Hello Everyone!

We're opening the latest film from A24 this Friday - I SAW THE TV GLOW!  If you're an NPR listener, you've likely heard at least one story or review about this new, strange, psychological film (or its impressive soundtrack).  With its fresh visual style, this film was made for the big screen.  EZRA will stick around for another week, but WILDCAT and EVIL DOES NOT EXIST will only be here until Thursday.

Next Friday, we will open the new comedyBABES- from writers and producers Ilana Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz (BROAD CITY). ROLLING STONE calls it "the BRIDESMAIDS of babymaking."  Click on the film's title to learn more and watch the hysterical trailer.

THE BIKERIDERS, starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer, was shot in SouthWest Ohio and directed by Jeff Nichols (director of the brilliant films TAKE SHELTER, LOVING and MUD).  The film officially opens June 21...but we've been granted permission to open it on June 19 since several of the featured extras want to attend a special screening together at THE NEON.  Click the film's title to read more, watch the trailer and get your tickets!

I'm so delighted that we've added a couple special screenings of Don Hertzfeld's animated gem IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY to our line-up on June 15 and 17.  (More details about that below.)

And we've added a FREE screening of MISS JUNETEENTH to celebrate the holiday.  (Check out details below.)

"Open Caption Mondays" are back!  On Monday, June 10, all screenings of EZRA and I SAW THE TV GLOW will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).  (EVIL DOES NOT EXIST is subtitled for all shows.)

Synopsis for I SAW THE TV GLOW: "Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack." (A24) THE PLAYLIST calls it "A one-of-a-kind masterpiece," and VANITY FAIR writes that it's "A profound must-see."

THE 24th ANNUAL DAYTON JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

"The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival offers outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride to the diversity of the Jewish people and to the community at large. Our goal is to educate and entertain through evocative, narrative and documentary films that portray the Jewish experience from historic to current global perspectives." (from official site) Click the link to see all of this year's selections. All tickets/passes must be purchased through the festival's official site.

This year's festival is already off to a great start!  

FAMILY SUMMER FILM FEST

Starting this Saturday, June 8, at 11:00am, we'll have 6 consecutive Saturday mornings of free programming for young people!   Each week, doors will open at 10:30am, and tickets will be given on a first-come,  first-serve basis.  Events will start with Read-Along videos and continue  with programming from the PBS Kids library.  Children will leave each screening with  a free book and other materials to promote continued learning over the summer. Special thanks to this year's sponsors - Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz and FLOC (For Love Of Children). 
This Saturday is "Be My Neighbor Day" - featuring episodes of DANIEL TIGER and hands-on activities following the screening on our patio.

MY NATIONAL GALLERY LONDON

Our next Exhibition On Screen event is almost here! The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.  This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why...and they make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery.  These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery. (This film will NOT have an encore.) Remember that your DAI membership card gets you FREE popcorn at this screening.

Sun, June 9 | 5:00PM

PRIDE NIGHT AT THE NEON: THE PEOPLE'S JOKER

It's PRIDE NIGHT AT THE NEON!  Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30...and tickets are $10 each!
"A law-breaking comedian grappling with her gender identity forms a new anti-comedy troupe with a friend and finds herself battling a fascistic caped crusader."
This film was slated to screen at The Toronto International Film Fest under their "Midnight Madness" banner, but it was cancelled at the last minute due to "rights issues." Come see the film that one of our customers has called "a transcendent transgender coming-of-age story...One of my favorite recently released movies." This film will be presented with open captions.

Wed, June 12 | 7:30PM

Don Hertzfeld's IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY + ME

Returning to theaters for the first time since 2012, Don Hertzfeld's IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY (rated "100% Fresh" on rottentomatoes and hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the best animated films of all time) is being paired with his new short film ME.
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see this masterpiece on the big screen.  Click the link below to read more and watch the trailer.

Sat, June 15 | 5:00
Mon, June 17 | 7:30

MISS JUNETEENTH

To honor Juneteenth this year, we are offering a FREE screening of the little gem MISS JUNETEENTH. This wonderful Sundance hit got rather lost during the time when cinemas were just reopening during the pandemic, and we want to celebrate it on the big screen again.  Our screening will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:45...but we'll start giving out free tickets (one per person) at 3:00 earlier that day. Synopsis: "former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant."

Please help us spread the word!

Wed, June 19 | 7:45

SAVE THE DATES!!

Several exciting rentals are on the calendar for the month of July, and I'll start giving you more details next week.  For now, save July 9 for two free screenings of Elvis classics...save July 14 for a locally produced reality show from Anjahlai Harrison...and save July 18 for Victor Bonacore's next "Cult Movie Night."

August 8 will be our next "Date Night" event.  Many thanks to Megan Smith, Susan Strong, and Ann McDonough - the team that brought us the MOONSTRUCK event last week.  It was a huge success and lots of fun, and we couldn't have done it without our sponsor Brian Sharp of SharpGroup and everyone who came out last Thursday!  THANK YOU!

We truly appreciate all of your support!
Hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

WILDCAT (NR) 1 Hr 43 Min
Wed & Thu (June 5 & 6): 5:00
FINAL DAY - June 6!

EZRA (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Wed (June 4 & 5): 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
Thu (June 6): 3:00, 5:00
Fri & Sat (June 7 & 8): 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15
Sun (June 9): 12:30, 2:40, 7:30
Monday (June 10): 2:40, 5:00
Tuesday (June 11): 2:40, 5:00, 7:15
Wednesday (June 12): 2:40, 5:00
Thursday (June 13): 2:40, 5:00, 7:15

EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (NR) 1 Hr 46 Min
Wed & Thu (June 5 & 6): 2:50, 7:20
FINAL DAY - June 6!

DAYTON JEWISH FILM FEST
NIGHT OF SHORT FILMS (NR) 1 Hr 30 Min - Thu (June 6): 7:15
THE INTERPRETER (NR) 1 Hr 53 Min - Mon (June 10): 7:15

I SAW THE TV GLOW (PG-13) 1 Hr 40 Min
Fri, Sat, Sun (June 7-9): 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
Mon-Thu (June 10-13): 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

FAMILY SUMMER FILM FEST
"BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY" with DANIEL TIGER episodes
Saturday (June 8) - 11:00am

PRIDE NIGHT:THE PEOPLE’S JOKER (NR) 1 Hr 32 Min
Wednesday (June 12): 7:30