Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization

Happy New Year! This week and coming up at the MV Film Center - two new international features recently shortlisted for Oscar's Best International Film, CORSAGE and DECISION TO LEAVE, a special Sunday afternoon benefit for the VH Library, the Met Opera Live, and much more!

DECISION TO LEAVE — Winner of Best Director at Cannes in 2022, Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden) returns with a seductive romantic thriller that takes his renowned stylistic flair to dizzying new heights. From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man's wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.  

CORSAGE — Empress Elizabeth of Austria is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, 'Sissi' celebrates her 40th birthday and must fight to maintain her public image by lacing her corset tighter and tighter. While Elizabeth's role has been reduced against her wishes to purely performative, her hunger for knowledge and zest for life makes her more and more restless in Vienna. With a future of strictly ceremonial duties laid out in front of her, Elizabeth rebels against the hyperbolized image of herself and comes up with a plan to protect her legacy. Recently selected for the Oscar® shortlist in the Best International Feature category for the 95th Academy Awards, and world premiered at Cannes, where star Vicky Krieps won the Un Certain Regard Best Performance Prize.

PLEASE NOTE on January 11th our 7:30pm start time is pushed back to 8:00pm due to our hosting of MVY Chamber Business After Hours 5:30-7:30pm.

This Sunday enjoy a special reading of I AND YOU, performed by John Brannen and Jacqueline Stallings of the Peter H Luce Play-readers. Come support the Vineyard Haven Public library and its mission to build a brand-new Community Space! Your in-hand TICKET buys you a chance to WIN AWESOME PRIZES. Enjoy a wine reception afterward in our lobby courtesy of Our Market until 6:45 PM!

CONTINUING THIS WEEK...

THE FABELMANS is a coming-of-age drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and written and produced by Tony Kushner and Spielberg. It is a semi-autobiographical story loosely based on Spielberg's adolescence and first years as a filmmaker, told through an original story of the fictional Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker himself who explores how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family and those around him. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle as Sammy, with Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch in supporting roles.

COMING ATTRACTIONS...

MET OPERA LIVE: FEDORA

Broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera to our theater!

Saturday, January 14 at 12:55pm

Thank you for your your memberships, donations, and/or purchases of gift certificates. Your support has meant we've been able to keep our staff together and continue to deliver on our mission and programming year-round during these uncertain times. 

To find out about upcoming virtual events, scroll below and don't forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. 

We miss you, and we all look forward to welcoming you again to the Film Center for a movie or event in the coming weeks, months!

Richard Paradise, Founder/ Executive Director

P.S. Renewing or becoming a member of the Film Society, help sustain us year-round!

WE’RE HIRING

Theatre Operations Coordinator

Theatre Coordinator is responsible for the daily/year-round operation of the film center/cinema and coordination of part-time and volunteer staff (when needed in summer) to operate the center efficiently (show management, concessions, maintenance, etc). The Theatre Operations Coordinator must ensure the successful execution of all film and non-film events on time collaborating with several colleagues. Work schedule is afternoon-nights, weekends, and some holidays: typical off-season schedule (September to June) is daily Wednesday, to Sunday 3-10 pm with occasional 1 pm matinees on weekend. In summer it’s 6-10 pm, 5-6 nights a week (we're open every night). Some deviations to this schedule occurs during the year. 

A job description will be sent to interested candidates by email upon request.

Looking to hire immediately. Full-Time, Year-round. 

Send resume, cover letter, to [email protected]

THE FABELMANS

Jan 5th @ 4:00 pm
Jan 7th @ 4:00 pm

The Fabelmans is a 2022 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and written and produced by Tony Kushner and Spielberg.

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence. Sammy falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But, soon he discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

WATCH THE TRAILER

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DECISION TO LEAVE

Jan 5th @ 7:30 pm
Jan 6th @ 4:00 pm
Jan 8th @ 7:30 pm
Jan 12th @ 7:30 pm

What happens when an object of suspicion becomes a case of obsession?

Winner of Cannes Best Director in 2022, Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden) returns with a seductive romantic thriller that takes his renowned stylistic flair to dizzying new heights. When detective

Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) arrives at a murder scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae (Tang Wei) may know more than she initially lets on. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, Hae-joon finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire, proving that the darkest mysteries lurk inside the human heart.

WATCH THE TRAILER

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CORSAGE

Jan 6th @ 7:30 pm
Jan 7th @ 7:30 pm
Jan 11th @ 8:00 pm*
Jan 12th @ 4:00 pm

Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Vicky Krieps) is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, ‘Sisi’ celebrates her 40th birthday and must fight to maintain her public image by lacing her corset tighter and tighter. While Elisabeth’s role has been reduced against her wishes to purely performative, her hunger for knowledge and zest for life makes her more and more restless in Vienna.

She travels to England and Bavaria, visiting former lovers and old friends, seeking the excitement and purpose of her youth. With a future of strictly ceremonial duties laid out in front of her, Elisabeth rebels against the hyperbolized image of herself and comes up with a plan to protect her legacy.

WATCH THE TRAILER

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

I AND YOU

A fundraiser for the Vineyard Haven Library

Jan 8th @ 4:00 pm

Starring John Brannen and Beebee Horowitz from the Peter Luce Playreaders group, the play was written by award-winning Lauren Gunderson who has consistently cycled among the top 3 spots for most-produced playwrights in America - in 2019 alone, she had over 16 plays in production!! Needless to say, this play packs a punch, and as one reviewer has commented, "Unforgettable. The end will leave you gasping." 

This event is a fundraiser for the Vineyard Haven Library's new Community Room. As those of you who have attended readings and lectures at the library can attest, this addition is desperately needed to provide a more spacious and technologically updated area for the library's ongoing programming for kids and adults.

Filmed comments before the play-reading from library supporters Al Franken, Livingston Taylor, Geraldine Brooks, Rose Styron and Arch Smith.

Please enjoy a wine reception afterward in our lobby courtesy of Our Market until 6:45PM!

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The perfect date night to cure your winter blues!

At a loss for what to do this winter outside the home? Join the MV Film Society and the Little House Cafe with

DINNER & A MOVIE

Starting at 4 pm, enjoy a fantastic dinner at the Little House Cafe in Vineyard Haven. Then make your way over to the Film Center to enjoy that night's 7:30 pm movie, with a $3 discount!

VOTING IS NOW OPEN FOR MV MAGAZINE BEST OF THE VINEYARD 2023 

VOTE FOR THE MV FILM CENTER IN THE CATEGORY OF BEST MOVIE THEATER, FESTIVAL, OR SERIES

and

MV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL for Best Off Season Event

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We Are Mask Friendly

While not required, if it makes you more comfortable, you are encouraged to continue to wear a mask.

To reduce lines and promote touchless transactions, we suggest you purchase your tickets online in advance.

We can’t wait to see you, but. . . if you are not feeling well or you've been in contact with someone that recently tested positive for COVID-19, we trust you will stay home until you are well.

Please be respectful and kind to everyone regardless of their mask-wearing preference.