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In this first-run film written and directed by Jordan Peele, residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery — a mysterious force that affects human and animal behavior.
After random objects falling from the sky result in the death of their father, ranch-owning Haywood siblings OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald (Keke Palmer) attempt to capture video evidence of an unidentified flying object with the help of tech salesman Angel Torres (Brandon Perea) and documentarian Antlers Hols (Michael Wincott).
USA 2022, 135 minutes, English, rated R
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
A definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands:
- the songwriter and his times
- the song’s dramatic journey from record label rejection to chart-topping hit
- moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone
Approved for production by Leonard Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the first-run film accesses a wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust including Cohen’s personal notebooks, journals and photographs, performance footage, and extremely rare audio recordings and interviews. Directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, USA,
USA 2021, 115 minutes, in English, no rating
Elvis
From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama “Elvis.” The first-run film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).
The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).
USA 2022, 159 minutes, English, PG-13.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (August 4)
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy.
But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and new hope at finding his long-lost family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the film stars Jenny Slate, Isabella Rossellini (voice), Rosa Salazar, Thomas Mann and Lesley Stahl.
USA, 2022, 90 minutes, English, PG
Bullet Train (starts August 5)
Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans.
Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe — all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives — on the world’s fastest train. And he’s got to figure out how to get off. From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning of a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan.
USA, 2022, runtime 126 minutes, in English, rated R
About Sag Harbor Cinema
Sag Harbor Cinema is a new, state-of-the-art triplex movie theater located in the village of Sag Harbor, a short ferry trip and drive from Shelter Island.
As a nonprofit, community-based cinema, the Sag Harbor Cinema is dedicated to presenting the past, present, and future of the movies, and to preserving the film-going experience.
