Oct 9, 2024
Organized by genre, this curated program brings together classical animators, self-taught pioneers, and independent and underground filmmakers.
Oct 7, 2024
Using a mix of puppetry, animatronics, and modern special effects, Jim Henson and Frank Oz create a sense of visual astonishment rarely equaled in fantasy filmmaking. See it with co-director Oz in person on 10/12!
Precocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant “ghost cat” and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her.
Oct 2, 2024
Thirty years after the kaiju’s first attack, a string of shocking disasters at sea signals the return of Godzilla.
Many believe Godzilla has turned his back on humanity when he suddenly arrives in Japan, leaving destruction in his wake. But when the true Godzilla appears, the monster on the rampage is revealed to be Mechagodzilla, a mechanical menace built by an invading alien force.
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko are covering the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg belonging to Mothra is found in Japanese waters and claimed by greedy capitalists.
Sep 13, 2024
Oscar-winning writer, director, and animator Pete Docter takes us inside the mind of Riley, an 11-year-old girl whose emotions are plunged into chaos after she moves to a new home. Followed by a discussion with performers Frank Oz and Dave Goelz on 10/19.
As we celebrate Frank Oz, we take a look at the life of a superstar in whose success Mr. Oz most certainly had a hand. On 10/5 and 10/6 with Craig Shemin, President of the Jim Henson Legacy, in person!
Using a mix of puppetry, animatronics, modern special effects, and more, Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s film creates a sense of visual astonishment rarely equaled in fantasy filmmaking. With Frank Oz in person on 10/12!