SCREENING
Nope
Saturday, Aug 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Redstone Theater
Part of See It Big: 70mm!
Dir. Jordan Peele. 2022, 130 mins. 70mm. With Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, Keith David. Using the format of large-canvas sci-fi horror, Oscar-winner Jordan Peele has made perhaps his most provocative film yet, a wildly expansive, primally frightening movie that quickly became one of the year’s most puzzled-over, debated, and admired studio productions. Nope is set way out West, on the Haywood ranch, where grown siblings OJ and Emerald (Kaluuya and Palmer) continue their father’s legacy, training and handling horses for Hollywood productions, a family business that extends back to the very beginnings of motion pictures. After they discover a dangerous (and bloodthirsty) UFO near the ranch, brother and sister set out to identify the flying object by capturing it on film, which proves to be more difficult than it would appear. Crucial—and truly unforgettable—is the story of neighbor Jupe (Yeun), a huckster entertainer harboring a shocking childhood trauma. As usual, Peele has created a plausible yet utterly surreal world that goes down multiple avenues of inquiry—marginalized histories, racial representation, industry exploitation—while remaining a satisfying and scary entertainment.
Tickets: $20 / $15 for MoMI members. MoMI Members have an exclusive window to purchase tickets, through July 3. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 4. Order tickets. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission. Review safety protocols before your visit.