiful, that threatens both their lives and their sanity.

Those who spend the longest hours in the Village—during sun, rain, snow, festivals, car shows and closed streets— will let us in on their liveliest days and the loneliest ones. We will note recent changes to the Village, such as the handsome Orpheum entrance and increased municipal parking and conditions that stay the same. Also, we’ll look at what neighboring towns are doing to improve their livability. As always, the Orpheum’s yummy popcorn and variety of drinks are available to fuel the conversation.

We play this French New Wave classic in honor of Nouvelle Vague opening Oct. 31. A gangster-obsessed Parisian criminal kills an officer and falls for a hip American; a game of cat and mouse meets a doomed romance.

This indie horror fantasy begins with an antiques dealer who discovers an ancient artifact and, with it, eternal life. Unfortunately, he also develops a need for blood. Twinged with magical realism, this gruesome comedy tests how far a body can go before it becomes a monster. (Guillermo del Toro, 1992)

A silent horror film that shows the history of witchcraft, which local filmmaker Blake Gingerich matches to a NIN soundtrack. “Unlike anything else in the history of cinema.” — The Criterion Collection

Television broadcasting debuted in Sweden in 1957. And Swedish public broadcaster SVT began covering Israel and Palestine almost from day one. In ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958-1989, filmmaker Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975) masterfully weaves together some of this footage, telling the story of the rise of the Israeli state and the Palestinian struggle for self-determination — as seen by Swedish media. For the first decade, SVT coverage is mostly positive. There is a sense of affinity for Israel’s collective efforts in agriculture, housing, medicine, and what is then openly called colonization. But over time the Palestinians move from the sidelines to center stage. There is hope, there is confusion, there is disillusionment and despair. ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958-1989 features interviews with key political and military figures, and highlights historic events like the Six Day War, the 1972 Munich Olympic attack, the first Intifada, and the massacres at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. But the film also shares more intimate, rarely seen stories. We meet Palestinian resistance fighters training in the desert, a Bedouin Israeli with torn allegiances, idealistic Swedish peacekeepers, and West Bank journalists trying to put out their paper under strict censorship. Olsson draws on material from a variety of programs — interview shows, investigative reportage, news stories, magazine-style pieces and even children’s programming. The result is an illuminating look at a changing media landscape and the framing of one of the most significant and intractable conflicts of our times.

On one out-of-control August afternoon in 1970, Joni Mitchell gave a courageous performance at this legendary festival. She tamed an agitated audience with a few fresh songs, a wide smile and a couple of astringent reprimands. (dir. Murray Lerner, U.K., 1970, 76 min.)

National Theater Live: Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) is a judge at the top of her career. But can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie.  "Pike’s gives a physical, occasionally anarchic performance." The Guardian

FNational Theater Live: The previously-banned West German drama written by George Bernard Shaw stars Imelda Staunton as a wealthy ex-prostitute who is reunited and then estranged with her daughter. “For a script penned in 1893, Mrs Warren’s Profession still feels remarkably fresh.” — Time Out

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.

Definitive feature-length documentary on visionary author George Orwell.

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

One of  Columbia University’s most popular professors, Eleanor Johnson, discusses her new book, a compelling exploration of the horror genre. She’ll show clips and shed light how classic horror films demonstrate larger cultural attitudes about women’s rights, bodily autonomy and more. Moderated by Professor Katie Modell, Vassar College.

For two weeks in May, the One Ocean Media Foundation helped organize and film a unique learn-to-swim project on the remote Maldivian island of Eydafushi. Their goal was to get moms and kids more confident in the water, in part as a means to impress upon them the importance of taking better care of the beautiful ocean that surrounds them.. (dir. Jon Bowermaster, U.S., 2015, 53 min.)

An experimental feature film that has reached cult status. With no dialogue or actors, the images shot from an iPhone are hypnotic and terrifying. (dir. Scott Barley, U.S., 2017, 90 min.)

The latest dazzler from Questlove (Summer of Soul) confronts the inspiring and knotty legacy of Sly Stone.  Starting in the late ’60s, Stone became the rock star of his moment, smashing through boundaries of sound and image, scaling the peak of a new kind of fame, to the point that he had nowhere to go but down. (dir. Questlove, U.S., 2025, 112 min.)

Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White), the blue-collar poet, is spiraling due to his emotionally distant dad and the ghosts of his past. The label wants him to make a big rock record, but instead he hunkers down in his bedroom with a four-track recorder. By focusing on the uncertain and fraught time between albums The River and Nebraska, director Scott Cooper avoids the typical triumph tale and instead gives us a narrative of the profound silence before the concert begins. (Scott Cooper, 2025, U.S., 120 min.) “The decision to portray the man not as a Rock God but as a fragile human being who’s also an uncompromising artist gives Deliver Me From Nowhere a solemn integrity.” –The Hollywood Reporter

Two iconic shows by the beloved band: first, a live performance at The Kitchen’s former SoHo space was one of its early trio performances preceding its first record the following year; then in Rome we see the band in full flower, just two months after the release of Remain In Light. (dir. Cesare Pierleoni, U.S., 1976 + 1980, 34 min. + 64 min.)

A boy is left in a Catholic orphanage during the Spanish Civil War. There, he finds sinister secrets in this gothic ghost story. (dir. Guillermo del Toro, 2001, 106 min.)

In honor of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere opening Oct. 23, we rewind a few years. We see Bruce at a crossroads in his career:  three years after “Born to Run," his publishing rights are tied up in court and he’s struggling to break free; this doc captures intimate scenes of a key album being birthed. Free. (dir. Thomas Zimny, U.S., 2010, 85 min.)

WISDOM OF HAPPINESS is a deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly 90 years old, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century's challenges. The film captures the Dalai Lama speaking directly to viewers, creating a sense of a private audience, and shares his timeless wisdom on achieving inner peace and happiness for everyone. The special screening marks the Dalai Lama's 90 Birthday on July 6th.