Our film screenings highlight underground, avant-garde and independent cinema. When we can, we host the filmmaker for an introduction and post screening Q&A. We have shown thousands of films ranging from structural classics like Tony Conrad's "The Flicker" on 16mm, to music films such as Bjork's "Biophilia Live" and Sigur Ros' "Heima". We strive to bring classic films to be screened on 16mm but also new films by emerging independent filmmakers.
DATE: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: The Millworks
Admission: $FREE
DON'T WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY!!!
"SERIAL MOM" by JOHN WATERS
Fun film starring Kathleen Turner, Matthew Lillard, Ricki Lake, Sam Waterston, MINK STOLE, L7 and more!
1994, 95 minutes.
FREE ROOFTOP MOVIE SCREENING AT THE MILLWORKS.
DATE: Sunday, August 20th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
Do you like cats?! Come see CATS ON FILM! Rare films, shown on 16mm Film! (Not on video).
Including:
"Cats",
"Sad Cat",
"Jekyll and Hyde Cat",
"Millions of Cats",
"Mother Cat and her Baby Skunks"
and many more!!!
DATE: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 @ 8:00pm
VENUE: The Millworks
Admission: $FREE
PARKER POSEY IS "PARTY GIRL" "There's a New Librarian in Town".
Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer ("Yellowjackets", "The Walking Dead") and starring Parker Posey, Liev Schreiber, The Lady Bunny, and Sasha von Scherler. In addition to it's witty and quotable screenplay by von Scherler Mayer and Harry Birckmayer, Party Girl is rightfully beloved for it's stacked soundtrack, which includes Tom Tom Club, Run-DMC, Deee-lite, Carl Craig and Ultra-Naté, as well as Mary's stacked wardrobe, which includes pieces by Vivienne Westwood, Todd Oldham, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel. Party Girl had it's finger on the pulse when released in 1995 and, decades later, it's revered as a loving and effervescent cinematic record of a very special time and place in New York City's history. Previously only available in aged standard definition masters, Party Girl has now been restored in 4K from it's original 16mm camera negative.
FREE ROOFTOP MOVIE SCREENING AT THE MILLWORKS.
Review
Smart, sexy and playfully hip. An insightful comedy with a heart of gold. --Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A must see! --Sheila Benson , Hollywood Online
The new queen of the art house. --Michael Musto, Vanity Fair
DATE: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
The new Chip Baker film, "Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories)", directed by Filmmaker Danny Garcia will make its Pennsylvania theatrical debut screening in Harrisburg at The Midtown Cinema on Sunday, September 24th at 7pm.
This documentary film explores the rich history, cultural significance and otherworldly occurrences of the famous Chelsea Hotel in New York City.
The film features interviews with past and present residents, including artists, musicians, writers, and other creative individuals who have lived and worked at the hotel over the years.
The film's cast includes actor, writer, musician and former resident Michael Imperioli, author Sherill Tippins, rockers Harley Flanagan, Richard Barone, Neon Leon, Howie Pyro, Cynthia Ross, Warhol Superstar Ruby Lynn Reyner, actors Ned Van Zandt and Victor Colicchio plus long time current residents including Man-Lai Liang and Tim Sullivan. They all having a deep connection to the building's roots and share their personal stories, memories, and experiences of the hotel, which has long been known as a hub for artistic and bohemian culture.
The interviews in the film were shot in the Chelsea Hotel building giving the film an authentic feel of "being there".
The musical soundtrack was composed and performed by Cat Casual and the Final Word.
In addition, the film also includes historical footage of some of the residents and regulars who made the glorious Chelsea Hotel so legendary including Andy Warhol, Harry Smith, Nico, Jobriath, Larry Rivers, Dee Dee Ramone, Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith.
The documentary also delves into the history of the hotel itself, which was built in the late 19th century and has served as a home and gathering place for some of the most influential artists and cultural icons of the past century including Mark Twain, Dylan Thomas, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Jack Kerouac, Thomas Wolfe, William S. Burroughs, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Leonard Cohen, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, Cher, Madonna and a possible spirit or two.
The Chelsea Hotel has been a place of inspiration and creativity for generations of artists.
Andy Warhol talked about the hotel's unique energy and how it inspired his art; describing it as "a glamorous vortex of artists, celebrities, and eccentrics." Warhol himself was a regular fixture at the hotel's infamous parties and events.
The film explores the hotel's role in the cultural and artistic movements of the 20th century, from the Beat Generation to the Punk Rock scene. It also touches on the controversies and tragedies that have occurred at the hotel, including the mysterious death of Nancy Spungen, girlfriend of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, who called the Chelsea Hotel "an artistic tornado of death and destruction and love and broken dreams”.
The hotel was a place where anything could happen, where creativity thrived and where people from all walks of life came together in a chaotic and vibrant community.
Overall, "Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories)" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most iconic and legendary buildings in New York City, and the creative spirits who have called it home over the years.
DATE: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
The Moviate Underground Film Festival presents a wild variety of shorts, pulling from the best entries in our 2020-2022 festivals.
Including:
"Wilderness Days" - Jason Younkman
"Lumen" - Sarah Seené
"Press Pound to Connect" - Alexander Fingrutd
"My Parent Neal" - Hannah Saidiner
"Because the Sky is Blue" - Wenhua Shi
"Mountains Meet the Sea" - Kathleen Rugh
"Whisper, Rustle" - Maureen Zent
"Winter Island" - Peaches Goodrich
"In the Mountains" - Wally Chung
"Deep Learning Death" - Thorsten Fleisch
"Enjoying a Nice Life" - Rainbow Timothy
"First Months of Freedom" - Kristin Li
"How Do They Do It?" - A. Moon
"Wind" - Dana Sink
FaceBook Link: https://fb.me/e/1bm17B7WP
DATE: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
One Screening Only!
"Out of Time: The Material Issue Story" examines the tragic story of a rock band on the cusp of superstardom cut short by front man Jim Ellison's suicide. The film tells the story of Material Issue, a power pop trio from Chicago that was literally out of time, sandwiched between the post-punk era of the 80's and the alternative rock movement of the 90's searching for its identity in the gritty world of rock and roll.
Material Issue were a prominent power pop trio from Chicago in the early 1990's, andwere most notable for their debut album International Pop Overthrow and singles: "Valerie Loves Me", "Diane", "What Girls Want", and "Kim the Waitress". They were contemporaries of some of rock's biggest bands, including the Smashing Pumpkins,Weezer, the Pretenders, Liz Phair, and INXS.
The film features original band members Mike Zelenko and Ted Ansani with the first interviews of the family of Jim Ellison since his passing along with others that helped shape the world of the band including Jeff Murphy, Joe Shanahan, Jay O'Rourke, Jeff Kwatinetz, Matt Pinfield, Steve Albini and more.
Trailer:
Out of Time: The Material Issue Story - Trailer from Factory 25 on Vimeo.
DATE: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
Come see the Cult Classic about The Rapture and End Times!
Shown on 16mm Film w/ bonus short film
The story of Patty, a young woman living for the present with little concern for the future. She meets and marries a young man and her life seems great, until one morning she awakens to find her husband gone and the radio reporting that millions of people have mysteriously disappeared. As dramatic, earth-shaking events unfold around her, Patty realizes that she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy. Adventure and suspense build to a thought-provoking climax in this powerfully gripping film.
DATE: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 7:00pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
Admission: $12
THE HOLLY JOLLY FILM SHORTS!
An annual Tradition! Holly Jolly film shorts highlight the campy, the kitsch, the nostalgic holiday spirit with Vintage 16mm Films!
Lots of Santa stories, presents, traditions, and fun. Family Friendly.
Films like "Santa in Animal Land" and "Christmas Cracker" all shown on film!
DATE: Sunday November 27th @ 7pm
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
ADMISSION: $12
Post screening, Q&A (via video) with film restorers Thorbjorg Jónsdóttir and Lee Lynch!
Synopsis: Set in the 18th century, Sóley focuses on a young farmer’s resistance to Danish colonial oppression with the help of supernatural forces, including titular elf-maiden Sóley.
About: "SOLEY: The Hidden People of the Shadowy Rocks" is the only feature film by Icelandic avant-garde artist Róska (Ragnhildur Óskarsdóttir, 1940–1996), made in collaboration with her husband Manrico Pavolettoni.
Educated in Prague and Rome, Róska was known for her radical leftist political views which are often evident in her art. A founder of the The Living Art Museum in Reykjavík and a member of diverse artist collective SÚM, Róska made waves in a male-dominated field, and indeed, the situation of women was a primary theme of her work.
DATE: Sunday October 30th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: $12
Come join us for some Halloween Fun! We'll be showing the newly restored American Genre Film Archive DCP of the 1995 Horror Cult Classic JACK-O! Starring Linnea Quigley and Gary Doles! Plus opening things up with our 16mm print of HALLOWEEN SAFETY! Come have fun and celebrate the season with us at the Midtown Cinema!
"A campfire tale brought to life."
—Annie Choi, BLEEDING SKULL
JACK-O is the Halloween mash-up between TROLL 2, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?, and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V that you've been dreaming of. It's Halloween night in the small town of Oakmoor Crossing. And all is not well. Armed with a scythe and a literal pumpkin for a head, Mister Jack has risen from his tomb to seek revenge against a warlock's descendants and their babysitter (Linnea Quigley, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD). Why? We're not sure. But we are sure that JACK-O is resplendent in its Halloween vibes, autumn landscapes, and surrealist visuals. Newly restored from the original 16mm camera negative, JACK-O is a gloriously fun 1990s slasher that deserves a spot in your heart as a Halloween tradition.
Presented by MOVIATE
DATE: Wednesday October 26th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE!
Thanks to an untimely demise via drowning, a young couple end up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners, who want to make drastic changes. -Letterboxd
DATE: Wednesday September 28th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE!
Working from a script by Colin Higgins, Ashby tells the story of the emotional and romantic bond between a death-obsessed young man (Bud Cort) from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian (Ruth Gordon). Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, Harold and Maude dissolves the line between darkness and light along with the ones that separate people by class, gender, and age, and it features indelible performances and a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens. -Criterion.com
DATE: Sunday September 18th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
ADMISSION: $12
"Orpheus" is a Greek myth about a musician who descends into the underworld to reclaim his dead wife, and so enchants the gods with the music of his lyre that they permit her to return to the land of the living--on the condition that he never look at her. Jean Cocteau set his 1949 film of the story in modern-day Paris, and added twists that would have startled the Greeks, especially a romantic triangle with Death as the third partner.
"Orpheus" shows Cocteau's taste for magic and enchantment; he uses simple but dramatic special effects and trick shots to show his characters passing into the world of death by stepping through mirrors, and when he wants a character to spring back to life, he simply runs the film backward. He weaves his effects so lightly into the story that after a time they aren't tricks at all, but simply the conditions of his mythical world. -Roger Ebert:
DATE: Wednesday August 17th, 2022 @ 8PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE!
Synopsis: With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, Oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son.
DATE: Wednesday June 15th, 2022 @ 8PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE!
Come see the classic end of the school year movie, "DAZED AND CONFUSED" (1993), starring Parker Posey, Rory Cochrane, Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, and Milla Jovovich, on the Rooftop at The Millworks!
Synopsis: A group of friends and their siblings each have different experiences on the last day of school in 1976, all culminating in a party in the woods. Rated R
DATE: Tuesday May 31st, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: Midtown Cinema
ADMISSION: $12
Come see this amazing documentary on the big screen! Homage of one of the most influential bands on the American East Coast, which inspired the rock scene - an emotional, tragically funny and sometimes noisy roller-coaster ride by a dysfunctional family - Dinosaur Jr. Featuring: Kim Gordon, Lou Barlow, Bob Mould, J Mascis, Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, Murph, and More!!! This film is only being released theatrically across the country at select cinemas for this one night and we are excited to be bringing it to Central Pennsylvania audiences!
DATE: Wednesday March 16th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE at The Millworks in Harrisburg!
Lots of fun educational films about Stranger Danger, Drivers Education, Sex Education and Drug Use. These were 16mm films that used to be shown in High Schools, usually as scare tactics, but also as Education! Come see the fun, old school educational films at the Millworks.
Example:
"60s safety scare film "Red Light Green Light" (16mm)
DATE: Wednesday February 16th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE at The Millworks in Harrisburg!
In the late 1950's a french company, Cameca, started to build music juke-boxes for 16mm films! The result: SCOPITONES! Kitschy, campy, fun, odd music films made in the 1960's to promote modern pop music.
Come to the Millworks to see a full program of 16mm films with booming magnetic sound!
Classic scopitone examples:
"WEB OF LOVE"
"We'll Sing In The Sunshine"
DATE: Wednesday January 26th, 2022 @ 7PM
VENUE: The Millworks
ADMISSION: FREE at The Millworks in Harrisburg!
MORE INFO: Vimeo On Demand Page
Come see a film about a genuine/emphatic/empathetic community which surrounds the band IDLES. A community screening for the Harrisburg area.
"DON'T GO GENTLE"
A film about finding strength in vulnerability. This raucous, uncompromising journey through determination, friendship and adversity follows Bristol-born rock outfit IDLES as they fight for a place in a divided socio-political environment - and unexpectedly inspire and unify an international community along the way. In a time when the ground is shifting beneath our feet, where open communication and truthful reflection are more vital than ever, we accompany lead singer Joe Talbot and the band as they tear across stages, knock down stereotypes and empower fans to face down uncomfortable realities and talk about mental health.