FILMS
THE AGONY & THE ECSTASY
60th Anniversary Screening
Thursday, March 20, 2:00 PM, Kimball Theatre, Free
1965, USA, English, 138 min, Not Rated, Dir. Carol Reed
A chronicle of Michelangelo and the opposition he faces from Pope Julius II while painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Based on Irving Stone’s biographical novel by the same name, the film was released in 1965 and stars Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison.
Presented in partnership with the Muscarelle Museum of Art in honor of their special exhibit “Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine,” on display March 6 - May 28.
THE BRUTALIST
Sunday, March 23, 2:00 PM, Kimball Theatre, $12
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2024, USA, UK, Canada, English, Hungarian, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish with subtitles, 215 min, R, Dir. Brady Corbet
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.
CONCLAVE
With Blue Talon Bistro Prix Fixe Dinner
Monday, March 17, 5:00 PM Dinner at Blue Talon Bistro, 7:00 PM Film at Kimball Theatre, Tickets
2024, UK, USA, English, Italian, Spanish, Latin with subtitles, 120 min, PG, Dir. Edward Berger
When the Pope unexpectedly dies, Cardinals from all over the world rush to the Vatican, where they immediately sequester themselves. Matters soon turn complicated as rumors circulate, secrets emerge, and acts of sabotage are undertaken.
ABOUT THE DINNER
The Blue Talon prix fixe dinner offers a three course menu. The ticket price includes the meal, meal taxes, gratuity, and a film ticket. Film only tickets are also available
DECAY
35th Anniversary Screening
Saturday, March 22, 7:00 PM, Tucker Theater, Free
1990, USA, Soviet Union, Russian with subtitles, 103 min, Not Rated, Dir. Mikhail Belikov
In 1986, back from a job in Greece, journalist Aleksandr Zhuravlyov is greeted by family and friends with a party. It's a nice homecoming until he receives an anonymous note claiming his wife has been sleeping with a Soviet bigwig. Furious and confused, Alex arranges to discuss the situation with his trusted friend Anatoli Stepanovich, who works at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. But, before they can meet, the plant explodes. Panic follows.
Presented in partnership with the W&M Russian Studies Department
GRIFFIN IN SUMMER
With Director Nicholas Colia
Friday, March 21, 5:00 PM, Kimball Theatre, $16, Tickets
2024, USA, English, 90 min, Not Rated, Dir. Nicholas Colia
Fourteen-year-old Griffin Nafly plans to spend summer vacation putting on his dramatic new play. However, when his tween collaborators get distracted by more trivial pursuits, Griffin’s attention drifts toward Brad, the zoned-out handyman working at his house. Increasingly smitten and seeking a kindred spirit in Brad, Griffin finds himself embarking on an unforgettable summer.
Featuring a Q&A discussion with Director Nicholas Colia following the film.
MCVEIGH
With Producer Joe Pirro (W&M ‘08) & Executive Producer Milan Chakraborty (W&M ‘00)
Friday, March 21, 2:00 PM, Kimball Theatre, Free
2024, USA, English, 90 min, Not Rated, Dir. Mike Ott
Timothy McVeigh perpetrated the single deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history — the Oklahoma City bombing. Over days and nights, McVeigh eats, sleeps, watches the news, meets a girl… all while inside his mind brews an unthinkable plan that will forever change the collective American psyche. The film neither sensationalizes real life events nor gives into the quiet, devastating tension sustained from beginning to end.
Featuring a Q&A discussion with Producer Joe Pirro (W&M ‘08) and Executive Producer Milan Chakraborty (W&M ‘00) after the film.
PORCELAIN WAR
Saturday, March 22, 2:30 PM, Kimball Theatre, $12
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2024, USA, Ukraine, Australia, Ukrainian, Russian, English with subtitles, 87 min, R, Dirs. Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev
Under roaring fighter jets, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it's easy to make people afraid, it's hard to destroy their passion for living.
THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 PM, Kimball Theatre, $12
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2024, Germany, France, Iran, Farsi with subtitles, 168 min, PG-13, Dir. Mohammad Rasoulof
A family is thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts, Iman realizes that his job is much more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own family. This film was shot entirely in secret because of Iranian censorship regulations.
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Sunday, March 23, 11:00 AM, Kimball Theatre, $12
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2024, Canada, Farsi, French with subtitles, 89 min, Not Rated, Dir. Matthew Rankin
In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.
WHEN SANTA WAS A COMMUNIST
With Director Emir Kapetanović
Saturday, March 22, 11:00 AM, Kimball Theatre, $16
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2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnian, English with subtitles, 86 min, Not Rated, Dir. Emir Kapetanović
An acting troupe goes on tour with a play about Santa Claus to spread holiday cheer in the small towns of post-war Bosnia. While the children are delighted, the appearance of Santa Claus reignites old conflicts between the adults. Based on a true story.
Featuring a Q&A discussion with director Emir Kapetanović following the film.