Full Circle

A brief rundown of what’s happening at Circle Cinema

OPENING JUNE 8

Hereditary
After the death of a matriarch, a family is haunted by the secrets and curses of their ancestery. Starring Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne, this chilling horror film was a breakout hit at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. See review on pg. 44. Rated R.

OPENING JUNE 15

First Reformed
From director Paul Schrader, the writer of “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull,” a priest in a small New York town faces an existential crisis of faith on the 250th Anniversary of his Dutch Reformed parish. Ethan Hawke stars. Rated R.

The Seagull
A new adaptation of Chekov’s famous play about an early 20th century aging actress and her lover who visit her elderly brother at his estate. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Elizabeth Moss, Annette Bening, Brian Dennehy, and Corey Stoll. Rated PG-13

Sweet Country
Set in the Australian frontier of the 1920s, an Aboriginal farmhand is forced to go on the run after he shoots a white man in self-defense. Inspired by true events. Rated R.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Donnie Darko (2001)
Graveyard Shift presents a 4K DCP restoration of the cult classic about a disturbed teenager, played by Jake Gyllenhaal in his breakout role. He’s haunted by visions of a giant rabbit suit creature that manipulates him into a series of crimes.
Rated R. (Fri. & Sat. June 8 & 9, 10:00 p.m.)

The Circus (1928)
Second Saturday Silents presents this Charlie Chaplin classic as the Little Tramp. One of the highest grossing films of the silent era, Chaplain plays a circus clown looking for love. Bill Rowland accompanies on Circle Cinema’s original 1928 pipe organ. Tickets $5 adults, $2 16 and under. (Sat. June 9, 11:00 a.m.)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
NT Live presents this encore of the Tony and Olivier Award winner for Best Play. It’s the inventive adaptation of the beloved novel about an autistic young man trying to solve the murder of a neighborhood dog, and a landmark in 21st century theatre. (Tue. June 12, 6:00 p.m.)

Creepshow (1982)
Graveyard Shift presents this classic horror anthology from Stephen King and George Romero in a special 35mm film print presentation. Rated R. (Fri. & Sat. June 15 & 16, 10:00 p.m.)

Woman Walks Ahead (Tribal Film Festival Summer Showcase)
The Oklahoma premiere of the new film starring Jessica Chastain and Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell. Set in the 1880s, it’s the true story of the close relationship between Chief Sitting Bull (Michael Greyeyes) and portrait artist Catherine Weldon (Chastain). Greyeyes will be in attendance for a live Q&A following the screening. Rated R. Tickets are $15. (Sat. June 23, 7:00 p.m.)