Jacob Burns

"In every sense, I Am Love is a stunning achievement." (Variety)

A masterfully lensed, expertly acted collaboration with a keen Hitchcockian flare, I Am Love is a seven-year labor of love by director Luca Guadagnino and actress Tilda Swinton. It tells the story of the wealthy Recchi family, shaken by the recent death of their patriarch. Swinton plays Emma, the Russian wife of an Italian aristocrat, who finds herself caught between her past and future when an affair with a young, gifted chef threatens to destroy the already fragile family.

"Amuses and unnerves in equal measure. A comedy of discomfort that walks a wonderful line between reality-based emotional honesty and engaging humor, it demonstrates the good things that happen when quirky independent style combines with top-of-the-line acting skill." (LA Times)

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down-on-his-luck divorcée (John C. Reilly) finally meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei), only to discover she has another man in her life—her son, Cyrus. Using the innovative improvisational techniques that have earned them critical accolades and a devoted following, Jay and Mark Duplass enter the mainstream with a touching, original story that blends humor and heartbreak.

“One of the most truthful documentaries about show business I've seen. Also maybe the funniest.”  (Roger Ebert)

A yearlong ride with legendary comedian in her 76th year of life, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work peels away the mask of an iconic comedian—exposing the struggles, sacrifices, and joys of living life as a ground breaking female performer. The film is an emotionally surprising and revealing portrait of one the most hilarious and long-standing career women ever in the business. Ricki Stern and codirector Annie Sundberg expertly deliver a portrait of a one of a kind personality that is both hysterical and moving.

In the early ’20s the ukelele was the most popular instrument in the American home, only fading into nerdy obscurity at the rise of the rock-and-roll guitar. And now it’s making a comeback as members of the global “uke revolution”—including Palestinian-Israeli string groups, Swedish goth-metal bands, and Santa Cruz retirees—are challenging our image of the plinky, four-stringed Hawaiian novelty. And it’s all here in this delightful documentary, which has won over audiences across the country.

July 7, 7:30 pm: And just for fun, there will be a special appearance by 8 students from Fox Lane School who will be playing the ukulele after the film.