Hello Everyone!

Josh O'Connor is quickly becoming a NEON regular!  This spring, he's starring in 2 of our films - Friday's LA CHIMERA and the upcoming Luca Guadagnino tennis film CHALLENGERS (opening April 25).  You might know O'Connor from his time on THE CROWN (playing the young Prince Charles in Seasons 3 & 4) or his few films that have played on our screens like GOD'S OWN COUNTRY, EMMA or MOTHERING SUNDAY.  We're excited for this new, magical film that evokes some Felliniesque moments. (And speaking of CHALLENGERS, tickets will go on sale for its opening weekend this Friday.)

To make room for LA CHIMERA, we have to let go of ONE LIFE and DRIVING MADELEINE...so Thursday will be the last day for these two gems.  WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, which audiences are loving (and even applauding during), will stick around.

Because it's a bit late in the game, I want to make special mention of an event that has been added for April 22.  We've had requests for COMMON GROUND - a documentary about Regenerative Farming.  It will screen on Earth Day - Monday, April 22 at 7:30.  Tickets are available now.  Click HERE to find out more and watch the trailer.

"Open Caption Mondays" are back!  On Monday, April 15, all screenings of WICKED LITTLE LETTERS will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).

Synopsis for LA CHIMERA: "Just out of jail and still searching for his late beloved Beniamina, crumpled English archaeologist Arthur reconnects with his wayward crew of tombaroli accomplices – a happy-go-lucky collective of itinerant grave-robbers who survive by looting Etruscan tombs and fencing the ancient treasures they dig up. Arthur isn’t interested in the artefacts, though; he’s seeking a legendary door to the underworld, and to Beniamina. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER calls it "Uniquely magical" and THE GUARDIAN writes, "Alice Rohrwacher’s new film is a beguiling fantasy-comedy of lost love: garrulous, uproarious and celebratory in her absolutely distinctive style." LA CHIMERA stars Josh O'Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Alba Rohrwacher and Isabella Rossellini.

BLACKSKIN

TONIGHT!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 Director Marc Cayce and Greg West of Felons with a Future. Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30. Tickets are $20 at the door on the day of the screening. Click HERE to read more.

Wed, Apr 10 | 7:30

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

COMMON GROUND

Special Earth Day Screening! "Sobering yet hopeful, COMMON GROUND exposes the interconnectedness of American farming policy, politics, and illness. Follow the solution-driven plight of Regenerative Farmers as they make a case for soil health across the continent and beyond." Screening one time on Monday, April 22 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

Mon, Apr 22 | 7:30PM

BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY

"Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming 'Reading Rainbow!' Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show. Thanks to LeVar Burton's direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown." Join us on Sunday, April 28 at 5:00 for this special one-time screening - followed by a discussion regarding childhood literacy with professionals from the region. Tickets are $12.50 each and available now.

Sun, Apr 28 | 5:00PM

GOD & COUNTRY

This special one-time screening of GOD & COUNTRY, hosted by Grace United Methodist Church, is set for Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each. "Christian nationalism is the belief that America should be defined as a Christian nation, with government adherence to this ideology. This documentary explores how a base of Christians has radically stoked a movement erasing the line between Church and State.  It speaks directly to the almost 200,000,000 Americans who identify as Christians - Christians who fear their faith is being hijacked by an extreme right wing political movement. GOD & COUNTRY features many of the most prominent and well respected voices of Christianity - a powerful tool in  persuading Christians to watch." 

Tue, Apr 30 | 7:30PM

BIG LENS WSU STUDENT SHOWCASE

ENCORE ADDED! "The 36th annual student showcase of the award-winning Wright State University's Motion Picture Department sold out very quickly, and an encore has been added! Featuring nine diverse and multi-genre student films! From comedies to thrillers, to even a documentary, we have it all at this year's Big Lens! Encore screening will take place Thursday, May 2 at 7:30. Tickets are $10 each."

Thu, May 2 | 7:30PM

JOHN SINGER SARGENT:
FASHION & SWAGGER

Our next Exhibition On Screen event with our friends from Dayton Art Institute is set for Sunday, May 5 at 5pm - JOHN SINGER SARGENT: FASHION & SWAGGER. "John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion."

Sun, May 5 | 5:00PM

GUMMO

Victor Bonacore's CULT MOVIE NIGHT returns! "From Director Harmony Korine (KIDS, SPRING BREAKERS) comes a haunting portrait of life in the small-town of Xenia, Ohio existing in the aftermath of a devastating tornado - GUMMO. We follow teens Solomon, Tummler and Bunny Boy as they navigate the ruins of the tiny, tornado-ravaged town populated by the deformed, disturbed and perverted. 
Starring Chloe Sevigny in her break-out role, and featuring Linda Manz return to the screen. GUMMO is incredibly realistic, hauntingly dreamlike, and one of the most disturbing films of the 90’s.  Cult Movie Night is proud to present this American original, in a very rare screening." 

Thu, May 9 | 7:30PM

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

ONE LIFE (PG) 1 Hr 50 Min
Wed (Apr 10): 2:40
Thu (Apr 11): 2:40, 7:15
FINAL DAY - Apr 11!

DRIVING MADELEINE (NR) 1 Hr 31 Min
Wed & Thu (Apr 10 & 11): 5:10
FINAL DAY - Apr 11!

WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Wed & Thu (Apr 10 & 11): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Fri (Apr 12): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Sat (Apr 13): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Sun (Apr 14): 12:20, 2:40, 7:30
Mon-Thu (Apr 15-18): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

BLACKSKIN (NR) 1 Hr 30 Min + Q&A
Wed (Apr 10): 7:30

LA CHIMERA (NR) 2 Hrs 12 Min
Fri (Apr 12): 2:30, 5:15, 7:50
Sat & Sun (Apr 13 & 14): 1:15, 4:15, 7:15
Mon-Thu (Apr 15-18): 3:30, 7:15

ANSELM (NR) 1 Hr 33 Min
Sun (Apr 14): 5:00