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STARTING FRIDAY, MARCH 6th |
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THE BRIDE!
Rated R (2h 6m)
Horror/Sci-Fi
A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined. Starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale. Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
FRI 3/6 - 7:00
SAT 3/7 - 1:00* / 4:00 / 7:00
SUN 3/8 - 3:00* / 6:00
MON 3/9 - 7:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 3/10 - 7:30
WED 3/11 - 7:00
THUR 3/12 - 7:00
*open caption matinee
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2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: ANIMATED
Rated R (1h 23m)
ANIMATED
* BUTTERFLY
Dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 15min
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ÉIRU **Shortlisted
Dir. Giovanna Ferrari | Ireland | 13min
* FOREVERGREEN
Dir. Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears | United States | 13min
* THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS
Dir. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski | Canada | 17min
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RETIREMENT PLAN
Dir. John Kelly | Ireland | 7min
* THE THREE SISTERS
Dir. Konstantin Bronzit | Israel, Cyprus | 14minTHUR 3/5 - 6:00
FRI 3/6 - 7:30
SAT 3/7 - 1:30 / 3:30 / 5:30 / 7:30
SUN 3/8 - 2:30 / 4:30 / 6:30
MON 3/9 - 6:00 / 8:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 3/10 - 6:00 / 8:00
WED 3/11 - 6:00 / 8:00
THUR 3/12 - 6:00 / 8:00
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HELD OVER |
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PILLION
Not Rated (1h 47m)
Romance/Comedy
Colin, a timid gay man, is swept off his feet when Ray, an enigmatic and impossibly handsome biker, takes him on as his submissive in a crazy and erotic BDSM-focused relationship. Starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård. Directed by Harry Lighton.
Paul’s review of PILLION
Neither the original book nor this film offers an easy entry point into gay cinema. It’s intense, provocative, and arguably one of the best films you’ll see all year.
You can leave your imagination at home. You won't need it. However, your loving stewards at The Darkside Cinema don't enjoy watching patrons flee an uncomfortable movie experience, but we trust our audience to do their homework before committing to a film that might send the squeamish into the priesthood. Of course, for most of our regulars, this is like chasing away ants with honey.
A love story and dark comedy centered on a gay BDSM relationship isn't something you've likely encountered or perhaps considered before. Director Harry Lighton (Wren Boys and Pompei) has cast Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot) and Harry Melling (Harry Potter) to explore the power dynamics between Ray (the Alpha) and Colin (the Omega). Hilarious, right?
Beneath the surface, however, is a deeper exploration of relationships within relationships. Colin's parents (Douglas Hodge and Lesley Sharp, two actors who never miss a beat) are monuments to the parenting of queer children.
Click >>HERE to continue reading Paul's review (and more!).
FRI 3/6 - 7:30
SAT 3/7 - 5:00* / 6:30 / 7:30
SUN 3/8 - 5:30* / 6:30
MON 3/9 - 7:30 (matinee pricing)
TUE 3/10 - 6:30
WED 3/11 - 7:30
THUR 3/12 - 7:30
*open caption matinee
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2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: LIVE ACTION
Rated R (1h 59m)
SHORT FILMS
* BUTCHER’S STAIN
Dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount | Israel | 26min
* A FRIEND OF DOROTHY
Dir. Lee Knight | United Kingdom | 21min
* JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA
Dir. Julia Aks and Steve Pinder | United States | 12min
* THE SINGERS
Dir. Sam A. Davis | United States | 18min
* TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Dir. Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata | France, United States | 36min
SAT 3/7 - 1:00 / 4:00
SUN
3/8 - 3:00
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HAMNET
Rated PG-13 (2h 5m)
Drama
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal. Directed by Chloé Zhao. Winner of 2 Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Drama!
SAT 3/7 - 2:00*
SUN 3/8 - 3:30*
MON 3/9 - 6:30 (matinee pricing)
WED 3/11 - 6:30
THUR 3/12 - 6:30
*open caption matinee
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OPENING TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH |
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CMNYK PRESENTS: Silent film with live music by SONOCHROMATIC!
THE LOVE OF JEANNE NEY (1927)
Not Rated (1h 26m)
Silent Film
In the Crimea, the Reds and the Whites aren’t done fighting, and Jeanne discovers that the man she loves is a Bolshevik (when he kills her father). Penniless, she returns to Paris where she works for her uncle. Starring Édith Jéhanne, Uno Henning. Directed by G.W. Pabst.
Presented with an original live score by Sonochromatic!
One show only!
TUES 3/10 - 7:00 pm
$10 general admission
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CRAFTY CLASSICS STARTS WED, 3/11 at 11:00am |
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CRAFTY CLASSICS
Romance / Comedy
Not Rated (equivalent to PG)
Less than two hours.
Join us for a SURPRISE MOVIE from the Golden Age of Hollywood (1930-1959) which will be screened with the lights up! Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other small crafts for a cozy, crafty, classic rom-com. Bottomless tea, coffee, and cocoa with the purchase of a ticket!
WED 3/11 - 11:00am
and each second Wednesday, monthly
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WHAT'S COMING SOON? |
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Our Coming Soon page lists more films coming next week and beyond!
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