Coming July 6th 7:30pm, July 7th 3:15pm
America
2h 7min | NR
Eli (Michael Moshonov) is a former champion swimmer from Israel now giving swimming lessons in Chicago. When he learns his estranged father has died, he dutifully returns to Tel Aviv to sort out his father’s affairs. There he reconnects with his childhood friend and former swimming partner Yotam (Ofri Biterman) who lives with his Ethiopian fiancée Iris (Oshrat Ingadashet). There is a palpable attraction between the two men, an attraction they are loathe to discuss in this lyrical and understated love triangle. Ingedashet’s performance won her the Best Actress award at the 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival.
Anniversary screening June 30th 5:30pm
Make Me Famous
1h 33min | NR
Make Me Famous offers a unique lens into the rise and fall of the East Village art scene in 1980s New York City, centering on the little-known neo-expressionist painter Edward Brezinski. Premiering at the New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival, this evocative documentary received acclaim from critics and provides a compelling exploration of art, fame, and the cultural landscape of its era.
Q&A with Filmmakers will follow the screening. Special guests to be announced!
July 7th 12:15pm
La Strada (1954)
1h 15m | NR
The new 4K restoration of Federico Fellini’s mesmerizing 1954 Italian film La Strada, arrives at New Plaza Cinema on July 7th. This cinematic masterpiece beautifully depicts the poignant tale of Gelsomina, portrayed by the talented Giulietta Masina. Gelsomina, a young and naïve woman, is tragically sold by her impoverished mother to the brutish circus strongman Zampanò, brought to life by the remarkable Anthony Quinn. As they traverse the enchanting Italian countryside, Gelsomina endures her husband’s coldness and abuse with unwavering loyalty. However, their relationship takes a tumultuous turn when Gelsomina discovers a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool.
Special Fundrasing event July 13th 5pm
New Plaza Cinema Presents: The 40th Anniversary of Risky Business
Join us at New Plaza Cinema for a special fundraising movie event commemorating the 40th anniversary of Risky Business, the summer-time film that graced the big screen. We can hardly believe it has been 40 years since this fun summer film!
Ticket Price: $30
Of every ticket sold, $20 is a direct donation to New Plaza Cinema. These funds will be used to continue bringing community programming to the New Plaza Cinema Screening Room @Macaulay Honors College.
Special Guests: Raphael Sbarge, Curtis Armstrong, and Richard Masur
These actors, who were part of Risky Business at the start of their careers, will engage in a post-film Q&A. They’ll discuss the making of the film, their experiences working with the cast and crew, and the impact this film had on their careers.
Following the Q&A, join us for a Dessert and Beverage reception where you will have the opportunity to mingle with the guests and patrons.
About Our Guests:
Raphael Sbarge: A working actor for more than five decades, Sbarge launched his career at age 4 1/2 on Sesame Street. He has appeared on Broadway five times and in numerous television series and films, including Risky Business, My Science Project & Independence Day. He has also directed, earning multiple Emmy nominations, and his recent feature film, ONLY IN THEATERS played in over 100 theaters nationwide.
Curtis Armstrong: Best known for his roles as Booger in the Revenge of the Nerds films, Herbert Viola on Moonlighting, and Miles Dalby in Risky Business. Armstrong also lent his voice to characters in the animated TV series American Dad! and the animated film Planes: Fire & Rescue. He co-hosted the TBS reality TV competition series King of the Nerds from 2013-2015.
Richard Masur: A familiar face for over three decades, Masur has been an Emmy- and Oscar-nominated character actor, featuring in “Rhoda,” “One Day at a Time,” “The Burning Bed,” and of course, “Risky Business.” He served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild and remains a faithful contributor to his craft.
July 21st 12:15pm
Nights of Cabiria (1957)
1h 17min | NR
Giulietta Masina is remarkable as a chronically unfortunate wretch with an indomitable spirit in Federico Fellini’s unrelentingly bleak — yet ultimately uplifting — odyssey through heartbreak.
The magnificent Giulietta Masina (Fellini’s wife) plays an eternally optimistic Rome streetwalker with a heart of gold and a head of cotton candy in her husband’s Oscar-winning masterpiece. This funny, poignant classic inspired the musical “Sweet Charity” and is a must-see for Fellini fans.
