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Come view Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" like you've never seen it before! For a $10 donation we will provide prop bags to be used à la "Rocky Horror Picture Show" alongside the screening. Profits will be donated to Siembra NC. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Pasha Talankin is an unlikely hero—a beloved Russian primary school teacher, known as a mentor and prankster who offers students a safe haven in his office. After Russia invades Ukraine, Pasha’s role in the school changes dramatically as he is reluctantly drawn into Putin’s propaganda machine. Forced to promote state-sanctioned messages and horrified by the transformation of his school and community, he struggles with guilt and a sense of powerlessness, leading him to become an international whistleblower.

As the school’s videographer, Pasha documents intimate and revealing footage of Putin’s regime, capturing the rise of militarized children’s groups, repressive laws, fervent nationalism, and the recruitment of graduating students to fight in the war. When he learns his own life may be at risk, Pasha is forced to plan a dangerous escape from Russia.

Directed by David Borenstein and co-directed by Pasha Talankin, this uniquely collaborative film is as captivating and joyful as it is eye-opening and sobering. Mr. Nobody Against Putin showcases rare footage that reveals the profound impact of Putin’s regime on the lives of everyday Russians, particularly its children.

Second screening: Wed, Feb 25 at 7:00 PM

A courtyard in Bamako, the capital of Mali, becomes the stage for a symbolic trial where residents challenge the World Bank and IMF over Africa’s debt crisis. As witnesses testify, everyday life unfolds around them. Director Abderrahmane Sissako's vivid, music-filled drama blends politics and community to voice Africa’s grievances with authenticity and power. Introduction, and a post-screening Q/A session will be led by Dr. Lani Akande (Film Studies) and Dr. Greta Bliss (World Languages and Cultures)

Romance is in the air—and on-screen at Ponysaurus Brewing Co! Watch Party Wednesdays are back this February with four iconic romcoms, served up with half-price burgers and veggie burgers every week. Movies start at 7pm every Wednesday, so grab your besties, some tissues, and head to our website or Instagram for a hint about what’s showing!

Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a hard pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region sinks deeper into devastating violence, she must meet the moment by challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

Second screening: Wed, Mar 11th, 7:00 PM @ Jengo's Playhouse

The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause) is presented by Dr. Amy Hawkins, ND, MSCP with co-hosts Caroline Keeler, PT and Dr. Nadine Antonelli, MD, FACOG, MSCP.

“This film begins the conversation when women need it most and when prevention and planning can make the biggest impact," says producer Denise Pines.

We’re passionate about bringing you this documentary film screening because we work with women every day who’ve been told that symptoms like exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, or simply feeling like something is “off” is normal and “just part of getting older.” We know that this isn’t true and that women can thrive in midlife with the right knowledge and support. Perimenopause can begin as early as a woman's mid-30s and last up to a decade, and even though every woman will go through this transition, it still remains widely underdiagnosed and misunderstood. This evening with us is a chance for you to explore the truth around perimenopause and then have a meaningful conversation and Q&A with your hosts. If you’ve been looking for clarity and guidance in this phase of life, then this event is for you.

Seats are limited, so gather up your perimenopause besties and get your tickets today!

Doors open: 5:30 PM
Welcome and Introductions: 6:00 PM
Screening start time: 6:15 PM
Post-screening discussion: 7:15 PM

Join us as we celebrate Hollywood's biggest night of the year! Watch the 98th annual Academy Awards live with other film lovers at Jengo’s Playhouse. Bring your friends, grab a drink from Jengo’s bar, and cheer (or boo) for your favorite actors, films, and the surprise wins.

Feeling fancy? Dress up if you’d like! Red carpet looks are encouraged but not required. Come as you are and enjoy the show with the Cucalorus crew!

Celebrate cinema for just $10

Dedicated nurse Floria (Leonie Benesch) navigates the relentless pace of her hospital’s understaffed surgical ward with humanity and warmth. As her overnight shift intensifies, she is pushed to the brink in a race against time.

Second screening: Fri, Mar 27 at 7:30 PM

Twenty-four hours in the lives of the young employees at Empire Records when they all grow up and become young adults thanks to each other and the manager. They all face the store joining a chain store with strict rules.

Tickets for the indoor screening at Jengo's Playhouse are $10. VIP tickets are $20, which include cinema seating, a soda/sparkling water, and a medium popcorn.

Feel like watching it outdoors instead? Bring a lawn chair and join us in Jengo's Backyard for the outdoor screening of Empire Records--only $7!

Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.

Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with Cucalorus’s Jengo's Spring Series. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow the matinee and evening screening with filmmaker Christina Capra, Dr. Seuss expert Mike Golonka, and Art in Bloom Gallery owner Amy Grant.

Second screening: Fri, Apr 17th, 7:30 PM @ Jengo's Playhouse