The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is transported from ancient Greece to the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. Orfeu, a trolley driver and musician, falls in love with a young woman newly arrived in the city, unaware that tragedy is close behind. Directed by Marcel Camus and filmed on location in Brazil, Black […]

The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put their relationship in jeopardy. Join Cinema Underground as we bring Brett Miller's live accompaniment to the Rivoli Stage. Brett Miller worked with film preservationists from the Library of Congress, recorded with Eye Filmmuseum, the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation, and is a regular on the world's largest Pipe Organ […]

The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is transported from ancient Greece to the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. Orfeu, a trolley driver and musician, falls in love with a young woman newly arrived in the city, unaware that tragedy is close behind. Directed by Marcel Camus and filmed on location in Brazil, Black […]

When a family gathering ends with an elderly relative slipping into a coma, three generations of the Jian family find their lives quietly unfolding over the span of a year. A young boy becomes obsessed with photographing the back of people’s heads. His sister navigates first love, while her father reconnects with someone from his […]

Jérôme arrives at Lake Annecy expecting a quiet summer before his wedding. Instead, he develops an unexpected fascination with Claire, the daughter of a family friend. The fifth installment in Éric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales, the film is one of the director's most celebrated works. 

Taipei, 1960. Fourteen-year-old Xiao Si'r drifts toward trouble after being transferred to a night school. Edward Yang based the film on a real incident that shook Taiwan during his youth, a first case in the nation’s history. The title comes from a line in the 1960 Elvis Presley rendition of the song "Are You Lonesome […]

Jérôme arrives at Lake Annecy expecting a quiet summer before his wedding. Instead, he develops an unexpected fascination with Claire, the daughter of a family friend. The fifth installment in Éric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales, the film is one of the director's most celebrated works. 

Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a string of murders involving doll-like androids. What appears to be a routine case soon leads somewhere stranger. Premiering at Cannes, Mamoru Oshii's follow-up expands the world of Ghost in the Shell and pushes even further into philosophical science fiction. Fans of Patlabor would be familiar with Oshii’s […]

Taipei, 1960. Fourteen-year-old Xiao Si'r drifts toward trouble after being transferred to a night school. Edward Yang based the film on a real incident that shook Taiwan during his youth, a first case in the nation’s history. The title comes from a line in the 1960 Elvis Presley rendition of the song "Are You Lonesome […]

Cinema Underground  + Rutherford Film Festival Present: CUG's Movie Trivia Night!!!   “Do you love movies? Do you think you know everything? Well come prove it and show us you are better than everyone else!”   *Winners receive gift cards to Soldato Books & Records

Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a string of murders involving doll-like androids. What appears to be a routine case soon leads somewhere stranger. Premiering at Cannes, Mamoru Oshii's follow-up expands the world of Ghost in the Shell and pushes even further into philosophical science fiction. Fans of Patlabor would be familiar with Oshii’s […]

Two teenagers leave Stockholm behind and spend the summer together on a nearby island, free from school and family obligations. An early international breakthrough for cinematic master Ingmar Bergman, the film helped introduce Harriet Andersson to audiences outside Sweden. 

Fenix TX & Diesel Boy are celebrating 30 years of pop punk at the Williams Center! Check out these Cali Skate punks in the Black Box Theater! With support from local legends, Tokyo Rose & Tug of War Machine!  

Taipei, 1960. Fourteen-year-old Xiao Si'r drifts toward trouble after being transferred to a night school. Edward Yang based the film on a real incident that shook Taiwan during his youth, a first case in the nation’s history. The title comes from a line in the 1960 Elvis Presley rendition of the song "Are You Lonesome […]

Living alone in 1980s New York, Dog builds himself a robot companion. An unexpected accident leaves the two separated through changing seasons and an uncertain future. Wordless yet heartfelt, Robot Dreams is a poignant ode to friendship through the changing tides of life. 

A young boy leaves his rural home in search of his father, traveling through a rapidly changing Brazil seen entirely through a child's eyes.   Director Alê Abreu developed the film with colored pencil, crayon, collage, and paint rather than pursuing traditional visual realism. The style and reduced dialogue capture the nostalgia and disillusionment of youth […]

David "Rook" Goldflies, bassist of The Allman Brothers Band, brings Southern Rock to Spring Hall!   Don't miss this legendary instrumentalist in Spring Hall at the Historic Williams Center!  

A young boy leaves his rural home in search of his father, traveling through a rapidly changing Brazil seen entirely through a child's eyes.   Director Alê Abreu developed the film with colored pencil, crayon, collage, and paint rather than pursuing traditional visual realism. The style and reduced dialogue capture the nostalgia and disillusionment of youth […]

Living alone in 1980s New York, Dog builds himself a robot companion. An unexpected accident leaves the two separated through changing seasons and an uncertain future. Wordless yet heartfelt, Robot Dreams is a poignant ode to friendship through the changing tides of life. 

Get ready for The BTS Rave Tour 2026, a fanmade party experience created by ARMY, for ARMY. Expect nights packed with 100% BTS music, fan energy, DJs, dancing, and a celebration dedicated to all seven members of the KPOP phenomenon! 

Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox leave the American South for Harlem, where Ralph Bakshi reshapes folklore into a blistering satire of race, crime, and American popular culture.  The film was met with protests before its release and remains one of the most fiercely debated works in Bakshi's career. Presented as a Cinema Underground […]

Brendan dreams of becoming a great illuminator at the Abbey of Kells, where the arrival of a celebrated manuscript illustrator changes the course of his life.  Tomm Moore's feature debut drew inspiration from the real Book of Kells, blending Celtic art and medieval history into a stylized adventure. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Brendan dreams of becoming a great illuminator at the Abbey of Kells, where the arrival of a celebrated manuscript illustrator changes the course of his life.  Tomm Moore's feature debut drew inspiration from the real Book of Kells, blending Celtic art and medieval history into a stylized adventure. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

After the disappearance of their mother, Ben and his younger sister Saoirse leave home on a journey that gradually reveals their family's connection to Irish folklore.  The second chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and remains one of Cartoon Saloon's most celebrated films. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

After the disappearance of their mother, Ben and his younger sister Saoirse leave home on a journey that gradually reveals their family's connection to Irish folklore.  The second chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and remains one of Cartoon Saloon's most celebrated films. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Sent to Ireland with her father to help eliminate the last remaining wolves, young apprentice hunter Robyn instead befriends a mysterious girl who roams the forest after dark.  The final chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy, Wolfwalkers earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Animated Feature. 

A young boy leaves his rural home in search of his father, traveling through a rapidly changing Brazil seen entirely through a child's eyes.   Director Alê Abreu developed the film with colored pencil, crayon, collage, and paint rather than pursuing traditional visual realism. The style and reduced dialogue capture the nostalgia and disillusionment of youth […]

A young boy leaves his rural home in search of his father, traveling through a rapidly changing Brazil seen entirely through a child's eyes.   Director Alê Abreu developed the film with colored pencil, crayon, collage, and paint rather than pursuing traditional visual realism. The style and reduced dialogue capture the nostalgia and disillusionment of youth […]

Sent to Ireland with her father to help eliminate the last remaining wolves, young apprentice hunter Robyn instead befriends a mysterious girl who roams the forest after dark.  The final chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy, Wolfwalkers earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Animated Feature. 

Brendan dreams of becoming a great illuminator at the Abbey of Kells, where the arrival of a celebrated manuscript illustrator changes the course of his life.  Tomm Moore's feature debut drew inspiration from the real Book of Kells, blending Celtic art and medieval history into a stylized adventure. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Brendan dreams of becoming a great illuminator at the Abbey of Kells, where the arrival of a celebrated manuscript illustrator changes the course of his life.  Tomm Moore's feature debut drew inspiration from the real Book of Kells, blending Celtic art and medieval history into a stylized adventure. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Living alone in 1980s New York, Dog builds himself a robot companion. An unexpected accident leaves the two separated through changing seasons and an uncertain future. Wordless yet heartfelt, Robot Dreams is a poignant ode to friendship through the changing tides of life. 

After losing his forest home, the young spirit Hei sets out in search of a place where he belongs. Along the journey, he meets powerful beings whose views of the human world differ from his own.  One of the most acclaimed animated features to emerge from China's contemporary animation industry, The Legend of Hei expanded […]

Alden Booking with another deathcore show in the Historic Williams Center!  Florida's Tracheotomy & DC's Scythe of Grim bring fat riffs to the Cantina, with support from local Jersey acts Torn Open, Mercy Whip, & Verse vs The Virus!

Living alone in 1980s New York, Dog builds himself a robot companion. An unexpected accident leaves the two separated through changing seasons and an uncertain future. Wordless yet heartfelt, Robot Dreams is a poignant ode to friendship through the changing tides of life. 

After losing his forest home, the young spirit Hei sets out in search of a place where he belongs. Along the journey, he meets powerful beings whose views of the human world differ from his own.  One of the most acclaimed animated features to emerge from China's contemporary animation industry, The Legend of Hei expanded […]

After the disappearance of their mother, Ben and his younger sister Saoirse leave home on a journey that gradually reveals their family's connection to Irish folklore.  The second chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and remains one of Cartoon Saloon's most celebrated films. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Obey Your Master brings  Metallica’s heavy metal classic The Black Album to the Historic Williams Center!  Shotgun N Roses Supports, Performing Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion I + II      

After the disappearance of their mother, Ben and his younger sister Saoirse leave home on a journey that gradually reveals their family's connection to Irish folklore.  The second chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and remains one of Cartoon Saloon's most celebrated films. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Sent to Ireland with her father to help eliminate the last remaining wolves, young apprentice hunter Robyn instead befriends a mysterious girl who roams the forest after dark.  The final chapter of Tomm Moore's Irish Folklore Trilogy, Wolfwalkers earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Animated Feature. 

After a catastrophic flood, a solitary cat climbs aboard a drifting boat already occupied by several unfamiliar animals. Survival depends on learning to move forward together.  Created almost entirely with the open-source software Blender, Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free feature became the first Latvian film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

KAYA! & TRISTANK COME TOGETHER FOR THEIR FIRST HEADLINE B2B SET OPENERS: YAZZY & DJ EHTA BASS HOUSE / TRAP / DANCE / LIVE WRESTLING 18+ EVENT GOVERNMENT ISSSUED ID REQUIRED NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS

Come to the Cantina for Chemical X’s homecoming show!  The final show on their "Is This Tomorrow" tour with support from Eyelid, Belligerent, & Tar!  

When a series of murders unsettles a quiet neighborhood, house cat Francis begins investigating the mystery for himself.  Based on Akif Pirinçci's bestselling novel, Felidae has become a cult favorite for its unusually dark approach to animated storytelling. Presented as a Cinema Underground Midnight Screening. 

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

Step into the Vampire underworld as Blade Rave turns our venue into a reimagined night inside the iconic Bloodbath rave scene from the film Blade. Arrive early, stay late, just be on the lookout for Vampires.  

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Ponyo is a young goldfish who dreams of becoming human. After being saved by a boy named Sosuke, the pair shift the balance of nature between land and sea. The impeccable animation boasts no CGI, a feat of 170,000 hand-drawn animation cels.  Join us at 5:15 for the dubbed version.

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Ponyo is a young goldfish who dreams of becoming human. After being saved by a boy named Sosuke, the pair shift the balance of nature between land and sea. The impeccable animation boasts no CGI, a feat of 170,000 hand-drawn animation cels.  Join us at 7:30 for the Subbed version.

Alden Booking brings the Christian Crabcore Revival to the Historic Williams Center! Clarksville’s Collective Dust & Gainesville’s Coraline’s Collapse bringing an excessive amount of breakdowns to the Cantina with support from One for Sorrow and Capo!

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Adam and Eve travel through history as Lucifer reveals one civilization after another, challenging humanity's faith in its own future.  Marcell Jankovics spent more than two decades completing The Tragedy of Man, adapting Imre Madách's landmark Hungarian play into the most ambitious work of his career. 

Hei returns in a new adventure that continues the story of the young spirit as the balance between humans and supernatural beings grows increasingly fragile.  Released six years after the original film, the sequel reunites director MTJJ with many of the artists who helped establish the series' distinctive visual identity. 

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Hei returns in a new adventure that continues the story of the young spirit as the balance between humans and supernatural beings grows increasingly fragile.  Released six years after the original film, the sequel reunites director MTJJ with many of the artists who helped establish the series' distinctive visual identity. 

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

Drawn from the Toldi poems by János Arany, the film follows the legendary Miklós Toldi as he discovers the strength that will define his future. Rather than adapting the entire Toldi trilogy, Marcell Jankovics focused on János Arany's original poem.  

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes.

Prince Treeshaker sets out to defeat three dragons and reclaim a kingdom lost to darkness. His journey follows one of the oldest stories in Hungarian folklore.  In 2020, the Hungarian National Film Archive digitally restored the film in 4K, scanning from the original 35mm elements and introducing the film to a new global audience, who […]

Outlaw Jurko roams the Carpathian Mountains, becoming a folk hero whose exploits spread from village to village.  Directed by Viktor Kubal, the film is considered the first Slovak animated feature and draws from the region's enduring folk traditions. 

3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes.

Adam and Eve travel through history as Lucifer reveals one civilization after another, challenging humanity's faith in its own future.  Marcell Jankovics spent more than two decades completing The Tragedy of Man, adapting Imre Madách's landmark Hungarian play into the most ambitious work of his career. 

After losing his mother, a young boy nicknamed Zucchini arrives at a children's home expecting the worst. Instead, he slowly begins to find friendship and stability among its residents.  Director Claude Barras worked closely with novelist Gilles Paris throughout production, preserving the story's emotional honesty while using a total of 54 handcrafted puppets throughout production. 

Inspired by the 35th anniversary of the Clifton Branch of Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Academy, this special exhibition brings together over a dozen different Kung Fu styles from respected Sifus, Masters, Grand Masters, and martial arts schools from across the region for the return of the All Kung Fu Masters Exhibition—an event that has […]

Prince Achmed rides a magical flying horse, falls in love with Princess Pari Banu, and teams up with a powerful witch and Aladdin to defeat an evil sorcerer. Adapting stories from One Thousand and One Nights, this 1926 German silent fantasy film is the oldest surviving feature-length animated film. Lotte Reiniger established many of what are […]

After losing his mother, a young boy nicknamed Zucchini arrives at a children's home expecting the worst. Instead, he slowly begins to find friendship and stability among its residents.  Director Claude Barras worked closely with novelist Gilles Paris throughout production, preserving the story's emotional honesty while using a total of 54 handcrafted puppets throughout production. 

Prince Achmed rides a magical flying horse, falls in love with Princess Pari Banu, and teams up with a powerful witch and Aladdin to defeat an evil sorcerer. Adapting stories from One Thousand and One Nights, this 1926 German silent fantasy film is the oldest surviving feature-length animated film. Lotte Reiniger established many of what are […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

A special of The Collected Works of Ladislas Starevich. Including Le Roman de Renard, The Camerman's Revenge, and The Insects' Christmas.

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

A special of The Collected Works of Ladislas Starevich. Including Le Roman de Renard, The Camerman's Revenge, and The Insects' Christmas.

When a group of White Mice steals a handcrafted doll, the Creatures who made her set out to bring her home.  Completed over the course of more than a decade, Christiane Cegavske's handmade feature has become a cult favorite after she worked on the film for more than thirteen years, building nearly every puppet, costume, […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

When a group of White Mice steals a handcrafted doll, the Creatures who made her set out to bring her home.  Completed over the course of more than a decade, Christiane Cegavske's handmade feature has become a cult favorite after she worked on the film for more than thirteen years, building nearly every puppet, costume, […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

A special of The Collected Works of Ladislas Starevich. Including Le Roman de Renard, The Camerman's Revenge, and The Insects' Christmas.

An evening of Boozy coffee and Jazzy vibes. Featuring the local studio Big & Tall's House Band! DRINK SPECIALS: ESPRESSO MARTINI ESPRESSO SPRITZ ICED IRISH SPRITZ

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

A special of The Collected Works of Ladislas Starevich. Including Le Roman de Renard, The Camerman's Revenge, and The Insects' Christmas.

A legendary sword disappears, setting rival warriors on a collision course as each seeks to claim its power.  Produced by Taiwan's Pili International Multimedia, the film introduced the studio's elaborate glove puppetry to audiences around the world through an ambitious fantasy epic. 

A legendary sword disappears, setting rival warriors on a collision course as each seeks to claim its power.  Produced by Taiwan's Pili International Multimedia, the film introduced the studio's elaborate glove puppetry to audiences around the world through an ambitious fantasy epic. 

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

After losing his mother, a young boy nicknamed Zucchini arrives at a children's home expecting the worst. Instead, he slowly begins to find friendship and stability among its residents.  Director Claude Barras worked closely with novelist Gilles Paris throughout production, preserving the story's emotional honesty while using a total of 54 handcrafted puppets throughout production. 

After losing his mother, a young boy nicknamed Zucchini arrives at a children's home expecting the worst. Instead, he slowly begins to find friendship and stability among its residents.  Director Claude Barras worked closely with novelist Gilles Paris throughout production, preserving the story's emotional honesty while using a total of 54 handcrafted puppets throughout production. 

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

Whether you were born in the 90s or wish you were, come to the Historic Williams Center to hear EDM remixes of your favorite millennium hits!  Party like you believe Y2K is real!

Waking the Cadaver celebrate 20 years since the release of Perverse Recollections of a Necromangler!  With support from Nuclear Remains, All Out War, Dysentery, Strength Through Suffering, Bubbles, NJ Dots, and Scasm!  Only at the historic Williams Center!

When a group of White Mice steals a handcrafted doll, the Creatures who made her set out to bring her home.  Completed over the course of more than a decade, Christiane Cegavske's handmade feature has become a cult favorite after she worked on the film for more than thirteen years, building nearly every puppet, costume, […]

When a group of White Mice steals a handcrafted doll, the Creatures who made her set out to bring her home.  Completed over the course of more than a decade, Christiane Cegavske's handmade feature has become a cult favorite after she worked on the film for more than thirteen years, building nearly every puppet, costume, […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

Beginning with A Grand Day Out, Nick Park introduced an absent-minded inventor and his remarkably patient dog through a style of comedy built as much on timing and physical humor.  Presented together, this trio of short films trace the rapid evolution of Aardman Animations throughout the 1990s. They also capture the growing confidence of a […]

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

Marjane grows up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution before leaving home for Europe, where distance only deepens her connection to the country she left behind.  Marjane Satrapi insisted on adapting her own graphic memoir rather than handing it to another filmmaker. The film remains effectively banned in Iran. 

When professional cyclist Champion disappears during the Tour de France, his grandmother follows the trail to the city of Belleville with help from a cartoonish trio of retired performers.  Sylvain Chomet's first feature earned critical acclaim for its 1930s homage, with Academy Award nominations for both Best Animated Feature and, most notably for fans, Best […]

In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy, and the ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force her to recant her claims of holy visions. Join Cinema Underground as we bring Brett Miller's live accompaniment to the Rivoli Stage. Brett Miller worked with film preservationists from the Library of Congress, recorded with Eye Filmmuseum, […]

Marjane grows up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution before leaving home for Europe, where distance only deepens her connection to the country she left behind.  Marjane Satrapi insisted on adapting her own graphic memoir rather than handing it to another filmmaker. The film remains effectively banned in Iran. 

When professional cyclist Champion disappears during the Tour de France, his grandmother follows the trail to the city of Belleville with help from a cartoonish trio of retired performers.  Sylvain Chomet's first feature earned critical acclaim for its 1930s homage, with Academy Award nominations for both Best Animated Feature and, most notably for fans, Best […]

On a distant world ruled by towering blue aliens, a human raised as a pet begins questioning the order that has shaped his life.  René Laloux's Cannes Grand Prix-winning feature remains one of the defining works of animated science fiction, pairing surreal imagery with the unmistakable designs of Roland Topor. 

On a distant world ruled by towering blue aliens, a human raised as a pet begins questioning the order that has shaped his life.  René Laloux's Cannes Grand Prix-winning feature remains one of the defining works of animated science fiction, pairing surreal imagery with the unmistakable designs of Roland Topor. 

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

On an island still scarred by an environmental disaster, Dinky dreams of leaving for a better life while Birdboy disappears further into isolation.  Directed by duo Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero, the film expands upon Vázquez's graphic novel Psiconautas while combining stark social commentary with striking hand-drawn animation. 

On an island still scarred by an environmental disaster, Dinky dreams of leaving for a better life while Birdboy disappears further into isolation.  Directed by duo Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero, the film expands upon Vázquez's graphic novel Psiconautas while combining stark social commentary with striking hand-drawn animation. 

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

Marjane grows up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution before leaving home for Europe, where distance only deepens her connection to the country she left behind.  Marjane Satrapi insisted on adapting her own graphic memoir rather than handing it to another filmmaker. The film remains effectively banned in Iran. 

When professional cyclist Champion disappears during the Tour de France, his grandmother follows the trail to the city of Belleville with help from a cartoonish trio of retired performers.  Sylvain Chomet's first feature earned critical acclaim for its 1930s homage, with Academy Award nominations for both Best Animated Feature and, most notably for fans, Best […]

3rd Wave is back! Cali Ska Punkers Mad Caddies & Florida Swamp Supervillains are coming to the historic Williams Center! Check out these mid 90s brass-heavy rockers in Rutherford at the end of Summer!  

Marjane grows up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution before leaving home for Europe, where distance only deepens her connection to the country she left behind.  Marjane Satrapi insisted on adapting her own graphic memoir rather than handing it to another filmmaker. The film remains effectively banned in Iran. 

When professional cyclist Champion disappears during the Tour de France, his grandmother follows the trail to the city of Belleville with help from a cartoonish trio of retired performers.  Sylvain Chomet's first feature earned critical acclaim for its 1930s homage, with Academy Award nominations for both Best Animated Feature and, most notably for fans, Best […]

Marjane grows up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution before leaving home for Europe, where distance only deepens her connection to the country she left behind.  Marjane Satrapi insisted on adapting her own graphic memoir rather than handing it to another filmmaker. The film remains effectively banned in Iran. 

On a distant world ruled by towering blue aliens, a human raised as a pet begins questioning the order that has shaped his life.  René Laloux's Cannes Grand Prix-winning feature remains one of the defining works of animated science fiction, pairing surreal imagery with the unmistakable designs of Roland Topor. 

On a distant world ruled by towering blue aliens, a human raised as a pet begins questioning the order that has shaped his life.  René Laloux's Cannes Grand Prix-winning feature remains one of the defining works of animated science fiction, pairing surreal imagery with the unmistakable designs of Roland Topor. 

An orchestra prepares to perform a series of classical compositions, though little goes according to plan once the animation begins.  Bruno Bozzetto's feature was conceived as an affectionate response to Disney's Fantasia, pairing celebrated pieces of classical music with a distinctly Italian sense of humor. 

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kabal arrive at an abandoned theater where ordinary performances quickly give way to a world governed by dreams.  Created by Walerian Borowczyk and Jan Lenica during the height of the Polish animation movement, the film helped establish both artists as leading figures in postwar experimental animation. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kabal arrive at an abandoned theater where ordinary performances quickly give way to a world governed by dreams.  Created by Walerian Borowczyk and Jan Lenica during the height of the Polish animation movement, the film helped establish both artists as leading figures in postwar experimental animation. 

Grace Pudel looks back on a life shaped by loneliness, chance encounters, and small moments of hope after becoming separated from her twin brother as a child.  Adam Elliot, following Mary and Max with another handcrafted stop-motion feature, coined his films as "clayographies" rather than claymation, grounding every story in real experiences. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kabal arrive at an abandoned theater where ordinary performances quickly give way to a world governed by dreams.  Created by Walerian Borowczyk and Jan Lenica during the height of the Polish animation movement, the film helped establish both artists as leading figures in postwar experimental animation. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kabal arrive at an abandoned theater where ordinary performances quickly give way to a world governed by dreams.  Created by Walerian Borowczyk and Jan Lenica during the height of the Polish animation movement, the film helped establish both artists as leading figures in postwar experimental animation. 

Following family tradition, young witch Kiki departs from home to spend a year on her own. She navigates settling into a new seaside town, all while soaring through the sky for a new delivery service. The film marks Studio Ghibli’s first major box office success, establishing the studio’s financial footing for future releases. 

Following family tradition, young witch Kiki departs from home to spend a year on her own. She navigates settling into a new seaside town, all while soaring through the sky for a new delivery service. The film marks Studio Ghibli’s first major box office success, establishing the studio’s financial footing for future releases.  Join us […]

Dressed To Kill from New Jersey is now officially : " DRESSED TO KILL – Kiss TRIBUTE BAND INC .  "             A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.       ​This is an exciting new chapter: Rocking for a Cause. We are honored to announce that our first fundraiser will be donating […]

A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer. Join Cinema Underground as we bring Brett Miller's live accompaniment to the Rivoli Stage. Brett Miller worked with film preservationists from the Library of Congress, recorded with Eye Filmmuseum, the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation, and is a regular on the world's largest Pipe Organ in Atlantic […]

Comedy & Conversations: "Pass the Mic!" is an interactive entertainment experience that brings together live comedy, engaging conversation, music, and community connection for an unforgettable evening. Guests become part of the action through the live taping of the E-Double Talk Show, audience participation, and the exciting "Back-in-the-Day vs. Today" Music Battle. Featuring headlining comedian Monique […]

Sophie is transformed into an elderly woman after crossing paths with a powerful witch. Hoping to break the spell, she finds herself in the wandering castle of a mysterious wizard, Howl. In 2013, Miyazaki stated that out of all the films he had made, Howl's Moving Castle was his personal favorite. Join us for the […]

It would be difficult to find a band that is more self-aware than longtime touring band Lucero. Since forming in Memphis in the late 90’s, Lucero’s base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band’s initial sound established with their first record The Attic Tapes. In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved […]

Sophie is transformed into an elderly woman after crossing paths with a powerful witch. Hoping to break the spell, she finds herself in the wandering castle of a mysterious wizard, Howl. In 2013, Miyazaki stated that out of all the films he had made, Howl's Moving Castle was his personal favorite. Join us for the […]

Get ready to relive the greatest decade in music at the ultimate ’80s Dance Party featuring DJ [TV] and an electrifying live performance by Ladies of the ’80s Night Out! Dance the night away to all your favorite ‘80s dance, pop, rock, and new wave anthems performed live and mixed by one of the area’s […]

Dan Fontaine grew up in Massachusetts and was raised listening to the music of Elvis Presley. At 16, he began his music career singing and playing guitar at Hillerest Church where his father pastors. In 2014, Dan began performing his tribute to Elvis all over New England working at his craft which aims to capture […]

oneLOUDdrawing = onelinedrawing / jonah matranga with full band doing far's tin cans with strings to you (30th anniversary!), plus stuff from new end's thriller (25th anniversary!), plus stuff from RAINBOWMACHINE (out sep18 on iodine https://www.instagram.com/iodinerecordings/)

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife. Join Cinema Underground as we bring Brett Miller's live accompaniment to the Rivoli Stage. Brett Miller worked with film preservationists from the Library of Congress, recorded with Eye Filmmuseum, the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation, and is a regular on the world's largest Pipe […]

Cult Classic Trick or Treat plays in the Black Box!  With live commentary from the film’s lead, Marc Price, and musical accompaniment by Midnite Hellion. A comedy set will open the night before the horrors begin!

Before becoming Studio Ghibli’s official mascot, Totoro first appeared in Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 classic. Decades later, the character remains one of the most recognizable figures in animation and an enduring symbol of the studio itself. Join us for the 5:30 pm dub version.

Before becoming Studio Ghibli’s official mascot, Totoro first appeared in Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 classic. Decades later, the character remains one of the most recognizable figures in animation and an enduring symbol of the studio itself. Join us for the 7:15 pm sub version.

After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines. Join Cinema Underground as we bring Brett Miller's live accompaniment to the Rivoli Stage. Brett Miller worked with […]

Far in the future, humanity survives in the few regions untouched by an all-consuming poisonous jungle. Princess Nausicaa believes in mending humanity’s relationship with nature, even if the goal proves to be a struggle. The film was produced before Studio Ghibli was officially founded, and is widely regarded as the unofficial predecessor that funded the […]

Far in the future, humanity survives in the few regions untouched by an all-consuming poisonous jungle. Princess Nausicaa believes in mending humanity’s relationship with nature, even if the goal proves to be a struggle. The film was produced before Studio Ghibli was officially founded, and is widely regarded as the unofficial predecessor that funded the […]

The Kings Of New Jersey are back at the historic Williams Center to celebrate the holidays! We got limited VIP tickets that get you: Early entry to the gig, an exclusive show poster, and a meal with Santa's personal beatdown crew.  

Come watch these fascinating shorts by pioneering stop-motion animator Ladislaw Starewicz, including: 1. "The Cameraman's Revenge" (1912), a story of love and infidelity among the insects, 2. "The Insect's Christmas" (1913), a dazzlingly beautiful film of the Yuletide celebrations of a Christmas-tree ornament and his tiny friends 3. "Frogland" (1922), a political allegory made during his time in […]

Presented by a special guest star from films!   Experience the best Oscar-nominated music from the Harry Potter films in a unique concert evening with The Magical Film Orchestra & Choir.   Join us for a magical night featuring illusions, a Harry Potter quiz, and special audience interaction. You will enjoy the most beautiful film […]

Presented by a special guest star from films!   Experience the best Oscar-nominated music from the Harry Potter films in a unique concert evening with The Magical Film Orchestra & Choir.   Join us for a magical night featuring illusions, a Harry Potter quiz, and special audience interaction. You will enjoy the most beautiful film […]

Presented by a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean!   Experience the symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!   “The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual […]

Presented by a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean!   Experience the symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!   “The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual […]