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Neelsie Cinema
November 11, 2024
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Pocahontas | 1995 | G | 1h 21m | Animation, Adventure, Drama Set in 17th-century Virginia, Pocahontas follows the story of a Native American woman who falls in love with English settler John Smith. As their relationship develops, Pocahontas faces challenges in balancing her love for Smith and her loyalty to her people. The film explores themes of nature, understanding, and respect across cultures, with memorable music and vibrant animation. |
If | 2024 | G | 1h 44m | Animation, Comedy, Family A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. |
The Last Days | 1998 | PG-13 | 1h 27m | Documentary, History Produced by Steven Spielberg, The Last Days documents the stories of five Hungarian Jews who survived the Holocaust. Through personal testimonies, this Oscar-winning documentary provides a powerful look into the resilience of the human spirit amid unimaginable horrors. |
All About Eve |
This classic Hollywood drama tells the story of a young actress who schemes her way into the life of an aging Broadway star. All About Eve explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the ruthlessness of fame, earning it critical acclaim and multiple Academy Awards. |
It Ends With Us | 2024 | PG-13 | 2h 10m | Drama, Romance When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.. |
A Hidden Life |
Based on true events, A Hidden Life follows Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who refuses to pledge loyalty to Hitler during World War II. This deeply personal act of resistance puts him at odds with his community, the church, and even his family, as he grapples with faith, morality, and sacrifice. Terrence Malick’s evocative direction captures the natural beauty of the Austrian Alps, juxtaposed with the turmoil of Franz’s inner convictions, creating a powerful meditation on courage and conscience in the face of injustice. |
Máquina do Mundo  | Picked by Victor van Aswegen Paris-based artist Katja Gentric shares images and fictions, insights and observations dealing with disorganisation, order and the nature of complex systems, the tension between the finely honed, sophisticated systems of contemporary society and the ever present, pervasive sense of danger and the possibility of catastrophe. |
Blow up | Picked by Pulp Film Society 1966 | Not Rated | 1h 51m | Drama, Mystery, Thriller In this iconic film, a London fashion photographer named Thomas becomes obsessed with a series of photos he takes in a park, believing he may have inadvertently captured evidence of a murder. As he investigates the images, reality blurs with perception, raising questions about truth, art, and voyeurism. Blow-Up explores the countercultural landscape of 1960s London, blending psychological intrigue with stylish cinematography to create a haunting and enigmatic experience. Michelangelo Antonioni’s work remains a seminal piece in modern cinema, lauded for its exploration of existential and philosophical themes. |
The Witch | Wednesday night screams 2015 | R | 1h 32m | Horror, Mystery Set in 1630s New England, The Witch follows a Puritan family who, after being banished from their community, settles on the edge of a remote forest. Their life of isolation takes a dark turn when their infant son mysteriously vanishes, and unsettling occurrences hint that an evil presence may lurk in the nearby woods. As paranoia grows, the family is torn apart by suspicion, fear, and religious fervor. |
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