DARKSIDE CINEMA
DARKSIDE CINEMA.COM

    The only independent, locally owned movie theater in Corvallis, Oregon             a DBA of 24FPS Inc.    


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LEAVING SOON

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WOMEN, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES PRESENTS:
THE STROLL
Rated R (1h 24m)
Documentary

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Recounts the history of New York's Meatpacking District from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. They speak on the violence, policing and gentrification that led to a movement for transgender rights. Directed by Kristen Lovell.

Donation based admission. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the USA Palestine Mental Health Network.

One night only!
WED 5/7 - 6:00

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ON SWIFT HORSES
Rated R (1h 59m)
Romance/Drama

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Muriel and her husband, Lee, begin a new life together after he returns home from the Korean War. However, their newfound stability gets upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, a wayward gambler with a secret past. Starring Jacob Elordi, Diego Calva, Daisy Edgar-Jones. Directed by Daniel Minahan.

Last shows!
WED 5/7 - 3:30*
*open caption matinee

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TWO NIGHTS: WED, MAY 7th & THU MAY 8th

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CMNYK/Darkside Cinema present:
ROYAL WEDDING (1951)

Not Rated (1h 33m)
Musical

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American sibling song-and-dance team Tom and Ellen Bowen are in London in 1947, when all of England is in a tizzy over the impending nuptials of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Starring Fred Astaire, Jane Powell. Directed by Stanley Donen.

WED 5/7 - 4:00
THUR 5/8 - 7:00

$8 admission
Medium popcorn for the price of a Small!

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STARTING FRIDAY, MAY 9th

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DEMON MINERAL
Not Rated (1h 28m)
Documentary

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A portrait of life in the radioactive desert on the Navajo Reservation. Spanning a landscape perforated by orphaned uranium mines in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the film follows a group of indigenous scientists, elders, and activists as they work to protect a vital living space on contaminated land. Directed by Hadley Austin.

Post-Film discussion
Featuring Dr. Luhui Whitebear (Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies in the School of Language, Culture and Society) and Dr. Linda Richards (Senior Instructor 1, History of Science in the School of History, Philosophy and Religion)

FRI 5/9 - 6:00
SAT 5/10 - 4:00
SUN 5/11 - 4:00*
*Post-Film discussion

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SECRET MALL APARTMENT
Not Rated (1h 31m)
Documentary

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In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved. Directed by Jeremy Workman.

FRI 5/9 - 8:00
SAT 5/10 - 6:00 / 8:00
SUN 5/11 - 5:00 / 7:30
MON 5/12 - 7:30 (matinee pricing)
TUE 5/13 - 6:00
WED 5/14 - 4:00 / 8:00
THUR 5/15 - 6:00

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WHEN FALL IS COMING
Rated R (1h 42m)
Drama. Subtitled French.

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Michelle, a well-behaved grandmother, lives quietly in a Burgundy village near her friend Marie-Claude. Valérie visits on All Saints' Day to drop Lucas off for vacation. Unexpected events disrupt their plans. Starring Hélène Vincent, Ludivine Sagnier. Directed by François Ozon.

FRI 5/9 - 7:00
SAT 5/10 - 4:30 / 7:00
SUN 5/11 - 4:30 / 7:00
MON 5/12 - 6:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 5/13 - 6:30
WED 5/14 - 4:30 / 7:00
THUR 5/15 - 7:00

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A KNIFE IN THE DARK
Not Rated (1h 16m)
Mystery/Thriller

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In the Thornton mansion, the idle rich spend their days enjoying their wealth and power. But this mysterious family has a deadly secret: who is wearing the mask - and wielding a knife in the dark? And who will be their next victim?

This feature was shot locally in Corvallis, Salem and Silverton by local director Joe Sherlock. Starring Kate Schmidt, Stephanie Marie, Connor Sherlock, Elizabeth Ming, Calvin Morie McCarthy, Josh Dent, Ian McCready, Jackey Neyman Jones.

MON 5/12 - 7:00
$8 Admission

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ONE NIGHT ONLY: TUESDAY, MAY 13th

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CMNYK presents SOUND OF SILENTS:
SPARROWS (1926)
Not Rated (1h 49m)
Silent film

Molly is the eldest resident of a prison-like orphanage run by the abusive Mr. Grimes, his neglectful wife and their diabolical son, Ambrose. When Mr. Grimes becomes involved in a kidnapping plot, Molly realizes she must somehow escape, and struggles to lead the younger children to freedom through the treacherous swamps that surround the orphanage where they have all been enslaved. Starring Mary Pickford. Directed by William Beaudine.

Presented with live original music performed by Corvallis' silent film maestros, Sonochromatic!

Tue 5/13 - 7:00
$10 admission

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TWO NIGHTS: WED, MAY 14th & THU MAY 15th

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CMNYK/Darkside Cinema present:
CAPTAIN KID (1945)

Not Rated (1h 30m)
Adventure

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British pirate William Kidd captures Adm. Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a sea captain, offers his services to the king as an escort ship. Starring Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.

WED 5/14 - 4:30
THUR 5/15 - 7:00

$8 admission
Medium popcorn for the price of a small!

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HELD OVER

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THE SURFER
Rated R (1h 45m)
Thriller

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A man revisits his childhood beach to surf with his son. Humiliated by locals, he becomes entangled in an escalating conflict that pushes him to his limits. Starring Nicolas Cage. Directed by Lorcan Finnegan.

This week:
WED 5/7 - 6:30 / 8:00
THUR 5/8 - 7:30

Next week:
FRI 5/9 - 8:00
SAT 5/10 - 4:30
SUN 5/11 - 7:00
MON 5/12 - 5:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 5/13 - 8:00
WED 5/14 - 7:00
THUR 5/15 - 8:00

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THE LEGEND OF OCHI
Rated PG (1h 35m)
Fantasy/Adventure

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A young girl learns to never go outside after dark because of reclusive forest creatures known as the ochi. However, when a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite it with its family. Starring Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Willem Dafoe. Directed by Isaiah Saxon.

This week:
WED 5/7 - 5:00* / 7:30
THUR 5/8 - 7:00
*open caption matinee

Next week:
FRI 5/9 - 6:00
SAT 5/10 - 7:30
SUN 5/11 - 7:30
MON 5/12 - 7:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 5/13 - 6:00
WED 5/14 - 7:30
THUR 5/15 - 6:00

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THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
Rated PG-13 (1h 40m)
Comedy

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Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Starring Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden. Directed by James Griffiths.

This week:
WED 5/7 - 4:30* / 7:00
THUR 5/8 - 6:30
*open caption matinee

Next week:
FRI 5/9 - 6:30
SAT 5/10 - 5:00*
SUN 5/11 - 5:00*
MON 5/12 - 4:30* (matinee pricing)
TUE 5/13 - 8:00
WED 5/14 - 5:00*
THUR 5/15 - 8:00
*open caption matinee

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WHAT'S COMING SOON?

See what else is coming next week and beyond!
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Darkside Cinema Film Club
Join the Darkside Cinema Film Club!

* Pay $25 per month for unlimited movies. PLUS, bring your own container to get free popcorn.

* Members pay only $5 for Sci-Fi and Silent movie events.

* Tickets must be redeemed over the counter when we are open for shows. Members must check in at the snack bar each visit before seeing a movie. (Member tickets cannot be reserved online.)

* Membership is non-transferable or “loanable” to other people. Other restrictions apply as we make them up.

* Offer available only in person at Darkside Cinema.

Come see us at the snack bar to sign up, and join the coolest club in town!

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215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333