Starring: Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Aleks Le, Bryce Papenbrook, Brianna Knickerbocker

The Pillars now face Muzan and decide to attack him together. However, they find themselves transported to the Infinite Fortress before they can land a single blow and are thus separated.

The Carl Craig Story is a vibrant and soulful documentary chronicling the life of Carl Craig — techno pioneer, visionary producer and one of the most influential figures in modern electronic music. Born and raised in Detroit, Craig emerged from the city’s rich Black musical legacy to help define the second wave of Detroit techno, blending influences from jazz, classical, funk, and experimental sound. As Detroit’s fortunes rose and fell, Craig’s career mirrored the city’s resilience and creativity. From underground clubs to the Carnegie Hall and to MOCA, his work transcends genre and redefines the boundaries of techno music. At its heart, Desire is more than a music documentary—it’s a celebration of African-American innovation, the global influence of Detroit, and one artist’s lifelong mission to challenge the mainstream, uplift his community, and turn electronic music into high art.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, Chukwudi Iwuji, Nat Wolff with Thomas Jane, Tony Shalhoub

Catch an advance screening of Shane Black’s PLAY DIRTY—exclusively before it premieres on Prime Video October 1.

An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper.

Reserve your seat with a $10 food and beverage voucher, which will be credited towards your bill.

Founder of the pioneering band Cro-Mags and a legend of the NYC Hardcore scene, Harley Flanagan is a punk rock icon who has defied the odds and come out the other side. But while his career has been a no-holds-barred ride, Wired for Chaos isn’t just about the music, it’s about a man forged in fire – a survivor of neglect, sexual abuse, drugs, violence and PTSD – who’s lived to tell the tale.

Starring: Dru-Anne Perry, Gina Calabrese, Linda Kerridge, Shayne Farris, Anthony Kentz

Another visually spectacular adventure from director Albert Pyun, Vicious Lips finds an all-girl band racing through space for a make-or-break gig at the galaxy’s hottest club. Its miniscule budget may be obvious but as usual Pyun makes the most of it, craftily concocting a universe of weird creatures and playing with shadows and light in a glam-punk opera full of outrageous fashion.

This print is coming out of deep storage to dazzle your eyeballs and delight your eardrums for one night only!

Starring: James Brolin, Cliff Gorman, Richard Castellano, Julie Carmen, Dan Hedaya, Linda Miller, Mandy Patinkin

4K restoration

The grit and intensity of late-1970s New York City is depicted in stark detail in this relentlessly action-packed cult classic. Twenty-four hours of nerve-jangling tension and suspense begin when a twisted psychotic (Cliff Gorman, Cops and Robbers, All That Jazz) kidnaps a teenaged girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer. Her determined father (James Brolin, The Car, The Amityville Horror), a hard-hitting ex-cop, doggedly pursues them through New York’s seamy streets, decaying, burned-out Bronx tenements, and the grimy subterranean corridors beneath the city itself.

Based on the novel by William P. McGivern (The Big Heat, Odds Against Tomorrow) and co-starring Richard S. Castellano (The Godfather), Julie Carmen (In the Mouth of Madness), Dan Hedaya (Blood Simple) and Mandy Patinkin (The Princess Bride), Night of the Juggler is a thrilling example of no-holds-barred, pure adrenaline-fueled filmmaking. The film’s original director Sidney J. Furie (The Ipcress File, The Appaloosa) was replaced by Robert Butler (Up the Creek, Turbulence) a few weeks into production.

Gianmarco Soresi previews his debut full length comedy special Thief Of Joy which will be available to the public Friday, September 19. Thief of Joy blends Soresi’s signature theatrical flair with deeply personal storytelling. Drawing from his life as a theater kid turned theater major, he weaves together intimate anecdotes about his relationship, career and his parents’ divorce, all delivered in the animated style The New York Times calls “silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation.”

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Odessa A’Zion, Abel Ferrara, Tyler Okonma

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Please join The Future of Film is Female for its third annual evening of short films at Nitehawk Cinema! Both programs will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

The Future of Film is Female is a non-profit organization whose mission is to amplify the work of all women and non-binary filmmakers through its Short Film Fund, exhibition programming, and theatrical distribution. Short films are at the heart of what we do! To make an additional $10 donation to The Future of Film is Female, select the “Event + Donation” ticket on the checkout screen.

In Another Life. Director Tristan Blue. 9 minutes. 2025.
An elder queer hermit searches through coastal soundscapes in pursuit of a mysterious cave they believe will allow them to commune with a past self.

How To Groom Your Rabbit. Director Ashley D. Morgan. 19 minutes. 2024.
An at-home tutorial with “The Bunny Groomer” explores the agony and ecstasy of pursuing your passion.

F*ck That Guy. Director Hanna Gray Organschi. 18 minutes. 2024.
1992 Connecticut. Desperate to keep the attention of her intoxicating older best friend, Frankie sets out to prove that sex is no big deal.

Quisiera no sentir todo este ruido. Director Lucila Mariani. 15 minutes. 2025.
The night of her abortion, anxiety in the form of lightning bursts out of a young woman’s body.

Call Earl. Director Jordan Pfeifer. 5 minutes. 2024.
Eager to make new friends, Kate attends a slumber party, but the night takes a sinister turn when the girls decide to play a strange party game.

Harriet, Lylah, & the Spider. Director Marielle Ingram. 8 min. 2025.
Kicked out onto the street and with no favors left, Harriet, a shy 15-year-old girl, must secure a place to stay for the night in Manhattan’s Chinatown for herself and her abrasive mother, Lylah, who can no longer take care of them.

No Experience Necessary. Director Emily Everhard. 11 min. 2025.
A grieving septuagenarian widow with two left-feet rediscovers herself at a ballroom dance studio.

Holy Curse. Director Snigdha Kapoor. 15 min. 2024.
During a visit to India, 11-year-old Radha battles with family members who believe that an ancestral curse is the cause of Radha’s non-conforming gender identity.

Please join The Future of Film is Female for its third annual evening of short films at Nitehawk Cinema! Both programs will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

The Future of Film is Female is a non-profit organization whose mission is to amplify the work of all women and non-binary filmmakers through its Short Film Fund, exhibition programming, and theatrical distribution. Short films are at the heart of what we do! To make an additional $10 donation to The Future of Film is Female, select the “Event + Donation” ticket on the checkout screen.

entre le feu et le clair de lune. Director Dominic Yarabe. 18 minutes. 2024.
A father recounts. A village reenacts. A daughter documents.

Gloria. Director Kim Blanck. 10 minutes. 2025.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, a Chinese woman living alone and struggling with her memory finds new purpose in teaching herself Spanish.

SEÁNA. Director Audrey Lane. 11 minutes. 2025.
In the days leading up to her late best friend’s birthday and death anniversary, a young woman teeters between celebration and sorrow, reflecting on how early loss shaped her understanding of the world.

Pack Rat. Director Lucy Suess. 18 minutes. 2024.
In rural New Zealand, a teenage girl fights to keep her place among the pack of boys she has grown up with.

Pinky. Director Ariel McCleese. 3 minutes. 2025.
Mommy needs some me time.

Azi. Montana Mann. 14 minutes. 2024.
During a weekend vacation with her best friend’s family, 17-year-old Azi gets caught up in an unexpected game with another guest.

Video Barn. Director Bianca Poletti. 14 minutes. 2025.
A missing friend. A cursed video store. One clerk’s search will pull her into the static.

Such Good Friends. Director Bri Klaproth. 11 minutes. 2025.
After ending a toxic friendship, a people-pleaser finds herself falling into old patterns with her ex-best friend’s family.