Skip to site content

Films

BOTTOMS
Now Playing

BOTTOMS

This riotous teen sex comedy — the second feature collaboration from director Emma Seligman and star/co-writer Rachel Sennott (SHIVA BABY) — focuses on two girls, PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri, The Bear), who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders.
AURORA’S SUNRISE
Fri-Wed, Sep 22-27

AURORA’S SUNRISE

With a blend of vivid animation, interviews and 18 minutes of surviving footage from the lost silent epic in which she plays herself, AURORA’S SUNRISE tells the true story of how a 14-year-old girl escaped the slaughter of the Armenian genocide and embarked upon an odyssey that took her to the heights of Hollywood stardom. Part of Doc Spotlight
FREMONT
Fri-Thu, Sep 22-28

FREMONT

A lonely Afghan fortune cookie writer in San Francisco, attempting to build a new life, encloses a special message in a cookie, unsure where it may lead. Tenderly sculpted and lyrically shot in black-and-white, Babak Jalali’s film is a wry, deadpan vision of the universal longing for home.
THE ELEPHANT 6 RECORDING CO.
Encore: Fri-Mon, Sep 22-25

THE ELEPHANT 6 RECORDING CO.

An inside look at the Elephant 6 Recording Co., the ’90s rock collective that launched Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Apples in Stereo and more. Part of Doc Spotlight and Music City Mondays
CRUISING
Sat, Sep 23 | Mon-Tue, Sep 25-26

CRUISING

A New York detective (Al Pacino) is tasked with going undercover to hunt down a psychopath who is scouring New York City gay clubs and viciously slaying its patrons in Friedkin’s sleazy, oft-misunderstood slasher. Part of A Tribute to William Friedkin
MAX ROACH: THE DRUM ALSO WALTZES
Mon, Sep 25 at 4:00pm, 8:00pm

MAX ROACH: THE DRUM ALSO WALTZES

Explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, composer, bandleader and social activist through a remarkable series of creative peaks, struggles and personal reinventions — from the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights years, surveying the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond. Co-directed by Sam Pollard (MR SOUL, MLK/FBI). Part of Doc Spotlight and Music City Mondays
BUG
Tue, Sep 26 | Thu, Sep 28 | Sun, Oct 1

BUG

At a rundown desert motel, recluse Ashley Judd falls under the spell of fellow motel dweller and Gulf War vet Michael Shannon, whose compelling conspiracy theories lead the two down a paranoid rabbit hole. Prophetic in hindsight, William Friedkin’s 2006 partnership with playwright Tracy Letts hits harder in the era of QAnon. Part of A Tribute to William Friedkin
CANDYMAN
Wed, Sep 27 at 8:00pm

CANDYMAN

Student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) learns of the terrifying local legend of the Candyman (Tony Todd) — a hooked serial killer who appears when you say his name in a mirror, five times. Pizza and a Movie, co-presented with Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
STOP MAKING SENSE
Opens Thu, Sep 28

STOP MAKING SENSE

Director Jonathan Demme's creative genius and the Talking Heads' explosive energy throughout this 16-song performance make this one of the greatest concert films of all time. Part of Doc Spotlight New 4K Restoration
ALIEN
Fri, Sep 29 | Tue, Oct 3

ALIEN

The mission of the USCSS Nostromo and its seven crew members was to transport and refine tons of mineral ore across the gulf of space. But somewhere between Thedus and Earth, that plan was derailed by something ancient. Something monstrous. Something unlike anything humanity had ever encountered before.
FAIR PLAY
Opens Fri, Sep 29

FAIR PLAY

An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple's relationship to the brink. Writer-director Chloe Domont weaves a taut psychological thriller, unflinchingly staring down the destructive gender dynamics that pit partners against each other in a world that is transforming faster than the rules can keep up.
HOCUS POCUS
Fri, Sep 29 at Midnight

HOCUS POCUS

When a group of kids accidentally conjures a trio of diabolical witches, they must race against time to keep the wicked coven from becoming immortal in this absolute spooky season staple.
INVISIBLE BEAUTY
Sat-Tue, Sep 30-Oct 3

INVISIBLE BEAUTY

Fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison looks back on her journey as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent and activist, shining a light on an untold chapter in the fight for racial diversity. In tandem with Frédéric Tcheng (HALSTON, DIOR AND I), Hardison and her co-director craft an absorbing record of Hardison’s accomplishments and a rare contemplation on the life of a radical thinker. Part of Doc Spotlight
MEN IN BLACK
Sat, Sep 30 | Tue, Oct 3

MEN IN BLACK

New York City is endangered when intergalactic terrorists threaten to take out two high-profile ambassadors, but America has a secret defense weapon — MiB.
THE CRAFT
Sat, Sep 30 at Midnight

THE CRAFT

A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast girls who practice witchcraft, but their newfound empowerment tests even the strongest bonds of their friendship.
The Cramps & The Mutants: The Napa State Tapes
Mon, Oct 2 at 8:00pm

The Cramps & The Mutants: The Napa State Tapes

On June 13, 1978, the soon-to-be legendary rock band The Cramps went to play Napa State, a psychiatric hospital in the small town of Napa in Northern California. Opening for them was The Mutants, an eclectic septet of art school punks from nearby San Francisco. Here for the first time ever: the long lost footage, unedited, remastered from the original reel-to-reel videotape, and further contextualized by a short documentary. Part of Doc Spotlight and Music City Mondays
MUTINY IN HEAVEN: NICK CAVE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Wed-Sun, Oct 4-8

MUTINY IN HEAVEN: NICK CAVE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

A raw, intimate, immersive look at the influential punk, goth rock band that unleashed Nick Cave to the world stage. Featuring a wealth of unseen footage, original artwork, unreleased tracks, animation, and told exclusively by the group's members, MUTINY IN HEAVEN is the story of epic struggle, artistic genius and total chaos. Part of Doc Spotlight
CARNIVAL OF SOULS
Thu, Oct 5 at 8:00pm

CARNIVAL OF SOULS

Part of Staff Picks and programmed by Bri, who says, “​A perfect example of how resourceful low budget filmmaking can transform a forgotten B-movie into an enduring classic. Credited as inspiration for films such as NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and ERASERHEAD, this eerie tale places the viewer directly into one woman’s waking nightmare.”
Almodóvar Shorts: Strange Way of Life + The Human Voice
Opens Fri, Oct 6

Almodóvar Shorts: Strange Way of Life + The Human Voice

Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film Strange Way of Life — a short “gay western” starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal — is paired here with his 2020 short The Human Voice, starring Tilda Swinton.
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
Fri-Sat, Oct 6-7 | Tue, Oct 10

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS

Filmy spores fall from space over San Francisco, and the city blossoms with beautiful new flora. People take the flowers home, and as they sleep, the plants creep over them, devouring their bodies and stealing their identities — their emotions, their uniqueness, their souls. New 4K DCP Restoration
THE ORIGIN OF EVIL
Opens Fri, Oct 6

THE ORIGIN OF EVIL

In this twisted satire, a woman is sucked into a world of secrets and betrayal as the battle over her estranged father’s massive estate reveals him to be more than the genial patriarch she’d assumed.
LILO & STITCH
Sat-Sun, Oct 7-8 at 1:00pm

LILO & STITCH

Lilo is a wistful, young girl who feels ALIENated from her peers. Stitch is a fugitive extraterrestrial on the run from interplanetary police. Together they discover the true meaning of “Ohana.”
ARRIVAL
Sun, Oct 8 | Tue, Oct 10

ARRIVAL

Twelve spaceships strategically land in various locations in the Earth’s atmosphere. As mankind fights to agree upon the best course of action to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors, an unlikely hero emerges.
VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS
Mon, Oct 9 at 8:00pm

VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS

It's Devo meets GREASE in this genre-bending musical mutation from the outer limits of the cosmos (1984) about a group of new wave extraterrestrials blasting through the galaxy in a guitar-shaped spaceship, searching for the truest form of rock 'n' roll.
EVANGELION: 3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME
Thu, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 16

EVANGELION: 3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME

From legendary director Hideaki Anno comes the fourth and final installment of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” films bringing an epic conclusion to the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva pilots.
CAT PERSON
Opens Fri, Oct 13

CAT PERSON

A genre-bending thriller about the horrors of dating in the 21st century, adapted from the acclaimed New Yorker short story.
FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER
Fri, Oct 13 at Midnight

FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER

After being mortally wounded and taken to the morgue, murderer Jason Voorhees spontaneously revives and embarks on a killing spree as he makes his way back to his home at Camp Crystal Lake.
PREDATOR
Fri, Oct 13 | Tue, Oct 17

PREDATOR

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior in this gory horror-actioner.
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR
Opens Fri, Oct 13

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.
MARS ATTACKS!
Sat, Oct 14 | Wed, Oct 18

MARS ATTACKS!

Only a star-studded cast (Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, Tom Jones, and oh-so-many others) stands between the Earth and the hordes of Martian invaders wreaking disintegration-based mischief. Will the planet ever be the same again?
MUPPETS FROM SPACE
Sat-Sun, Oct 14-15 at 12:20pm

MUPPETS FROM SPACE

Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
NIGHT OF THE CREEPS
Sat, Oct 14 at Midnight

NIGHT OF THE CREEPS

Thrill me! Twenty-seven years after an alien experiment gone awry crash lands on Earth, a group of fraternity pledges accidentally unleash a horde of slug-like creatures which turn their victims into zombies.
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE in 3-D
Sun, Oct 15 | Tue, Oct 17

IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE in 3-D

A spaceship from another world crashes in the Arizona desert and only an amateur stargazer and a schoolteacher suspect alien influence when the local townsfolk begin to act strangely. Screening in magnificent anaglyph 3-D!
NOSFERATU with live score by Eve Maret, Dream Chambers, and Belly Full of Stars
Mon, Oct 16 at 8:00pm

NOSFERATU with live score by Eve Maret, Dream Chambers, and Belly Full of Stars

An encore screening of F.W. Murnau’s vampiric classic featuring a live synth score by Eve Maret, Dream Chambers and Belly Full of Stars.
PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE
Wed, Oct 18 at 7:20pm

PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE

Fearing humanity will create a deadly “solaranite bomb,' aliens reanimate the dead and amass a zombie army to stop the Earthlings from destroying the universe in this grandfather of all B-movies!
JOAN BAEZ: I AM A NOISE
Opens Fri, Oct 20

JOAN BAEZ: I AM A NOISE

This intimate portrait of the legendary folk singer is neither a conventional biopic nor a traditional concert film, but rather a visual memoir anchored by Joan’s extraordinary archive, including newly discovered home movies, diaries, artwork and audio recordings. Special screenings include Joan Baez in conversation with Jack White (Fri, Oct 20, 6:45pm) and TN State Rep. Justin Jones (Sat, Oct 21, 12:45pm).
12 Hours of Terror
Sat, Oct 21 at 10:00pm

12 Hours of Terror

Like a ghastly graveyard revenant, 12 Hours of Terror claws its way back to the Belcourt big screen for its 12th iteration. The beloved overnight horror spectacular returns. 7 films. 12 hours. No gravestone left unturned.
WINTER KILLS
Sat-Sun, Oct 21-22

WINTER KILLS

This thinly veiled and enormously entertaining take on the JFK assassination follows the scion of a fabulously wealthy and powerful family (Jeff Bridges) as he tries to unravel the conspiracy behind the murder of a U.S. president, his older brother. The jam-packed supporting cast features John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Toshiro Mifune and many, many more. New 35mm Print
DEPECHE MODE 101
Mon, Oct 23 at 8:00pm

DEPECHE MODE 101

Part of Music City Mondays and Staff Picks and programmed by Jason, who says: “A vision of the future where bands don’t need guitarists or drummers to rock a stadium, and destructive strains of interpersonal drama can be kept in abeyance by the strength of community and great songs. Parallel lives, always a step ahead of the grabbing hands. DeMott and Kreines will never lead you astray.”
ANATOMY OF A FALL
Opens Fri, Oct 27

ANATOMY OF A FALL

An investigation into a suspicious death at a secluded cabin in the French Alps devolves into an unsettling psychological journey that plumbs the depths of the victim’s complicated family dynamic in this 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or winner from director Justine Triet.
THE EXORCIST
Halloween Weekend

THE EXORCIST

When a young girl’s troubling behavior has no medical explanation, her concerned mother enlists the help of a local Catholic priest who believes she has been possessed. New 50th Anniversary 4K Restoration. Part of A Tribute to William Friedkin
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Fri-Sat, Oct 27-28 at Midnight | Mon-Tue, Oct 30-31 at 10:00pm

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

With live cast Little Morals! This fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock 'n' roll tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad and Janet after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter. 18+ only.
THE HOLDOVERS
Opens Fri, Nov 3

THE HOLDOVERS

Nearly 20 years after SIDEWAYS, director Alexander Payne and actor Paul Giamatti reunite in Payne’s latest about the bond that forms between a curmudgeonly professor, his belligerent student and the school’s head cook — all of whom are stuck at their elite New England boarding school over winter break.