The Little Theatre, which had been open Fridays through Sunday, will add Thursdays to its open hours.
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Coronavirus forces The Little to go dark
The Little Theatre has become the latest in a long list of cultural institutions in Monroe County to shutter citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Review: ‘Wildlife’
On a certain level, the story “Wildlife” tells is not an
unfamiliar one, but it’s a tender and quietly powerful character study filled with understated emotion and incisive empathy.
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2018 ImageOut Film Festival
The 26th annual Rochester LGBT Film Festival takes place Thursday, October 4, through Sunday, October 14, and features dozens of film screenings that celebrate the world-wide cultures and stories of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
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Interview: filmmaker Amy Adrion
In “Half the Picture,” women directors discuss their experiences navigating and finding success in a frequently hostile industry. Director Amy Adrion will be in town for a post-screening discussion on Tuesday, July 10.
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Film preview: 2018 Rochester Jewish Film Festival
The 18th annual Rochester Jewish Film Festival shines a spotlight on Jewish culture and heritage with film screenings, live performances, visiting directors, and post-film discussions.
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Film preview: One Take Film Festival
After a successful first year, the team behind the One Take Film Festival has no intention of falling prey to the sophomore slump. They’ve added new venues and partnerships to turn the celebration of documentary filmmaking into four packed days of great movies, music, cocktails, and conversation. Held this Thursday through Sunday (April 19-22), the […]
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Film preview: ‘The 2018 Oscar-Nominated Shorts’
It’s that time of year again, as ShortsTV once again brings all fifteen of the year’s Oscar-nominated short films from the Animated, Live-Action, and Documentary categories into theaters around the country. Get an advantage in your office Oscar pool, and catch up with all the nominees before the Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, […]
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Bonus features: Meet the Cinema Theater’s new owners
Since first opening its doors in 1914, The Cinema Theater (957 South Clinton Avenue) has become one of the oldest continuously-operated motion picture theaters in the United States. With its distinctive pink art deco facade and cozy, welcoming atmosphere, the Cinema holds a beloved place in Rochester’s moviegoing landscape. That unique, welcoming atmosphere is one […]
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‘Move’ documentary explores individual, citywide impact of gun violence
The new locally-produced documentary “Move” from first-time filmmaker Tam Little chronicles the 2015 shooting at the Rochester Boys & Girls Club, and seeks to spur viewers to take action.
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Noam Chomsky gives talkback about decline of American dream
Noam Chomsky was present on Friday for a screening of his “Requiem for the American Dream” and a talkback at the Little Theatre. This event followed two evenings of the linguist, writer, MIT professor emeritus, and social critic giving lectures hosted by the University of Rochester last week. This Rochester screening was Chomsky’s first viewing […]
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Little partners with Geva for new film series
Geva and The Little Theatre have teamed up to present a cult musical film series on Wednesday nights, kicking off this week with “Little Shop of Horrors.” The series continues with John Waters’ classic pro-integration, teenage dream, “Hairspray,” on January 28; “The Wiz,” set not in Kansas, but Harlem, and starring a young Michael Jackson, […]
