A testament to the immense complexity of nature, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The land they’ve chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. The film chronicles eight years..

"A transcendent, spine-tingling, uplifting, utterly joyous experience," raves NPR. Alan Elliott's documentary AMAZING GRACE presents Aretha Franklin with the choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972. 

The year is 1613, Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationships with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as husband and father. His very personal search for the truth uncovers secrets and lies..

Recruited by an intelligence agency, outstanding martial arts student Lee (Bruce Lee) participates in a brutal karate tournament hosted by the evil Han. Don’t miss one of the first films to bring martial arts action to a mainstream audience, and Bruce Lee’s final film, on the big screen in 35MM.

Directed by the renowned Billy Wilder, DOUBLE INDEMNITY remains known as the paragon of noir filmmaking with its sharp dialogue, masterful low-key lighting, and iconic black and white photography. The film follows Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), an insurance agent who gets tempted into a murder and insurance fraud scheme by a duplicitous housewife, played by the incomparable Barbara Stanwyck at the height of her career.

Judy Garland stars in this sensational 1954 version of A STAR IS BORN, featuring American standards by George Gershwin including “The Man that Got Away” and “It’s a New World.” An alcoholic film star (James Mason), on his last professional legs, gives a career boost to an unknown aspiring actress. As she rises to fame, his spirals downward into the bottle, in one of the grandest heartbreak dramas, filled with luscious musical sequences.

The legendary Orson Welles directs and stars alongside Rita Hayworth in this serpentine, exotic crime story of obsession and murder. This noir masterpiece stands as one of the most inventive cinematic jigsaw puzzles of all time, filled with shadow-drenched imagery that culminates in the iconic Magic Mirror Maze scene.

From Oscar-winner Hayao Miyazaki comes the beloved story of Kiki, a resourceful young witch that sets out on a year-long apprenticeship with her chatty black cat in tow. Landing in a seaside village, she uses her broom and her flying ability to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight and the ability to talk to her cat in a moment of self-doubt. This imaginative film is a beautiful, timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world.

After an encounter with U.F.O.s, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Don’t miss Stephen Spielberg’s iconic UFO film, which laid the foundation for the alien encounter genre.

One of the most endearing and internationally renowned films of all time, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO is a deceptively simple tale of two girls who move to a new house in the countryside. They soon discover that the surrounding forests are home to a family of Totoros, gentle but powerful creatures who live in a huge and ancient camphor tree and are seen only by children. Based on his own childhood imaginings, Hayao Miyazaki directs this superbly animated children’s tale about humankind’s relationship with the Earth, from legendary Japanese..

One of the ultimate dance musicals, a city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Featuring catchy rock & roll songs culminating into the iconic final dance scene, this vibrant 1980s musical remains to be a joyful cultural touchstone.

Seven classes a day and a hot lunch. That's what New York City's High School for the Performing Arts guarantees. Stardom? That's something the school's teenage musicians, actors, dancers and dreamers strive for. Fame sings the body electric, celebrating the growing-up process of honing talent, confronting realities, finding love, living life. Director Alan Parker brings an energetic style to the crisscrossing stories of students (including future Academy Award winner Irene Cara, Paul McCrane and Barry Miller). Nominated for six Aca..

In this sequel to WHISPER OF THE HEART, a quiet suburban schoolgirl, Haru, is pitched into a fantastical feline world and must find her inner strength to make her way back home. Walking with her friend after a dreary day at school, Haru eyes a cat with a small gift box in its mouth attempting to cross a busy street. The cat fumbles the package in the middle of the road as a truck is rapidly bearing down. Haru manages to scoop the cat away to safety. To her amazement, the cat then gets up on its hind legs, brushes itself off, and th..

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning masterpiece SPIRITED AWAY was the biggest box office hit of all time in Japan and a film that helped redefine the possibilities of animation for American audiences. Wandering through an abandoned carnival site, ten-year-old Chichiro is separated from her parents and stumbles into a dream-like spirit world where she is put to work in a bathhouse for the gods. Here she encounters a vast menagerie of impossibly inventive characters — shape-shifting phantoms and spirit — and must find the inner st..

PRINCESS MONONOKE is a landmark in animation and a film of unsurpassed power and beauty. An epic story of conflict between humans, gods, and nature, the film has been universally acclaimed by critics and broke box office records in Japan. Don’t miss this fantastic film about a girl raised by wolf-gods who proves herself to be a force of nature – with blood smeared lips, riding bareback on a great white wolf, doing battle with both gods and humans—and a cultural icon.

Following the critically-acclaimed world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival, Between Me and My Mind comes to movie theaters nationwide for a special one-night-only screening on Wednesday, July 17. A few minutes into this intimate look at the creative process of founding Phish guitarist and vocalist Trey Anastasio, it is clear that he is exploding with his unique brand of songwriting and creativity. As the frontman of one of America’s longest lasting and most successful touring bands and a solo musician as well, Anastasio’s virtuosic..

Based on the famous Tennesee Williams play, this absorbing drama and six-time Oscar nominee centers on a wealthy southern family where the family members lust over the fortune of their dying patriarch. Truly a classic masterpiece, this film teases audiences by unravelling layers and layers of secrets through phenomenal writing and spectacular performances from Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives.

Sophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. But after this chance encounter, the young girl is turned into a 90-year old woman by the vain and conniving Witch of the Waste. Embarking on an incredible adventure to lift the curse, she finds refuge in Howl’s magical moving castle. As the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, and his relationship with Sophie deepens, our young grey heroine finds he..

NAUSICAA, the debut film from Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki tells the story of a young princess, both brave and innocent, whose love for all living things and passion for understanding the processes of nature lead her into danger, sacrifice, and eventual triumph. Set in a devastated future world decimated by atmospheric poisons and swarming with gigantic insects, there is no good or evil, but rather conflicting viewpoints, weaknesses, and power struggles. Considered to be his best masterpiece, Miyazaki’s NAUSICAA is awe-inspi..

A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's. Featuring an incredible score, THE BODYGUARD debuted Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You,” becoming an instant sensation, and iconic 1980s love ballad.

Directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, ONLY YESTERDAY beautifully evokes the quintessential drama of Japanese school-day nostalgia. Realizing that she is at a crossroads in her life, bored twenty-something Taeko heads for the countryside. The trip dredges up forgotten childhood memories which unfold in flashback to younger years: the first immature stirrings of romance, the onset of puberty, and the frustrations of math and boys. Daisy Ridley (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) and Dev Patel (SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) lend..

Perfect for audiences of all ages, PONYO centers on the friendship between five-year-old Sosuke and a magical goldfish named Ponyo, the young daughter of a sorcerer father and a sea-goddess mother. After a chance encounter, Ponyo yearns to become a human so she can be with Sosuke. Hayao Miyazaki’s tale is a beautiful combination of unbridled imagination, visual wonder and tender love, humor, and devotion from the emotional heart of the film.

Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki’s CASTLE IN THE SKY, tells the story of a young girl whose mysterious crystal pendant falls out of the sky and into the arms and life of young Pazu. Together they search for a floating island in the sky, the site of a long-dead civilization promising enormous wealth and power to those who can unlock its secrets. CASTLE IN THE SKY is an early masterpiece of storytelling and filmmaking with an incredibly imaginative and ornately detailed vision.

On the blistering afternoon of August 22, 1972, two optimistic losers attempt to rob a Brooklyn bank -- the frantic master-mind Sonny (Academy Award-winner Al Pacino) and his slow-witted buddy Sal (John Cazale). But then the cops arrive. The crowds arrive. The TV cameras arrive. Even the pizza man arrives. As their heist turns into a circus, Sonny and Sal's notoriety grows, and their chances for survival shrink. Pacino teams with his "Serpico" director Sidney Lumet for a jolting comedy-drama that earned six Oscar nominations, inclu..

A sweeping story of friendship, mystery, and discovery, WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE delivers stirring emotions and breathtaking animation. When shy, artistic Anna moves in with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded by marshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY), the latest film from Japan’..

A salesman cons his way through Rivercity Iowa, posing as a boy’s band leader, only to find the power of love and honesty. Meredith Wilson’s iconic score includes classics such “‘Til There was You,” “76 Trombones” and “Goodnight My Someone.” Elegantly sung by full ensemble including Shirley Jones, this splashy musical invites you to give Iowa a try.

Jean Arthur, James Stewart and Claude Rains star in Frank Capra's MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, the award-winning 1939 classic about an idealistic, small town senator who heads to Washington and suddenly finds himself single-handedly battling ruthless politicians out to destroy him. This stunning classic solidified Stewart's movie career, earning him his first Academy Award nomination. Receiving a total of eleven Oscar® nominations (including Best Picture and Best Director), and winning one (Best Motion Picture Story), MR. SMITH GO..

Yes, 3D! Hitchcock's 1954 classic was originally shot in 3D but rarely seen that way by moviegoers. The film has been restored for gorgeous high-resolution 3D digital presentation. DIAL M FOR MURDER is a sophisticated, chillingly sinister thriller from the Master of Suspense - Alfred Hitchcock. Based on the popular mystery play by Frederick Knott and led by an unforgettable performance by Grace Kelley, the film follows an ex-tennis star who frames his unfaithful wife for first-degree murder after she inadvertently hinders his plan..

The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. With clever lyrics and a melodramatic score by Stephen Sondheim, this star-studded Tim Burton adaptation captures the darkness of this Macabre tale, while beckoning you to attend the Tale of Sweeny Todd.

One of the most iconic science fiction movies of all-time, this groundbreaking classic showcases Hollywood magic at its best. When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble upon a 'missing link' connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. The creature has plans of his own, however, inspired by the lead scientist's (Richard Carlson) beautiful fiancée (Julie Adams). Well-acted and directed, and with Bud Westmore's brilliantly designed monster, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON remains a masterpiece not only..

Alfred Hitchcock's landmark masterpiece of the macabre stars Anthony Perkins as the troubled Norman Bates, whose old dark house and adjoining motel are not the place to spend a quiet evening. When Marion Crane, spectacularly played by Janet Leigh, ends up at the Bates Motel after making off with $40,000 cash, there's hardly a film fan alive who doesn't know what happens next. First a private detective, then Marion's sister, search for her as the horror and suspense mount to a terrifying climax where the mysterious killer is finally..

This sensational teenie-bop musical follows the story of a 1950s rock star who is drafted into war. Before he leaves, he travels to Sweet Apple Ohio to bestow one last kiss to one of his fans, a sixteen-year old Kim McAfee, who just got pinned to Hugo Peabody. Filled with fun catchy tunes such as “An English Teacher,” “Honestly Sincere” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” this star-studded movie-musical is sure to make you “Put on a Happy Face.”

1961's premiere "date" movie represented the screen debut of Warren Beatty. Set in the 1920s, William Inge's screenplay concerns the superheated romance between working-class high schooler Natalie Wood and rich kid Beatty. A prestigious, top-of-the-line, sensitively-handled melodrama, this classic is filled with cutting edge dialogue about the repression of teenage sexuality.

Regarded as one of the best musicals in film, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN proves to be a timeless classic to this day. The film explores the struggles of a Hollywood production studio in the late 1920s as they are forced to transition to "talkies." With classic songs like “Make em’ Laugh” and “Good Morning” this wonderful musical comedy is a staple in cinematic history.

Bing Crosby repeats his Oscar-winning characterization of happy-go-lucky priest Father O'Malley who is sent to help out financially strapped St. Mary's Academy, a school presided over by lovely nun Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman). A huge hit at the box office, THE BELLS OF ST. MARY’S was nominated for nine Academy Awards and it has become a Christmas season tradition.