Starring: Megan Seely, Dan Bakkedahl, Mamoudou Athie, James Urbaniak, Danny Deferrari, Bethany Kay, Benjamin Norris
The FOFIF presents a Brooklyn screening of its new release, Megan Seely’s debut feature Puddysticks, as part of its THREE FILMS, FIVE CITIES project. The Wednesday screening includes a Q&A with Seely and cast members and the weekend brunch screenings include special introductions. To make an additional $10 donation to The Future of Film is Female, select the “Event + Donation” ticket on the checkout screen.
Puddysticks follows anxious video-game designer Liz and her therapeutic odyssey into a secret society of adults who play like they are little kids. Led by the alluring Sylvester Cromwell, the society compels each member to reveal their most shameful memory, with the promise of psychological healing through childlike play. But when Liz finally gains the courage to share her own darkest trauma, her world turns upside down and she must find her own way to free herself of her past.
Megan Seely’s debut feature is a joyously twisted dark comedy produced by Oscar-winner Alex Coco (Anora).
Part of The Future of Film is Female’s THREE FILMS, FIVE CITIES project.
Starring: Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Andrea Martin, Zosia Mamet, Holland Taylor
An anxious law school dropout (Matthew Shear) stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for the girls’ mother (Amanda Peet), an actress in a rocky marriage. A smart, New York-set romantic comedy co-starring Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Andrea Martin, Zosia Mamet, and Holland Taylor. Winner of the SXSW Narrative Feature Audience Award.
Starring: Ryan Wuestewald, Hans Christopher, Nikki DeParis
The FOFIF presents a Brooklyn screening of its new release, Yana Alliata’s debut feature Reeling, as part of its THREE FILMS, FIVE CITIES project. The Tuesday screening includes a Q&A with Alliata and cast members and the weekend brunch screenings include special introductions. To make an additional $10 donation to The Future of Film is Female, select the “Event + Donation” ticket on the checkout screen.
Reeling, the striking debut feature by Yana Alliata, is a lyrical and emotionally charged exploration of memory, trauma, and belonging set against the idyllic family property on Oahu’s windward side. After a life-altering accident, Ryan returns to his family’s homestead for a birthday luau, attempting to reconnect with old friends and relatives who now feel like strangers. As the pig roasts slowly in the imu pit and the atmosphere turns festive, buried tensions simmer beneath the surface as Ryan uncovers the moment his life took a tragic turn.
Executive Produced by the singular Werner Herzog.
Part of The Future of Film is Female’s THREE FILMS, FIVE CITIES project.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Ben Foster, Melissa Sagemiller, Sisqó, Shane West, Colin Hanks, Zoe Saldaña, Mila Kunis, Ed Begley Jr., Martin Short, Carmen Electra
A comic look at a romantic problem that has plagued mankind since the very first boy-girl breakup: how’s a guy supposed to survive in a world where ex-girlfriends continue to exist … and attract? When Berke (Ben Foster) and Allison (Melissa Sagemiller) break up he has a hard time dealing with her dating the new hot guy in school.
Pre-party in Lo-Res 7-9pm
A journey into the past and the future of Italo Disco music through the stories of the original 80’s heroes and cult DJs and the voice of a new generation of artists, radio broadcasters and fans ready to carry on the Italo Disco Legacy.
Featuring rare and original 80s footage, live takes and interviews with Fred Ventura, Rago & Farina, Flemming Dalum, Steen Gjerulff (Body Electric), The Hacker, DJ Hell, Alexander Robotnick, Scotch, Albert One, Ken Laszlo, Martinelli, P. Lion, Koto, Brian Ice, Fancy, Brand Image, Marcello Catalano, Linda Jo Rizzo, Italove, Surf Dancer, Roberto Turatti, Sandro Codazzi, Daniele Baldelli, Beppe Loda, Marcello D’Azzurro, I-F, Otto Kraanen (Bordello a Parigi), Intergalactic Gary, David Vunk, Alden Tyrell, DJ Overdose, Tero & Kristiina Männikkö, Gwen De Bats (Radio Stad Den Haag), Mark du Mosch, Black Devil Disco Club, Francisco, Lorenzo Cibrario (Red Gallery London).
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Kurtwood Smith, Vernon Wells, Jeffrey Combs, Tom Towles
Dont miss this rare opportunity to see Stuart Gordon’s 1992 dystopian sci-fi classic Fortress
In the not too distant nightmarish future of 2017 John Brennick (Christopher Lambert) is sent to a maximum security prison for violating the strict one child policy. In this ever-expanding downward prison, run by the sadistic Prison Director Poe (Kurtwood Smith), Brennick must navigate laser bars, robot centuries with gun arms, and prison bully Maddox (Vernon Wells).
Free event posters for everyone in attendance! There will also be a screen used prop and video store standee in the lobby available for photo-ops prior to the film.
New York premiere
Heavy Healing dives into the worlds of metal, hardcore punk, and underground hip-hop to reveal how loud music scenes become lifelines for people navigating disability, illness, trauma, and mental health challenges. Through raw, personal stories from musicians, fans, and industry voices, the film pushes back against clichés of “aggressive” music and spotlights community care, creative survival, and the deep bonds forged in packed rooms where volume becomes connection. Featuring voices linked to Bowling for Soup, Killswitch Engage, Sick of It All, Agnostic Front, and more, the film reframes heavy music as a space of resilience, belonging, and shared healing.
Comedian Kevin Maher returns to Nitehawk Cinema – and he’s brought some friends with him, for another installment of his variety show. This 90-minute multi-media comedy event is co-hosted by Kate Wilkinson (wig judge, WigWurq blog.) They’ll cover treasured toys from Barbie and My Buddy to freaky figurines Chucky and Annabelle, and so many other poppets in-between. Featuring guest talks, play-along games, outsider art and rare videos. Plus: voodoo, talking, paper, nesting, cabbage patch and American Girl dolls. Don’t miss this tribute to pop culture’s staple of childhood and/or horror.
With special guests:
• Gwen Baily (comedian)
• John Cribbs (Host, The Pink Smoke Podcast)
• Emily Intravia (Co-host, The Feminine Critique podcast, blogger “Deadly Dollshouse”)
• Camila Jones (Mistress of Ceremonies)
• Phebe Taylor & Jeff Zappala (The Museum of Nostalgia)
• Jeremy Workman (documentary filmmaker, Secret Mall Apartment)
See why SyFy called Kevin “an insane genius” in the series DailyGrindhouse.com described as “TED Talks for Midnight Movies.” Don’t miss out on this one-night-only special event.
**Don’t miss our custom 30-minute pre-show video that plays as soon as the house opens.
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, John Larroquette, Edward Herrmann, Christine Ebersole
Richie Rich (Macaulay Culkin) has every toy any little boy could ever want, in addition to an adoring mother (Christine Ebersole) and father (Edward Herrmann). The one thing Richie doesn’t have is friends. When his parents suddenly go missing, Richie suspects an executive (John Larroquette) in the family company is to blame. Setting out to solve the mystery, Richie hooks up with a group of kids who prove they just might fill the void in his life, while helping him save his folks.
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga, Tom Skerritt, Lara Flynn Boyle
Guest hosted by film programmer and editor Clyde Folley
When grizzled detective Nick Pulovski (Clint Eastwood) teams up with eager newcomer David Ackerman (Charlie Sheen), their mismatched styles collide hard. Pulovski punches first and files paperwork never; Ackerman overthinks and overfeels. Thrown into a high-stakes case involving a slick international car-theft ring (led by Raul Julia and Sônia Braga… as Germans?), the duo careens through explosions, interrogations, and plenty of emotional baggage.
Directed by Eastwood, the action excess of The Rookie gives it an 80s feel, making it hard to believe that just two years later he’d be an awards darling with Unforgiven. Well, if you don’t have a good time watching this, you oughta have your ass removed!
