In the meantime...
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is a developing situation. In the interest of the safety of our patrons and staff, Film Forum is temporarily closed.
Virtual Screenings
We are excited to announce our partnership with distributors Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Films, and Film Movement to present recent releases in a virtual screening room. Recent titles available include SORRY WE MISSED YOU, THE WILD GOOSE LAKE, L'INNOCENTE, and CORPUS CHRISTI. Visit our virtual cinema page to start streaming.
Programming
While we are not selling tickets at this time, we are hopeful that we will show all of our upcoming films in the near future, possibly at other dates than originally announced.
- PJ HARVEY: A DOG CALLED MONEY
- Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION
- Vincent Price in HOUSE OF WAX in 3-D
- FREE TIME
- Francesco Rosi's ILLUSTRIOUS CORPSES
- Francesco Rosi’s CHRIST STOPPED AT EBOLI
- NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN
- EL DESENCANTO
- Federico Fellini's NIGHTS OF CABIRIA
- JUST DON’T THINK I’LL SCREAM
- Jean Renoir’s TONI
- SEEING RED
- Bob Fosse’s SWEET CHARITY
- OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE
- KEVIN BROWNLOW series
- GORDON LIGHTFOOT: IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND
- THE ANCIENT WOODS
- Film Forum Jr.: Carroll Ballard’s THE BLACK STALLION; Vincent Price in HOUSE OF WAX in 3-D; Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in FOLLOW THE FLEET; Buster Keaton's SHERLOCK JR.; Ray Harryhausen's MYSTERIOUS ISLAND; PETER PAN; LAUREL & HARDY and THE LITTLE RASCALS; Harold Lloyd in FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE; Charlie Chaplin in CITY LIGHTS; Louis Malle’s AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS; TRUE GRIT; WEST SIDE STORY; STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN; Marcel Camus’ BLACK ORPHEUS; and Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Trailers for upcoming films are embedded below, and also available on our YouTube channel.
Relief for part time cinema workers
Film Forum endorses the efforts by the Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund to provide financial assistance to New York City hourly cinema workers affected by city-wide theater closures. To read more and to contribute to the fund, please visit their website.
Our podcast: Film Forum Presents
Film Forum Presents is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Spotify. Recent episodes include interviews with Ethan Hawke (FIRST REFORMED), filmmaker Leslie Harris (JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T.), Kantemir Balagov (BEANPOLE), Anna Karina, and more. For all episodes, visit our podcast page at filmforum.org/podcast.
We want to hear from you!
Share your favorite memory of Film Forum with us – what film, series, event, or other happening made you love Film Forum and/or the importance of the moviegoing experience? Please record a (less than one-minute) voice note and email to FFPresentsPodcast@gmail.com, or call (760) 933-7082 and leave a voicemail. We will feature selections from these in future podcast episodes.
Books, Music & Films
Film Forum recommends the following books, music, and films in anticipation of our upcoming programming.
- FREE TIME
- Recommended watching: STATIONS OF THE ELEVATED
- Francesco Rosi's ILLUSTRIOUS CORPSES
- Recommended reading: Equal Danger by Leonardo Sciascia
- NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN
- Recommended reading: The Viceroy of Ouidah and In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin
- EL DESENCANTO
- Recommended reading: The Age of Disenchantments by Aaron Shulman
- Jean Renoir’s TONI
- Recommended reading: Jean Renoir: A Biography by Pascal Merigeau
- OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE
- Recommended reading: Everything in Its Place: First Loves and Last Tales and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
- KEVIN BROWNLOW series
- Recommended reading: The Parade's Gone By by Kevin Brownlow
- GORDON LIGHTFOOT: IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND
- Recommended listening: The Complete Greatest Hits by Gordon Lightfoot
Our online shop
Our shop is still open during this time. All purchases, including memberships, gift certificates, and merchandise support our nonprofit theater. Please note: orders will be filled when Film Forum reopens.
Donations
We are also accepting donations to support our general operations.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to the movies.