Aug 25-Sep 3
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Action
Four years have passed since the events of NO WAY HOME, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone,…
Four years have passed since the events of NO WAY HOME, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.
Aug 25-Sep 10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young…
After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.
Aug 25-Sep 10
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Drama
Comedy
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a…
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
Aug 28-Sep 8
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Adventure
After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides…
After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
Sep 2-3
The Oriental Theatre
70mm
Adventure
Classic
70mm!During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring,…
70mm!During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
Sep 4-7
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Action
DUBBEDIconic and game-changing, AKIRA is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation…
DUBBEDIconic and game-changing, AKIRA is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. AKIRA's arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for future generations of ground-breaking movies, now newly remastered in 4k, AKIRA returns to cinemas in September 2026.
Sep 4-10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
International
Sci-Fi
SUBBEDIconic and game-changing, AKIRA is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation…
SUBBEDIconic and game-changing, AKIRA is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. AKIRA's arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for future generations of ground-breaking movies, now newly remastered in 4k, AKIRA returns to cinemas in September 2026.
Sep 4-10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone…
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother's exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate.
Sep 8
The Oriental Theatre
Event
Join us to learn more about the films and conversations slated for the upcoming Dialogues Documentary Festival (Sept. 24-27, 2026)…
Join us to learn more about the films and conversations slated for the upcoming Dialogues Documentary Festival (Sept. 24-27, 2026) to help guide your planning. Programmers and others will share trailers and tell you more about the films we have coming your way. Program books are expected to be available on site.MEMBERS! This is the first day you'll be able to buy individual tickets for this Festival. Everyone else will wait until the next day (Sept. 9).But why wait? Passes are on sale now at the best prices (at only $75 for the general public and $65 for members? it's a steal!)doors: 6:30 PMprogram starts: 7:00 PMFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NO TICKET OR RSVP REQUIRED
Sep 9-13
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Thriller
Sci-Fi
Action
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a…
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Sep 10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Drama
Presented in partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee and the Bronzeville Center for the Arts. Join us after the screening for a…
Presented in partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee and the Bronzeville Center for the Arts. Join us after the screening for a talkback about artist and filmmaker Martine Syms!It’s MFA grad Palace Bryant’s final 24 hours in art school, and she is not going to the graduation party! She needs to get back home to Chicago from Upstate New York, but that means surviving a hazy, hilarious, and hallucinatory odyssey, stumbling from academic critiques to backseat hookups.
Sep 11
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Family
Staff pick! Cinema Associate Marlo chose THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE!There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's…
Staff pick! Cinema Associate Marlo chose THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE!There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Sep 11-13
The Oriental Theatre
Romance
Fantasy
DCP
The Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all.
Sep 11-17
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Cult
4K Restoration!The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "SCUM" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay…
4K Restoration!The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "SCUM" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he repeatedly ignored her. So she shot him.
Sep 11-17
The Oriental Theatre
Documentary
DCP
Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed…
Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed ultra trailrunners, including Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag. Traveling to mythical races—the Western States Endurance Run in the mountains of eastern California, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the French Alps—the film marvels at athletes who maintain their intensity as they run 100 miles of mountain trails while climbing thousands of vertical feet.
Sep 12
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Programmer for a day Catherine chose CHINATOWN!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for…
Programmer for a day Catherine chose CHINATOWN!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.
Sep 12
DCP
Documentary
Programmer for a Day Catherine chose THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an…
Programmer for a Day Catherine chose THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.
Sep 12
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Cult
Classic
Musical
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion…
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man. Screenings are accompanied by a live, shadowcast performance from Milwaukee's Sensual Daydreams.
Sep 12-13
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all…
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Sep 13
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Presented in partnership with the UWM Peck School of the Arts!In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s…
Presented in partnership with the UWM Peck School of the Arts!In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Prince, the show’s stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a time-honored Broadway tradition: the making of the original cast album. What ensued was a marathon session in which all involved pushed themselves to the limit.
Sep 16
The Oriental Theatre
Drama
DCP
Guests In Attendance
After an abrupt layoff, Z embarks on a trip across the Midwestern United States in search of a friend who…
After an abrupt layoff, Z embarks on a trip across the Midwestern United States in search of a friend who has seemingly disappeared off the grid. Traveling with her two closest friends, these three queer black femmes find their priorities tested as shapeshifting threats in each city expose (inter)personal and ideological fractures.Director Shatara Michelle Ford is expected for a Q&A following the screening in dialogue with local filmmaker and poet, Dasha Kelly.This film is presented as part of our Cinematic Sisterhood series presented by Tracey B. Thomas.Series Community Partner: Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
Sep 18
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's…
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
Sep 19
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Classic
The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a…
The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP
Sep 19
The Oriental Theatre
Documentary
Local
Guests In Attendance
The nation of Qatar has a street cat population equal to the entire human population of the entire country –…
The nation of Qatar has a street cat population equal to the entire human population of the entire country – and is growing fast. Disease is rampant, and local adoption is rare. 25 CATS FROM QATAR follows one mission – led by a network of multinational underground animal rescuers in Doha and a Milwaukee flight attendant/ cat cafe owner – to transport out 25 lucky felines and find homes for them abroad, all the while searching for a long-term solution to the crisis.Following its world premiere at MFF2025, the cats are coming back for a Cream City Cinema Encore featuring special guests (cat and human) including director Mye Hoang, cinematographer Rob Bennett, key participant Katy McHugh, key pawticipant Dr. Garfield and more. Stick around for a Q&A after the screening, of course!
Sep 19-20
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace,…
For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private.
Sep 22
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Action
Cult
4K Restoration!Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his…
4K Restoration!Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Sep 24
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
In her own words, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys shares stories from her childhood while tracing her journey from the Hell’s Kitchen…
In her own words, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys shares stories from her childhood while tracing her journey from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City to the Broadway stage. More than the story behind a Tony-winning musical, this intimate documentary reveals a young woman navigating life as the daughter of a single mother, surrounded by artists and dreamers, overcoming challenges, finding her voice, and forging a powerful path toward artistic freedom, growth, and acceptance.
Sep 24
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
Expertly merging old VHS home movies with new family interviews, filmmaker Eddie Sánchez traces his parents' journey from Mexico to…
Expertly merging old VHS home movies with new family interviews, filmmaker Eddie Sánchez traces his parents' journey from Mexico to the United States in this poignant and affecting documentary debut. While Sánchez explores a deeply personal history, this film resonates beyond families with similar stories and considers the power of reclaimed, remixed, and reinterpreted familial archives. The feature will be preceded by the local short film 馬小麥 (LITTLE MADELINE MCGUIRE) directed by Madeline James McGuire.This program will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A with the directors of both films: Eddie Sánchez and Madeline James McGuire
Sep 24
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Short Docs Rock!
Guests Expected
Uniting two midlength documentaries about women challenging boundaries, DRAWING LINES explores reinvention, and what happens when women draw lines of…
Uniting two midlength documentaries about women challenging boundaries, DRAWING LINES explores reinvention, and what happens when women draw lines of their own. From three Texan leaders navigating political divisions to the history of The New Yorker’s cartoonists, these films consider who gets to shape the conversation. This program includes: THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, DIR: Meg Griffiths, Scott FarisWOMEN LAUGHING, DIR: Kathleen Hughes, Liza DonnellyThis program will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Talkback After Screening
Fiercely independent 90-year-old Agatha Bock lives alone on her ancestral farm. Despite health challenges, she defiantly tends to her land,…
Fiercely independent 90-year-old Agatha Bock lives alone on her ancestral farm. Despite health challenges, she defiantly tends to her land, cultivating heirloom seeds passed down through generations. Agatha’s meditative processes and daily rituals form a vivid counterpoint to the rapid pace of contemporary life. Shot by an all-female crew over six years on 16mm film, the project captures the handmade materiality inherent in both the medium of film and Agatha’s tactile world.This screening will be followed by a talkback.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Talkback After Screening
Short Docs Rock!
When the L.A. fires of January 2025 destroy the home of multi-MFF alum filmmaker Ondi Timoner (DIG, WE LIVE IN…
When the L.A. fires of January 2025 destroy the home of multi-MFF alum filmmaker Ondi Timoner (DIG, WE LIVE IN PUBLIC, LAST FLIGHT HOME), she does what filmmakers do best—picks up a camera—finding her town of Altadena in ruins and neighbors facing displacement. Led by activist Heavenly Hughes, the community rallies in solidarity amid climate catastrophe in this taut depiction of the transcendent power of place and community resilience in the face of grief and loss.This program will be followed by a virtual Q&A with director, Ondi Timoner.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
When the ooligan fish vanishes from Bella Coola, British Columbia, its absence lingers like a scar on the Nuxalk people.…
When the ooligan fish vanishes from Bella Coola, British Columbia, its absence lingers like a scar on the Nuxalk people. From a ramshackled radio station, Indigenous voices rise through crackling airwaves to trace the forces no one was meant to uncover. What begins as a local broadcast becomes an awakening as testimony, watercolour animation and rare archival weave a story of survival, return and the quiet revolution of a Nation that refuses to disappear.
Sep 25
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Co-director Nico López-Alegría turns the camera on his dad, Michael, a NASA astronaut who became legendary for his lengthy missions…
Co-director Nico López-Alegría turns the camera on his dad, Michael, a NASA astronaut who became legendary for his lengthy missions to outer space. During his time in orbit, the family broke apart. Although Michael returned to Earth, he never came home. Equal parts interstellar and intimate, this coming-of-age story confronts two men of different generations and sexualities, asking us what sacrifices we’ll make for our loved ones to achieve their dreams.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Short Docs Rock!
Talkback After Screening
What does life after life in prison look like? What is the deeper toll of separation and how can families…
What does life after life in prison look like? What is the deeper toll of separation and how can families heal after? EXODUS serves as a humanizing portrait of two women, Trinity Copeland and Assia Serrano, as they struggle to make sense of their lives post-release, exploring these overarching questions through a lyrical and poignant lens, and examining how one rebuilds a family fractured by profound loss.This screening will be followed by a talkback.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
New College of Florida was the first public college to be transformed by a political coup—setting a chilling blueprint for…
New College of Florida was the first public college to be transformed by a political coup—setting a chilling blueprint for our new era of unprecedented censorship and political interference in academia. By embedding with the student newspaper, a determined group of students and faculty push back and risk everything to save the college they love, and in doing so exposing the power of community and the freedom of higher education.
Sep 25
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Join Emily Harrington as she prepares for her next epic climb: ascending El Capitan in 24 hours. Featuring breathtaking cinematography…
Join Emily Harrington as she prepares for her next epic climb: ascending El Capitan in 24 hours. Featuring breathtaking cinematography and appearances from Alex Honnold (FREE SOLO), GIRL CLIMBER flips the script on the traditional climbing documentary—an emotional, edge-of-your-seat journey that’s as moving as it is heart-stopping. Against the majestic backdrop of Yosemite, Emily’s story becomes a portrait of courage, resilience, and what it truly takes to break barriers.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
A decade after his death, genre-defying filmmaker William Greaves delivers a final surprise with ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM.…
A decade after his death, genre-defying filmmaker William Greaves delivers a final surprise with ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM. Drawn from a 1972 gathering, the film unites surviving luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance (Arna Bontemps, Noble Sissle, James Ven Der Zee—to name a few) in electric conversations about art and legacy. Hailed as a "triumph" by The Hollywood Reporter and poised for awards season, this treasure offers a vivid, firsthand encounter with a movement that reshaped American history.
Sep 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Renowned documentarian Sam Pollard tells the astonishing history of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN—best known as the site of…
Renowned documentarian Sam Pollard tells the astonishing history of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN—best known as the site of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Stories about the legacy of Black travel and lodging patterns soon give way to the compelling and complex question of whether locations with deep racial trauma should remain, be replaced, or be used to further an understanding of history.
Sep 25
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS tells the astonishing true story of the Unarius Academy of Science, an extraterrestrial-channeling spiritual school and self-healing…
WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS tells the astonishing true story of the Unarius Academy of Science, an extraterrestrial-channeling spiritual school and self-healing community. Guided by the dazzlingly outlandish Ruth E. Norman ("Archangel Uriel"), Unarius evolved from a fringe metaphysical movement into a wildly inventive public-access television phenomenon, complete with cosmic pageantry, interplanetary wisdom, and DIY sci-fi visions. With the same curiosity that made THE SOURCE FAMILY so captivating, director Jodi Wille brings this singularly American saga of belief, performance, and transcendence to life.
Sep 26
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Over five decades, journalist E. Jean Carroll built a career urging women to speak up and stand their ground. In…
Over five decades, journalist E. Jean Carroll built a career urging women to speak up and stand their ground. In 2019, galvanized by the #MeToo movement, she did just that—publicly accusing a certain real estate mogul and U.S. president of sexual assault. As that figure continues to contest her account, ASK E. JEAN expertly explores the high personal cost of refusing to stay silent and the power of truth to combat gaslighting.
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
CHEYENNE follows four fearless cowgirls competing in bronc riding on the rodeo circuit. After nearly a century of male-exclusivity, the…
CHEYENNE follows four fearless cowgirls competing in bronc riding on the rodeo circuit. After nearly a century of male-exclusivity, the women's circuit is back to prove their perseverance, talent, and grit. In a sport that teaches you how to take a hard fall and get back up again, each of these women enters the arena for different reasons, pushing their physical and mental limits to win a coveted spot at the showdown known as the Daddy of ’em All: Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Sep 26
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Talkback After Screening
This sci-fi documentary invites us to reconsider the experiences of both human and non-human inhabitants of our world. We follow…
This sci-fi documentary invites us to reconsider the experiences of both human and non-human inhabitants of our world. We follow Lis and Juli, two young scientists from indigenous communities in Mexico that have long lived in symbiosis with the many mushrooms in their regions. Their pursuits are threatened by deforestation, lack of opportunity, and loss. Still, they share how mushrooms show us different possibilities of coexistence, helping them overcome obstacles to reshape their lives and futures.This screening will be followed by a talkback.
Sep 26
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
Director Katy Scoggin is starting a project about evolution and geologic time, but disagreements with her father—a young-earth creationist who…
Director Katy Scoggin is starting a project about evolution and geologic time, but disagreements with her father—a young-earth creationist who rejects the theory of evolution—keep getting in the way. When she films him in the classroom, where he is a loved and respected science teacher, she begins to see him more fully. With clarity and wry humor, FLOOD captures the complexity of a family that is both tightly knit and deeply divided.This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Katy Scoggin in conversation with Milwaukee-area counselor, Jeremy Schumacher.
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
GHOST IN THE MACHINE approaches ubiquitous questions like “What is AI?”, “Who is building it?”, and “What will humans become?”…
GHOST IN THE MACHINE approaches ubiquitous questions like “What is AI?”, “Who is building it?”, and “What will humans become?” by exploring how emerging technologies have historically reshaped identity, culture, and global power. Director Valerie Veatch interviews a wide variety of historians, philosophers, sociologists, journalists, and thinkers from around the world to lend fresh perspectives on what AI is, how it works, and how people can maintain a sense of agency in a threatening and overbearing tech-driven world.This film is part of our on-going Cinematic Sisterhood series, presented by Tracey B. Thomas.Series Community Partner: Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
A rural Iowa schoolteacher became a national voice against racism after leading a controversial 1968 lesson in discrimination with her…
A rural Iowa schoolteacher became a national voice against racism after leading a controversial 1968 lesson in discrimination with her all-white third-grade class. Now nearly 90, Jane Elliott refuses to hold back amid today’s fights about race, history, and power after a lifetime of speaking out. A journey through Elliott's remarkable life, this film also addresses the impact of one's activism and determination to speak truth to large-scale powers on their family and home.
Sep 26
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
Meet Oliver, a 12-year-old murder-mystery enthusiast with a vivid imagination and a rare genetic condition. Inspired by his love of…
Meet Oliver, a 12-year-old murder-mystery enthusiast with a vivid imagination and a rare genetic condition. Inspired by his love of the genre, he sets out to bring his own mystery to the screen—with a little help from his friends. Offering an intimate window into growing up with disability and the power of community, KIDS LIKE ME celebrates the pursuit of creative dreams and what becomes possible through collective care.This screening will be followed by a talkback with the film's protagonists, the entire Odwazny-Beebe family!
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Local
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
Do you think life is overall better or worse for workers than it was 40 years ago? OUT OF REACH…
Do you think life is overall better or worse for workers than it was 40 years ago? OUT OF REACH seeks to answer this question by following five years in the lives of four generations of Milwaukee workers, documenting the ongoing slide that has made the middle class disappear at an alarming clip. Our history is a cautionary tale for America about the consequences of trickle-down economics and a nihilistic culture war.This screening will be followed by a talkback.
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
In the 1970s and 1980s, Ric Routledge transformed the dog-show world, then walked away without explanation. After his death in…
In the 1970s and 1980s, Ric Routledge transformed the dog-show world, then walked away without explanation. After his death in 2017, a family friend discovered a storage unit filled with videotapes, cassette interviews, photographs, postcards, and an unpublished autobiographical novel. That friend's son, director Jesse Carfield, re-assembled this treasure trove into SINCERELY, RIC, using Ric's ephemera to form the shape of a life lived between public ambition and private disappearance, asking what remains when someone documents everything except the ending.This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director, Jesse Carfield and his parents (and documentary participants, Kathy and Jim Carfield).
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Can reckoning with the past bring peace to those who lived it? The Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team…
Can reckoning with the past bring peace to those who lived it? The Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team reunites to tell their story. Using a combination of reenactments, vintage photography, and personal reflections, J.M. Harper's SOUL PATROL provides a rich perspective on both the Vietnam War and its collision with racial injustice, uncovering a hidden chapter of American military history in this winner of the US Documentary Competition Directing Award at Sundance 2026.
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Talkback After Screening
Fifty years after THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW became a queer rite of passage, the film's message of "don't dream…
Fifty years after THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW became a queer rite of passage, the film's message of "don't dream it, be it" feels more potent than ever. In conservative Rock Springs, WY, 25-year-old Kenny Starling launches the town’s first drag and queer theater company, staging their own shadowcast of the cult classic. TIME WARP follows Kenny and the determined troupe as they give themselves over to the absolute pleasure of chosen family and radical self-expression.This screening will be followed by a talkback featuring members of Milwaukee's own RHPS shadowcast, Sensual Daydreams.
Sep 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
In 1983, author Ta-Nehisi Coates learned that a 14-year-old boy was murdered in his Baltimore middle school. Upon revisiting the…
In 1983, author Ta-Nehisi Coates learned that a 14-year-old boy was murdered in his Baltimore middle school. Upon revisiting the case, he uncovers the truth: Three innocent teenagers were wrongfully convicted and spent 36 years in prison—creating a lasting impact on the accused, the witnesses, and their community. From MFF alum Dawn Porter, this illuminating documentary features masterfully interwoven deposition videos, TV news reports, and powerful black and white illustrations by comic book artist Dawud Anyabwile.
Sep 27
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
From her crumbling estate on the Potomac, Yolanda Signorelli von Braunhut wages a David-and-Goliath battle to reclaim her late husband's…
From her crumbling estate on the Potomac, Yolanda Signorelli von Braunhut wages a David-and-Goliath battle to reclaim her late husband's iconic toy, Amazing Live Sea Monkeys!, from the corporate forces who stole the rights from her. Whether you raised Sea Monkeys, begged your parents to order them from a magazine, or love stories about mad genius entrepreneurs, this film will hook you with the toy’s surprising origins, enduring legacy, and the mysterious story behind its invention.This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's directors, Mark Becker and Aaron Schock.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Local
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
HEAVY IS THE CROWN follows charismatic Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes as he works alongside those most affected by cycles…
HEAVY IS THE CROWN follows charismatic Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes as he works alongside those most affected by cycles of violence, systemic neglect, and polarizing policing. Mayes reveals the resilience and care that sustain a community from within, empowering everyday community members to build programs and practices that nurture positivity in our city. The feature will be preceded by DEAR MILWAUKEE, a short film made by youth at Arts@Large exploring similar themes and ideas.This screening will be followed by a Q&A and talkback featuring filmmakers and participants from both films.
Sep 27
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
Facing a growing far-right extremist movement, HUMAN SHIELD is an intimate portrait of abortion clinic escorts protecting vulnerable patients as…
Facing a growing far-right extremist movement, HUMAN SHIELD is an intimate portrait of abortion clinic escorts protecting vulnerable patients as they endure one of the most hostile 30-second walks of their lives. Told through the perspective of three clinic escort leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences, this film investigates the struggle to maintain safety and balance mental exhaustion on the front lines of America’s longest culture war.This screening will be followed by a talkback and director Q&A.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
LANDSCAPES OF MEMORY follows Jewish-American filmmaker Leah Galant’s journey through Germany as she reckons with family trauma and the weight…
LANDSCAPES OF MEMORY follows Jewish-American filmmaker Leah Galant’s journey through Germany as she reckons with family trauma and the weight of historical memory of the Holocaust. Interwoven stories of a Holocaust-survivor descendant, a Nazi-descendant historian, exiled Palestinian artists, and the progression of her father’s ALS, reveal the uses and abuses of remembrance culture in this sensitively-told, deeply personal narrative of conflict, faith, family, and place.This program will be followed by a Q&A with director Leah Galant.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Following a French journalist’s journey from fascination to disillusionment, LOVE APPTUALLY uncovers how dating platforms—used by hundreds of millions worldwide—are…
Following a French journalist’s journey from fascination to disillusionment, LOVE APPTUALLY uncovers how dating platforms—used by hundreds of millions worldwide—are designed for user optimization rather than authentic human connection. What begins as a personal curiosity about Tinder evolves into a global investigation into the technological systems shaping modern love. Through deeply personal stories and investigative reporting, this film, from the director of CODED BIAS, explores how a multibillion-dollar tech industry is quietly reshaping desire.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
This remarkable archival documentary captures America's greatest adventures in space: from the rise of NASA to the gripping rescue mission…
This remarkable archival documentary captures America's greatest adventures in space: from the rise of NASA to the gripping rescue mission of Apollo 13, told entirely through over 2,500 hours of rare material including much never before available to the public. Audiences are brought to the center of the mission by focusing on astronaut and pilot Jim Lovell, using his personal experience with space flight as a framework to understand the effort and sacrifice required for the Apollo missions.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Guests Expected
Talkback After Screening
For the first time in seven years, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles returns to the studio with close friends to begin…
For the first time in seven years, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles returns to the studio with close friends to begin recording her most intimate album yet, born of profound personal loss and grief. This cinematic portrait observes the most private corners of Sara’s creative process, as well as her personal life. What unfolds in front of the camera is the incredibly raw experience of mining one’s own pain to create art—and the hope that carries an artist forward.This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director, Josh Alexander.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
THE ENDLESS FRONTIER follows three laboratories from neurorobotics in Utah to immunology in New Jersey to ocean science in the…
THE ENDLESS FRONTIER follows three laboratories from neurorobotics in Utah to immunology in New Jersey to ocean science in the South Pacific. These scientists' research underpins the medicines, technologies, and environmental knowledge that shape everyday life. This film is an intimate, urgent portrait of scientists working to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time, while revealing the growing threat to the American research engine and what is at stake for us all if it falters.
Sep 27
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Attention HEATED RIVALRY devotées! Shot over half a decade, THE HOCKEY PLAYER follows Canadian-born defenseman (and former Milwaukee Admiral) Luke…
Attention HEATED RIVALRY devotées! Shot over half a decade, THE HOCKEY PLAYER follows Canadian-born defenseman (and former Milwaukee Admiral) Luke Prokop as he makes history as the first professional athlete under NHL contract to come out as gay. Raised in an often homophobic culture, Luke navigates the pressures of professional sports, the absence of LGBTQ+ role models on the ice, and the changing landscape of a sport enjoying a newfound cultural moment.
Sep 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
The world's largest package delivery company, UPS, moves millions of packages daily. In 2023, with the current contract set to…
The world's largest package delivery company, UPS, moves millions of packages daily. In 2023, with the current contract set to expire, the Teamsters mounted increasing pressure on UPS to improve working conditions or face the might of 340,000 workers walking off the job. Through intimate portraits and on-the-ground reporting, this documentary showcases the power of collective action, capturing organizing efforts led by union leaders as they negotiate for members of North America’s largest labor organization.
Sep 28-30
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Action
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle.…
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.
Oct 1
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Molly chose WAYNE'S WORLD!The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's…
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Molly chose WAYNE'S WORLD!The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
Oct 2-3
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year…
In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.
Oct 9-10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
Cult
A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon.
Oct 9-10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man…
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
Oct 10-11
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe Heller, it comes at a price…
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe Heller, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Oct 10-11
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was…
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
Oct 11
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Guests In Attendance
Documentary
Director Rustin Thompson in attendance!Ten states. 10,825 miles. 123 theaters. In his latest feature The Last Picture Shows, filmmaker Rustin…
Director Rustin Thompson in attendance!Ten states. 10,825 miles. 123 theaters. In his latest feature The Last Picture Shows, filmmaker Rustin Thompson journeys into the American West on a search for traces of what was once a center of small-town life: the movie theater. On the trip, he finds long abandoned and forgotten cinemas; movie houses that have fallen into disrepair; theaters recently closed, theaters struggling to hold on, and theaters that—thanks to their thoughtful caretakers—are not only surviving but thriving. Between the stops along the way, Rustin poetically intersperses excerpts from Peter Bogdanovich’s 1971 classic film The Last Picture Show, as well as reflections on past and present hardships facing the film exhibition industry. The Last Picture Shows reminds viewers that even in vast cinema deserts, there are oases of community and gathering that remain, where the movie house continues to be a place of wonder, contemplation, and connection.
Oct 14
The Oriental Theatre
Event
One part science, one part comedy, and one part beer, Amorphic Beer's popular Three Minute Thesis event moves to the…
One part science, one part comedy, and one part beer, Amorphic Beer's popular Three Minute Thesis event moves to the Oriental Theatre on October 14th with a lineup of champion taproom presenters for the "All-Stars" event of 2026. You'll watch 12 presenters attempt to convince you of their thesis, which might not even be true, but you are likely to laugh and learn some stuff at the same time regardless! Each presentation will last for 3 minutes followed by an audience driven Q&A, and then audience members will cast their votes for the winners! Amorphic will have beer on tap in the theatre itself as the taproom vibes come to the Oriental. Your ticket includes a voucher for one free amorphic beer at the event. For 2026, we have added American Sign Language interpretation services, please select this ticket type if you plan on using this service. Doors+Beer at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.Accessible Performance NoticeAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present at this event.Seats with the best view of the interpreter are reserved for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons and their companions. To reserve seats in this section, select “ASL-Accessible Seating” when purchasing your tickets.If you need assistance or have questions, please call (414) 755-1965, email help@mkefilm.org, or visit the Oriental Theatre.
Oct 15
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
Thriller
Programmer for a Day Marie chose AS ABOVE, SO BELOW!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye…
Programmer for a Day Marie chose AS ABOVE, SO BELOW!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!When a team of explorers venture into the catacombs that lie beneath the streets of Paris, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead.
Oct 15
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Sci-Fi
Programmer for a Day Marie chose THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an…
Programmer for a Day Marie chose THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.
Oct 16-17
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life…
After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life take a startling turn for the worse. Christine is convinced she's been cursed by a Gypsy, but her boyfriend is skeptical. Her only hope seems to lie in a psychic who claims he can help her lift the curse and keep her soul from being dragged straight to hell.
Oct 17
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Cult
Horror
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Alex chose AMERICAN PSYCHO!A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from…
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Alex chose AMERICAN PSYCHO!A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Oct 17-18
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times,…
She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage.
Oct 20
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Local
Milwaukee-based artist Max Hey started recording his landlord, TW Hansen, a blind picture car wrangler, after witnessing him purchase an…
Milwaukee-based artist Max Hey started recording his landlord, TW Hansen, a blind picture car wrangler, after witnessing him purchase an ambulance with no keys on an auction website. When a sudden job loss leads TW into a spiral of despair, his resilience is tested in ways that push him to the edge. NOW! MORE! YES! is a celebration of the human spirit, the power of relationships, and the unexpected ways life can turn around.This FREE screening is presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design as part of the Mary L. Nohl Suitcase Export Fund's biennial exhibition, bringing together recipients of the Fund from 2024-2025 and celebrating the artists who continue to shape Milwaukee's vibrant creative community. About the Fund: Administered by the Lynden Sculpture Garden in collaboration with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Mary L. Nohl Suitcase Export Fund helps visual artists offset the costs of exhibiting their work beyond the four-county region of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties. By supporting opportunities to exhibit outside the region, the fund expands the visibility of Milwaukee artists, strengthens their professional careers, and shares the city's creative talent with audiences across the country and beyond. Now in its 23rd cycle, the Suitcase Export Fund demonstrates how modest investments can generate meaningful impact—amplifying artistic voices, advancing careers, and positioning Milwaukee as a vital center for contemporary art. The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is proud to present this exhibition, creating a space for dialogue among awardees while fostering connections across disciplines, practices, and perspectives.
Oct 22
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Co-hosted by Sojourner Family Peace Center. Join us after the screening for a panel discussion!Visit Sojourner's resource table in the…
Co-hosted by Sojourner Family Peace Center. Join us after the screening for a panel discussion!Visit Sojourner's resource table in the lobby to learn more about our work and make an impact beyond the screen by bringing new, unopened hygiene products to donate in support of survivors.In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
Oct 22-23
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
A seminary student on monastery holiday kills an old witch in a remote village. The hag then transforms into a…
A seminary student on monastery holiday kills an old witch in a remote village. The hag then transforms into a beautiful young woman whose dying wish is for him to watch over her wake for three nights. With terrors occurring and his faith waning, he reads prayers on the overnight watch and tries to survive the supernatural encounters.
Oct 24
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Classic
Drama
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one…
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP
Oct 24-25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his…
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene...
Oct 24-29
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare…
A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.
Oct 30-31
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask,…
After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask, Dr. Daniel Challis sets out to investigate the strange events and finds himself thrust into a nightmarish conspiracy.
Oct 30-31
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Family
Fantasy
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a…
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Nov 3
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Action
Milwaukee Film and Boswell Books are excited to welcome Milwaukee author and librarian Matthew J Prigge to the Oriental Theatre…
Milwaukee Film and Boswell Books are excited to welcome Milwaukee author and librarian Matthew J Prigge to the Oriental Theatre to discussof his latest book, Dog's Day: The True Story of a Bank Robbery, Gay Liberation, and Toxic Love That Inspired a Hollywood Classic. With his new book, Prigge recounts the wilder-than-fiction true story behind the sensational bank heist immortalized in the 1975 film DOG DAY AFTERNOON because reality really is stranger than cinema.Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Nov 6
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Thriller
Programmer for a Day Brett chose NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye…
Programmer for a Day Brett chose NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!When a twisted psychotic kidnaps a young girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy developer, her father, a hardened ex-cop, doggedly hunts them through New York's seamy streets.
Nov 6
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Programmer for a Day Brett chose NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye…
Programmer for a Day Brett chose NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE!Interested in becoming a Programmer for a Day? Keep an eye on mkefilm.org/support for new auction opportunities!On a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into a beautiful and popular prom queen in this outrageous send-up of the teen movies of the 1980s and '90s.
Nov 7-8
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich,…
A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Nov 14-15
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside…
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition. Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.
Nov 21
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Classic
Drama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their…
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov 21-22
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking…
Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. Award-winner Sandra Oh is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp's cutting new version of Molière's dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham.
Nov 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Carrie chose BEST IN SHOW!The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent…
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Carrie chose BEST IN SHOW!The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.
Dec 3
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Romance
Board Pick! Board Chair Lacey Sadoff chose DIRTY DANCING!Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with…
Board Pick! Board Chair Lacey Sadoff chose DIRTY DANCING!Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Dec 5
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Cult
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Ivy chose WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE!A former vaudeville child star viciously torments her paraplegic…
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Ivy chose WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE!A former vaudeville child star viciously torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
Dec 13
The Oriental Theatre
35mm
Documentary
TICKETS ON SALE 9/17Cameron Winter, in December 2025, after a months-long sold-out tour with his band Geese, returned to New…
TICKETS ON SALE 9/17Cameron Winter, in December 2025, after a months-long sold-out tour with his band Geese, returned to New York to play a single show at Carnegie Hall. This is the movie.Directed and shot on 35mm and 16mm by Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), the crew includes filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie (The Smashing Machine) and music producer Ariel Rechtshaid (Grammy winner for albums with Vampire Weekend and Adele).GQ praised Cameron Winter’s show at Carnegie Hall as “staggeringly good,” and Nick Cave said he has a "a glorious, emotive voice with brilliant, blistering words, a racked and wondrous thing.” Winter’s solo album Heavy Metal was named one of the best of the year by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Paste and Mojo and Geese’s last record Getting Killed was named the best album of 2025 by The New Yorker, NME, and Stereogum.
Dec 15
The Oriental Theatre
70mm
Sci-Fi
Drama
Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger…
Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.INSIDER 70MM PREVIEW DECEMBER 15 AT 6PM!
Dec 19
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case,…
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec 19
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Action
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Allux chose PACIFIC RIM!Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the…
Staff Pick! Cinema Associate Allux chose PACIFIC RIM!Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
