Hello Everyone!

There weren't many big surprises this year at the Oscars, but we were pleased to see so many great films recognized in one way or another - from Da'Vine Joy Randolph's win for THE HOLDOVERS to Cord Jefferson's win for the AMERICAN FICTION screenplay to POOR THINGS winning in several categories...it was a great night for thoughtful and engaging cinema. One other big contender - THE ZONE OF INTEREST - took home "Best International Film" and "Best Sound," and we've decided to bring it back for some encore screenings this weekend.  On top of that, we'll open the film that I know many of you will adore - ONE LIFE - starring Anthony Hopkins.  ORIGIN, the new film from Ava DuVernay, will stick around for a few more shows for one more week, but if you still need to see THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE, IO CAPITANO or PERFECT DAYS, Thursday will be your last chance to catch them with us.

This Saturday, we will welcome Girl Scout Troop 3164 from Holy Angels to our patio for a couple hours.  Starting a bit before noon, they will be selling their cookies in an effort to raise money for a camping trip to Hocking Hills.  If you're seeing a movie with us this Saturday afternoon, we hope you'll support them...and if you just need to swing by for a box of cookies, we understand (we'll have coffee inside if you need it)!

PROBLEMISTA, the new film written by, directed by and starring Julio Torres, is now set to open on March 21.  This sweet, eccentric and inspired comedy also stars one of my all-time favorites actresses - Tilda Swinton.  If you haven't seen the trailer yet, you can check it out HERE.

I'm happy to report that "Open Caption Mondays" are back!  Though many of our recent engagements have been subtitled, we haven't had English-language films that offered a subtitled option until ONE LIFE.  On Monday, March 18, all screenings of ONE LIFE will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).

Synopsis for ONE LIFE: "British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport." Hopkins is incredible in this powerful period piece that reminds us that one person can make a difference. Also starring Helena Bonham Carter, Lena Olin, and Johnny Flynn.

ONE TIME ONLY! This screening is FREE, but registration is required. "Join Playwright and Educator Kyle Holmes for a Q&A discussion immediately following this special showing of the HBO Documentary, MY SO-CALLED HIGH SCHOOL RANK chronicling the creation of RANKED, a groundbreaking musical exploring how creative outlets like theatre and music can have a profound impact on youth mental health. In addition, local filmmaker, Jayson Aldridge will screen the new short A CALL TO HOPE - featuring three students from Miami Valley area high schools who were selected to share their voice on what hope means to them and how they find hope in desperate times. One-time screening - Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30.

This screening is being held in conjunction Sinclair's Student Enrichment Programs, The Montgomery County Mentoring Collaborative and Fast Forward Re-Engagement Center, for their annual Mentoring and Re-Engagement Summit. For more information about the Sinclair event, call 937 512-3179 or visit thisLINK.

Only a few tickets remain! 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! 

Tommy Wiseau is so glad that THE ROOM is coming back to Dayton that he's decided to hold the Ohio Premiere of his new film BIG SHARK directly following our screening of THE ROOM!  Tickets for the 10pm screening on March 14 are $20 each and are now on sale!  I have a feeling we're gonna be in for a wild ride! Tickets are flying!

Water - we take it for granted and probably don’t give it much thought, but it is essential to sustain life everywhere.
WATER is a feature documentary film by Gary Beeber that focuses on Ohio’s source of water and what’s being done to protect it for future generations.  This one-time special preview will benefit the Little Miami Watershed Network - Sunday, March 24 at 5pm. Tickets are $15 each.  This screening is generously funded by by Xylem.

THE PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world. This year's edition is once again sponsored by Massie Creek Paddlers and Tomfoolery Outdoors!  One Night Only - Thursday, March 28 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

WHO KILLED GANDHI?

Join us for a one-time screening of WHO KILLED GANDHI? on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30.  We will be presenting this special screening in partnership with The Dayton International Peace Museum's "Season For NonViolence."  WHO KILLED GANDHI? is an investigation into assassin Nathuram Vinayak Godse, his mentor Vinakay Damodar Savarkar, and the murder of a man considered by many to be a saint and the father of modern India, Mahatma Gandhi. 

Wed, Apr 3 | 7:30PM

BLACKOUT

Cinematographer and Dayton native Collin Brazie is coming back to town with a brand new horror film - BLACKOUT. This new movie will screen one time on Friday, April 5 at 10:00pm, and tickets are $12.50 each. "Charley’s secret is he thinks he’s a werewolf. He can’t remember the things he’s done but the papers report random acts of violence taking place at night in this small upstate hamlet. Now the whole town must rally to find out what is tearing it apart: mistrust, fear, or a monster that comes out at night." Brazie will be in attendance, and we'll host a special Q&A after the screening.

Fri, Apr 5 | 10:00PM

I'M NOT LEAVING

"When the Rwandan genocide broke out in 1994, one American chose to stay in the country and risk everything in hope of saving a few lives. I'M NOT LEAVING tells the story of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi through the eyes of the Wilkens family. This 40-minute documentary will be followed by a discussion including a local resident who has traveled to Rwanda with Carl Wilkens.
This Global Views event is sponsored by the Dayton Council on World Affairs. To learn more, click the "tickets" link below.

Sun, Apr 7 | 5:00PM

BLACKSKIN

Felons with a Future, a local non-profit organization in Dayton,  and Foremost Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based film and television production company, will present an encore screening of the feature film BLACKSKIN. The screening will be followed by a special Q&A with the Hollywood Director Marc Cayce and Greg West of Felons with a Future. Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30. Tickets are $15 each. To read more about the film, click the "tickets" button below.

Wed, Apr 10 | 7:30PM

ANSELM

Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS was so loved that we have to bring his new documentary that is getting raves around the world. This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years.  This special one-time screening will be presented in 2D on Sunday, April 14 at 5:00. Tickets are $12.50 each.

Sun, Apr 14 | 5:00PM

Thank you for all of your support!
Hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

PERFECT DAYS (PG) 2 Hrs 3 Min
Wednesday (Mar 13): 7:00
FINAL DAY - March 13

ORIGIN (PG-13) 2 Hrs 29 Min (includes Q&A)
Wed & Thu (Mar 13 & 14): 2:50
Fri, Sat, Sun (Mar 15-17): 4:00
Mon & Tue (Mar 18 & 19): 3:30
Wed (Mar 20): 7:00
FINAL DAY - March 20

IO CAPITANO (NR) 2 Hrs 1 Min
Wed & Thu (Mar 13 & 14): 2:40
FINAL DAY - March 14

THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (PG-13) 1 Hr 38 Min
Wed & Thu (Mar 13 & 14): 5:10
FINAL DAY - March 14!

MY SO-CALLED HIGH SCHOOL RANK (NR) 1 Hr 41 + discussion
Wednesday (Mar 13): 7:30

ONE LIFE (PG) 1 Hr 50 Min
Thursday (Mar 14): 6:00 
Fri, Sat, Sun (Mar 15-17): 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Mon, Tue Wed (Mar 18-20): 2:45, 5:10, 7:30
Thu (Mar 21): 2:45, 5:10

THE ROOM (R) 1 Hr 39 Min + pre-show fun
Thursday (Mar 14): 7:30

BIG SHARK (NR) 1 Hr 44 Min
Thursday (Mar 14): 10:00

THE ZONE OF INTEREST (PG-13) 1 Hr 45 Min
Fri, Sat, Sun (Mar 15-17): 1:00, 7:15
Mon & Tue (Mar 18 & 19): 7:00
Wed & Thu (Mar 20 & 21): 3:30

PROBLEMISTA (R) 1 Hr 44 Min
Thu (Mar 21): 7:40
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