Tut’s Fever Movie Palace
Tut’s Fever is a working movie theater and art installation created by Red Grooms and Lysiane Luong, an homage to the ornate, exotic picture palaces of the 1920s
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Behind the Screen
The Museum's core exhibition immerses visitors in the creative and technical process of producing, promoting, and presenting films, television shows, and digital entertainment.
The Jim Henson Exhibition
This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.
Horrible Sites: Makeup and Production Design for The Exorcist
With material drawn from MoMI’s permanent collection, this exhibit explores the film’s production and makeup design, detailing how a stylish townhouse in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and an innocent young girl were transformed into sites of horror.
Reflected Forms: Story and Character in the Films of Todd Haynes
On the occasion of Todd Haynes’s May December, MoMI presents an exhibit with materials from the archives of filmmaker Todd Haynes, now part of the Museum’s collection, offering a glimpse into his process of transforming historical and cultural referents into formally ambitious, richly emotional films.
Waxwing
Waxwing subverts the traditional light gun, a device that allows players to aim and shoot at targets on a video game screen, by reimagining it as a literal source of light, shifting the focus from violence to an exploration of aspirations and the human condition.
Clayography in Motion: Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail
The interactive animation section of the Museum’s core exhibition features a special focus on stop-motion-animation director Adam Elliot’s Academy Award–nominated film Memoir of a Snail.
Compositions in Code: The Art of Processing and p5.js
Processing and p5.js revolutionized creative coding, making generative art accessible to artists worldwide. This installation series pairs Processing pioneers with p5.js artists in a series of diptychs on the Herbert S. Schlosser Media Wall. Plus, you can mint your own fragments of art by Marius Watz and Aleksandra Jovanić. Learn more!
Fleischer Studios Cartoons—Restored!
From the 1920s through the early 1940s, the Fleischer Studios' cartoon shorts were immensely successful, their popularity and cultural ubiquity rivaling those of Walt Disney. In 2022, a restoration effort began for the Fleischer Studio cartoons. This program of four restored shorts features some of the Fleischers' most unforgettable and culturally persistent characters.
9 events,
9 events,
9 events,
10 events,
A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
Penny Marshall's classic baseball comedy starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, and Madonna, screens 4/4 and 4/6 to celebrate the kickoff of major league baseball season.
11 events,
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
The dark landscape of the English moors comes to vivid life in the classic, rapturously shot black-and-white Hollywood adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel starring Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier.
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
12 events,
ReelAbilities: Magnetosphere
ReelAbilities: Magnetosphere
Maggie learns to embrace her unique perception, discovering that her "different" way of experiencing the world isn't something to fear—it's a gift worth celebrating. Followed by a discussion with director Nicola Rose.
A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
Penny Marshall's classic baseball comedy starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, and Madonna, screens 4/4 and 4/6 to celebrate the kickoff of major league baseball season.
9 events,
9 events,
9 events,
11 events,
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
Not Fade Away with David Chase + special guests in person
Not Fade Away with David Chase + special guests in person
MoMI is pleased to present the East Coast premiere of the black-and-white version of The Sopranos creator David Chase’s deeply personal, coming-of-age drama on 4/10, followed by a discussion with Chase, executive producer and music supervisor Steven Van Zandt, and actors John Magaro and Will Brill, moderated by Alessandro Nivola.
9 events,
Reframe: Eat My Multiverse
Reframe: Eat My Multiverse
On MoMI’s Redstone Theater screen, Dr. Libby Heaney deploys live-motion capture and a live, virtual environment to challenge sanitized narratives that obscure the magical and queer aspects of quantum phenomena.
13 events,
is this thing on?
THING+YOU, from the livestreaming collective "is this thing on?", showcases how artists can reclaim agency in digital spaces while fostering genuine community engagement across platforms. Participation is encouraged through QR codes placed throughout the gallery, enabling engagement with live chats and real-time contributions to evolving artworks and archived performances. Learn more!
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here
See this year's Academy Award–winner for Best International Feature, from director Walter Salles, set amidst the tightening grip of a military dictatorship in 1970s Brazil. The film is anchored by a remarkable performance by Golden Globe–winner Fernanda Torres.
I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here
This year's Academy Award–winner for Best International Feature stars the incomparable Fernanda Torres as real-life figure Eunice Paiva, who must carve out a new life for her children when her husband is one day taken away by government officials amidst the tightening grip of a military dictatorship in 1970s Brazil.
13 events,
The Storm (Da Yu)
The Storm (Da Yu)
Busifan’s little-seen independent Chinese animated feature conjures a colorful world of mythical landscapes and magical creatures and a show-stopping climax aboard a mysterious ship.
Tajouje + Al-Sit
Tajouje + Al-Sit
Set against the breathtaking desert landscapes of eastern Sudan, Tajouje is a mesmerizing blend of folklore, romance, and tragedy. Featuring a conversation with critic and curator Murtada Elfadl and series programmer Farihah Zaman.
I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here
See this year's Academy Award–winner for Best International Feature, from director Walter Salles, set amidst the tightening grip of a military dictatorship in 1970s Brazil. The film is anchored by a remarkable performance by Golden Globe–winner Fernanda Torres.
10 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
10 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
10 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
11 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
12 events,
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—Story and Spectacle
The exhibition will spotlight star and producer Tom Cruise’s exceptional commitment to practical stunt work, and explore how the series combines technical ingenuity, personal discipline, and artistic commitment, all in service of storytelling, character development, and performance.
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
David Cronenberg’s chilling yet bracing adaptation of Stephen King’s supernatural novel is one of the director’s most elegantly constructed films, moving from a gripping murder mystery to a political melodrama.
14 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 35th Anniversary
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 35th Anniversary
When the pizza-loving turtles, popularized in comic strips and an animated series, made the trip to the big screen, they had some help from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Introduced by Craig Shemin, President, The Jim Henson Legacy.
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
David Cronenberg’s chilling yet bracing adaptation of Stephen King’s supernatural novel is one of the director’s most elegantly constructed films, moving from a gripping murder mystery to a political melodrama.
13 events,
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
This deeply touching and gorgeously animated movie about robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island plays all week during Spring Break 2025.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 35th Anniversary
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 35th Anniversary
When the pizza-loving turtles, popularized in comic strips and an animated series, made the trip to the big screen, they had some help from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Introduced by Craig Shemin, President, The Jim Henson Legacy.
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
David Cronenberg’s chilling yet bracing adaptation of Stephen King’s supernatural novel is one of the director’s most elegantly constructed films, moving from a gripping murder mystery to a political melodrama.
9 events,
9 events,
9 events,
10 events,
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tours
Join us for a special guided tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition! The tour costs $5.00 per visitor (on top of admission ticket).
12 events,
Portals of Solitude: Virtual Realities from Taiwan
This installation features four virtual reality (VR) experiences created by Taiwanese filmmakers and artists that immerse the viewer into the worlds of isolated protagonists. Their stories are marked by mental and physical separation that demonstrate fragility and resilience.
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
The most balletic of all silent comedy stunt performers, Buster Keaton is at his most jaw-dropping in this hilarious tale of a snooty college graduate who returns home to his gruff riverboat captain father, to whom he must prove his bravery.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
The spectacular, throat-gripping suspense of Renny Harlin’s Cliffhanger demands the big screen. A mid-career triumph for Stallone, this action thriller hit from the slam-bang summer of 1993 is a marvel of mountain climbing and aerial stunt coordination. Screening 4/25 and 4/27.
13 events,
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
The most balletic of all silent comedy stunt performers, Buster Keaton is at his most jaw-dropping in this hilarious tale of a snooty college graduate who returns home to his gruff riverboat captain father, to whom he must prove his bravery.
The Cinema of Attractions with Tom Gunning and Daniel Morgan
The Cinema of Attractions with Tom Gunning and Daniel Morgan
Tom Gunning and Daniel Morgan will talk about the impact and legacy of Gunning’s work. The program on 4/26 will include screenings of some of the key films written about in Gunning's new book, followed by a book signing in the Museum shop.
15 events,
New York Arab Festival 2025 Shorts Program
New York Arab Festival 2025 Shorts Program
This program aims to showcase the diversity of contemporary Arab cinema and video art through a wide range of cultural references, visual languages, and artistic choices. The first section will feature experimental formats pushing the boundaries of film and video; the second will focus on short-form fiction and docufiction films that explore themes of migration, mobility, and displacement.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
The spectacular, throat-gripping suspense of Renny Harlin’s Cliffhanger demands the big screen. A mid-career triumph for Stallone, this action thriller hit from the slam-bang summer of 1993 is a marvel of mountain climbing and aerial stunt coordination. Screening 4/25 and 4/27.
The Last Taxi Driver
The Last Taxi Driver
In this erotically charged Greek psychological thriller, a middle-aged cab driver grappling with his thwarted ambitions finds his life suddenly upended when he witnesses the suicide of one of his customers. Screens 4/27 as part of Always on Sunday: Greek Film Series.
Flirt + Film Comment Live with Tom Gunning
Flirt + Film Comment Live with Tom Gunning
Hal Hartley’s experimental narrative tells a simple story of love and loss in three cities (New York, Berlin, Tokyo), repeating the same situations but with subtle shifts. Introduced by Tom Gunning, followed by a live taping of the Film Comment Podcast with editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, Gunning, and David Schwartz.
Films by Ken Jacobs, Stan Brakhage, and Peggy Ahwesh
Films by Ken Jacobs, Stan Brakhage, and Peggy Ahwesh
This program of avant-garde film is inspired by three of the essential pieces in Tom Gunning’s new book The Attractions of the Moving Image.
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10 events,
10 events,
11 events,
The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious
The first in the immensely popular car-racing action franchise stars Vin Diesel as a notorious illegal street racer and Paul Walker as the undercover LAPD officer who infiltrates his crew to track down a gang of thieves and bring them to justice following an elaborate California freeway heist.
13 events,
The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious
The first in the immensely popular car-racing action franchise stars Vin Diesel as a notorious illegal street racer and Paul Walker as the undercover LAPD officer who infiltrates his crew to track down a gang of thieves and bring them to justice following an elaborate California freeway heist.
Safety Last!
Safety Last!
In his most fabulous—and iconic—display of death-defying derring-do, comedy legend Harold Lloyd is a small-town kid who has just arrived in the big city.
Thunderball
Thunderball
This fourth entry in the James Bond franchise submerges suave star Sean Connery into a whirlwind of deep-sea intrigue, featuring incredible underwater stunts.
12 events,
Safety Last!
Safety Last!
In his most fabulous—and iconic—display of death-defying derring-do, comedy legend Harold Lloyd is a small-town kid who has just arrived in the big city.
Thunderball
Thunderball
This fourth entry in the James Bond franchise submerges suave star Sean Connery into a whirlwind of deep-sea intrigue, featuring incredible underwater stunts.