Hello Everyone!

We had to make some adjustments to our calendar...but for good reason.  AMERICAN FICTION is performing even better than we had hoped, and we couldn't let it go just yet.  Therefore, THE ZONE OF INTEREST has moved back a week and is scheduled to open on Feb. 9 (tickets for opening weekend are on sale now - click HERE to learn more about this Oscar-nominated film).  Several NEON regulars are raving about the powerful film ALL OF US STRANGERS (this is a personal favorite of 2023).  It will stick around for one more week.  Additionally, we're able to squeeze in a handful more screenings of POOR THINGS (nominated for 11 Academy Awards including "Best Picture").

Great News!  For those of you who are interested in having a NEON app for your mobile device, you can now download it for iOS and Android.  The app looks a lot like our website - but will allow you to stay logged in and keep track of all future ticket purchases, credits, membership points, etc. Just search for "The Neon Movies" in your app store - and be sure to log into the app with the email address we have on file for you.

"Open Caption Mondays" continue to garner more fans. On Monday, Feb. 5, ALL OF US STRANGERS, AMERICAN FICTION and POOR THINGS will be presented with captions on the screen.  Additionally, THE NEON does offer closed caption devices, audio assistance headphones, and narrative description headphones when films have these features available.  As a reminder, seating is only "reserved" for traditional engagements on weekends and during select special events.

Click any of the images below for a refresher about the films we're screening this weekend!

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone who hopped on board so quickly and got tickets for what is certain to be a very fun night!

Join us for another magical Valentine's Movie Date Night at THE NEON! ❤️  Last year was a sell-out success, and this year promises even more romance. Par Excellence! Our marketing team has curated a special evening with not one, but TWO films to choose from - the Oscar-winning 2001 classic MOULIN ROUGE (7pm) and the new French romance starring Juliette Binoch - THE TASTE OF THINGS (7:30pm) - complete with a cocktail hour including French wines from Joui and a délicieux Pâtisserie Bar with sweet treats from Dorothy Lane Market. Special thanks to our sponsor, Brian Sharp, of SharpGroup - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty!  Tickets are $30 each and include a ticket to the movie of your choice, wine, dessert and great company!

Written by Cincinnati native & Wright State grad Nick Pinkerton! "From acclaimed cinematographer-turned-director Sean Price Williams alongside stars Talia Ryder, Simon Rex, Ayo Edibiri, Jacob Elordi & more, comes THE SWEET EAST: A picaresque journey through contemporary America, undertaken by Lillian, a high schooler fleeing her senior class trip - granted access to the strange sects and cults that proliferate this country by gatekeepers eager to win her over."   Pinkerton will join us for this special one-time screening - Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

"The Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton's 11th annual movie theater scholarship fundraiser is scheduled for February 17, 2024 at Noon. The documentary BLACK POWER MIXTAPE 1965-1975 will view history during the 60’s -70’s anti war and black power movements.  The filmmaker Gorman Hugo found the film canisters in a cellar beneath the Swedish National Broadcasting Co.  He accepted the responsibility to share this spectacular find with the world.  This documentary looks at society, culture, and  style of the cinematic and musical journey of the Black community.  The Swedish took an interest in the civil rights movement which was ignored by the US media and portrayed as a violent terrorist movement.  Their point of view is from an outsider but a committed group of  Swedish filmmakers.  The discussion following the movie will be facilitated by Larry and Osebesi Crowe." (taken from press. notes) The cost of this screening is $25. for adults and $10. for students.  This cost includes popcorn, soda, and wine for the adults. Tickets can be purchased from any Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton member or in person at THE NEON.

Local filmmaker Joshua Matthieu has rented our space to premiere his new film. "Four teens go camping at an abandoned scout camp for some late summer camping. Come nightfall, they start getting picked off one by one by the Rake. Andy (JM Ward) and Lauren (Corinne Tiernan) have to fight to stay alive and make their way out of the woods before it’s too late. THE RAKE was produced by Alpha-Marshall Productions and directed by Joshua Matthieu. Join us at THE NEON on February 29th at 7:30pm for the premiere of THE RAKE. Then, stick around until after the showing for a meet and greet with the cast and crew. Tickets are $10 each and available now. Proceeds will go into making more fun films in the future." (taken from press notes)

Victor Bonacore is bringing back "Cult Movie Night" and proud to present the local classic, Kung-Fu epic TREASURE OF THE NINJA from Dayton filmmaker William X. Lee.  "Throughout the 1980s, black filmmaker and martial artist William X. Lee wrote, produced, directed, and starred in dozens of D.I.Y. action epics, all shot on Super 8 here in Ohio.  TREASURE OF THE NINJA, Lee’s most ambitious and beloved movie, follows Magneta Faze (Lee) who defends Ohio against the evil El Kazi and his ninja army.  The film has garnered a strong cult following, featuring strong women characters and a killer synth-based soundtrack, this explosive movie is an inspiration to anyone with a dream, pulse, or appreciation for spinning kicks!  William grew up in Dayton and still makes films here today, continuing to add to his impressive and extensive career in low budget cult action films.   William is also the author of the book  SERIOUSLY BRO, IDGAF: THE JOURNEY OF THE WORLD’S ANGRIEST INDEPENDENT BLACK FILMMAKER.
Local organization “Scripted in Black” will be hosting and conducting a live Q & A with the director after the film!  Presented by Cult Movie Night and local comic book publication Blood Scream Comics!" (taken from press notes)  Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:30.  Tickets are $13 each - available now!

We're delighted to bring back the "Exhibition On Screen" series, in partnership with The Dayton Art Institute.  And as we start to think of Spring, we have the perfect documentary for the first Sunday in March - PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE.  Join us for this one time event with a post-screening discussion from our friends at DAI on Sunday, March 3 at 5:00. Tickets are $12.50 (on sale now). "Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative and extensive exhibition from The Royal Academy of Arts, London." (Exhibition On Screen)

The cult classic THE ROOM and special guest Greg Sestero (actor from THE ROOM and author of THE DISASTER ARTIST) are heading back to THE NEON. For the past two years, this event has sold out very quickly!  It will screen Thursday, March 14 at 7:30, and tickets are $22 - on sale now! Grab your friends (and your spoons), it's gonna be another fun-filled night! 

Thank you for all of your support!

Hope to see you soon,

Jonathan

AMERICAN FICTION (R) 1 Hr 57 Min
Wed & Thur  (Jan 31 & Feb 1): 2:40, 5:10, 7:40
Fri, Sat, Sun (Feb. 2-4): 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (Feb 5-8): 2:40, 5:10, 7:40

ALL OF US STRANGERS (R) 1 Hr 45 Min
Wed & Thur (Jan 31 & Feb 1): 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
Fri, Sat, Sun (Feb 2-4): 1:00, 7:15
Monday (Feb 5): 5:15
Tuesday (Feb 6): 5:00
Wed & Thu (Feb 7 & 8): 5:15, 7:30

POOR THINGS (R) 2 Hrs 21 Min
Fri, Sat, Sun (Feb 2-4): 4:00
Monday (Feb 5): 2:15, 7:30
Tuesday (Feb 6): 2:00
Wed & Thu (Feb 7 & 8): 2:15

HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS (NR) 1 Hr 48 Min + Q&A
Tuesday (Feb 6): 7:30 - SOLD OUT!