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NE ZHA 2
Rated R (2h 24m)
Animated/Fantasy
A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs. Directed by Yang Yu.
FRI 8/22 - 7:00
SAT 8/23 - 4:00 / 7:00
SUN 8/24 - 4:00 / 7:00
MON 8/25 - 7:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 8/26 - 6:30
WED 8/27 - 6:30
THUR 8/28 - 6:30
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STARTING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th |
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THE TOXIC AVENGER UNRATED
Not Rated (1h 42m)
Horror/Comedy
A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant … justice is best served radioactive. Starring Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon. Directed by Macon Blair.
Special late night screenings, starting Thursday, August 28th!
THUR 8/28 - 9:30 / 10:00
Showtimes for the week of 8/29 TBA
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ONE NIGHT ONLY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th |
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CMNYK/Darkside Cinema silent film with live music by SONOCHROMATIC!
A PAGE OF MADNESS (1926)
Not Rated (1h 10m)
Silent Film
In Japan, a man takes a job as a janitor at a mental asylum in order to be near his wife. Although his wife suffers genuine mental anguish, the man believes he can rescue her, but his attempt to break her out one night backfires when she panics. Starring Masao Inoue, Yoshie Nakagawa. Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
Presented with an original live score by Sonochromatic!
Tuesday, August 26th only!
7:00
$10 general admission/$5 for members
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TWO NIGHTS: WED, AUG 27th & THURS, AUG 28th |
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CMNYK/Darkside Cinema present:
FIRE OVER ENGLAND (1937)
Not Rated (1h 32m)
Adventure/Romance
Queen Elizabeth I is dealing with her country's deteriorating relationship with Spain. Michael Ingolby, a naval officer whose father was killed fighting the Spanish, volunteers to go undercover in the Spanish court and learns plans are afoot to send an armada to ambush the British navy. Starring Laurence Olivier, Flora Robson. Directed by William K. Howard.
Two nights only!
WED 8/27 - 7:00
THUR 8/28 - 7:00
$8 admission
Medium popcorn for the price of a small!
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HELD OVER |
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HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
Rated R (2h 13m)
Crime/Thriller
When a powerful music mogul is targeted by a ransom plot, he is forced to fight for his family and legacy while jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky. Directed by Spike Lee.
FRI 8/22 - 6:30
SAT 8/23 - 6:30
SUN 8/24 - 6:30
MON 8/25 - 6:30 (matinee pricing)
TUE 8/26 - 6:30
WED 8/27 - 6:30
THUR 8/28 - 6:30
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EAST OF WALL
Rated R (1h 37m)
Drama
After the death of her husband, Tabatha - a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer - wrestles with financial insecurity and unresolved grief while providing refuge for a group of wayward teenagers on her broken-down ranch in the Badlands. Starring Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga. Directed by Kate Beecroft.
Review by Caitlin Stow
The Western is making a quiet comeback in 2025, and this dreamy story about Tabby Zimiga (playing herself in a fictionalized version of her real experience) paints the wild west in soft hues, meditating on the tectonic history of the badlands and the people imbedded in their sands. Tabby is a complicated and raw character, who in all her flaws and mistakes still remains a matriarch for the ages. I was in tears after twenty minutes, and by the end my heart ached for Tabby, wanting more than anything for her to just be ok. The authenticity of the first-time cast mixed with the stunning imagery and unflinching portrait of a hard life in a forgotten corner of America make for a thunderous film about femininity, strength, and what it means to truly care for others.
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FRI 8/22 - 7:00
SAT 8/23 - 4:30* / 7:00
SUN 8/24 - 4:30* / 7:00
MON 8/25 - 7:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 8/26 - 7:30
WED 8/27 - 7:00
THUR 8/28 - 7:00
*open caption matinee
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IT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY
Not Rated (2h 15m)
Documentary
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer. Includes 26 minutes of exclusive, remastered footage from a rare solo performance at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA, filmed on Feb. 19th, 1994. This previously unreleased set will screen immediately following the film. Directed by Amy Berg.
FRI 8/22 - 6:00
SAT 8/23 - 6:00
SUN 8/24 - 6:00
MON 8/25 - 6:00 (matinee pricing)
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THE LAST CLASS
Not Rated (1h 11m)
Documentary
American political economist, professor, author, and social media sensation Robert Reich teaches his final “Wealth and Poverty” class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students. One thousand fill the biggest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus, the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations not to accept that the world has to stay the way it is. Directed by Elliot Kirschner.
Review by Caitlin Stow
As a recent college graduate making the ever-present decision of "to grad school or not to grad school," academia as a way of life has been weighing heavily on my mind. I turned to Robert Reich in this quiet, unassuming documentary, with the hope of finding some inspiration and clarity. Although I am not an economist, I found his lessons on teaching to be profound. Students, he asserts, must be reached through their emotions and intellect together, if we ever hope to sow the curiosity that many jaded and rightfully pessimistic young people resist engaging. He doesn't see teaching as a legacy to leave behind in an effort to be remembered -- he sees teaching as a service in the hope of creating a better tomorrow. Other topics are discussed within the film, and I know others will connect with Reich's thoughts on retirement and aging, or perhaps his political ideology, but for me he provided a much needed reminder that teaching is an artform in and of itself, and to commit to teaching is to commit to the future.
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SAT 8/23 - 4:30
SUN 8/24 - 4:30
MON 8/25 - 5:15 (matinee pricing)
TUE 8/26 - 5:45
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WHAT'S COMING SOON? |
Our Coming Soon page lists more films coming next week and beyond!
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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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For new books from all genres, visit >> Grass Roots Bookstore on Madison (in the space that used to be The Shoe Hutch). And while you are there, sign up for their weekly email. It's really good. And they are locally owned!
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