Hello Everyone!

This weekend, we open 2 new films with 2 incredible leading ladies - JIMPA & A PRIVATE LIFE.  Olivia Colman & Jodie Foster have both won rave reviews for their work in these films, and I'm delighted we can bring them...but they'll only be here for one week - so hurry down!

If you still need to see THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE or NO OTHER CHOICE, you'll need to get here quickly.  Both films are only here until tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 12).  THE CHORAL will stick around for one more week, and next Friday (Feb. 20), we open MIDWINTER BREAK (with Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds) and both the ANIMATED and LIVE ACTION OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS.  Tickets for opening week of the NOMINATED SHORTS are available now.  Tickets for MIDWINTER BREAK go on sale tomorrow!

In addition to a couple screenings of THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB, I'm happy to announce that we have added a screening of the Oscar nominated filmTRAIN DREAMS. More details about both of these films are below.

Over the last couple weeks, we've had several inquires about the kinky UK romance PILLION - starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling (my boyfriend jokingly refers to it as "50 Shades of Gay").  The distributor wants us to open it on Feb. 27, but it doesn't look like we'll have room at that time...which means they'll likely open it somewhere else.  Regardless, we do plan to bring it for some shows down the road.  If you're wanting to see it, we hope you'll wait for us.

"Open Caption Mondays" are much appreciated by many of our regulars.  On Monday, February 16, our screenings of THE CHORAL and A PRIVATE LIFE will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).  (That said, A PRIVATE LIFE will have traditional subtitles for the French-speaking dialog for all screenings.)

Synopsis for JIMPA: We're delighted to bring this new, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE) "As she works on a film about her family, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather 'Jimpa' (John Lithgow)."
THE WRAP writes, "Incisive and compassionate... earns every emotion and then some, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.” 

Synopsis for  A PRIVATE LIFE: "Following the death of Paula, one of her long-time patients, psychiatrist Lilian Steiner becomes convinced that her supposed death by suicide is actually an unsolved murder." THE SEATTLE TIMES writes, "A PRIVATE LIFE is a murder mystery only on its surface; at its heart, it’s an exploration of a lonely woman’s extremely active mind, and an unexpectedly moving story of becoming more present in one’s real life, rather than one’s imaginary one."

NEON Nostalgia Night - Valentine's Edition

This year's "NEON Nostalgia Night - Valentine's Edition" is in honor of the late, great Rob Reiner - featuring the classic film WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Tickets include live jazz in our lobby beginning at 6:30, a cheesecake bar (where everything you want on a piece of cheesecake is "on the side"), wine curated from our friends at Swoon Books & Wine (or a signature cocktail from our bar), retro trailers, fun trivia and the classic film on the big screen.
Though this event has sold out a couple weeks ago, we have had a couple tickets come and go. Stay tuned to our website if you'd like a last-minute ticket!

Special thanks to our sponsor - Brian Sharp of SharpGroup Berkshire Hathaway Professional Home Realty.

THU, FEB 12 | 7:30 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

I love Stephen Sondheim!  When this show was announced on Broadway, I was quick to get tickets...and it was sensational! I'm so glad that the team decided to professionally record this show - the stars aligned and it is the best staging ever...and now we can enjoy it on the big screen.
Don't miss our special, one-time screening of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:00. Tickets are $10 each.
"Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City."

SUN, FEB 15 | 3:00

CULT MOVIE NIGHT:
BRIDE OF CHUCKY

"Cult Movie Night returns in 2026 with an Anti-Valentines Day edition with a screening of the classic romance BRIDE OF CHUCKY.  Jennifer Tilly steals the show as the equally insane wife of Chucky who then gets reincarnated as a doll herself, creating the iconic & beloved Tiffany Valentine character.   A late 90’s metal soundtrack, inventive kills, tons of great one liners, and an outlaw love story with even a little doll nudity makes this movie a 90’s time-capsule and very fun on the big screen.  
Also having its world premiere will be the short film LOVE, MIKE from Dayton filmmaker Issac Ingle.  A night of Chuckies, Tiffanies, & retro trailers for the hater in you this holiday season.  Plus a sneak peak at our next Cult Movie Night. 
Rated R. Thursday, February 19th at 7:30 PM - Tickets are $13

THU, FEB 19 | 7:30

The Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton presents HOLLYWOOD BLACK

Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton will present their 15th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser with the first 2 episodes of the docuseries HOLLYWOOD BLACK - directed by Justin Simien and based on the book by African American film historian Donald Bogle - author of six books on Black History in film and television.  This documentary will give attendees an historical perspective of Black cinema, the journey told in a structured timeline helping each attendee connect the dots from the silent era to current movies and artists struggle.  A discussion will follow the screening.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults (which includes the price of admission, popcorn, soda, and wine) and $10 for students (which includes the price of admission, popcorn, and soda).  Tickets can be purchased in-person at THE NEON or from any JLC member.

SAT, FEB 21 | Noon

MT. ZION RAISED ME: I'M A PK

After a very successful first screening, Michael is excited for this encore screening! Local comedian Michael Jackson reserved an auditorium to premiere his comedy special...and it sold out really quickly...so he added a 2nd date!
"Preacher’s Kids have a story to tell, but they are not always allowed to share it, or the secrets. Well this Preacher Kid, Comedian Michael Jackson is going to spill the beans on the secrets of being a PK in Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness, Dayton Ohio. So come along and take a journey through the life and times of a born preacher’s kid, with one of the craziest PK’s that Dayton, Ohio has to offer. Comedian Michael Jackson definitely has a story to tell in this new video special, and he will keep you laughing with his hilarious real life stories from his mischievous childhood growing up in church."
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 5:00 - tickets are $10 each.

SUN, FEB 22 | 5:00 - NEW DATE!

YOU GOT GOLD:
A CELEBRATION OF JOHN PRINE

Join us for this special concert documentary - celebrating John Prine - featuring Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt and many more! "This concert film was shot in October, 2022, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family, the Nashville community, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.
Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others."
If you're interested in a ticket for one of our sold out shows, be sure to keep an eye on the website.  Once in a while, last-minute tickets become available!
Tickets are $12.50 each.

WED, FEB 25 | 7:30 - FEW LEFT!
SUN, MAR 8 | 5:00 - SOLD OUT!

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

We've had numerous requests for this film, and we're pleased to announce that we have booked the powerful, Oscar-nominated film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB for two special screenings on Saturday, February 28 at Noon and Monday, March 2 at 7:30.  Tickets are $10 each.
"January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab."

SAT, FEB 28 | Noon
MON, MAR 2 | 7:30

OSCAR'S

Joshua Matthieu of Alpha Marshall Productions is premiering his latest film at THE NEON on March 5.
"At a neighborhood bar, a lonely mechanic, named Steven (JM Ward), and an overworked PR professional, named Audra (Lizzie Salata), meet by chance and form an unexpected bond. As their connection deepens, love collides with ambition, forcing them to confront what truly matters. OSCAR'S is a tender, grounded story about timing, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to choose love in a world that never slows down."

THU, MAR 5 | 7:30

TRAIN DREAMS

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including "Best Picture," we're bringing TRAIN DREAMS to the big screen for one special screening on Saturday, March 7. Traditional ticket prices apply.
"A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America."

SAT, MAR 7 | Noon

TURNER & CONSTABLE - 
Exhibition On Screen at THE NEON

"Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition. Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen."
This Tate exhibition is one of the busiest in recent history...and you get a front row seat!
Many thanks to Dr. Jerry Smith from Dayton Art Institute - he will join us after the March 22 screening with an insightful presentation.
Tickets are $12.50 each, and DAI members get a FREE small popcorn at this screening when they show their membership cards.

SUN. MAR 22 | 5:00

PARIS IS BURNING - With Special Guest Trace Lysette

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Dayton LGBT Center, we're screening the classic documentary PARIS IS BURNING - featuring a post screening discussion with special guest - actress Trace Lysette. Lysette is known for her roles in TRANSPARENT, HUSTLERS, POSE and MONICA...and she has ties to the NYC Ballroom scene. You don't want to miss this special screening on the big screen!

"Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is 'throwing shade?' This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion 'houses,' from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty."
Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30. 
Tickets will be $12.50 and go on sale February 14!

TUE, MAR 31 | 7:30

Thank you for all of your support!
Jonathan

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 – THURSDAY, FEB. 19:

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE (R) 2 Hrs 17 Min
Wednesday (Feb 11): 7:00
Thursday (Feb 12): 3:00
FINAL DAY - Feb 12!

NO OTHER CHOICE (R) 2 Hrs 19 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (Feb 11 & 12): 3:15
FINAL DAY - Feb 12!

THE CHORAL (R) 1 Hr 53 Min
Wednesday (Feb 11): 3:30, 7:15
Thursday (Feb 12): 7:45
Friday & Saturday (Feb 13 & 14): 11:50, 4:50
Sunday (Feb 15): 5:00
Monday & Tuesday (Feb 16 & 17): 4:50
Wednesday (Feb 18): 2:20, 7:20
Thursday (Feb 19): 2:20

Neon Nostalgia Night
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (R) 1 Hr 35 +
Thursday (Feb 12): 7:30 (party starts at 6:30)

JIMPA (NR) 1 Hr 53 Min
Friday &  Saturday (Feb 13 & 14): 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Sunday (Feb 15): 12:00, 2:30, 7:30
Monday-Wednesday (Feb 16-18): 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Thursday (Feb 19): 2:45, 5:15, 7:45

A PRIVATE LIFE (R) 1 Hr 47 Min
Friday & Saturday (Feb 13 & 14): 2:20, 7:20
Sunday (Feb 15): 12:15, 7:00
Monday & Tuesday (Feb 16 & 17): 2:20, 7:20
Wednesday & Thursday (Feb 18 & 19): 4:50

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (PG-13) 2 Hrs 25
Sunday (Feb 15): 3:00

Cult Movie Night
BRIDE OF CHUCKY (R) 1 Hr 29 Min + Bonus Content
Thursday (Feb 19): 7:30