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SUMMARY:Mallrats with Jeremy London
DESCRIPTION:30th Anniversary Screening! \nJeremy London joins us at Enzian for a special screening of Mallrats\, featuring a post-film Q&A and Meet and Greet! \nFollowing the smash success of his first feature\, Clerks\, Kevin Smith returned with Mallrats. Spawning a raft of characters and in-jokes that Smith would carry throughout his career\, the film continued the one-of-a-kind comedic world known as the View Askewniverse. \nSimultaneously dumped by their girlfriends\, comic book obsessive Brodie (Jason Lee\, My Name is Earl) and best friend TS (Jeremy London\, Party of Five) plan to ease the pain of their losses by taking a trip to the local mall. Amongst shoppers\, they discover the mall is being used as the venue for a dating show\, in which TS’s girlfriend Brandi (Claire Forlani\, Meet Joe Black) is the star. Hatching a plan to win back their significant others\, Brodie and TS enlist the help of professional delinquents Jay and Silent Bob to hijack the gameshow in a bid to win back Brandi. Meanwhile\, Brodie carries out his own mission to make his relationship good with Rene (Shannen Doherty\, Beverly Hills 90210)\, who has attracted the attentions of his nemesis\, Shannon Hamilton (Ben Affleck\, Argo). \nCome out and celebrate as we welcome Jeremy London to Enzian to discuss the 30th anniversary of this legendary cult classic! \nAfter the screening Mr. London will be available for a meet and greet with guests.* \n*No separate ticket needed for meet and greet. Please note: Member discounts and table reservations are not available for this screening. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. \n \nAbout Jeremy London: \nJeremy London got his start on the Emmy award winning show “I’ll Fly Away” with the great Sam Waterston before going on to star in Party of Five\, Mallrats\, and well over 100 other feature films. He is now a father to two amazing sons\, Lyrik and Wyatt\, and has a thriving art business and acting school called London Arts.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/mallrats/
CATEGORIES:Meet the Filmmaker,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
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SUMMARY:The Wild Bunch: Director's Cut
DESCRIPTION:100 Years of Sam Peckinpah \nBorn in Fresno\, California\, Sam Peckinpah (1925 – 1984) served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II before studying drama and film at USC. An iconic Oscar®-nominated “tough-guy” screenwriter and director\, “Bloody Sam” cut his teeth writing for TV westerns in the 1950s\, first came to fame with Ride the High Country (1962)\, and solidified his reputation with The Wild Bunch (1969). Peckinpah followed that—now legendary—film with the succession of Straw Dogs (1971)\, The Getaway (1972)\, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) cementing his legacy as master-chronicler of the decline of the Old West as well as a gritty contemporary storyteller. His influence can be felt in the work of John Woo (The Killer\, Hard Boiled)\, Robert Rodriguez (El Mariachi)\, Quentin Tarantino and Peckinpah’s own protégé protégé Walter Hill (The Warriors).  Join Enzian as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Sam Peckinpah with a screening of his masterwork\, The Wild Bunch! \nThe Wild Bunch: Director’s Cut \nSet in 1913 on the verge of modern America\, The Wild Bunch follows a group of aging outlaws led by Pike Bishop (William Holden) who are struggling to survive in a changing world where the Old West is vanishing. After a botched railroad office robbery\, the gang—composed of veterans like Dutch Engstrom (Ernest Borgnine) and the Gorch brothers (Warren Oates and Ben Johnson)—flees to Mexico\, pursued relentlessly by a posse led by Pike’s former partner-turned-bounty hunter\, Deke Thornton (Robert Ryan). \nIn Mexico\, the gang becomes entangled with a corrupt Mexican general\, Mapache\, agreeing to steal a shipment of U.S. Army weapons for him. But as violence escalates and loyalties fray\, the outlaws are forced to confront their own code of honor amid betrayal\, shifting allegiances\, and the harsh realities of a new world. \nDirected by Sam Peckinpah\, The Wild Bunch is renowned for its revolutionary editing\, graphic violence\, and exploration of fading masculinity\, making it a landmark in revisionist Western cinema.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/the-wild-bunch/
CATEGORIES:Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000
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SUMMARY:The Brown Bunny
DESCRIPTION:Due to graphic content\, no one under 18 will be permitted to this film. \nThe Brown Bunny is both a love story and a haunting portrait of a lost soul unable to forget his past. After finishing a motorcycle race in New Hampshire\, Bud Clay (Vincent Gallo\, Buffalo 66) loads his racing bike into the back of his van and begins a cross-country odyssey to Los Angeles\, where he is to compete in another race. During his trip\, he meets three very different women: Violet\, a wholesome all-American gas station attendant; Lilly (Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs)\, a fellow lost soul he connects with at a highway rest stop; and Rose\, a Las Vegas prostitute. Throughout his journey\, Bud can never escape his intense feelings for the love of his life\, Daisy (Chloë Sevigny\, Kids\, Boys Don’t Cry)\, so he plans to reconcile with her when he reaches Los Angeles. Arriving in Los Angeles\, Bud checks into a motel before visiting the abandoned home he once shared with Daisy. He leaves a note\, hoping she will turn up at his motel room . . .Building to a notorious climax\, the film presents one of the frankest portrayals of male sexuality ever seen in American cinema.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/the-brown-bunny/
CATEGORIES:Special Program,Uncomfortable Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T233000
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SUMMARY:Armageddon
DESCRIPTION:35mm Screening! \nWhen a massive asteroid threatens to annihilate Earth\, NASA recruits a team of roughneck oil drillers\, led by Bruce Willis\, to land on the rock and blow it to smithereens! Directed by Michael Bay\, co-written by J.J. Abrams\, and packed with high-octane action\, emotional stakes\, and an iconic soundtrack\, Armageddon quickly became a blockbuster hit and a defining disaster film of the ’90s. With its all-star cast including Billy Bob Thornton\, Ben Affleck\, Liv Tyler\, Steve Buscemi\, Owen Wilson and more\, this larger-than-life ride helped cement the era of explosive summer blockbusters.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/armageddon/
CATEGORIES:Cult Classics,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T220000
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SUMMARY:Legend
DESCRIPTION:40th Anniversary Screening! \nCelebrating 40-years of Enzian Theater\, each month we will highlight a classic film from 1985 to illustrate the lasting impact of the films of the era and the legacy of Central Florida’s only non-profit arthouse movie theater.  Thank you for being part of our 4-decade contribution to arts culture in Orlando. \n  \nThis film is a part of our Popcorn Flicks in the Park series\, which takes place in Central Park\, Winter Park once a month and is FREE and open to the public! These films are presented with open captions. \nStep into a visually stunning world where dreams and nightmares collide in LEGEND\, directed by Ridley Scott. This cult fantasy adventure stars Tom Cruise as Jack\, a forest dweller destined to protect innocence and love. When the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry\, in a mesmerizing performance) seeks to plunge the world into eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns\, Jack must embark on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Lili (Mia Sara) and restore light to the world. With dazzling special effects\, an enchanting score\, and a timeless battle between good and evil\, LEGEND is a dark fairy tale brought to life — a must-see for fans of epic fantasy and cinematic magic.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/legend/
CATEGORIES:Popcorn Flicks in the Park,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T235900
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SUMMARY:The Wolf House
DESCRIPTION:Combining stop-motion\, painting\, and photography\, this exquisitely handcrafted animation tells the story of Maria\, a young woman who finds refuge in a house in the south of Chile after escaping from a sect of German religious fanatics. She is welcomed into the home by two pigs\, the only inhabitants of the place. Like in a dream\, the universe of the house reacts to Maria’s feelings. The animals transform slowly into humans and the house becomes a nightmarish world. \nInspired on the actual case of Colonia Dignidad\, “The Wolf House” masquerades as an animated fairy tale produced by the leader of the sect in order to indoctrinate its followers. It’s film of constant disorienting transformations and smothering claustrophobia\, showing the spirit of unsettling experimental animation found in the works of the Brothers Quay\, Walerian Borowczyk\, Jan Lenica\, and Jan Švankmajer is alive and well. \nFreaky Fridays ticket prices include a free popcorn and soda or lemonade for all attendees! Alcohol can be purchased at Eden Bar. Regular food service will not be available for Freaky Friday events. So\, come early\, and fuel up outside for the night ahead!
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/the-wolf-house/
CATEGORIES:Freaky Fridays,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
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SUMMARY:La Haine
DESCRIPTION:Enzian Film Club: Summer School Edition\nSummer school is in session! Our Enzian Film Club professors are on a well-deserved vacation\, but you’ve still got a lot to learn. Join us June–August for screenings and talkbacks with Enzian programmers and community guests\, and keep your brain (or at least your social skills) sharp until our return to class in September. It might not be Driver’s Ed\, but it’s better than independent study. \n30th Anniversary Screening! \nMathieu Kassovitz took the film world by storm with La Haine\, a gritty\, unsettling\, and visually explosive look at the racial and cultural volatility in modern-day France\, specifically the low-income banlieue districts on Paris’s outskirts. Aimlessly passing their days in the concrete environs of their dead-end suburbia\, Vinz (Vincent Cassel)\, Hubert (Hubert Koundé)\, and Saïd (Saïd Taghmaoui)—a Jew\, an African\, and an Arab—give human faces to France’s immigrant populations\, their bristling resentment at their marginalization slowly simmering until it reaches a climactic boiling point. A work of tough beauty\, La haine is a landmark of contemporary French cinema and a gripping reflection of its country’s ongoing identity crisis.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/la-haine/
CATEGORIES:Saturday Matinee Classics,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T233000
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SUMMARY:DEVO
DESCRIPTION:Explore Devo‘s 50-year career through never-before-seen archival and interviews with co-founders Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. Born in response to the Kent State massacre\, Devo took their concept of “de-evolution” from a cult following to near-rock star status with their groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It”\, all while preaching an urgent social commentary. \nDirected by Chris Smith (American Movie\, Fyre\, and Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond) and co-produced by VICE Studios\, Fremantle\, and Library Films the film has been heralded as “a dynamic dive into DEVO’s avant-garde legacy\, blending music\, activism\, and art.”  So\, crack that whip\, and give the past\, present and future of one of the most enduring and unique bands of the New Wave era a chance to slip into your earbuds!
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/devo/
CATEGORIES:Music Mondays,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055023
CREATED:20210810T124022Z
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SUMMARY:Matilda
DESCRIPTION:Free for kids 12 & under! Part of Enzian’s KidFest Summer Film Series. \nThis film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson)\, a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude\, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse\, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris)\, the evil principal at Matilda’s school\, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However\, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis\, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull’s wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/matilda/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,KidFest,Peanut Butter Matinee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055023
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SUMMARY:Alien - Director's Cut (4K Restoration)
DESCRIPTION:Guest programmed by Ryan Beesmer\, winner of our “Programmer for a Day” Grand Prize! Ryan won the opportunity to program a film at the theater during our 40th Anniversary Casino Royale Gala. We thank him for his passionate support of our beloved art house cinema \n“My mother was a huge nerd for Sci-Fi movies and introduced me to Alien when I was probably too young. Everyone remembers seeing the chest burster scene for the first time. I was excited to pick this movie because of its place in Sci-Fi history but also because of its importance in my relationship with my mom.” – Ryan Beesmer \nThis landmark science fiction film follows the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo as they respond to a distress signal on a desolate planet and unknowingly bring aboard a deadly extraterrestrial creature that begins to hunt them one by one. \nSigourney Weaver (in her first starring role) is Ellen Ripley\, whose strong and resourceful performance broke new ground for female protagonists in action and sci-fi films. Celebrated for blending science fiction with horror in a way that redefined both genres\, its minimalist suspense\, claustrophobic setting\, and slow-building terror set a new standard for cinematic storytelling and visual effects in genre filmmaking (including the instantly iconic creature design by H.R. Giger). More than 45-years later\, the film’s influence can be traced across decades of movies\, video games\, and literature\, as it launched one of the most enduring franchises in film history.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/alien-directors-cut-4k-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T233000
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SUMMARY:The Black Cauldron
DESCRIPTION:35mm Screening! 40th Anniversary! \nCome witness the film that changed Disney history. \nDisney’s most daring and controversial animated feature—a gothic\, sword-and-sorcery epic unlike anything the studio had made before\, or since. \nFantasy\, magic and fun are all brewed together in this legendary adventure. Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron’s power will be invincible. The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it\, but he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran\, who dreams of doing heroic deeds. With a motley team including the brave Princess Eilonwy\, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam and Hen Wen\, a remarkable pig who can predict the future\, Taran embarks on a quest to stop the Black Cauldron’s evil once and for all. Will he have the courage to succeed? \nInfamous for nearly sinking Disney Animation in the ‘80s\, and partially censored before release\, The Black Cauldron was the first Disney animated film to earn a PG rating and is often cited as the studio’s boldest experiment. Join us for a rare chance to see this dark gem as it was meant to be seen: on 35mm\, larger than life\, and straight from the cauldron’s bubbling depths.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/the-black-cauldron/
CATEGORIES:Cult Classics,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T203000
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SUMMARY:Tangerine
DESCRIPTION:10th Anniversary! \nIncludes an exclusive recorded Q&A with Academy Award-winning filmmakers Sean Baker and Samantha Quan (Anora\, The Florida Project) in celebration of Art House Theater Day. \nSet in Los Angeles\, Sean Baker’s award-winning Tangerine follows transgender sex worker Sin-Dee Rella as she discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her. Alongside her friend Alexandra\, she traverses the streets of Hollywood on Christmas Eve in a gritty\, fast-paced search for answers and revenge. \nNotable for its raw realism\, vibrant energy\, and groundbreaking use of the iPhone 5s as its primary camera\, Tangerine is widely regarded as a landmark in independent cinema for both its technical innovation and representation of trans characters portrayed by trans actors. It helped launch broader conversations about diversity in film and demonstrated the potential of low-budget digital filmmaking. The film is credited with helping to increase visibility for trans performers\, particularly its stars Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor\, the latter of whom became the first openly transgender actress to win a major film award (Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female).
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/tangerine/
CATEGORIES:Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055023
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SUMMARY:Love & Mercy
DESCRIPTION:Brian Wilson Tribute Film! \nA bold and deeply affecting portrait of Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson\, told through two interwoven timelines. Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood) portrays the young\, tortured prodigy during the 1960s Pet Sounds era\, while John Cusack (Say Anything) plays an older Wilson in the 1980s\, battling mental illness and under the controversial care of Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti). Directed by Bill Pohlad\, Love & Mercy avoids the clichés of typical music biopics\, offering instead an acclaimed\, intimate\, empathetic exploration of creativity\, vulnerability\, and healing—set to one of the most iconic soundtracks in American music history. \nBrian Wilson (1942 – 2025) was the visionary genius behind The Beach Boys’ iconic sound—a composer\, producer\, and arranger whose lush harmonies and studio wizardry redefined American pop music. The mastermind of Pet Sounds Wilson fused teenage surf culture with wall-of-sound ambition\, pushing the boundaries of what a pop record could be. Though his career was marked by profound personal challenges\, his influence is immeasurable\, earning him status as one of the most groundbreaking artists of the 20th century.  Join us as we celebrate the life and times of an American original.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/love-mercy/
CATEGORIES:Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055023
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SUMMARY:Why Dinosaurs?
DESCRIPTION:Executive Producers Jimmy Waldron and Elaine Howard join us for a post-film Q&A and meet and greet! Featuring an interactive display before and after the film\, including a photo opportunity with Poe\, the animatronic Deinonychus. \nFrom prestigious museums and universities\, to blockbuster films\, amusement park rides\, video games\, and toys – dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But\, why? \nWHY DINOSAURS follows dino-obsessed youth James Pinto and his filmmaker father Tony on a journey around the globe\, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest dinosaur research\, digging up 150-million-year-old bones\, and encountering dinosaur fanatics of all walks of life. Together they track down the filmmakers behind Jurassic Park and Jurassic World\, see the world’s largest dinosaur toy collection\, and attempt to discover why everybody loves dinosaurs! \nAbout the Filmmakers: \nJimmy Waldron: Jimmy Waldron is an accomplished educator and paleontologist with over a decade of experience teaching and developing innovative STEM programs for diverse audiences. As the founder of Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome (DWABA\, Inc.)—Central Florida’s only NAICS-accredited Mobile Natural History Dinosaur Museum—Jimmy combines his expertise in paleontology with a passion for accessible\, hands-on education. \nJimmy’s teaching career began in Orange County Public Schools\, where he developed curriculum-aligned programs fostering student engagement with natural history and science. He later served as an Educational Instructor at the Orlando Science Center\, designing and delivering standards-based educational content for K-12 students through interactive workshops\, camps\, and museum programming. \nElaine Howard: Elaine Howard is certified in fossil lab and fieldwork by the Wyoming Dinosaur Center\, has participated in numerous dinosaur digs\, and made friends from all over the world. For the past five years\, Elaine has served an executive producer of the award-winning documentary\, WHY DINOSAURS? by father and son team\, Tony and James Pinto. Elaine is also a certified coach and motivational speaker on a mission to encourage others to maximize their potential and keep moving forward with passion and purpose. As an Instagram Content Creator\, Elaine enjoys sharing her passion for paleontology with the world in a fun and entertaining way. Check out her instagram page @Dinosaurlaine \nAbout Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome: \nDWABA’s mission is to advance appreciation and understanding of Earth’s natural history\, with a special focus on dinosaurs and STEM education. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, DWABA offers bespoke\, hands-on educational experiences that align with Florida’s CPalms standards\, making science accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. \nDWABA’s captivating mobile museum presentations feature Poe\, a life-sized animatronic Deinonychus with a rich 15-year history of delighting audiences across the country\, and Ajax\, a shoulder-mounted puppet of a six-month-old Apatosaurus that engages young learners.
URL:https://dev.enzian.org/film/why-dinosaurs/
CATEGORIES:Meet the Filmmaker,Science on Screen,Special Program
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