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2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: DOCUMENTARY
Rated R (2h 37m)
Documentary
* ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS
Dir. Joshua Seftel | United States | 33min
* ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD
Dir. Craig Renaud and Brent Renaud | United States | 38min
* CHILDREN NO MORE: "WERE AND ARE GONE"
Dir. Hilla Medalia | Israel | 36min
* THE DEVIL IS BUSY
Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir | United States | 31min
* PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS
Alison McAlpine | Canada | 15min
SAT 2/28 - 6:30
SUN 3/1 - 6:30
MON 3/2 - 6:00 (matinee pricing)
WED 3/4 - 6:00
THUR 3/5 - 6:00
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THE LOVE THAT REMAINS
Not Rated (1h 49m)
Drama. Subtitled Icelandic/French
Tenderly captures a year in the life of a family as the parents navigate their separation. Through both playful and heartfelt moments, the film portrays the bittersweet essence of faded love and shared memories amidst the changing seasons. Starring Saga Garðarsdóttir, Sverrir Gudnason. Directed by Hlynur Pálmason.
Paul’s review of THE LOVE THAT REMAINS
The dry humor of The Love that Remains is wrought from life in one of the most beautiful, yet harshest, places on the planet. In Iceland, pragmatism tends to knock the edges off frivolity.
I hopped into the front seat of a shuttle headed for the airport from Reykjavík after we enjoyed driving twelve days around the rim of Iceland. The driver, a native of many generations, spoke in short sentences she was in no hurry to finish. Since my career is essentially being a host, I find it hard not to fill the air with chatter. Even after two weeks in the Icelandic silence, I struggled to shut it off, though I eventually learned to let the driver take her Icelandic time getting to the end of her thoughts before jumping in.
I told her about opening our car door into a gale so strong it folded the metal back against the fender. Her reply was, “So, you let the wind break the door.” She wasn’t being unkind, she was just making sure I knew exactly whose fault it was.
Click >>HERE to continue reading Paul's review (and more!).
FRI 2/27 - 8:00
SAT 2/28 - 1:00
SUN 3/1 - 3:45
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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!
FRI 2/27 - 7:30
SAT 2/28 - 1:00* / 3:45 / 6:30
SUN 3/1 - 3:45* / 6:30
MON 3/2 - 6:30 (matinee pricing)
TUE 3/3 - 6:00
WED 3/4 - 6:30
THUR 3/5 - 6:30
*open caption matinee
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STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th |
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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 2/27 - 8:00
SAT 2/28 - 1:00
SUN 3/1 - 3:45
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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
FRI 2/27 - 7:30
SAT 2/28 - 2:00 / 4:30 / 7:00
SUN 3/1 - 4:30 / 7:00
MON 3/2 - 7:00 (matinee pricing)
TUE 3/3 - 6:00
WED 3/4 - 7:00
THUR 3/5 - 7:00
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ONE NIGHT ONLY: TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd |
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CMNYK PRESENTS: SCI-FI EXTRAVAGANZA!
GAPPA: THE TRIPHIBIAN MONSTER
Rated PG (1967. 1h 23m)
Sci-Fi/Horror. English dubbed.
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. Starring Tamio Kawachi, Yōko Yamamoto. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
Free ice cream before the show!
One show only!
TUE 3/3
Preshow: 6:15 / Feature: 7:00
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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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