Hello Everyone!

This weekend, we open another one of my favorites from The Toronto International Film Fest - the naughtily delightful period film WICKED LITTLE LETTERS - starring Oliva Colman and Jessie Buckley.

Both ONE LIFE and DRIVING MADELEINE are winning over audiences and will stick around for just one more week.  And if you still need to see PROBLEMISTA, Thursday will be your last chance to see it at THE NEON.  Next weekend, we'll open LA CHIMERA - the new "magical, neo-realist" film from Alice Rohrwacher that can't help but conjur ideas of Fellini classics. 

"Open Caption Mondays" are back!  On Monday, April 8, all screenings of ONE LIFE and WICKED LITTLE LETTERS will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen). DRIVING MADELEINE is subtitled for all screenings.

Synopsis for WICKED LITTLE LETTERS: "A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, the film follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding. When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women - led by Police Officer Gladys Moss - begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all." (Sony Classics)

WHO KILLED GANDHI?

TONIGHT! Join us for a one-time screening of WHO KILLED GANDHI? on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30.  We will be presenting this special screening in partnership with The Dayton International Peace Museum's "Season For NonViolence."  WHO KILLED GANDHI? is an investigation into assassin Nathuram Vinayak Godse, his mentor Vinakay Damodar Savarkar, and the murder of a man considered by many to be a saint and the father of modern India, Mahatma Gandhi. For our post-screening discussion, we will be joined by Dr. Arvind Elangovan, a Professor of History and Associate Chair in the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies at Wright State University. Tickets are $8 each.

Wed, Apr 3 | 7:30PM

BLACKOUT

Cinematographer and Dayton native Collin Brazie is coming back to town with a brand new horror film - BLACKOUT. This new movie will screen one time on Friday, April 5 at 10:00pm, and tickets are $12.50 each. "Charley’s secret is he thinks he’s a werewolf. He can’t remember the things he’s done but the papers report random acts of violence taking place at night in this small upstate hamlet. Now the whole town must rally to find out what is tearing it apart: mistrust, fear, or a monster that comes out at night." Brazie will be in attendance, and we'll host a special Q&A after the screening.

Fri, Apr 5 | 10:00PM

I'M NOT LEAVING

"When the Rwandan genocide broke out in 1994, one American chose to stay in the country and risk everything in hope of saving a few lives. I'M NOT LEAVING tells the story of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi through the eyes of the Wilkens family. This 40-minute documentary will be followed by a discussion including a local resident who has traveled to Rwanda with Carl Wilkens.
This Global Views event is sponsored by the Dayton Council on World Affairs. To learn more, click the "tickets" link below.

Sun, Apr 7 | 5:00PM

BLACKSKIN

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 Hollywood Director Marc Cayce and Greg West of Felons with a Future. Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30. Tickets are $15 each in advance or $20 on the day of the screening. To read more about the film, click the "tickets" button below.

Wed, Apr 10 | 7:30PM

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

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

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

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."

May 5 | 5:00PM

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

ONE LIFE (PG) 1 Hr 50 Min
Wed & Thu (Apr 3 & 4): 2:50, 7:30
Fri, Sat, Sun (Apr 5-7): 2:30, 7:20
Mon & Tue (Apr 8 & 9): 5:00
Wed (Apr 10): 2:40
Thu (Apr 11 & 12): 2:40, 7:15

PROBLEMISTA (R) 1 Hr 44 Min
Wed & Thu (Apr 3 & 4): 5:10
FINAL DAY - April 4!

DRIVING MADELEINE (NR) 1 Hr 31 Min
Fri, Sat, Sun (Mar 29-31): 12:50, 3:00, 5:15
Mon - Thu (Apr 1-4): 3:00, 5:15
Fri & Sat (Apr 5 & 6): 12:20, 5:15
Sun (Apr 7): 12:20
Mon & Tue (Apr 8 & 9): 3:00, 7:20
Wed & Thu (Apr 10 & 11): 5:10

WHO KILLED GANDHI? (NR) 1 Hr 27 Min + Discussion
Wed (Apr 3): 7:30

WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Thu (Apr 4): 7:30
Fri, Sat, Sun (Apr 5-7): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Mon-Thu (Apr 8-11): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

BLACKOUT (NR) 1 Hr 44 Min + Q&A
Friday (Apr 5): 10:00

I'M NOT LEAVING  (NR) 40 Min + discussion
Sunday (Apr 7): 5:00

BLACKSKIN Encore (NR) 1 Hr 30 Min + discussion
Wednesday (Apr 10): 7:30