Now Playing at the Avalon
March 16 & 17 • 10:30AM
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book, WONKA tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
April 7 & 9 • 10:30AM
Directed by Sam Mendes!
Newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide ..
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
March 9 & 10 • 10:30AM
The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world.
ONE LIFE tells the incredible true story of Nicholas “Nicky” Winton, a young London broker who helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before Nazi occupation closes the borders on the verge of World War II.
For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! The Documentary Nominees include four shorts from the USA & one from Taiwan.
For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! The Animated Nominees include three shorts from the USA, one from Iran and another from France/Israel.
And two bonus films are included as well!
For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! The Live Action Nominees include one short each from the USA, UK, Denmark and Canada and one co-production from USA/UK.
11 Oscar Nominations!
From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.
screenings on Sat & Thurs
Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own…