Jinsei
Our hero (voiced by rapper ACE COOL), called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom. Written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over eighteen months, JINSEI (meaning “life” in Japanese) is an anime tour-de-force that announces Suzuki to the world as a bold new talent in independent animation.
Departures
Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics.
Modern Romance
A world-class neurotic, Robert Cole (Albert Brooks, Drive) just can’t stop thinking about Mary (Kathryn Harrold, Raw Deal). Especially after he breaks up with her. Fanatically obsessed with the beautiful bank exec, he repeatedly wins her back – and then immediately loses her again by grilling her long-distance callers, harassing her business clients and dogging her every movement. But even as Robert and Mary head for another breakup, there’s still hope for them yet. Because when it comes to true love, it ain’t over ’til it’s over.
Tootsie
Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman( is a talented actor, but his demanding nature and stubborn temperament have antagonized every producer in New York. Now his agent insists no one will hire him. But Michael needs money – eight thousand dollars to be exact – and to earn it, he’s willing to play the role of a lifetime. Dustin Hoffman stars with Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray and Geena Davis in director Sydney Pollack’s heart-filled classic.
They Came Together
David Wain’s criminally underseen parody puts Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd in a classic rom-com setup. When businessman Joel (Rudd) plans to bring his company’s big candy brand to her town, small sweet shop owner Molly (Poehler) is furious, and the pair begin on bad terms. However, something begins to blossom between the unlikely couple, but with a sexy ex and love-struck accountant in the picture, it seems their romance is doomed to fail.
The Jerk
A simpleminded, sheltered country boy (Steve Martin) suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy.
“Funny, vulgar and backhandedly clever, never more so than when it aspires to absolute stupidity.” – Janet Maslin, The New York Times
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down!
An unbalanced but alluring former mental patient (Antonio Banderas) takes a B-movie star (Victoria Abril) prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him.
“Deliriously irreverent.” – Slant Magazine
Bringing Up Baby
While trying to secure a $1 million donation for his museum, a befuddled paleontologist (Cary Grant) is pursued by a flighty and often irritating heiress (Katharine Hepburn) and her pet leopard, Baby.
“There’s a strong sense that this couple scares each other long after we leave their frenetic company. Maybe that’s why it’s so goddamned romantic.” – Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
Marama (Open Captioning)
Please note that there are additional showtimes of MARAMA that screen without open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For those showtimes, click here.
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Maori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Marama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
Grand Jury Prize: Scariest Feature Film, Overlook Film Festival
Official Selection: TIFF
Kamikaze Hearts
Thursday, April 30 at 7:00: Introduction by programmers Elizabeth Purchell and KJ Shepherd
Sex, drugs, and cinema all collide in Juliet Bashore’s searing documentary—or is it?—about San Francisco’s porn scene and the intense romantic relationship between superstar Sharon Mitchell and innocent newcomer Tigr. An unflinching examination of performance, identity, and cinema’s blurring of the real and the reel, Kamikaze Hearts is a love story like no other.
Screening as part of our monthly queer series programmed and hosted by Elizabeth Purchell and KJ Shepherd, Cruising the Movies