Hello Everyone!

Winner of the "Jury Prize" from the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for 2 Academy Awards at this upcoming Sunday's ceremony (and winner of numerous other awards from around the world), we're eager to open SIRĀT this Friday for a limited engagement.  On top of that, we've had several requests for the new comedy NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE (currently rated "98% Fresh") - and we have some room for a handful of screenings - so it will open on Friday, too.

Audiences have been loving the new PEAKY BLINDERS movie, and it will stick around for another week.  If you still need to see CALLE MÁLAGA, PILLION or the OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS, tomorrow (Thu, March 11) will be your last chance.

TOW, the new movie with Rose Byrne & Octavia Spencer, opens next Thursday evening, and tickets go on sale tomorrow (March 12).  And I'm pleased to announce that we have booked a special screening of the award-winning documentary NATCHEZ for Sunday, March 29.  More details and ticketing details are below. (You'll also notice that requests for an additional screening of YOU GOT GOLD have resulted in a new booking.)

If you've been to THE NEON in the last few weeks, you've likely seen our ballots and poster of Hollywood's Big Night.  If you want to watch the Awards on the big screen with us this Sunday (and predict the winners for your chance at fun prizes), you can turn in your ballot anytime during our traditional operating hours to claim your seat. We're taking reservations now, and there are still plenty of seats available!

"Open Caption Mondays" are much appreciated by many of our regulars.  On Monday, March 16, our screenings of PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN and NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).  As a reminder, we have the technology for this service, but not all films come to us with this option, and SIRĀT will be subtitled for all screenings.

Synopsis for SIRĀT: "A man and his son arrive at a rave lost in the mountains of Morocco. They are looking for Marina, their daughter and sister, who disappeared months ago at another rave. Driven by fate, they decide to follow a group of ravers in search of one last party, in hopes Marina will be there."

Synopsis for NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE: "When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Blah blah blah." Rogerebert.com calls this film "an early contender for the funniest and most charming movie of the year."

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."
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

SILENTS SYNCED:
A WOMAN OF THE WORLD
SOUNDTRACKED TO
PEARL JAM

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, A WOMAN OF THE WORLD (1925) follows a liberal European countess, played by Pola Negri, who scandalizes a small, mid-Western American town with her unapologetic independence, sharp wit, and tattooed arm.  This classic, silent film has been paired with Pearl Jam - one of the most influential rock and roll bands, which continues to sell out stadiums. 

Pearl Jam's nonprofit foundation, Vitalogy, will donate earnings from this project to Austin Women's Health, a local provider supporting reproductive care in Silents Synced creator's hometown - a further nod to the project's core themes of activism, female empowerment, and creative courage.

THU, MAR 26 | 7:30

NATCHEZ

Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over its past. With an unflinching lens, the film captures the debates, memories, and tensions that are building toward a reckoning.

SUN, MAR 29 |  Noon

FOR COLORED GIRLS

Join us at 3:00 on Sunday, March 29, 2026 for the debut fundraising event of the SHE-Roe organization. "Together, we will experience a powerful cinematic journey honoring the stories, beauty, and resilience of the African American woman with a screening of FOR COLORED GIRLS - starring Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad and more.
This afternoon event is donation-based, with a suggested contribution of $15 or greater. Your gift directly supports SHE-Roe’s mission to elevate women’s voices through storytelling, community, and empowerment."
The SHE-Roe organization is handling their own reservations and tickets for this event.  Please visit their Eventbrite Page to save your spot.

SUN, MAR 29 | 3:00

PARIS IS BURNING - With Special Guest Trace Lysette

ALMOST SOLD OUT! 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."
Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30. 

TUE, MAR 31 | 7:30

CULT MOVIE NIGHT:
DESPERATE LIVING 

Cult Movie Night returns with the final installment of John Waters’s “Trilogy of Trash” with his 3rd film, DESPERATE LIVING!  Following up PINK FLAMINGOS & FEMALE TROUBLE is no easy feat, especially when you don’t have Divine as your star, but DESPERATE LIVING beat the odds and remains one of Waters' funniest and grossest films to date...Joining us in person will be star SUSAN LOWE in a very rare appearance, who will take part in an intro and Q & A after the film. She has appeared in 10 John Waters films and is excited to come to Dayton for the first time and meet everyone. 
This special event will be hosted by cabaret personality Delvis! 
Tickets are on sale now - $15 each.

THU, APR. 9 | 7:30

BILLY PRESTON:
THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

"Billy Preston was 5 years old when he backed gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Over the following six-decade career, Billy contributed his signature sound to the greatest artists of his time, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Sly Stone, Ray Charles, Rufus, Eric Clapton, and others, while establishing himself as a Grammy-winning solo artist. Despite his success, Billy struggled to reconcile his deep relationship with the Black church with his sexuality, setting off a lifelong quest to find love and acceptance."

Join us on Saturday, April 11 at Noon for a special, one-time screening.
Tickets are $12.50 each.

SAT, APR 11 | NOON

YOU GOT GOLD
One More Encore!

We've had several people reach out and ask for one more screening...so we're gonna make it happen. 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."
Tickets are $12.50 each.

SUN, APR 12 | 5:00

TONY FOSTER:
PAINTING AT THE EDGE

In celebration of Dayton Art Institute's exhibition "Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective," we're thrilled to partner with DAI to host a special, one-time screening of David C. Schendel's TONY FOSTER: PAINTING AT THE EDGE.  
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30.  
Tickets are $12.50, and DAI members get free popcorn when they show their DAI membership card.
"Traveling mostly on foot, by raft or canoe, for over thirty years English artist Tony Foster has painted landscapes in the remotest of areas, across the world."
Tickets are $12.50 each.

WED, APR 15 | 7:30

MINIMALISM:
10th Anniversary Tour

"MINIMALISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special live event from The Minimalists. Join Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus—New York Times–bestselling authors and Emmy-nominated filmmakers—for a screening of the Netflix documentary seen by more than 94 million people, followed by a live, thought-provoking conversation about living a meaningful life with less."
This one-time event will take place Thursday, April 16 at 7:30.  
Tickets are $35 each.

THU, APR 16 | 7:30

Thank you for all of your support!
Jonathan

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 – THURSDAY, MAR 19:

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS: ANIMATION (NR) 1 Hr 20 Min
Wednesday (Mar 11): 5:20
FINAL DAY - March 11!

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS: LIVE ACTION (NR) 1 Hr 54 Min
Wednesday (Mar 11): No Screening
Thursday (Mar 12): 5:00
FINAL DAY - March 12!

PILLION (NR) – No One Under 18 – 1 Hr 46 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (Mar 11 & 12): 7:20
FINAL DAY - March 12!

PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN (R) 1 Hr 52 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (Mar 11 & 12): 2:45, 5:10, 7:30
Friday & Saturday (March 13 & 14): 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Sunday (March 15): 12:30, 3:00, 7:30
Monday-Wednesday (March 16-18): 2:45, 5:10, 7:30
Thursday (March 19): 2:30, 4:50

CALLE MÁLAGA (NR) 1 Hr 56 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (Mar 11 & 12): 2:30
FINAL DAY - March 12!

SIRAT (R) 1 Hr 54 Min
Friday & Saturday (March 13 & 14): 12:10, 2:40, 7:20
Sunday (March 15): 12:10, 2:40
Monday & Tuesday (March 16 & 17): 2:40, 7:20
Wednesday (March 18): 2:20, 4:50
Thursday (March 19): 5:10

NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Friday-Tuesday (March 13-17): 5:10
Wednesday & Thursday (March 18 & 19): 7:20

Hollywood’s Big Night
Sunday: 7:00 (doors open at 6:00)

TOW (R) 1 Hr 45 Min
Thursday (March 19): 7:30
More Dates & Times Available On Our Official Site