Celebrating 50 years as Long Island’s Premier Not-for-Profit, Member-Supported, Independent Community Cinema

This week at the Cinema, we are opening the final film from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki, the critically acclaimed 'The Boy and the Heron' - which is sure to be a front runner for Animated Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards.

You can also still catch the fantastic new biopic of Leonard Bernstein, 'Maestro', Alexander Payne's 'The Holdovers', and the new A24 produced comedy starring Nicolas Cage, 'Dream Scenario'.

Special events this week include a wonderful night of stand-up comedy, a screening of 'It's a Wonderful Life' for our Best of the Big Screen series, a Cinema for Kids showing of '101 Dalmatians', and screenings of the cult classics 'Evil Dead 2' & 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'.

Make sure to check out our calendar for all of the screenings and special events coming up!

Maestro

Directed by, and starring Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein!

This towering, fearless love story chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, Maestro is a love letter to life and art, and a celebration of the boundless creativity that fueled Bernstein's music and the unwavering support that Felicia offered as his muse and confidante. Set against the backdrop of the United States in the 20th century, Maestro weaves together the tapestry of their lives, offering a poignant glimpse into the complex intersections of love, art, and family. As we follow their tumultuous yet deeply passionate romance, Maestro explores the sacrifices and triumphs that define their connection.

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Great performances by Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan drive brilliant, searing ‘Maestro’

Bradley Cooper’s passionate, unruly ode to Leonard Bernstein

Showtimes

Fri: 12:45; 3:40; 6:35; 9:20

Sat: 1:00; 3:55; 6:50; 9:25

Sun: 12:10 (Open Captions), 3:05; 6:00

Mon: 1:35; 4:30; 7:25

Tues: 1:35; 4:30; 7:25

Wed: 1:35; 4:30; 7:25

Thurs: 1:35; 4:30

The Boy and the Heron

Already acclaimed as a masterpiece in Japan, Hayao Miyazaki’s new film begins as a simple story of loss and love, and rises to a staggering work of imagination. Coming after the maker of Spirited Away announced his retirement, it is possibly the final film we will see from one of cinema’s greatest artists. During WWII, young Mahito suffers a heartbreaking tragedy, and must relocate to the countryside. Isolated, Mahito begins exploring the mysterious landscapes and encounters a grey heron and an abandoned tower. Entering, he discovers a wondrous, often-startling phantasmagoria.  

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Miyazaki’s First Movie in a Decade Is Mysterious, Startlingly Adult, and Completely Dazzling

NY Times Critic Pick: ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Review: Hayao Miyazaki Has a Question for You

‘The Boy and the Heron’ Review: Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Masterpiece Is the Dream-Like Farewell of an Immortal Man Preparing for His Own Death

Showtimes

English Dub:

Fri: 1:05; 3:50

Sat: 1:05; 6:40

Sun: 1:50; 4:35

Mon: 1:40; 4:25

Tues: 1:40; 7:10

Wed: 1:30

Thurs: 1:30; 4:35 

Japanese with English Subtitles:

Fri: 6:35

Sat: 3:50; 9:45

Sun: 7:20

Mon: 7:10

Tues: 4:25

Wed: 4:15

Thurs: 7:20

Dream Scenario

Starring Nicolas Cage

Hapless family man Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom, in this wickedly entertaining comedy from writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself) and producer Ari Aster.

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In ‘Dream Scenario,’ Nicolas Cage is the man of everyone’s dreams

This Is Why Nicolas Cage Calls 'Dream Scenario' a Masterpiece

Showtimes

Fri: 4:05; 9:35

Sat: 6:45

Sun: 12:05 (Open Captions), 5:25; 7:50

Mon: 7:35

Tues: 4:25

Wed: 1:40; 4:05

Thurs: 4:15; 7:25

The Holdovers

From director Alexander Payne

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt, Nebraska, The Descendants), The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).

'The Holdovers' movie review: Paul Giamatti stars in an instant holiday classic

Alexander Payne Talks ‘The Holdovers,’ Paul Giamatti Being The “Greatest Actor” And Teases Future Western & French Language Projects

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Showtimes

Fri: 1:10

Sat: 12:55; 3:50

Sun: 2:30

Mon: 1:45; 4:40

Tues: 1:30

Wed: 7:00

Thurs: 1:40

Cult Cafe

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Cult Cafe will now be held in the theater on the big screen. Come early for a pre-show in the cafe!

When small pods with pink flowers start appearing all over San Francisco, psychiatrist Matthew Bennell (Donald Sutherland) and SF Health Department employee Elizabeth Driscoll (Brooke Adams) investigate the phenomenon. They soon discover that the human race is being replaced one by one, with alien duplicates. A whip-smart statement on urban paranoia and loss of individuality, this 1978 chiller combines a dazzling screenplay, masterful cinematography from Raging Bull's Michael Chapman, and awe-inspiring special effects to create the perfect big screen horror extravaganza. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the pulse-pounding sci-fi shocker Invasion of the Body Snatchers is newly restored from a 4K scan of the original camera negative, approved and color graded by director Philip Kaufman!

Saturday, December 9th at 9:30 PM

$15 Public | $10 Members

Cinema for Kids

101 Dalmations (1961)

Walt Disney’s beloved animated masterpiece 101 Dalmatians is a spot-on, puppy-filled adventure! Join a heroic cast of irresistible tail-wagging characters as they set out to rescue Pongo and Perdita’s puppies from Cruella de Vil, the most fabulously outrageous villainess of all time. 

Sunday, December 10th at 12 PM

$7 Members | $12 Public | $5 Kids

Best of the Big Screen

It's a Wonderful Life

Introduction by Film Historian Philip Harwood

George Bailey (James Stewart) is a struggling businessman who becomes disillusioned with his small-town life. After wishing he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true, helping him to realize how many lives he has impacted, and that friendship and love can be the greatest of rewards. A timeless holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Academy Awards and is a feature on numerous lists of the greatest American films ever made. 

Tuesday, December 12th at 7 PM

$10 Members | $15 Public

Tai Chi in the Sky Room!

Enjoy some Tai Chi, Chi Gung, & Meditation classes in the Sky Room, every Tuesday at 10 am! Improve your balance, strength, and peace of mind. Free of charge! 

Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Sky Room!

FREE!

Stand-up/Sit-Down

Comedian John Ziegler!

In November, Cinema Arts Centre and Steven Taub Productions kicked off our new Stand-Up/Sit-Down live comedy series! Now it's back for another great night of stand-up! Our December performer will be Long Island comedian John Ziegler. First, Ziegler will perform his hilarious “Stand-Up” comedy, then he will “Sit-Down” to share career stories in an illuminating and entertaining interview. Enjoy a laughter filled and storied evening!

John Ziegler is a comedian from Long Island. In 2016 he won the "Funniest Comic on the East Coast" contest at Mohegan Sun. John has traveled the country headlining clubs as well as opening for such legendary comics as Sebastian Maniscalco, Bobby Collins, Robert Klein, and Gilbert Gottfried. He also ran the New Talent Open Mic Showcase at The Brokerage Comedy Club for over 6 years.

In 2021 John was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. After several surgeries and 6 months of intensive chemotherapy he is now cancer free. In 2022 John released his 1st comedy special "Getting My Affairs in Order." In June of 2023 he was the key note speaker for Northwell Health's cancer survivors day where he spoke to 1,500 cancer survivors. He currently tours doing standup comedy as well as speaking engagements to help those struggling with cancer through humor. 

Tuesday, December 12th at 8 PM

$35 Members | $45 Public

Tokyo Godfathers

An underappreciated masterpiece from Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Paprika), this heartwarming Christmas anime follows three homeless people whose lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl in the garbage on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.

Wed, December 13th at 7:30 PM

$15 Public | $10 Members

FMSH & NOOM Present

Open Mic Night!

Join us most Wednesdays in the Sky Room for our new Open Mic Night! Hosted by the Folk Music Society of Huntington (FMSH) and Northshore Original Open Mic (NOOM), open mic is welcome to performers of any kind!

Wednesday, December 13th at 7 PM

Sign-up at 6:30 PM

Free!

Fall Season 2023!

Cinema Arts Centre Preview Club

Special Advanced Screening Series!

As a member of the Cinema Arts Preview Club, you will attend special advance screenings of major new films prior to their New York release. The club features outstanding films from the festival circuit, always accompanied by discussions with guest speakers. Club members are invited to participate in the discussion. Films and guest speakers are a surprise until the night of the screening; where you will be introduced to a wide range of high-quality, discussion-provoking movies. The club is also a great social experience. Come early and schmooze. Members will fill out comment cards at each film, and the results and choice opinions will be read at the next film. The Cinema Arts Preview Club promises many unforgettable evenings this season and for years to come.

Our host, Isil Bagdadi-Sergio is an indie film producer, programmer, distributor and publicist. In 2001, Isil and her partner Michael Sergio started CAVU Pictures to produce and distribute cutting-edge, critically acclaimed and award-winning independent films. Isil has shepherded dozens of films into the marketplace and continues to champion independent filmmakers, artists and storytellers in every way she can. She frequently serves as a panelist, moderator, mentor and juror at numerous film festivals throughout the year.

In the past, the Preview Club has featured such films as: Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain and Glory', Céline Sciamma's 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', the Oscar winning documentary, 'Free Solo', Hirokazu Kore-eda's Palme d'Or winner 'Shoplifters', the Academy Award Best Picture winner 'Green Book', 5X Oscar Nominee 'Lion', as well as 'Three Identical Strangers', 'Hearts Beat Loud', 'Chappaquiddick', and many others.

Over the past year, Preview Club has featured advanced screenings of Lasse Hallström's 'Hilma', a program which featured a discussion and Q&A with Academy Award nominated director Lasse Hallström and the film's star, Academy Award Winning actress Lena Olin - along with A24's 'Aftersun', which took home awards at Cannes, NYFCC, Gotham Awards, BIFA, and others. Other recent Preview Club screenings included 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed', which was awarded the top prize at Venice Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, as well as Joanna Hogg's 'The Eternal Daughter' - which was listed by numerous critics as one of the Best Films of 2022.

Dates:

Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 PM

General Admission $20