In 1885, peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for the last 20 years. As time went by, the practice of gastronomy and mutual admiration turned into a romantic relationship. Their association gives rise to dishes, one more delicious than the … [Read more...]
Movies with Romance
THE WEDDING PLAN
Michal is blindsided by her fiancé when he calls off their wedding with only a month’s notice. Unwilling to return to single life, she puts her trust in fate. She enlists matchmakers, books a venue, buys a dress, sends invitations, and resists pleas by family and friends to reconsider her plan. As … [Read more...]
THE NEW GIRLFRIEND
This serio-comic exploration of cross-dressing, gender fluidity and desire is by turns mischievous, sentimental and silly. Claire’s best friend Laura dies, leaving behind a baby and grieving husband, David. Soon after, Claire discovers David’s secret: that he cross-dresses in Laura’s … [Read more...]
THE PRINCESS BRIDE, outdoors in Nyack’s Memorial Park
Presented by Wright Brothers Real Estate, Village of Nyack, and Rivertown Film. One of the greatest stories within a story ever told and a cult film the whole family can enjoy. It didn’t make a big impression when it came out in 1987 but now you’ll find it on any decent list of the 100 greatest … [Read more...]
NEW DATE: THE THIRD MAN at Hopper House
Rescheduled: A FREE outdoor screening sponsored by Rivertown Film and Maria Louisa Boutique. Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime. Edward Hopper, who inspired … [Read more...]
LE WEEK-END
A frank look at the regrets and underappreciated rewards of timeworn love and companionship during a 30th anniversary weekend in Paris. Meg and Nick travel from London and bounce between harmony and discord. At very different places in their lives and psyches, they each confront a catalyst in the … [Read more...]
MISERY LOVES COMPANY, presented by Rockland Filmmakers at the AMC Palisades Center
ONLINE SALES HAVE ENDED, BUT WE STILL HAVE SEATS! AFTER SELLING OUT THE FIRST TWO THEATERS WE WERE GIVEN, THIS SCREENING WAS MOVED TO A THIRD, AND THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE THEATER STARTING AT 7:00, FOR $13. MISERY LOVES COMPANY Directed by … [Read more...]
FRANCES HA
Frances is heedlessly skipping along through her 20s when she suddenly falls down and feels the impact. Clever and vaguely artistic, she’s content to drift through jobs and love affairs, using sarcasm to tamp down her anxieties about getting older. When she finds herself abandoned by her best … [Read more...]
TAKE THIS WALTZ (rescheduled)
Margot is a young wife, torn between the husband she knows and loves, and the stranger she desires in ways she doesn’t yet comprehend. The one sure thing is that someone is going to get hurt. A study of ambivalence in marriage (and in other relationships). 2011, Canada, 116 minutes, rated R “Take … [Read more...]
Hopper Happens Presents Backyard Cinema: Days of Heaven, Rear Window, Night of the Hunter
FREE! Bring a blanket and a late night picnic to the Edward Hopper House Art Center's backyard for a series of classic films that tip their hat to Hopper. All shows at 8:30 PM. August 10, Days of Heaven; August 17, Rear Window; August 31, Night of the Hunter. Cosponsored by Edward Hopper House Art … [Read more...]
THE DOUBLE HOUR
After meeting at a speed-dating event, Guido, a former cop, and Sonia, a Slovenian chambermaid, embark on a passionate romance. But then they are victimized in a terrible crime. The less said about the plot from there, the more enjoyable its many surprises and twists, which last until the film’s … [Read more...]
BENEFIT: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS – AND UNDER THE STARS
“Movie Under The Stars” scheduled Wednesday, September 14, 2011 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you, MHA/Rivertown Film A screening under the stars to benefit Rivertown Film and Rockland Mental … [Read more...]
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
This spot-on depiction of the tempestuous affair between two of the 20th century’s greatest geniuses captures the selfish, competitive passion of egomaniacs locked in erotic combat. Their brief liaison, born while Stravinsky and his family stayed in Chanel’s villa, is a heedless affront to bourgeois … [Read more...]
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Discussion with Producer Jill Foolick Funding by ETC/NYSCA … [Read more...]
Adventureland
Discussion with Producer Declan Baldwin Funding from ETC/NYSCS … [Read more...]