Community Calendar

The Cinematique summer lineup begins July 10 with two screenings of Psycho, the genre-defining thriller that transformed horror filmmaking. Screenings will be followed by a discussion led by Juan Carlos Kase, Associate Professor and Chair of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Stay after the matinee or show up early for the evening screening to enjoy the Cinematique Social Hour from 6pm-7:15pm in the Jengo's Bar (we'll provide the snacks!)

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker, enjoys free flights courtesy of his best friend and roommate, Bruce, who works for an airline. However, when Beatrice, a more successful filmmaker, enters the picture and starts dating Bruce, Simon risks flying too close to the sun.

Celebrate four decades of pure cinematic mayhem with a special screening of the cult horror classic filmed right here in Wilmington, NC.

When a mysterious comet passes close to Earth, machines everywhere suddenly come to life--and they’re out for blood. Trapped at a remote truck stop and surrounded by homicidal 18-wheelers, a group of strangers must fight back against an army of killer machines before it's too late.

Produced by legendary filmmaker Dino De Laurentiis (Blue Velvet), Maximum Overdrive holds a unique place in movie history as the first—and only—film ever directed by Stephen King.

Before the chaos begins, join us for a social hour at Jengo’s Bar starting at 6:30 PM. Grab a drink, mingle with film fans, and celebrate one of the wildest films of the 1980s.

Celebrate Art House Theater Day at Jengo's Playhouse with a special screening of Sorry to Bother You on Thursday, July 30 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

Art House Theater Day is an annual celebration uniting independent cinemas and movie lovers around the world in support of the vibrant art house film community. This year’s Art House Theater Day Ambassador is Boots Riley, making this wildly original and sharply satirical debut feature the perfect centerpiece for the occasion.

Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Danny Glover, Steven Yeun, and more, the genre-bending sci-fi comedy follows a young Black telemarketer who discovers the key to professional success by using his “white voice.” But as he rockets up the corporate ladder, he’s pulled into a bizarre conspiracy that forces him to decide between personal ambition and solidarity with his activist friends fighting to unionize.

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC traces the journey from his early days making 16mm surf films with friends on Oahu’s North Shore to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in modern music. Through rare archival footage and present-day reflections, the documentary explores how surfing, filmmaking, friendship, and the ocean inspired the songs that launched his career and helped shape modern surf culture.

In Kingdom of the Evening, filmmaker and surfer Kepa Acero returns to Morocco 15 years after an unforgettable solo adventure to reunite with Yassine—now known as Snoopy Style, a beloved local surf guide whose life has evolved alongside the changing coastline of Taghazout. It's a moving story of friendship, memory, and the passage of time.

Then, lighten the mood with Fun Island, a charming travelogue from Wilmington filmmaker Jason Andre. When a dream surf trip takes an unexpected turn during the COVID era, two friends find themselves stranded in quarantine on the aptly named "Fun Island," proving that even the best-laid adventures rarely go according to plan.

Together, these films remind us that the best surf stories aren't just about chasing waves—they're about the people you meet and the memories you make along the way.

Within the decadent walls of the Frankenstein mansion, the Baron and his depraved assistant Otto have discovered the means of creating new life. As the Baron's laboratory begins to fill up with stitched body parts, the Baroness dallies with the randy new manservant and soon the decadent, permissive household is consumed by an outrageous, bizarre and hilarious combination of death and dismemberment.

Flesh for Frankenstein was produced by Andy Warhol. This cult classic will be paired with a talk by CAM Associate Curator Ben Billingsley, exploring the film’s relationship to Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds, on view June 18 to September 27 at CAM. The program offers a deeper look at Warhol’s expansive practice and his influence across media, from visual art to film.

Told entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist, Hen follows a chicken who escapes an industrial farm only to find herself navigating the pecking order of a crumbling seaside restaurant in Greece. As she fights to protect her eggs, she becomes an unwitting witness to the complex human lives around her as the restaurant is caught up in greed, smuggling, and the migrant crisis.