In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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In a dystopian 2021, Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a data trafficker who has an implant that allows him to securely store data too sensitive for regular computer networks. On one delivery run, he accepts a package that not only exceeds the implant's safety limits - and will kill him if the data is not removed in time - but also contains information far more important and valuable than he had ever imagined. On a race against time, he must avoid the assassins sent to kill him and remove the data before it, too, ends his life.
Projected on 35mm
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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A group of a run-down Tokyo high school students face the struggles of growing up, growing apart from their friends and worrying about their future, while living in a highly violent environment.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Famous detective Hercule Poirot is on the Orient Express, but the train is caught in the snow. When one of the passengers is discovered murdered, Poirot immediately starts investigating.
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Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
Oscar®-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele reimagines the summer movie with Nope, an expansive pop epic of uncanny science fiction. Following their father's shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Steven Yeun) who neighbors the siblings, the pair's efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticized history of the American West … and from show business itself.
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Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
From filmmaker George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary Mad Max trilogy, comes this return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max (Tom Hardy -- The Dark Knight Rises) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a band of survivors fleeing across the Wasteland in a war rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Oscar ® winner Charlize Theron-- Prometheus). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and ruthlessly pursues the rebels in the high-octane Road War that follows.
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In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a mad scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
The special new year’s eve edition of the show will featured a countdown at midnight!
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
Spinal Tap has come to be recognized as England’s loudest and most punctual band. In the legendary rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, now beautifully restored, Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) embark on their final American tour, with filmmaker Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) capturing all the mishaps, creative tensions, dwindling crowds, and ill-fated drummers. This Is Spinal Tap takes DiBergi’s brilliant vérité style and turns it up to eleven!
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
Lodge Kerrigan began his succession of utterly unique, visually and aurally dazzling character studies with the raw, ravaging Clean, Shaven. A compelling headfirst dive into the mindscape of a schizophrenic (played by the remarkable Peter Greene) as he tries to track down his daughter after he is released from an institution, Kerrigan's film brilliantly uses sound and image to lead audiences into a terrifying subjectivity. No one is left unscathed.
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
Fela Kuti was a World Music legend, with a career sadly cut short due to an untimely death from AIDS in 1997. This fascinating documentary offers an overview of his career, shot in 1982 it highlights Fela's political leanings (he once harbored dreams of becoming Nigerian President), as well as the sheer delight of his music and concert performances.
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
Once upon a time in South Central LA . . . For his follow-up to Boyz n the Hood, John Singleton again turned the camera on his hometown to create a stirring exploration of grief, love, and creativity. Built around the electric chemistry between superstars Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, the film follows two young Angelenos—Justice, a sensitive hairdresser and poet mourning the death of her boyfriend, and Lucky, a dashingly charismatic postal clerk—as they fall in love over the course of a liberating road trip. Featuring soul-nourishing poetry by Maya Angelou, and scene-stealing performances from Regina King and Joe Torry, Poetic Justice is one of the most irresistible romances of the 1990s.
Sparks fly both on and off the court in this groundbreaking feature debut by writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard), which elevated the coming-of-age romance by giving honest expression to the challenges female athletes face in a world that doesn’t see them as equal. Sanaa Lathan (Alien vs. Predator) and Omar Epps (Higher Learning) make for one of the most iconic screen couples of the 2000s as the basketball-obsessed next-door neighbors who find love over flirtatious pickup games, fall apart under the strain of high-pressure college hoops and families, and drift in and out of each other’s lives as they pursue their twin aspirations of playing professionally. Aided by stellar supporting performances and an eclectic R&B soundtrack, Love & Basketball captures the intoxicating passions, heartbreaking setbacks, and sky-high ambitions that mark a young woman’s journey to the top of her game and to lasting love.
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is mistreated by her sexist boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok, for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a deserted island in a desperate fight for survival, as tensions rise between them.
AINT NO JOKE IN COLLABORATION WITH EDDIE ABRAM PRESENTS
A NIGHT WITH ALEX THOMAS AT THE BALBOA THEATRE
Actor/Comedian Alex Thomas was born in Los Angeles California. He grew up with a musical background. His mother a classical pianist and his father Alexander Sr. was a member of one of the greatest band in R&B history Earth Wind and Fire. Because of Alex’s height and size sports did not work out in his favor. So growing up in the ‘hood the only other alternative was telling jokes. He was the Class Clown from Kindergarten until he graduated the 12th grade.
Right after high school he landed his first job in the entertainment business on the hit comedy show In Living Color. I guess you can say Alex went from high school straight to the pros. Believe it or not he wasn’t hired as a comedian or an actor; but as a dance choreographer for the infamous Fly Girls. It was on the set of In Living Color where he met Keenan Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans that he was persuaded by the family to pursue a career as a stand up comedian and the rest is history. Two years later Will Smith found Alex Thomas performing at the world famous Laugh Factory Comedy Club in Hollywood California. Smith hired Alex immediately as a writer on his hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where he wrote for the show for three seasons. As a stand-up comedian Alex has starred in two 1- hour comedy specials “Straight Clownin’” (SHOWTIME) and “Alex Thomas Live” (BET). Alex has opened up for such stars as: Sinbad Jamie Foxx Mark Curry Damon Wayans and Bill Cosby. Stand-up comedy has lead Alex to many television and film roles. Alex played a sidekick role to Jamie Foxx on the hit sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show for three seasons. He has also guest starred on other hit sitcoms such as: Martin (Fox) Girlfriends (UPN) The Wayans Brothers (WB) Moesha (UPN) The Parkers (UPN) and All of US (UPN). Alex has also done several re-occurring character roles on hit animated series such as: Batman Beyond King of the Hill and Family Guy. Alex has also appeared on several talk shows including: The Best Damn Sports Show Period (FOX) Jay Leno (NBC) and Premium Blend (Comedy Central). In addition he has appeared in hit films such as: The Players Club Two Can Play That Game Just Married BAPS and The Wash to name a few. Alex is also well known in the hip-hop world from performing in several hit music videos and also several skits on Platinum-selling albums by artists such as: Kanye West P.Diddy Snoop Dogg 50 cent and Bow Wow.
Complementing his entertainment background Alex is also an avid 13-handicap golfer. He has played on some of the greatest courses in the world from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews. Golf has opened many doors for Alex as he has hosted and played in several celebrity golf tournaments including: Hall of Famers like: Magic Johnson Eric Dickerson and Tony Dorsett. Also he has played in other celebrity tournaments with George Lopez Samuel L. Jackson Will Smith Nick Van Exel Antoine Walker and Alonzo Mourning.
Three firefighters: Georgie, Patrick, and Tim must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. Can New Orleans survive?
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Three firefighters: Georgie, Patrick, and Tim must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. Can New Orleans survive?
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Three firefighters: Georgie, Patrick, and Tim must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. Can New Orleans survive?
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.
Tommy Wiseau in person this weekend for pre-screening Q&As for Big Shark and The Room!
Lobby doors will open an hour prior to each show for merchandise sales and meet and greet
Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, Blu-Rays, Posters, Shirts, Belts, Doggies... you name it, he's selling it!] Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.
Presented by Green Apple Books
Author Ericka Knudson will be there to introduce the film and sell copies of her book Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema
Ferdinand (Jean-Paul Belmondo), unhappily married and recently fired from his job, abandons his family and runs off to the Riviera with the enigmatic Marianne (Anna Karina). Ferdinand, whom Marianne calls “Pierrot,” tries to find artistic fulfillment between bouts of criminal adventure, but keeps getting entangled in Marianne’s violent life.
About Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema
In Nouvelle Femmes Ericka Knudson examines the actresses and filmmakers who played a central role in one of the most innovative periods in film history. Moving beyond the myth of the male auteur, the book highlights how women of the French New Wave shaped modern cinema through performance, authorship, style, and cultural influence.
Through film analysis, archival material, and the women’s own words, Nouvelles Femmes offers a renewed perspective on figures such as Anna Karina, Jeanne Moreau, Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, and Agnès Varda. Thoughtfully researched and accessible, the book underscores their lasting impact on cinematic language and representations of women on screen.
About the Author
Ericka Knudson holds a Ph.D. in Film Studies from Université Paris Ouest Nanterre, specializing in French New Wave cinema. Her new book, Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema, inspired a class that she is currently teaching at Stanford Continuing Studies. She has also taught film at Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Université Paris Descartes, published on French cinema, and co-authored a book on world film.
Headliner Frank Castillo
Frank Castillo grew up in San Jose, CA. When he moved to LA, he worked his way up at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Comedy Store and was passed as a Paid Regular. Frank became a staple of The Comedy Store Roast Battles, and in January of 2017, Frank became the Champion of Roast Battle II on Comedy Central. Frank can be seen in the Showtime documentary The Comedy Store, in Mike Binder’s upcoming feature Halfway To Amarillo, and most recently released his first album Lupe with Comedy Dynamics. He has two podcasts Buddies and Peak’d supported by Puffco, Punch extracts and Alienlabs.
Featuring Shivaan Nadan
Shivaan shares his background of being Indian but born and raised in Fiji until the age of 10. Then his family immigrated to Daly City. A story as unique as his comedic voice. The newest member of the #HellaFunny comedy group, Shivaan is a hilarious star in the SF comedy scene , a regular at the Hella Funny shows,Cobb's Comedy Club and opened for Hannibal Burress at the Palace of Fine Arts. A comedian and a visual artist check out his art on stage with comedy and his art off stage with his drawings.
Featuring Luke Schwartz
Luke Schwartz started comedy in 2010 in New York City. In 2013 he moved back to his hometown of Los Angeles and quickly got a job at The Comedy Store where he worked until 2025. During that time Luke opened for many top comedians, as well as appearing on Iliza’s Locals on Hulu and Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers on Comedy Central.
Hosted by Jerry Law
Jerry Law is a comedian based out of Oakland, CA that performs all over the United States. Jerry Law can be seen at numerous comedy clubs and festivals around the nation, and has been featured on CBS “Let’s Make A Deal” and many other platforms. He is a regular guest on Kevin Hart’s LOL network show Quake’s house. He has a special titled “From the Cage to the Stage” where he displays his experiences and versatility as a performer. Jerry is very energetic on stage and his stories about being a first time father after spending over a decade in prison are real life situations, yet hysterical! He also tackles relationships and what life is like after finding his purpose.
Special Guests
PX Floro
PX is a talented standout female comic orginating from San Jose, CA. Listening to her after a few minutes, you will see why she has a legion of fans and supporters. With a tell it like it is attitude that charms everyone instantly, if you haven't already been mesmerized by her striking looks and features. When she's not slaying people with commentary or breaking hearts PX devotes her time and energy to local causes she feels passionate about, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.
Steve Marcus Releford
Steven Marcus Releford has been a stand-up comic, writer, actor, and a producer in Los Angeles for over a decade. Audiences have enjoyed his unique observations, stories, and jokes that only Steven can tell. His material reflects his personal experiences and perspectives about racism and veganism. Steven takes you on a cruelty free polarized rollercoaster of laughter as he shares insight into his world.
Stand-Up Comedy at the Balboa Theatre
A Packed Lineup of shorter sets for up and coming Bay Area comedians during the first half of the show, with an intermission to grab another beer or popcorn from the lobby or that right on time bathroom break. The second half of the show features national touring and veteran comedians…With surprise pop-in guest sets.
A night of laughs in the Richmond District you will not want to miss!
Headliner: Ronn Vigh
You might know this comedian from…
Early in his career, Ronn Vigh's brash attitude and acerbic wit earned him a comparison to a young Joan Rivers by the SF Weekly. It was certainly a fitting comparison as Ronn later became a writer for Rivers on her hit E! Television show "Fashion Police."
Ronn regularly performs at comedy clubs, colleges and festivals across the nation. He also co-hosts the sports-comedy podcast, "Switching Teams: A Gay Dude & A Straight Dude Talk About Sports."
His biggest accomplishment: Working briefly as a flight attendant and not attempting to smother any of his passengers with a pillow. Yes, there were complimentary pillows on the plane when Ronn did that job. Please don't do the math.
Host: Tony Sparks
Also known as the Godfather of San Francisco Comedy, Tony has been performing stand-up comedy since the dawn of the joke. He's opened for many famous comics long before they were famous. He's written for many comics, both now on television and others presenting the comedy circuit. He's a major fixture in the San Francisco comedy scene.
Special Guests
Marcus Howard - Born and raised in Oakland, Marcus Howard is a comedian who’s been making audiences laugh for years. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective on life, Marcus has become a regular on the Bay Area comedy scene.
He performs regularly with Don’t Tell Comedy and the Alameda Comedy Club, and his comedy touches on everything from kids to race to relationships. Marcus is known for his ability to turn everyday situations into hilarious stories, and he’s not afraid to tackle tough topics with humor and heart. Whether he’s riffing on the absurdities of being a liberal or sharing his thoughts on the state of the world, Marcus is always entertaining, insightful, and funny.
Shivaan Nadan
Shivaan Nadan shares his background of being Indian but born and raised in Fiji until the age of 10. Then his family immigrated to Daly City. A story as unique as his comedic voice.
The newest member of the #HellaFunny comedy group, Shivaan is a hilarious rising star in the San Francisco comedy scene, a regular at the Hella Funny shows, San Francisco Sketchfest, Cobbs Comedy Club, and opened for Hannibal Burress at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Stand-Up Comedy at the Balboa Theatre
A Packed Lineup of shorter sets for up and coming Bay Area comedians during the first half of the show, with an intermission to grab another beer or popcorn from the lobby or that right on time bathroom break. The second half of the show features national touring and veteran comedians…With surprise pop-in guest sets.
A night of laughs in the Richmond District you will not want to miss!
Headliner Patrick Eley
Patrick Eley started doing comedy in 2022 after moving from Chicago to Stockton, California in 2015 to chase his MMA dreams. Drawing on past lives as a chiropractor, equities trader, longshoreman, and martial artist, he delivers a dry, deadpan style that feels equal parts unhinged and grounded. He has opened for Shane Sydney Stigerts, Shane Gillis, Bruce Gray, and Steve Furey, and is currently featuring on James McCann’s U.S. tour.
Featuring Steve Ausburne
Steve Ausburne’s comedy career started with MC/Host work for friends with bands. His first attempt at actual stand up ended with a lifetime ban from a church in Grant’s Pass, Oregon.
Buoyed by that successful start, Steve has since embraced the stage as a place to present a spoken word memoir of all the embarrassing life moments that lurk in a place that only stand up or therapy sessions can reveal
Also, he is allergic to cats.
Steve peddles his comedic wares throughout Sonoma County and the San Francisco Bay Area. He produces comedy shows throughout California's Wine Country and in addition to comedy performances, he is available for auctioneering, event hosting, work parties, voice acting, and private dancing.
Special Guests:
Melissa Christine
Melissa Christine is a humor writer and stand-up comedian based in San Francisco. She has performed at San Francisco Punchline, the San Jose Improv, Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival, and numerous basement bars throughout the country. Her writing tackles topics big and small, from abortion and the climate crisis to pharmacy rewards and fitted sheets.
Jide Okonkwo
With an international background, Jide brings a worldly (and sometimes otherworldly) perspective to the stage. Although based in the Bay Area, Jide has performed on many stages around the world, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A lover of laughter and mangoes, his sweet tooth is the perfect foil for his sharp tongue. Catch him light up the stage with his smooth & cheeky style.
Luis Diaz
Luis Díaz is a comedian from Puerto Rico based in Oakland (Bay Area). He performs in both Spanish and English, is a regular at comedy clubs and shows across California, and performs with the Spanish-language comedy group Comedy.Ando.
Candy Shaw
Candy Shaw has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. She was a finalist in California’s Funniest Female Contest, a favorite at San Francisco Comedy Day and is a founding member of The Cougar Comedy Collective.
In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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This “diary film,” as director Wim Wenders calls it, investigates the similarities of filmmaking craft to that of the Tokyo-based fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, who, in the early 1980s, shocked and revolutionized the fashion world. Wenders shot the film mainly on his own, as a one-man crew. During the production, which stretched over a year, Yamamoto and Wenders became friends.
Presented by Gallery 3630
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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One-of-a-kind filmmaker-philosopher Terrence Malick has created some of the most visually arresting films of the last century, and his glorious period tragedy Days of Heaven, featuring Oscar-winning cinematography by Nestor Almendros, stands out among them. In the mid-1910s, a Chicago steelworker (Richard Gere) accidentally kills his supervisor, and flees with his girlfriend (Brooke Adams) and his little sister (Linda Manz) to the Texas panhandle, where they find work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer (Sam Shepard). A love triangle, a swarm of locusts, a hellish fire—Malick captures it all with dreamlike authenticity, creating a timeless American idyll that is also a gritty evocation of turn-of-the-century labor.
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Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, left for dead after her former boss and lover Bill ambushes her wedding rehearsal, shooting her in the head and stealing her unborn child. To exact her vengeance, she must first hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before confronting Bill himself.
With its operatic scope, relentless action, and iconic style, The Whole Bloody Affair stands as one of cinema's definitive revenge sagas-rarely shown in its complete form and now presented with a classic intermission.
In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Guy Pearce stars in this psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. Leonard Shelby (Pearce) suffers from acute short-term memory loss and is unable to remember anything for more than a few minutes at a time.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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From Director Wong Kar Wai comes the definitive version of Ashes of Time, an epic martial arts masterpiece of larger-than-life characters, breathtaking landscapes and exquisite fight scenes. The story centers on Ouyang Feng (Leslie Cheung), a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days alone in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. As Ouyang narrates his tale, interweaving the stories of his unusual clients, old friends and future foes, he begins to realize the mistakes of his own past, and how his fear of rejection may have led him to a life of exile.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Teenage burnout Samson (Daniel Roebuck) has murdered his girlfriend and left her naked body lying on the bank of a river just outside their small California town. He not only doesn't run away, he brings his friends to gawk at her dead body. Speed freak Layne (Crispin Glover) tries to force the teens' silence to protect their friend, but conscience is gnawing at the others -- particularly Matt (Keanu Reeves) and Clarissa (Ione Skye Leitch), who want to go to the police.
Presented on VHS by @warpedvhs
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Based on a true story, Matthew Poncelet is the convicted killer of two teenage lovers, awaiting his sentence on Death Row in rural Louisiana. In response to his letter, the outspoken Sister Helen Prejean visits him in prison sworn to help him truthfully and spiritually prepare for his death by lethal injection after a recent appeal to reconsider his punishment was declined.
Presented on 35mm by Odyssey Film Institute. Dedicated to the exhibition of cinema on celluloid film. Screenings, Projection Workshops, and Discussions. All exhibited in 16mm and 35mm film.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is the story of Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover's innocence while carrying their first born child to term.
It is a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families and their lives, trying to bring about justice through love, for love and the promise of the American dream.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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In 1860s Japan, samurai Seibei (Hiroyuki Sanada) lives in a rural village with his mother and daughters, where he is stuck working as a bookkeeper rather than a warrior. Disillusioned by his position in society and the death of his wife, Seibei finally is stirred from his malaise by the arrival of Tomoe (Rie Miyazawa), a woman he loved as a child. His feelings for her are still strong, but the burdens of family, career and social standings could keep Seibei from following his desires.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Headliner Emily Van Dyke
Born and raised in Logansport, Indiana, a town with one high school and a basketball hoop in every driveway, Emily Van Dyke has made a 15-years-and-counting home of San Francisco. She started stand-up in 2011 after being laid off from her job as an art teacher and she is now a local favorite at Cobbs, Punch Line and bars and basements around the Bay Area. Emily recently released her debut album, "Feeling Myself," which you should listen to immediately.
Featuring
Ashley Monique
Ashley Monique is a San Francisco-based comedian who delivers wry and sometimes dark humor with a disarming, earnest energy. She has opened for Melissa Villaseñor, Zoltan Kaszas, and Nimesh Patel.
“As a Bay Area-based stand-up comedian, Ashley Monique has a gift for rousing crowds with relatable personal stories that poke fun at everything from her dating history to her family to her day job as a substitute teacher.”
“Monique’s sets are filled with shrewd observations and honest personal experiences. She’s learned how powerful comedy is when it comes to connecting with people, even around difficult topics – and she’s learned a lot about herself in the writing process.” -diatribe.com
Luke Schwartz
Luke Schwartz started comedy in 2010 in New York City. In 2013 he moved back to his hometown of Los Angeles and quickly got a job at The Comedy Store where he worked until 2025. During that time Luke opened for many top comedians, as well as appearing on Iliza’s Locals on Hulu and Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers on Comedy Central.
Nate Schwartz
Nate Schwartz has exploded onto the Bay Area comedy scene with his sharp joke-writing, energetic delivery, and overall fearless approach to stand up! A regular at the San Jose Improv as well as Barrel Proof Lounge, he recently opened for Tom Rhodes and can be seen performing nightly all over Northern California. His self-deprecating, irreverent, dark sense of humor will take you to places you’re scared to go and leave you happy you came along for the ride!
Hosted by Terry Dorsey
Terry Dorsey is a comedian and actor from Illinois. He has also performed as "Shady" in a solo act and as part of the comic duo "Tu Shay De." His style of comedy leans more to storytelling with added social commentary. He started his career on Chicago's south side alongside some now very popular comedians. His first T.V. appearance as a stand-up was in 2000 on BET's Comicview. Terry was also part of the development team that launched the "Laff Zone Comedy Club" in the Chicago suburb of Markham.
In this comedic thriller, a trio of crooks relentlessly pursue a young American, played by Audrey Hepburn in gorgeous Givenchy, through Paris in an attempt to recover the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is Cary Grant's suave, mysterious stranger. Director Stanley Donen goes deliciously dark for Charade, a glittering emblem of sixties style and macabre wit.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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The quiet life of devoted couple Red (Nicolas Cage, Leaving Las Vegas) and Mandy (Andrea Riseborough, Birdman) takes a dark and bizarre turn when a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader (Linus Roache, “Vikings”) seek to possess Mandy…body and soul.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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From the writer of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Big Trouble in Little China comes a pop-sci-fi adventure that defies convention and went on to become one of the cult hits of the 80s.
Peter Weller is Buckaroo Banzai, a physicist-neurosurgeon-martial arts master-secret agent-rock star who has just made history with his invention, the Oscillation Overthruster. The Overthruster allows him to travel to the 8th Dimension, but this feat draws the attention of the Red Lectroids, an alien race (led by Christopher Lloyd) who have teamed up with Banzai s nemesis, the deranged Dr Lizardo (John Lithgow). Lizardo and the Red Lectroids are seeking the Overthruster to take over the world and Banzai, with his team of agents/band musicians, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop them before it s too late!
With strong references to sci-fi and pop culture that span Thomas Pynchon and Orson Welles, Buckaroo Banzai is a film made by fans for fans and counts filmmakers including Wes Anderson and Kevin Smith among its admirers.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
This film can be used with loyalty cards or our 2026 annual CinemaSF passes
In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Strange movies presented by Kai Wada Roath at the haunted & historic Balboa theater in San Francisco!
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When the legendary Ginei Studios shuts down, filmmaker Genya Tachibana and his assistant are tasked with interviewing its reclusive star, Chiyoko Fujiwara, who had retired from the spotlight 30 years prior. As Chiyoko recounts her career, Genya and his crew are literally pulled into her memories where they witness her chance encounter with a mysterious man on the run from the police. Despite never knowing his name or his face, Chiyoko relentlessly pursues that man in a seamless blend of reality and memory that only Satoshi Kon could deliver. Boasting countless awards, including the Grand Prize in the Japan Agency of Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival, which it shared with Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, Millennium Actress is a must-see for anime fans of all ages.
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In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.
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Winner of two Academy Awards for Original Screenplay (McQuarrie) and Supporting Actor (Spacey), this masterful neo-noir enraptured audiences with its twisting storyline, tour-de-force performances and jaw-dropping climax. “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist,” says con man Verbal Kint, drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Söze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multimillion-dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor—leaving few survivors. But as Kint draws his interrogators into the incredible story of Söze’s almost supernatural prowess, so too will you be drawn into The Usual Suspects—one of the most gripping and diabolically clever thrillers of the ’90s. Written by Christopher McQuarrie (Top Gun: Maverick), directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men) and featuring a legendary lineup of actors: Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Pete Postlethwaite, Suzy Amis, Giancarlo Esposito, Dan Hedaya, Paul Bartel, Clark Gregg and Peter Greene in an uncredited role as Redfoot the Fence.
Presented on 35mm by Odyssey Film Institute. Dedicated to the exhibition of cinema on celluloid film. Screenings, Projection Workshops, and Discussions. All exhibited in 16mm and 35mm film.
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