Her Name Was Europa
In the early 1920s, zoologist brothers Heinz and Lutz Heck launched a breeding back program to revive the aurochs, an extinct species of wild cattle shrouded in mythological belief and credited with supernatural powers.
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Coming to America
Full of iconic moments and characters, John Landis's comedy classic featuring Eddie Murphy brings warmth and humor to the immigrant experience. Followed by book signing author and critic Jason Bailey.
Propagating Assent: Three Wartime Films
These three short films from Frank Capra, John Ford, and John Huston, all made during World War II under the auspices of the United States military, constitute some of the most artistically successful works of propaganda ever fabricated.
The Trial
Sergei Loznitsa’s found-footage documentary is constructed of painstakingly researched and restored black-and-white footage from one of Joseph Stalin's first show trials, recorded in 1930 in Moscow.
Memoria
Apichatpong Weerasethakul's serene masterpiece set in Colombia and starring Tilda Swinton begs for the big-screen treatment. Playing at MoMI May 20–22!
Memoria
Apichatpong Weerasethakul's serene masterpiece set in Colombia and starring Tilda Swinton begs for the big-screen treatment. Playing at MoMI May 20–22!
The Prisoner of Zenda
On May 20 and 21, see David O. Selznick's production of Anthony Hope's popular late 19th-century novel—one of James Wong Howe’s proudest achievements.
Artist Talk with Ari Melenciano + Reception for The Situation Room
On Friday, May 20, artist Ari Melenciano will join us for a discussion about her installation, currently on view at MoMI.
The Wiz
Join us on May 21 for the beloved New York City musical, introduced by Ms. Renee Brailsford, one of the original dancers in the film.
The Wiz Family Day
On May 21, join us for a family day packed with fun and educational experiences for children of all ages related to the classic 1978 movie musical The Wiz.
After Tomorrow
One of six collaborations between director Frank Borzage and ace screenwriter Sonya Levien, After Tomorrow united them with James Wong Howe, whose photography brings a sense of moody, stylized drama to this pre-Code, depression-addled love story.
Memoria
Apichatpong Weerasethakul's serene masterpiece set in Colombia and starring Tilda Swinton begs for the big-screen treatment. Playing at MoMI May 20–22!