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Merchant Ivory-SNEAK PREVIEW – 9/19 – 5:30pm
MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
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Reagan
From dusty small-town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, REAGAN is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets' attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating. Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey
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The Critic
Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as a powerful London theater critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).
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Sugarcane -HELD OVER!
A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.
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Make Me Famous – MEET DIRECTOR – Sept. 21st Only!
Kansas City native and Juilliard School-trained actor Brian Vincent acquired never-before-seen video footage of the 1980s art scene at its epicenter in New York City for his documentary "Make Me Famous." The film revolves around a charismatic unknown painter chasing fame in an era that produced Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Madonna and some of the most famous artist of our time. This poignant film has garnered critical acclaim and has been screened across the globe along with a staggering 14-month run in NYC theaters. Tickets $12 in advance / $15 day of show.
Sorry. No passes or discounts allowed.
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Merchant Ivory-OPENS FRIDAY!
MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
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Tokyo Cowboy – ENDS SOON!
Brash businessman Hideki arrives in Montana having convinced his Tokyo bosses he can turn a profitless US cattle ranch into a premiere-performing asset. Yet when his Hardee's-burger-loving Japanese Wagyu-beef expert fails him, Hideki is poised to misfire magnificently unless he identifies a missing element that's key to the transformation... himself.
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Peak Season – ENDS SOON!
New York yuppies Amy and Max arrive in the wealthy resort town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a summer vacation. Amy wants to enjoy a romantic getaway with her fiancé. But Max neglects Amy to spend the week working, leaving her to wander town alone. Amy finds a friend in Loren, a local wilderness guide who takes her fly fishing. She's immediately drawn to this magnetic, free-spirited stranger. Both lonely and lost in their own lives, Amy and Loren share an instant connection. When Max is called away on business, Amy and Loren spend the week together exploring the Tetons. As her bond with Loren grows into something more than friendship, Amy questions whether she'll return to NYC with Max after all.
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Between The Temples-HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND!
In BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, Ben (Schwartzman) is a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith. Struggling to meet the expectations of his rabbi, congregation, and not one but two Jewish mothers (Aaron and de Leon), Ben finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as an adult bat mitzvah student. This warm and anxious comedy from prolific writer/director Nathan Silver explores the complexities of belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch.
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Sing Sing – ENDS SOON!
Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
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My Penguin Friend – ENDS SOON!
Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, this enchanting adventure is about a little lost penguin who - after being rescued from an oil spill - transforms the life and soul of the heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.
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Nelly Don The Musical – Every Wednesday – 5:15pm!
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
White Bird
From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to "choose kind," comes the inspirational next chapter. In White Bird: A Wonder Story, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage -- during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy's mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe. From director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Christopher Robin), screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio's book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, like Wonder before it, is an uplifting movie about how one act of kindness can live on forever.
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Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping
Opens September 26, 2024
Directed by David Litchfield, this film captured a moment when Paul McCartney and Wings had found and defined their signature sound. Filmed over four days at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974, the film provides an insight into the inner workings of the band as they work and play together in the studio. Including performances of tracks from Wings masterpiece Band on the Run (released in 1973), intimate footage of the band hanging out in the studio, combined with audio interview snippets, the film also includes previously unreleased full footage of a solo acoustic performance by Paul called The Backyard Sessions. In addition to the film, this screening event includes an introduction by Paul McCartney recorded exclusively for movie theatre audiences as well as unseen Polaroids of the band. All Tickets - $12.
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Manhattan Shorts 2024
Opens September 26, 2024
Join us September 26 to October 6, 2024, when over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Every Film Selected for MANHATTAN SHORT 2024 will be Automatically Qualified for the Oscars of 2025. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE for your favorite films after the screening. We send in our ballots to NY on 10/6/24. All Tickets $12.
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My Old Ass
Opens September 27, 2024
In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott's "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.
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Lee
Opens September 27, 2024
Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller's singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century's most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler's private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.
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Made In England: The Films Of Powell and Pressburger
Opens October 4, 2024
Martin Scorsese first encountered the films of Powell and Pressburger when he was a child, sitting in front of the family TV. When their famous logo came up on screen, Scorsese says, “You knew you were in for fantasy, wonder, magic - real film magic.” Now, in this documentary, he tells the story of his lifelong love-affair with their movies, including The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes and The Tales of Hoffmann.
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Brothers Against Brothers: The Civella Spero War – Part of KC MAFIA FILM FESTIVAL
Opens December 5, 2024
Brothers Against Brothers: The Civella Spero War by Gary Jenkins delves into the intense mob conflict that set Kansas City Mob boss Nick Civella and his brother Carl "Cork" Civella against the four "Young Turks": Nick, Mike, Joe, and Carl Spero. The film features firsthand accounts from insiders, detailing the participants' bomb plots and bar raids, providing a gripping look into this violent chapter of mob history. TICKETS: Advance - $10 , Day of Show- $12, Festival Pass available soon - $40.
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The Union Station Massacre – Part of KC MAFIA FILM FESTIVAL
Opens December 8, 2024
Shooting Back in Time: The Union Station Massacre by Terence O’Malley Explores the infamous Kansas City Union Station Massacre, where lawmen escorting a captured escaped convict back to Leavenworth prison, became the target of a violent ambush by gangsters. The film delves into the intricate web of connections among the Pendergast political machine, organized crime, and the gangsters who found haven in Kansas City. It also highlights the role of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in seeking justice, an effort that not only transformed Kansas City but also had a lasting impact on law enforcement across the United States. TICKETS: Advance - $10 , Day of Show- $12, Festival Pass available soon - $40.
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Black Hand Strawman – Part of KC MAFIA FILM FESTIVAL
Opens December 6, 2024
Black Hand StrawMan: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City by Terence O’Malley One of the most efficient organized crime networks in the United States operated in Kansas City's Little Italy, dominated by the Black Hand and steeped in Sicilian customs. During Prohibition, the rise of illegal alcohol production led rival factions to unite into a cohesive and powerful criminal organization. Known as "The Outfit," the Kansas City mob continued to thrive even after the fall of the Pendergast Political Machine, reaching its peak in the early 1980s. The Outfit's control over the skim from Las Vegas casinos was eventually exposed during the infamous "Strawman" prosecutions. TICKETS: Advance - $10 , Day of Show- $12, Festival Pass available soon - $40.
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Gangland Wire – Part of KC MAFIA FILM FESTIVAL
Opens December 7, 2024
Gangland Wire tells the captivating story of how Kansas City artists and young entrepreneurs built a vibrant community known as the River Quay. As this area flourished, the shadow of organized crime crept in, leading to a fierce conflict over parking rights and liquor licenses that erupted into a full-scale mob war. The FBI, with a hidden microphone, stumbled upon an astonishing revelation during their investigation: a Midwest Mafia plot to defraud the Teamsters' pension fund and secretly take control of Las Vegas casinos. TICKETS: Advance - $10 , Day of Show- $12, Festival Pass available soon - $40.
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