Feature Narrative

18½

Directed by Dan Mirvish USA / 2021 / 88 minutes A raucous 1970s-era Watergate conspiracy thriller/dark comedy about a woman in the Nixon White House who tries to leak the missing 18½ minute tape to a reporter. A film about government secrets that resonates with the current political climate and will stay relevant for years to come. Screenwriter: Daniel Moya Executive Producers: Dan Mirvish, Daniel Moya, Terry Keefe Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro, Vondie Curtis Hall, Catherine Curtin, Richard Kind Cinematographer: Elle Schneider Editor: Dan Mirvish Composer: Luis Guerra

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AMERICANISH

Directed by Iman Zawahry US / 2021 / 91 minutes In Jackson Heights, Queens, career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam and their newly-immigrated cousin Ameera must navigate the consistent and sometimes conflicting demands of romance, culture, work, and family. Serving both as a lighthearted reimagination of and critical divergence from the classic romantic comedy, Americanish tackles and celebrates the complex intersectionalities of womanhood by welcoming us into the world—with all its joys and tribulations—of these three marriage-aged women.

Screenwriter: Aizzah Fatima, Iman Zawahry Producers: Roy Wol, Paul Seetachitt, Iman Zawahry, Aizzah Fatma Executive Producer: Ann Chaudhary Cast: Aizzah Fatima, Salena Qureshi, Shenaz Treasury, Lillete Dubey, Godfrey Cinematographer: Chloe Weaver Editor: Jesi Rojas BUY TICKET Composers: Russ Howard III, DJ Rekha, Dave Sharma

BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN

Directed by Radu Jude Romania, Luxembourg, Croatia, Czech Republic / 2021 / 106 minutes Romanian with English subtitles Schoolteacher Emi’s career and reputation are threatened when a sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender. In three loosely connected parts: a trip through Bucharest; a playful essay on obscenities; an incendiary comic confrontation. Explicit sex. Screenwriter: Radu Jude Producer: Ada Solomon Executive Producer: Carla Fotea Cast: Katia Pascariu, Claudia Ieremia, Olimpia Malai, Nicodim Ungureanu Editor: Marius Panduru Composers: Jura Ferina, Pavao Miholjevi COURTESY OF: MAGNOLIA PICTURES

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THE BLAZING WORLD

Directed by Carlson Young USA / 2021 / 99 minutes Decades after the accidental drowning of her twin sister, a self-destructive young woman returns to her family home, finding herself drawn to an alternate dimension where her sister may still be alive.

Screenwriters: Carlson Young, Pierce Brown Producer: Brinton Bryan Executive Producers: Jenifer Westphal, Joe Plummer, Britt Hager, Elizabeth Avellan, Jarrod Robson Cast: Udo Kier, Dermot Mulroney, Vinessa Shaw, Soko, Carlson Young Cinematographer: Shane F. Kelly Editor: James K. Crouch Composers: Isom Innis

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CATCH THE FAIR ONE

Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka USA / 2020 / 85 minutes A desperate quest by a young fighter to retrieve her sister from the clutches of an insidious trafficking kabal, starring world champion boxer Kali Reis. An unflinching thriller depicting cruelty and familial loyalty, tied together with startling cinematography and a powerful debut performance.

Screenwriter: Josef Kubota Wladyka Producers: Mollye Asher, Kimberly Parker, Josef Kubota Wladyka Executive Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Mynette Louie, Derek Nguyen, Sam Bisbee, Arturo Castro, Michael D’Alto, James Hausler Cast: Kali Reis, Daniel Henshall, Tiffany Chu, Michael Drayer, Kimberly Guerrero, Lisa Emery, Kevin Dunn Cinematographer: Ross Giardina Editor: Ben Rodriguez Jr Composers: Nathan Halpern

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THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN

Directed by Will Sharpe UK, US / 2021 / 111 minutes The heart breaking and touching biographical story of British artist Louis Wain, famous for his distinctive, surreal large-eyed cat paintings that inspired hearts and minds around the world. Starring Oscar-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch as Wain, and Claire Foy (Emmy Award-wining Elizabeth in The Crown), as the love of his life.

Screenwriter: Will Sharpe Producers: Guy Heeley, Ed Clarke Executive Producers: Ron Halpern, Didier Lupfer, Dan MacRae, Benedict Cumberbatch, Simon Stephenson Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones, Sharon Rooney Cinematographer: Erik Wilson Editor: Selina Macarthur COURTESY OF: AMAZON STUDIOS

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FALLING FOR FIGARO

Directed by Ben Lewin UK / 2020 / 104 minutes Falling for Figaro follows Millie as she forges a path toward her dream of becoming an opera singer. In a dynamic performance by Danielle MacDonald, Millie finds inspiration and romance in unexpected places and attempts to reconcile ambitious rivalry with undeniable chemistry.

Screenwriters: Ben Lewin, Allen Palmer Producers: Philip Wade, Judi Levine, Arabella Page Croft Executive Producers: Mark Bamford, Dean OwenSims, Matthew Hunter, John Ballard, Glenn Bates Cast: Danielle Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Joanna Lumley, Gary Lewis, Shazad Latif, Rebecca Benson Cinematographer: Nic Lawson Editor: Peter Carrodus Production Design: Luciana Arrighi Composer & Music: Cezary Skubiszewski

COURTESY OF: IFC FILMS

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FOXHOLE

Directed by Jack Fessenden USA / 2021 / 95 minutes Five soldiers confined in a foxhole in three wars grapple with morality and futility. Witness the pain, trauma, stress, and comradery as the roles of race and gender change with each war … yet the story remains the same. Foxhole is a compelling parable of how turmoil can bring out the humanity in us all. Screenwriter: Jack Fessenden Producers: Larry Fessenden, Adam Scherr, James Felix McKenney Cast: Motell Gyn Foster, Alex Hurt, Cody Kostro, Angus O’Brien, James Le Gros, Andi Matichak Cinematographer: Collin Brazie Editor: Jack Fessenden Composer: Jack Fessenden

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HUDA’S SALON

Directed by Hany Abu-Assad Palestine, Egypt, Netherlands, Qatar / 2021 / 90 minutes Arabic with English Subtitles Described as a “feminist thriller,” a young mother, married to a jealous man, goes to Huda’s salon for a haircut in Bethlehem. But this ordinary visit turns into a nightmare when the owner blackmails her into working for the secret service of the occupiers, thus betraying her people. Screenwriter: Hany Abu-Assad Producers: Amira Diab, Maher Diab, Shahinaz El Akkad, Alaa Karkouti Cast: Ali Suliman, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Manal Awad, Kamel El Basha, Samer Bisharat, Omar Abu Amer

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KENDRA AND BETH

Directed by Dean Peterson USA / 2021 / 86 minutes Two women unexpectedly cross paths in a small Midwestern town and quickly develop an unlikely relationship. Navigating different points in their lives, Kendra and Beth find comfort in each other until things begin to change. An emotion-filled film with awkward humor that often mirrors our own lives.

Screenwriter: Dean Peterson Producers: Reilly Myklebust, Dean Peterson Cast: Kate Lyn Sheil, Eleanore Pienta, Catherine Curtin, Whitmer Thomas, Phil Matarese Cinematographer: Darin Quan Editor: Dean Peterson Composer: Zack Wright

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L’INDIVISION [THE ESTATE]

Directed by Melanie Delloye France / 2021 / 91 minutes French with English Subtitles Eighty-year-old Philippe lives alone in a mansion that his children want to sell and developers plan to tear down. Philippe refuses, but with a lot of money at stake, the children are determined to change his mind. A suspenseful family drama about coming to terms with a traumatic past.

Screenwriters: Melanie Delloye, Leonardo D’Antoni Producers: Melanie Delloye, Leonardo D’Antoni, Sébastien Delloya Cast: Richard Leduc, Sébastien Drouet, Samantha Markowic, Antoine Chain, Julie Judd Cinematographer: Leonardo D’Anton Editor: Edgar Allender Composer: Alexandre de la Baume

MASS

Directed by Fran Katz US / 2021 / 111 minutes Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Reed Birney and Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton), agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz’ writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.

Producers: Casey Wilder Mott, JP Oullette, Dylan Matlock Executive Producers: Richard Leduc, Sébastien Drouet, Samantha Markowic, Antoine Chain, Julie Judd Cast: Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton Cinematographer: Ryan Jackson-Healy Editor: Yang-Hua Hu COURTESY OF: BLEECKER STREET MEDIA

MY DEAD DAD

Directed by Fabio Frey USA / 2021 / 91 minutes English, Spanish with English Subtitles Brooding young loner, Lucas, is blindsided when his estranged father dies and leaves behind an LA apartment complex. New relationships and shocking discoveries brought on by this sudden development force Lucas to radically alter his negative image of the man he never got to truly know.

Screenwriters: Pedro Correa, Fabio Frey Producers: Tara Ansley, Pedro Correa Executive Producers: Declan Baldwin, Karl Hartman Cast: Pedro Correa, Raymond Cruz, Courtney Dietz, Simon Rex, Steven Bauer Cinematographer: Alejandro Ramos Editors: Fabio Frey, Pedro Correa, Theo Cowen Composer: David M. Saunders

OLD HENRY

Directed by Potsy Ponciroli USA / 2021 / 109 minutes Starring Tim Blake Nelson as an unassuming farmer whose true identity is revealed when he’s forced to defend his home from a gang of ruthless outlaws, Old Henry is a beautifully crafted celebration of the wild west, with pulse-pounding, gunslinger action and a loving father-son story at its core.

Screenwriter: Potsy Ponciroli Producers: Michael Hagerty, Shannon Houchins Cast: Tim Blake Nelson, Stephen Dorff, Scott Haze, Trace Adkins, Gavin Lewis

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ONE SECOND

Directed by Yimou Zhang China / 2020 / 104 minutes English, Chinese with English Subtitles In a warm, touching tale, set during the Chinese cultural revolution, a man who has escaped from a re-education camp encounters a young female vagabond, spawning a tumultuous and unlikely bond as he hunts for the reel of film that might contain a shot of his long-lost daughter.

Screenwriters: Yimou Zhang, Jingzhi Zou, Geling Yan Cast: Yi Zhang, Haocun Liu, Wei Fan Cinematographer: Xiaoding Zhao Editor: Yuan Du

COURTESY OF: NEON

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PETITE MAMAN

Directed by Céline Sciamma France / 2021 / 73 minutes French with English Subtitles Nelly’s grandmother has died and her parents are packing up her home. As she explores the surrounding woods, Nelly bonds with a girl her own age in what is described as a deeply emotional fairy tale. Poignantly portrayed by real life sisters, the film explores formative childhood moments, interior life and familial bonds.

Screenwriter: Céline Sciamma Producer: Céline Sciamma Cast: Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse Cinematographer: Claire Mathon Editor: Julien Lacheray

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PORCUPINE

Directed by M. Cahill USA / 2021 / 92 minutes Fired from her job and potentially losing her apartment, Audrey’s life isn’t working in her favor. After stumbling upon “adult adoption,” she forms an unlikely bond with the misanthropic patriarch of her adoptive family. Will these two misfits find comfort and belonging in each other?

Screenwriter: M. Cahill Producers: Lawrence Inglee, Joanna Colbert Executive Producers: Sonya Lunsford, Britt Ehringer, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cassandra Del Viscio, Jena Malone Cast: Jena Malone, Robert Hunger-Bühler, Emily Kuroda, Will Rogers, Brooke Bloom Cinematographer: Ethan Palmer Editor: Scott K. Foley Composer: David Robbins

THE SHUROO PROCESS

Directed by Emrhys Cooper USA / 2019 / 95 minutes When a frustrated New York City journalist becomes infatuated with a charismatic selfhelp guru, the result is a witty and poignant examination of self-help culture with a dose of psychedelic intrigue on the side. A tale as mysterious and charming as the gurus it takes on.

Screenwriters: Emrhys Cooper, Donal Brophy Producers: Glen Trotiner, Lynn Manincelli, Benjamin J Murray Executive Producers: Zachary Quinto, Jamie Moss, Megan Kent Cast: Fiona Dourif, Donal Brophy, Tommy Dorfman, Emrhys Cooper, Rainey Qualley Cinematographer: Benjamin J Murray Editor: Garry M.B Smith Composers: Jonas W Karlsson, Bettina Bergström

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SON OF MONARCHS

Directed by Alexis Gambis Mexico, USA / 2021 / 97 minutes English, Spanish with English Subtitles Genetic manipulation. Global warming. Border politics. Profound questions are explored in this stunning film about an orphaned geneticist studying the wings of Monarch butterflies in Mexico and America. Son of Monarchs titular star Tenoch Huerta Mejía is breathtaking in this deeply human and thoughtful film. Screenwriter: Alexis Gambis Producers: Abraham Dayan, Maria Altamirano Executive Producers: Alexis Gambis, Thomas Campbell Jackson, Matthew Putman, Gerry Ohrstrom Cast: Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Alexia Rasmussen, Lázaro Gabino Rodríguez, Noé Hernández, Kaarlo Isaacs Cinematographer: Alejandro Mejía, AMC Editors: Èlia Gasull Balada, Alexis Gambisn Composer: Cristobal MarYán, played by Cuarteto Ruvalcaba

COURTESY OF: HBO MAX

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THE SPACE BETWEEN

Directed by Rachel Winter USA / 2021 / 99 minutes Kelsey Grammer as Micky Addams is an eccentric, burnt-out musician who’s losing his grip on reality. When his record label tries to force him out of his contract, an unlikely friendship ensues, portending an inspirational artistic breakthrough. Comedy, drama and great music all in one place. Screenwriter: Will Aldis Producers: Michael Roiff, Milan Popelka, Steve Samuels Executive Producers: Mohamed AlRafi, Petr Zaluda, Ivan Orlic, Lauren Mekhael Cast: Kelsey Grammer, Jackson White, Julia GoldaniTelles, Paris Jackson, William Fichtner Cinematographer: Matthew Irving Editor: Adam Zuckerman Composer: Rivers Cuomo

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THE WINTER HOUSE

Directed by Keith Boynton USA / 2021 / 100 minutes Lili Taylor and Francois Arnaud star in this performance-driven story of a grieving novelist who rents a remote lake house in northern New Hampshire, where she is confronted by a young drifter with troubles – and secrets – of his own. A story of loss, charity and kindness. Screenwriter: Keith Boynton Producers: Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer Executive Producer: Sandra Boynton Cast: Lili Taylor, François Arnaud, Hunter Emery, Beth Fowler, Stephen Bradbury Cinematographer: Aitor Mendilibar Composer: Michael Ford

w/ Q&A BUY TICKET WOODSTOCK Playhouse Thur Sept 302:15pm Orpheum SAUGERTIES Fri Oct 11:45pm

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SPOTLIGHT THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

Directed by Joachim Trier Norway / 2021 / 120 minutes Norwegian with English Subtitles Julie, played by a magnetic Renate Reinsve, is an impulsive young woman whose life is spinning out of control. In this spirited and thrillingly uninhibited piece of filmmaking, experience charm and humor, an intense soundtrack, and fully alive scenes of sex, social awkwardness, professional screw-ups, and just plain fun

Screenwriters: Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Renate Reinsve, Maria Grazia Di Meo Cinematographer: Kasper Tuxen Editor: Olivier Bugge Coutté

COURTESY OF: NEON

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