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SUMMARY:Thursday Film Screening:  THE CHRISTOPHERS
DESCRIPTION:The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished\, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies.  Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel.  Directed by Steven Soderbergh.\n\nMembers are welcome to attend any of the screening locations or dates.  All current members are admitted free; all other guests are $7.00 at the door at all locations.\n\nAbout the film:  The Christophers (2025) is a dark comedy-drama directed by Steven Soderbergh\, focusing on an aging\, eccentric London painter named Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) whose children hire a forger\, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel)\, to finish his abandoned\, valuable paintings for their inheritance. The film explores themes of artistic legacy\, authenticity\, and the relationship between fame and regret. \nRated R for language. \nRunning time:  1 hour\, 40 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/thursday-film-screening-the-christophers/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Film Screening:  THE CHRISTOPHERS
DESCRIPTION:The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished\, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies.  Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel.  Directed by Steven Soderbergh.\n\nMembers are welcome to attend any of the screening locations or dates.  All current members are admitted free; all other guests are $7.00 at the door at all locations.\n\nAbout the film:  The Christophers (2025) is a dark comedy-drama directed by Steven Soderbergh\, focusing on an aging\, eccentric London painter named Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) whose children hire a forger\, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel)\, to finish his abandoned\, valuable paintings for their inheritance. The film explores themes of artistic legacy\, authenticity\, and the relationship between fame and regret. \nRated R for language. \nRunning time:  1 hour\, 40 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/wednesday-film-screening-the-christophers/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T210000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Film Screening:  THE CHRISTOPHERS
DESCRIPTION:The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished\, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies.  Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel.  Directed by Steven Soderbergh.\n\nMembers are welcome to attend any of the screening locations or dates.  All current members are admitted free; all other guests are $7.00 at the door at all locations.\n\nAbout the film:  The Christophers (2025) is a dark comedy-drama directed by Steven Soderbergh\, focusing on an aging\, eccentric London painter named Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) whose children hire a forger\, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel)\, to finish his abandoned\, valuable paintings for their inheritance. The film explores themes of artistic legacy\, authenticity\, and the relationship between fame and regret. \nRated R for language. \nRunning time:  1 hour\, 40 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/thursday-film-screening-midwinter-break-2/
LOCATION:New State Cinema\, 117 North College Ave.\, Newton\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T182731
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SUMMARY:Thursday Film Screening:  MIDWINTER BREAK
DESCRIPTION:A longtime couple take a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.  Based on a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty.  Starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds.\n\nMembers are welcome to attend any of the screening locations or dates.  All current members are admitted free; all other guests are $7.00 at the door at all locations.\n\nAbout the film:  MIDWINTER BREAK (based on a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty) is an intimate drama about a retired Irish couple\, Stella and Gerry\, whose marriage fractures during a tense weekend trip to Amsterdam. The story focuses on the quiet realities of aging\, long-term love\, addiction\, and religious faith\, as they confront decades of buried trauma and personal differences. \nRated PG-13 for thematic material involving alcoholism\, some strong language\, bloody images and suggestive material. \nRunning time:  1 hour\, 30 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/thursday-film-screening-midwinter-break/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTSTAMP:20260522T182731
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Film Screening:  MIDWINTER BREAK
DESCRIPTION:A longtime couple take a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.  Based on a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty.  Starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds.\n\nMembers are welcome to attend any of the screening locations or dates.  All current members are admitted free; all other guests are $7.00 at the door at all locations.\n\nAbout the film:  MIDWINTER BREAK (based on a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty) is an intimate drama about a retired Irish couple\, Stella and Gerry\, whose marriage fractures during a tense weekend trip to Amsterdam. The story focuses on the quiet realities of aging\, long-term love\, addiction\, and religious faith\, as they confront decades of buried trauma and personal differences. \nRated PG-13 for thematic material involving alcoholism\, some strong language\, bloody images and suggestive material. \nRunning time:  1 hour\, 30 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/wednesday-film-screening-midwinter-break/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Film Screening:  MIDWINTER BREAK
DESCRIPTION:MIDWINTER BREAK (based on a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty) is an intimate drama about a retired Irish couple\, Stella and Gerry\, whose marriage fractures during a tense weekend trip to Amsterdam. The story focuses on the quiet realities of aging\, long-term love\, addiction\, and religious faith\, as they confront decades of buried trauma and personal differences.
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/tuesday-film-screening-midwinter-break/
LOCATION:New State Cinema\, 117 North College Ave.\, Newton\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T182731
CREATED:20260225T032935Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Film Screening:  Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Taika Waititi\, the program features a feature-length theatrical presentation of the Academy Award® Short Film category — Documentary — showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. \nOscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form\, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event\, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. \nThis presentation is free for all current Footcandle Film Society members.  All guests can purchase tickets at the door for $7.00 each.
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/thursday-film-screening-oscar-nominated-documentary-short-films/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Film Screening:  Oscar-Nominated Live Action Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Taika Waititi\, the program features a feature-length theatrical presentation of the Academy Award® Short Film category — Live Action — showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. \nOscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form\, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event\, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. \nThis presentation is free for all current Footcandle Film Society members.  All guests can purchase tickets at the door for $7.00 each.
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/wednesday-film-screening-oscar-nominated-live-action-short-films/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T182731
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Film Screening:  Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Taika Waititi\, the program features a feature-length theatrical presentation of the Academy Award® Short Film category — Animated — showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. \nOscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form\, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event\, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. \nThis presentation is free for all current Footcandle Film Society members.  All guests can purchase tickets at the door for $7.00 each.
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/tuesday-film-screening-oscar-nominated-animated-short-films/
LOCATION:New State Cinema\, 117 North College Ave.\, Newton\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T182731
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SUMMARY:Thursday Film Screening:  HAMNET @ Carolina Theater in Hickory
DESCRIPTION:This film screening is free to all Footcandle Film Society members; additional tickets will be sold at the box office for $7.00 each. \nHamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao\, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell\, based on the 2020 novel of the same name by O’Farrell. The film dramatises the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet.  It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William\, alongside Emily Watson\, Joe Alwyn\, and Noah Jupe in supporting roles. \nRated PG-13 for thematic content\, some strong sexuality\, and partial nudity. \nRunning time:  2 hours 5 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/film-screening-hamnet-carolina-theater-in-hickory-copy/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T210000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Film Screening:  HAMNET @ Carolina Theater in Hickory
DESCRIPTION:This film screening is free to all Footcandle Film Society members; additional tickets will be sold at the box office for $7.00 each. \nHamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao\, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell\, based on the 2020 novel of the same name by O’Farrell. The film dramatises the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet.  It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William\, alongside Emily Watson\, Joe Alwyn\, and Noah Jupe in supporting roles. \nRated PG-13 for thematic content\, some strong sexuality\, and partial nudity. \nRunning time:  2 hours 5 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/footcandle-film-screening-hamnet/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T210000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Film Screening:  HAMNET @ the New State Cinema in Newton
DESCRIPTION:This film screening is free to all Footcandle Film Society members; additional tickets will be sold at the box office for $7.00 each. \nHamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao\, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell\, based on the 2020 novel of the same name by O’Farrell. The film dramatises the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet.  It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William\, alongside Emily Watson\, Joe Alwyn\, and Noah Jupe in supporting roles. \nRated PG-13 for thematic content\, some strong sexuality\, and partial nudity. \nRunning time:  2 hours 5 minutes
URL:https://www.footcandle.org/event/film-screening-hamnet-the-new-state-cinema/
LOCATION:New State Cinema\, 117 North College Ave.\, Newton\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Film Screenings
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