Seconds
James Wong Howe, nominated for an Oscar for his work, shot in black-and-white and used misshapen lenses to create a surreal atmosphere as Arthur Hamilton’s dream of a new life turns into a waking nightmare.
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Peter Pan
As part of our ongoing series on cinematographer James Wong Howe, Herbert Brenon’s rarely screened, magical silent adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s 1904 stage play will show on June 25 with live piano accompaniment by Makia Matsumura!
Poster signing: Living with The Walking Dead
Artist Kirk Manley joins us in person on Opening Day to sign his exclusive exhibition poster art for the Living with The Walking Dead!
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero’s seminal, independent zombie movie, which laid the groundwork for the indie horror film, as part of our series Films of the Dead: Romero & Co.—next screening on July 9.
The Baron of Arizona
One of the most purely entertaining films legendary director Samuel Fuller made for indie producer Robert Lippert, The Baron of Arizona was shot by James Wong Howe during a fallow period of his career for a small fraction of his normal salary, and his chiaroscuro, hushed tones, and focus on interiority defines a film that elides the outdoor grandiosity aimed for in so many B westerns.
The Return of the Living Dead
A fiendishly fun horror comedy with an enduring cult status, offering an entirely different take on the zombie film from its predecessors.
The Virgin Suicides
On June 26, Sofia Coppola’s singular debut feature, introduced by Hannah Strong, author of Sofia Coppola: Forever Young, followed by a book signing.
Santo vs. the Evil Brain (Santo contra cerebro del mal)
A newly restored, Santo vs. the Evil Brain marks the cinematic debut of El Santo (Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta), the most famous and iconic of all Mexican luchadores.
MoMI Trivia Night
On June 30, an evening of cinematic fun. Join us for the chance to win MoMI membership, guest passes, and bragging rights.
Crimes of the Future
The latest film from David Cronenberg is a return to the speculative body horror of the Canadian auteur’s early career, showing July 1–9.
Day of the Dead
Marks the reunion of Romero and special effects legend Tom Savini, and together they deliver a picture that pushes the envelope on every level, from body-munching gore to biting social critique.
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen + Classic Henson Fairy Tales
Craig Shemin and puppet designer and builder Bonnie Erickson, will introduce this rarely seen 1972 gem and clip show on July 2 and 8.
One Cut of the Dead
An independent film crew making a low-budget zombie film encounters real-life zombies in Shinichiro Ueda's fresh and funny comic horror meta-movie—screening July 2 and 10.