Full Circle

A brief rundown of what’s happening at Circle Cinema

CONTINUING

You Were Never Really Here (click here to see review), Lean On Pete, Isle of Dogs, Leisure Seeker, Love After Love

OPENING MAY 4

Tully
A pregnant mom (Charlize Theron) in midlife crisis is rejuvenated by a free-spirited nighttime nanny. From director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody (“Juno”). Rated R.

Gemini
The relationship between a Hollywood star and her personal assistant gets complicated following a terrible crime. Starring Zoë Kravitz, Lola Kirke, and John Cho. Rated R.

OPENING MAY 11

Revenge
A pulpy horror film about a young woman who hunts down the three men who sexually assaulted her and left her for dead. Rated R.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Son of Bigfoot
This new animated family adventure screens for exclusive noon-time matinees the first full weekend of May. A teenage boy goes on a search for his missing father only to discover that his dad is none other than Bigfoot. Rated PG. (Fri./Sat./Sun. May 4, 5, & 6, 12:00 p.m.)

The Big Trail
A major screening event, this 1930s Western stars John Wayne in his first lead role. It will be projected reel-to-reel from an archival 35mm film print. Sponsored by the Gilcrease Museum. Behind-the-scenes photos from their new exhibit “Exploring The Big Trail” will be in the lobby. (Sun. May 6, 2:00 p.m.)

Walk With Me
Presented in partnership with and introduced by Unity Center of Tulsa, this documentary looks at a community of Zen Buddhist monks and nuns dedicated to mastering the art of mindfulness, with master Thich Nhat Hanh. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. (Mon. May 7, 7:00 p.m.)

Macbeth: NT Live
A stark reimagining of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy from the National Theatre, London stage, starring Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Pre-show trivia and prizes with Tulsa actor Nick Cains at 5:45 p.m. Tickets $18, seniors $15. (Thu. May 10, 6:00 p.m.)

TCC Best of Short Shorts
Click here to read article. (Thu. May 10, 6:00 p.m.)

Aftermath
Presented by the Jewish Federation of Tulsa. A rural Polish town must come to grips with the unearthed secret that Jews were killed in their idyllic community during WWII. TU History professor Joseph Bradley will host with an intro and post-screening Q&A.
(Thu. May 10, 7:00 p.m.)

Idiocracy (2006)
Graveyard Shift presents the modern comedy classic from filmmaker Mike Judge (“Silicon Valley,” “Office Space”) about a shockingly stupid society 500 years into the future. Starring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph. (Fri. & Sat. May 11 & 12, 10:00 p.m.)

Blood and Sand (1922)
Second Saturday Silents presents Rudolph Valentino as a Spanish matador who risks fame and family for an affair. Bill Rowland accompanies on Circle Cinema’s original 1928 pipe organ. (Sat. May 12, 11:00 a.m.)