Full Circle

A brief rundown of what’s happening at the Circle Cinema

OPENING JULY 21

Dunkirk
Exclusive 35mm film presentation of the new World War II epic from director Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight”). Fierce battles unfold by land, sea, and air as the Nazi army surrounds Allied forces seeking evacuation on the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Starring Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, and Mark Rylance. See it first in Tulsa at a 6pm screening Thursday, July 20. Rated PG-13.

Maudie
True story biopic about acclaimed Canadian painter Maud Dowley. An arthritic housekeeper, Maud hones her skills as a painter while falling in love Everett Lewis, the man whose famously small house Dowley served in. Starring Academy Award-nominees Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke. Rated PG-13.

OPENING JULY 28

A Ghost Story
See review here.

The Little Hours
A raunchy, controversial comedy set in a convent during the Middle Ages.
A young man seeking refuge sparks lust in emotionally unstable nuns as they find it difficult to resist temptation. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Molly Shannon, and John C. Reilly.
Rated R.

STILL PLAYING

The Big Sick
This critically praised rom-com from the Sundance Film Festival, about how the romance between a Muslim American and his white girlfriend—already complicated by his traditional Muslim parents and their ethos of arranged marriages—is challenged further when a serious illness strikes. Based on the real life love story of co-writer/star Kamail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and his wife. Co-stars Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, and Ray Romano. Rated R.

SPECIAL EVENTS

It’s the Blues: Mission to Memphis
Documentary about Tulsa blues artist Joshua Yarbrough whose roots-y talents garnered him a rare, coveted slot in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Q&As after both screenings with Joshua Yarbrough and director Patrick McNicholas. Fri., July 21, 9:45pm
& Sat., July 22, 3:45pm

The Boss Baby (Summer Kids Film)
Free presentation of this spring’s animated comedy hit starring the voice of Alec Baldwin. Wed., July 26, 1pm

The Ancient Magus Bride
Anime Club presentation for this new eye-popping adaptation of the popular graphic manga sensation. Wed., July 26, 7pm

Angels in America: Part 2 – Perestroika (NT Live)
The conclusion of the new 2017 staging for Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. This epic human drama about the 1980s AIDS crisis is reimagined by the Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (“War Horse,” “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”) and stars Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane. Pre-show is hosted by Theatre Tulsa’s Nick Cains at 5:45pm. Thur., July 27, 6pm

The Office Geeks Premiere
Series Premiere of “The Office” parody show “The Office Geeks,” followed by a bonus episode in which the Real Ghostbusters make an appearance. Event begins at 5pm with a meet-and-greet and 6pm pre-show trivia. $7 general admission; $25 for VIP Thur., July 27, 7pm

Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Graveyard Shift celebrates the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino’s electric film about a group of criminals who follow a jewelry heist gone wrong. The all-star cast includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi, and many more. Fri., July 28 & Sat., July 29, 10pm