ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL

Rated PG-13 • Length 99 min

Dir. by Rungano Nyoni

On a road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin, she and her cousins bring to light the secrets of their Zambian family.
1:10 PM, 3:20 PM, 5:35 PM & 7:50 PM

OPUS

Rated R • Length 104 min

Dir. by Mark Anthony Green

An iconic pop star returns after decades out of the public eye.
1:45 PM, 4:10 PM & 10:10 PM

MICKEY 17

Rated R • Length 137 min

Dir. by Bong Joon-ho

An “expendable” employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. With one regeneration, though, things go very wrong.
12:50 PM, 3:45 PM, 6:30 PM & 9:20 PM
$3 OFF WITH CODE LOVEVANITY25

'FUNERAL PARADE OF ROSES' WITH VANITY REX

A stylized docu-fantasia of the Japanese queer underground. Join us for FUNERAL PARADE OF ROSES (1969) with host, Vanity Rex. There will be no commentary paired with this screening.
7:00 PM
$3 OFF WITH CODE LOVEVANITY25

'LOVE ON A LEASH' WITH VANITY REX

"So bad it's good" or whatever that means. Join us for LOVE ON A LEASH (2011) with host, Vanity Rex, and special guest Maurice Mantini who will be providing commentary, jokes, and trivia!
9:30 PM
March 24

BUTLER CONTEMPORARY SPANISH FILM SERIES: 'PARALLEL MOTHERS'

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March 24

A/V CLUB: 'GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (1999)'

Film starts at 8pm. Films shown at the A/V Club are not suitable for all audiences. B-movies are often unrated, but would likely earn the MPAA equivalent of NC-17 or very R. Unless otherwise noted, no one under the age of 17 will be admitted.
Starts March 28

DEATH OF A UNICORN

Rated R • Length 107 min

Dir. by Alex Scharfman

Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.
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One Week Only Starting March 28

YOU BURN ME

Rated NR • Length 64 min

Dir. by Matías Piñeiro

The poet Sappho encounters the nymph Britomartis by the sea. Tales claim Sappho leapt into the ocean out of heartbreak while Britomartis fell into the water escaping a man's pursuit. Together they reflect on the bittersweet pangs of desire.
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March 28 & 29

THE VORTEX

Rated NR • Length 81 min

Dir. by Richard Zelniker

In 1980 Las Vegas, a cleaning lady enters a slots room at the MGM Grand Casino, setting off a chain of events. Meanwhile, the in-house comic (Billy Gardell) plays shrink to a host of colorful misfits while dodging mobsters and "collectors."
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March 30

BRICKS AND FLIX SERIES: 'WINNING (1969)' + POST-FILM Q&A WITH JAKE QUERY

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March 31

BUTLER CONTEMPORARY SPANISH FILM SERIES: 'CARMEN'

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March 31

A/V CLUB: 'THE DIRT BIKE KID (1985)'

Film starts at 8pm. Films shown at the A/V Club are not suitable for all audiences. B-movies are often unrated, but would likely earn the MPAA equivalent of NC-17 or very R. Unless otherwise noted, no one under the age of 17 will be admitted.
April 1 /// $10 Tuesday

JACKASS: THE MOVIE (2002)

Rated R • Length 85 min

Dir. by Jeff Tremaine

Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time.
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Starts April 4 /// Tickets Coming Soon

BOB TREVINO LIKES IT

Rated PG-13 • Length 101 min

Dir. by Tracie Laymon

When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life.
April 4

GRANFALLOON: 'GHOST IN THE SHELL'

Rated TV-MA • Length 83 min

Dir. by Mamoru Oshii

A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.
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April 5 & 6

FAM-FAM AT THE KAN-KAN: 'MONSTERS, INC. (2001)'

Rated G • Length 92 min

Dir. by Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich

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April 7

BUTLER CONTEMPORARY SPANISH FILM SERIES: 'ALCARRÀS'

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April 9

CORK-CORK AT THE KAN-KAN: A WINE AND FILM SERIES - 'BABETTE'S FEAST'

Once a month, we will be pairing a film with a special pre-film wine mini-class taught by Jan Bugher, Certified Sommelier in the theater.
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April 9

'BABETTE'S FEAST (1987)' - FILM ONLY

These tickets are for the film only and DO NOT include tickets for the Wine Experience beforehand. Film will start at about 8pm.
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April 10

THE FESTIVAL

Rated NR • Length 60 min

Dir. by Brandon Froedge

An imaginative 11-year-old boy, escapes his tense home environment and sneaks out to experience the wonder of a festival. Immersed in the lights and rides, he briefly forgets his troubles—until he crosses paths with a group of older bullies.
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Starts April 11 /// Tickets Coming Soon

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND

Rated PG-13 • Length 100 min

Dir. by James Griffiths

Follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer back together.
April 13

'ARRIVAL' : PART OF THE BOOK TO FILM CLUB PRESENTED WITH TOMORROW BOOKSTORE AND INDY READS

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April 13

TALES OF THE FOUR SEASONS : 'A TALE OF SPRINGTIME (1990)'

A young girl reaching adulthood takes a liking to an older woman she meets at a party and becomes determined to match her off with her father, despite him already having a lover of his own.
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April 14

BUTLER CONTEMPORARY SPANISH FILM SERIES: 'THE BEASTS'

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April 14

A/V CLUB THEATER SPECIAL: 'DEADBEAT AT DAWN (1988)'

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April 16

LEAD BELLY: THE MAN WHO INVENTED ROCK & ROLL

Rated NR • Length 80 min

Dir. by Curt Hahn

Delves into the fascinating life of blues singer Lead Belly.
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April 19

'BURLESQUE' WITH VANITY REX

Join us for BURLESQUE (2010) with host, Vanity Rex, and special guest Kitt St. Clair who will be providing commentary, jokes, and trivia!
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April 22 /// $10 Tuesday

JACKASS FOREVER (2022)

Rated R • Length 96 min

Dir. by Jeff Tremaine

After 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for another crusade.
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Starts April 25 /// Tickets Coming Soon

THE SHROUDS

Rated R • Length 119 min

Dir. by David Cronenberg

Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud.
April 28

BUTLER RACE, GENDER & SEXUALITIES STUDIES SERIES: 'DO THE RIGHT THING'

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April 30

'ARTIFICIAL' WITH POST-FILM Q&A

Dir. by Eli Kohn

After failed attempts at starting a relationship, Margo falls for an android named Dani. As time passes, she comes to terms with the issues in the relationship and must make a decision about where to go with it.
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May 2

GRANFALLOON: 'CHILDREN OF MEN'

Rated R • Length 109 min

Dir. by Alfonso Cuarón

In 2027, in a world in which women have become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.
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May 3 & 4

FAM-FAM AT THE KAN-KAN: 'SHARK TALE (2004)'

Rated PG • Length 90 min

Dir. by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman

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FRIENDSHIP

Rated R • Length 100 min

Dir. by Andrew DeYoung

When new neighbor Brian threatens his quiet life, Craig Waterman struggles to protect his family's security.
May 12

A/V CLUB THEATER SPECIAL: 'SKIDOO (1968)'

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May 14

CORK-CORK AT THE KAN-KAN: A WINE AND FILM SERIES - 'MAMMA MIA!'

Once a month, we will be pairing a film with a special pre-film wine mini-class taught by Jan Bugher, Certified Sommelier in the theater.
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May 14

'MAMMA MIA! (2008)' - FILM ONLY

These tickets are for the film only and DO NOT include tickets for the Wine Experience beforehand. Film will start at about 8pm.
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May 17

'FREEWAY' WITH VANITY REX

Join us for FREEWAY (1996) with host, Vanity Rex, and special guest Dahlia Desire who will be providing commentary, jokes, and trivia!
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May 18

'THE HUNGER GAMES' : PART OF THE BOOK TO FILM CLUB PRESENTED WITH INDY READS

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One Week Only Starting May 30

LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

Rated NR • Length 75 min

Dir. by Alex Rodgers

Ricky and his best friend Summer have their lives turned upside down when Ricky's estranged older brother shows up unannounced, triggering a series of events that lead to Summer's disappearance.
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June 4

GRANFALLOON: 'STARSHIP TROOPERS'

Rated R • Length 129 min

Dir. by Paul Verhoeven

Humans, in a fascist militaristic future, wage war with giant alien bugs.
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June 7 & 8

FAM-FAM AT THE KAN-KAN: 'THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (2021)'

Rated PG • Length 114 min

Dir. by Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe

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June 9

A/V CLUB THEATER SPECIAL: RAY HARRISON'S 'ALL ABOUT ALICE (1972)' & 'WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (1963)'

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June 11

CORK-CORK AT THE KAN-KAN: A WINE AND FILM SERIES - 'SIDEWAYS'

Once a month, we will be pairing a film with a special pre-film wine mini-class taught by Jan Bugher, Certified Sommelier in the theater.
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June 11

'SIDEWAYS (2004)' - FILM ONLY

These tickets are for the film only and DO NOT include tickets for the Wine Experience beforehand. Film will start at about 8pm.
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Coming Soon

MATERIALISTS

Rated R • Length 115 min

Dir. by Celine Song

A matchmaker's lucrative business is complicated when she falls into a toxic love triangle that threatens her clients.
June 21

'FRANKENHOOKER' WITH VANITY REX

Join us for FRANKENHOOKER (1990) with host, Vanity Rex, and special guest Pancha La Flor who will be providing commentary, jokes, and trivia!
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July 5 & 6

FAM-FAM AT THE KAN-KAN: 'SHREK (2001)'

Rated PG • Length 90 min

Dir. by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

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