Hello Everyone!

Tomorrow afternoon (Thursday), we're opening a film based on a bestseller - THE FRIEND. Starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray and a really sweet Great Dane names Bing, IndieWire writes that it's "The sort of witty, wise, and warm character study we seem to be running out of these days."  If you still need to see BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN, today is your last chance...and if you still need to see BLACK BAG, tomorrow is your last chance.  THE PENGUIN LESSONS will stick around for another week - audiences are loving it!

"Open Caption Mondays" are a hit and much appreciated by many of our regulars.  On Monday, April 7, our screenings of THE PENGUIN LESSONS and THE FRIEND will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen).

Synopsis for THE FRIEND: "Iris has had a long, complex friendship with Walter. Walter is an irresistible charmer, a brilliant author, a lover of many women, and a master at letting down loved ones. When he dies suddenly, Iris is left to deal with all he left behind — three ex-wives with unfinished business, his interrupted literary legacy, and his beloved beast Apollo. It's not that Iris doesn't like dogs, but this is Manhattan, and she’ll get kicked out of her building if they find out she’s pretty much trying to house a horse." (Bleecker Street) Based on the award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez.

DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM: PARIS 1874

TONIGHT - A few tix remain! "The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever."
Tickets are $12.50 each, and your DAI membership card gets you a FREE small popcorn at this event!
An encore screening of the documentary has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30.

WED, APR 2 | 7:30 -  TIX AVAIL!

EVERY LITTLE THING

Very Few Tickets Remain!! On Saturday, April 5, we're planning a special, one-time screening of this lovely documentaryin partnership with our friends from Five Rivers MetroParks.   "Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness."
Ticketing details should be available in the next couple days!

SAT, APR 5 | Noon

CRAFTY CINEMA: BARBIE Edition

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and social activism at "Crafty Cinema for a Cause" - hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting our local Planned Parenthood. Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat, such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of BARBIE with the lights up so you can work on a project you’ve been putting off, or start something new. A recommended donation of $20 will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to our local Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio. There are a limited number of seats available for reservation on Eventbrite (payment will still be collected at the event) and the rest will be offered as first-come-first-serve at the door."

SUN, APR 6 | 12:30

SABBATH QUEEN
with Special Guests

Director Sandi Dubowski will join us for a special, one-night-only screening of his incredible new documentary - SABBATH QUEEN - a remarkable 20 year journey in the life of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a 39th generation Orthodox rabbi — and drag queen!

Hosted by Oscar winning filmmaker Steve Bognar...and sponsored by Dayton Jewish Film Festival and OUT HERE DAYTON Film Fest!

Check out Russell Florence's wonderful DDN articleHERE.

TUE, APR 8 | 7:30

CLAUDINE

Join The Greater Dayton Realtist Association for a special movie fundraiser in recognition of Realtist Week and commemorating its historic signing by President Ronald Reagan.  You're invited to an exclusive screening of the classic film CLAUDINE.
Starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones, CLAUDINE tells the powerful story of a single mother in New York City navigating love, family, and the realities of systemic challenges in housing and employment. This film remains a poignant reflection on economic struggles, welfare policies, and the resilience of Black families.
Proceeds from this event will support initiatives that promote fair housing and homeownership accessibility for all. Celebrate Realtist Week with us by enjoying this timeless film and engaging in meaningful conversations about housing equality! 
Tickets are $12 each.

THU, APR 10 | 7:30

I KNOW CATHERINE -
THE LOG LADY

Even More David Lynch Love! "1990. Catherine Coulson is an international cult sensation in the groundbreaking television series TWIN PEAKS. 25 years later her lifelong friend David Lynch announces its return for a new season. Within weeks Catherine is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Can she live long enough to play the iconic Log Lady one last time?
With David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Grace Zabriskie, Kimmy Robertson, Mark Frost, Michael Horse, Dana Ashbrook, Robert Schenkkan, Lisa Loomer, Bill Rauch,
Mindy Alper and many more." One-Night-Only! Tickets $12.50.

MON, APR 14 | 7:30

PRIDE & PREJUDICE - 20th Anniversary Screenings

In honor of its 20th Anniversary...and because it's so well-loved...we're bringing Joe Wright's PRIDE & PREJUDICE for a handful of screenings starting April 18!  "A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages."

FRI, APR 18 | 12:00
SAT, APR 19 | 12:00
SUN, APR 20 | 12:00
WED, APR 23 | 7:30

LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY:
THE STORY OF MICHAEL PARKS

Join us for a one-time screening of LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY with visiting filmmaker and Middletown native Josh Roush - Saturday, April 26 at Noon.

LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY: THE STORY OF MICHAEL PARKS is an unflinching and intimate portrait of the life and career of actor Michael Parks, a man whose journey through the Hollywood system was as unpredictable and unique as the roles he portrayed. Once dubbed “the greatest living actor” by Quentin Tarrantino, Michael’s career swung the pendulum between the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. When “discovered” by Lew Wasserman, Michael starred in some of the biggest blockbusters of the time, however, when he bit the hand that fed him, Wasserman had him relegated to TV, and later to having no career at all.

Read more at the ticketing link below.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

SAT, APR 26 | NOON

Thank you for all of your support,
Jonathan

BLACK BAG (R) 1 Hr 33 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (April 2 & 3): 2:50
FINAL DAY: April 3!

BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN (PG-13) 2 Hrs 2 Min
Wednesday (Apr 2): 4:50
FINAL DAY: April 2!

THE PENGUIN LESSONS (PG-13) 1 Hr 50 Min
Wednesday & Thursday (April 2 & 3): 2:40, 5:10, 7:30
Friday (Apr 4): 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:20
Saturday (Apr 5): 2:30, 5:00, 7:20
Sunday (Apr 6): 3:10, 5:30, 7:45
Monday (Apr 7): 2:40, 5:10, 7:40
Tuesday (Apr 8): 2:20, 4:50
Wednesday (Apr 9): 2:40, 5:10, 7:40
Thursday (Apr 10): 2:20, 4:50

DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM (NR) 1 Hr 32 Min + discussion
Wednesday (April 2): 7:30

THE FRIEND (R) 2 Hrs
Thursday (April 3): 5:10, 7:40
Friday, Saturday (Apr 4 & 5): 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30
Sunday (Apr 6): 11:45, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (Apr 7-10): 2:30, 5:00, 7:30

EVERY LITTLE THING (NR) 1 Hr 33 Min
Saturday (Apr 5): 12:00

Crafty Cinema presents BARBIE (PG-13) 1 Hr 54 Min
Sunday (Apr 6): 12:30

SABBATH QUEEN (NR) 1 Hr 45 Min + discussion
Tuesday (Apr 8): 7:30

CLAUDINE (PG) 1 Hr 32 Min
Thursday (Apr 10): 7:30