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A Short Summer Night!
A night of short films by local Kansas City Filmmakers. From comedy, to drama, and everything in between. A gathering of entertaining films from first time filmmakers to seasoned veterans. Come out and support the local film community. You won't be disappointed. Advance Tickets - $8 / Day Of Show - $10.
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METRO9: A Vision Revisited – ONE SHOW ONLY!
A century after its conception, Metropolis re-emerges through NEUN METRO // METRO9, a non-narrative and avant-garde restoration that reanimates Thea von Harbou’s original vision. Stripping away the limitations of its silent sepia origins, METRO9 reassembles the film’s essence through a fusion of modern effects, immersive colorization, and operatic overtures, breathing contemporary vitality into Harbou’s dystopian spectacle and Lang's original vision limited by censored constraints. Advance tickets $10 / Day of show $12.
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| Fri 06/20 |
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Everything’s Going To Be Great – OPENS 6/27 EXCLUSIVELY
There's no business like show business -- for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in.
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| Sat 06/28 |
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IFC Presents: ONE NIGHT STAND – June 28th ONLY!
One of the first timed film competitions and a signature of the Independent Filmmakers Coalition. We are excited to continue the tradition of the One Night Stand, a 10 hour film competition, which started right here in Kansas City! Teams will have 10 hours to write, rehearse, shoot, and edit the short films, before they head to the big screen later that evening at the Glenwood Arts Theater. This competition puts your time management skills and teamwork to the test. Creativity is pushed to the very limits and at the end of the evening, teams will get to sit back and enjoy their films. Tickets - $10 / IFC Members - $7.
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| Sat 06/28 |
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Phoenician Scheme
The story of a family and a family business. Directed by Wes Anderson with a stellar all-star cast including: Benicio Del Toro, Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham. Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Charlotte Gainsbourg. Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Materialists – Sneak – 6/12
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
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| Thu 06/12 |
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Life Of Chuck-SNEAK – 6/12
A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.
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Present Laughter – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Present Laughter by Noël Coward The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. TICKETS: Advance - $12, Day of show - $15.
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| Wed 06/11 |
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| Sat 06/14 |
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Brokeback Mountain – 20th Year Anniversary
In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre as sheep herders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma and Jack marries a fellow rodeo riders, the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years.
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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
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Last Rodeo
To save his grandson, a retired rodeo star enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition. Along the way, he confronts his past, discovers faith, and proves that true courage lies in family.
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Every Little Thing – HELD OVER!
Author and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Terry takes in the most fragile of patients through her volunteer hummingbird rescue, but the path to survival is fraught with uncertainty and drama. Over the course of Sally Aitken's intimate and moving documentary, we become invested in Terry's hummingbird patients -- including Cactus, Jimmy, Wasabi, Raisin, and Mikhail -- celebrating their small victories and lamenting their tiny tragedies. Through the eyes of America's busiest bird rehabilitator, each bird becomes memorable, mighty and heroic. As she nurtures the wounded hummingbirds back to health, Terry finds herself on her own transformative journey, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness.
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When Fall Is Coming – ENDS SOON!
Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in a Burgundy village, close to her longtime friend Marie-Claude. When her Parisian daughter Valérie drops off her son Lucas to spend school vacation with his grandma, Michelle, stressed out by her daughter, serves her toxic mushrooms for lunch. Valérie quickly recovers, but forbids her mother from seeing her grandson anymore. Feeling lonely and guilty, Michelle falls into a depression... until Marie-Claude's son gets out of prison.
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Nelly Don The Musical – 89th WEEK!
Thanks KC for making Nelly Don The Musical Movie the highest grossing film for the Glenwood Arts in 2023! This film has drawn over 3500 patrons and still going strong. Don't be surprised if the director or one of the stars of the film greet you after the screening and you might even be serenaded by one of the actors!
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Coming Soon
CATVIDEO Festival 2025
Opens August 2, 2025
CatVideoFest 2025 is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos curated by founder Will Braden. Local theaters screening the festival will donate proceeds to cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations, and shelters, with a portion of ticket from every show going directly to cats in need.
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Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect part of the KCmodern Film Series
Opens June 21, 2025
Join KCmodern for a new series of films related to Modernism at the Glenwood Arts Theater for, Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect. Kevin Roche might be the only architect who led Eero Saarinen’s Office, won a Pritzker Prize and an AIA Gold Medal that you have never heard of. After Saarinen’s passing in 1961, Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo took over the firm. They finished the designs for Saarinen’s major projects like St. Louis Arch, Bell Labs and CBS HQ. Opened in 1966 the new firm went on to complete projects like the Ford Foundation, Oakland Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art Additions. All tickets $10.
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Prepper
Opens June 21, 2025
A showcase of short films from Not 2nd Productions, featuring six years of dark comedies, sci-fi oddities, and chaotic storytelling culminating with the much-anticipated film, Prepper.
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The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874- 2 Shows Only!
Opens June 25, 2025
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. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. TICKETS: Advance - $10, Day of show - $12.
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Michelangelo – Love & Death
Opens July 9, 2025
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, we take a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday. Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time. TICKETS: Advance - $10, Day of show - $12.
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Perugino: Eternal Renaissance – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens July 23, 2025
Perugino: Eternal Renaissance is a journey to discover Perugino, one of the most revered artists of the 15th Century and to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of his death. Journey through Italy to discover his great masterpieces, from the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to the two rooms entirely dedicated to him in the National Gallery of Umbria. Spectators will be led on a guided discovery of the artist’s harmonious work: a perfect balance between man and nature, realism and idealism, as seen in paintings such as “The Delivery of the Keys” in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, “Lamentation over the Dead Christ” in the Galleria Palatina in Florence, the “Pietà” and “Agony in the Garden” in the Uffizi Gallery. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Frida: Viva la Vida – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens August 6, 2025
Frida - Viva La Vida is a cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love. With Asia Argento as narrator, the two faces of the artist will be revealed, by pursuing a common thread consisting of Frida’s own words: letters, diaries and private confessions. The documentary film event will alternate interviews with historical documents, captivating reconstructions, and Frida Kahlo’s own paintings, kept in some of the most amazing museums in Mexico. Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Jago: Into The White – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens August 20, 2025
Jago: Into the White follows Jago, known worldwide as “the new Michelangelo", for two years from New York to Naples as he worked day and night and in complete solitude on his new sculpture: a modern version of Michelangelo's Pietà. Jago is not only an artist who retraces the footsteps of the great Renaissance masters, he is also a young pop star with over a million followers on social media, a tireless traveler who moves to every corner of the world, a motivator for new generations of artists, and an entrepreneur who has challenged the rules of contemporary art to escape the logic of the market. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Dr. Strangelove – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens September 10, 2025
Based on Stanley Kubrick's 1964 Cold War comedy, Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) leads this fun new stage adaptation from Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It) and Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow) as he takes on Peter Seller's iconic roles. Seen as one of the top comedy films of all time, Dr. Strangelove celebrates Kubrick's legacy and the relevance of the story 60 years on. The cast also features National Theatre Live alumni Giles Terera (Othello, Hamilton) and Tony Jayawardena (Nye). Tickets: Advance - $12 / Day Of Show - $15
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Streetcar Named Desire – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens September 24, 2025
This acclaimed production starring Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014 and returns to cinemas starting June 5, 2025. Tickets: Advance - $12 / Day Of Show - $15
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Water Lillies By Monet – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens October 8, 2025
Voyage through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius and founder of Impressionism, Claude Monet. An art-world disruptor at the turn of the 20th century whose obsession with capturing light and water broke all convention, Monet revolutionized Modern Art with his timeless masterpieces. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens October 22, 2025
Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies follows the intertwined journeys of Lorenzo Lotto, a forgotten Renaissance master, and Bernard Berenson, the American Jewish art critic who resurrected his legacy. Through the eyes of actor Alessandro Sperduti, the film retraces Lotto's artistic path across Italy, uncovering the painter's personal and professional struggles. At the same time, it explores Berenson's fascination with Lotto’s ability to capture the human soul, creating a profound reflection on art, ambition, and the fear of being forgotten. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Painting the Soul of the 20th Century – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens November 5, 2025
Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work ‘The Fourth Estate’, as well as for his ability to study the soul and human society. Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, with Bentivoglio as our guide and “narrative consciousness”, it reveals the artist’s emotions and his vision of reality through a sophisticated use of shots from different angles inspired by the colours in his paintings. Pellizza’s tragic end is part of the story and makes the emotional bond between the viewer and the artist’s work all the more profound. ickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
Titanic The Musical – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens November 19, 2025
Five-time Tony Award winner Titanic The Musical is ‘Breathtaking’ (The Guardian) and ‘Magnificent’ (The Telegraph). A stunning and stirring production recounting the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers, from the wealthy first class to the third class dreaming of a new life in America. Tickets: Advance - $12 / Day Of Show - $15
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St. Peter’s And Papal Basilicas Of Rome – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens December 6, 2025
St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome takes you on a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures: St. Peter's (one of the 25 destinations most visited by international tourists from all over the world), St. John in the Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Four majestic buildings – each with a precious papal altar, each a treasure trove of timeless works of art and a destination for millions of travelers and pilgrims over the centuries. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Caravaggio – 2 SHOWS ONLY!
Opens April 22, 2026
Caravaggio. Directed by David Bickerstaff (Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition and Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers), this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Using some exceptional drama sequences to enlighten his story, the film has everything you need to uncover the mystery, intrigue, beauty and passion that sounds Caravaggio’s art and life. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
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Turner And Constable – 2 SHOWS ONLY
Opens May 6, 2026
Filmed from the incredible exhibition at Tate Britain which starts at the end of this year and made to celebrate the 250th anniversary of both artists births. This film is revelatory, placing both these greats side by side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.
Bad Shabbos
Opens June 27, 2025
An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way.
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Roses
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing -- as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
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Sorry, Baby
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least.
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Blue Moon
Tells the story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of "Oklahoma!".
Elenor The Great
After seventy years with her best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student.
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A Photographic Memory – OPENS FRIDAY!
Opens June 20, 2025
A daughter attempts to piece together a portrait of her mother, an avant-garde journalist and a woman she never knew. Uncovering the vast archive Sheila Turner-Seed produced, including lost interviews with iconic photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gordon Parks, and Lisette Model, the film explores memory, legacy and stories left untold.
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Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
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