If you liked HALLOWEEN KILLS, OLD, or CANDYMAN in 2021, be sure to keep your eye out for:

Scream (Jan 14) – OUT NOW!

Twenty-five years after the original series of murders in Woodsboro, a new killer emerges, and Sidney Prescott must return to uncover the truth… Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette RETURN as Sydney, Gale, and Dewey alongside a new generation to help unmask the killer as Ghostface hunts them down again. t’s always someone you know… 

Nope (July 22)

Jordan Peele returns to directing in his third feature film, “NOPE”. After his filmmaking debut “GET OUT” won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, horror fans knew he was not to be missed. While the plot is still unannounced, fans of “GET OUT” and “US” are sure to be in for a treat.  

Halloween Ends (Oct 14)

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in this final installment of the franchise- the third movie in the recent trilogy, and the 13^th installment in the HALLOWEEN franchise from 1978-2022. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis as the iconic Laurie Strode and Andi Matichak as her granddaughter Allyson in a final attempt to kill Michael Meyers once and for all.  

If you enjoyed DUNE or THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS, check out: 

Moonfall (Feb 4)

A mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper and a conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman believe her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is. 

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (Apr 15) 

The third installment of the ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ series which follows the adventures of Newt Scamander. While the full plot is still under wraps, the magic of the Wizarding World is back with direction from David Yates – often recognized for his direction of the last four Harry Potter films, and starring Mads Mikkelson, Alison Sudol, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, and Ezra Miller.  

Avatar 2 (Dec 16) 

The highly anticipated sequel to Avatar (2009) directed by James Cameron. Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington return to their roles as Neytiri and Jake Sully as they explore the unknown regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, they must protect not only their family, but their planet. 

So you liked RED ROCKET and LICORICE PIZZA? Be sure to check out:

The Worst Person in the World (Feb 4) 

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is. Written and directed by Joachim Trier, and starring Renate Reinsve, who won Best Actress at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for her role as Julie. 

Everything Everywhere All at Once (Mar 25) 

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led. Directed and written by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and starring Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan. 

If you enjoyed LAST NIGHT IN SOHO or THE CARD COUNTER, we think you’ll love: 

Death on the Nile (Feb 11)

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Based on the novel by Agathie Christie and adapted for the screen by Michael Green, DEATH ON THE NILE features Kenneth Branagh as both director and star alongside Gal Gadot.  

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Apr 22) 

A cash-strapped Nicolas Cage agrees to make a paid appearance at a billionaire super fan’s birthday party, but is really an informant for the CIA since the billionaire fan is a drug kingpin and gets cast in a Tarantino movie. Starring Nicholas Cage as well, himself, THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT is sure to be an adventure you won’t want to miss!

Don’t Worry Darling (Sep 23)  

A 1950’s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets… With an all-star cast of Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, Nick Kroll, and Olivia Wilde – who also directed the film – this thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats.  

If you liked NO TIME TO DIE or RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY, be sure to keep an eye out for: 

Uncharted (Feb 18) 

The story is a prequel to the Uncharted video games, starring Tom Holland as a younger Drake, showing us details of how he came to meet and befriend Sully, played by Mark Wahlberg. This thrilling action-adventure brings you behind the scenes of one of the best selling PlayStation games of all time. 

Top Gun: Maverick (May 27) 

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. He must soon confront the past while training a new squad of graduates for a dangerous mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice. A thrilling sequel – 36 years in the making, since the original TOP GUN in 1986, both starring Tom Cruise as Mitchell.  

If you loved ENCANTO or LUCA, we think you’ll enjoy: 

Belle (Jan 14) – NOW PLAYING!

Suzu is a shy high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters “U”, a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious “beast” and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone. Directed by Academy Award nominee Mamoru Hosoda, BELLE is a beautiful film about coming of age in our digital world. 

Lightyear (June 1) 

The story of the original Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond that inspired the toy from Pixar’s TOY STORY! Directed by Angus MacLane and starring Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, this action-sci-fi will be a heartwarming tale for kids and adults alike. 

If you enjoyed the ETERNALS, SHANG-CHI, THE SUICIDE SQUAD, or SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, keep up with the superhero sagas with: 

The Batman (Mar 4) 

In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler. Introducing Robert Pattinson as the newest Batman, with an all-star cast of Peter Sarsgaard, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, and more, with direction by Matt Reeves, the newest rendition of the Batman stories is sure to thrill you.  

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6) 

Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the door to the multiverse, including an alternate version of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff. With direction from Sam Raimi, and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, and Benedict Wong, DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS is sure to have you at the edge of your seat. 

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Part One (Oct 7) 

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.  

WEST SIDE STORY was a standout, taking home 3 Golden Globes for BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY, BEST PERFROMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY, and BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE, WEST SIDE STORY is still in theaters! You can catch it now at Reading Cinemas Manville!

You can also still catch 4-time nominee LICORICE PIZZA, nominated for BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY, BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY (Alana Haim), BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY (Cooper Hoffman), and BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE, which is now playing at Reading Cinemas Manville!

Here’s the list of all the winning films:

Best Motion Picture — Drama

WINNER: The Power of the Dog

Belfast

CODA

Dune

King Richard

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

WINNER: Nicole Kidman — Being the Ricardos

Jessica Chastain — The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Olivia Colman — The Lost Daughter

Lady Gaga — House of Gucci

Kristen Stewart — Spencer

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

WINNER: Will Smith — King Richard

Mahershala Ali — Swan Song

Javier Bardem — Being the Ricardos

Benedict Cumberbatch — The Power of the Dog

Denzel Washington — The Tragedy of Macbeth

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: West Side Story

Cyrano

Don’t Look Up

Licorice Pizza

Tick, Tick… Boom!

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: Rachel Zegler — West Side Story

Marion Cotillard — Annette

Alana Haim — Licorice Pizza

Jennifer Lawrence — Don’t Look Up

Emma Stone — Cruella

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

WINNER: Andrew Garfield — Tick, Tick… Boom!

Leonardo DiCaprio — Don’t Look Up

Peter Dinklage — Cyrano

Cooper Hoffman — Licorice Pizza

Anthony Ramos — In the Heights

Best Picture – Animated

WINNER: Encanto

Flee

Luca

My Sunny Maad

Raya and the Last Dragon

Best Picture — Non-English Language (formerly Foreign Language)

WINNER: Drive My Car (Japan)

Compartment No. 6 (Finland/Russia/Germany)

The Hand of God (Italy)

A Hero (France/Iran)

Parallel Mothers (Spain)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

WINNER: Ariana DeBose — West Side Story

Caitriona Balfe — Belfast

Kirsten Dunst — The Power of the Dog

Aunjanue Ellis — King Richard

Ruth Negga — Passing

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

WINNER: Kodi Smit-McPhee — The Power of the Dog

Ben Affleck — The Tender Bar

Jamie Dornan — Belfast

Ciarán Hinds — Belfast

Troy Kotsur — CODA

Best Director — Motion Picture

WINNER: Jane Campion — The Power of the Dog

Kenneth Branagh — Belfast

Maggie Gyllenhaal — The Lost Daughter

Steven Spielberg — West Side Story

Denis Villeneuve — Dune

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

WINNER: Kenneth Branagh — Belfast

Paul Thomas Anderson — Licorice Pizza

Jane Campion — The Power of the Dog

Adam Mckay — Don’t Look Up

Aaron Sorkin — Being the Ricardos

Best Original Score — Motion Picture

WINNER: Hans Zimmer — Dune

Alexandre Desplat — The French Dispatch

Germaine Franco — Encanto

Jonny Greenwood — The Power of the Dog

Alberto Iglesias — Parallel Mothers

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

WINNER: “No Time to Die” — No Time to Die

“Be Alive” — King Richard

“Dos Oruguitas” — Encanto

“Down to Joy” — Belfast

“Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” — Respect               

With unfettered access to the Zappa Vault, and the archival footage contained within, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s assembly features appearances by Frank’s widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank’s musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White and others.

Following the feature, audiences will be treated to previously unseen footage directly from the Zappa Vault – intimate backstage footage of the band, and a blistering live performance from 1974.

“In ZAPPA, this legendary artist’s uncompromising nature is bracing, bold and utterly refreshing.”

Tribune News Service

Acclaimed director Wayne Wang’s (The Joy Luck Club, Chan Is Missing) moving new film, Coming Home Again, is based on a personal essay by award-winning Korean-American writer Chang-rae Lee that was published in The New Yorker. This emotional, intimate family drama about a mother, a son, and the burden of family expectations, world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and now begins its North American Theatrical Premiere Run starting October 23, from Outsider Pictures and Strand Releasing.

The film’s main character, also named Chang-rae (the charismatic Justin Chon), a first generation Korean-American, returns to his family home in San Francisco to care for his ailing mother (powerful Jackie Chung). Wanting nothing more than to fulfill his role as the supportive son, he must come to terms with his own conflicted emotions.

The film takes place over the course of one full day during which Chang-rae attempts to prepare a traditional Korean New Year’s Eve dinner; like the one his mother always cooked for the family (and for the film, all food was actually prepared by acclaimed Korean American chef Corey Lee). The care and precision that goes into preparing this meal gives him time to reflect on the intense relationship between them. Memories become a doorway into a woman who was so much more than the mother he thought he knew. Now, Chang-rae is faced with the dilemma of living with the permanent scars of unresolved family sacrifice, or the risk of opening new wounds as cancer shadows their lives.

“Poignant… don’t miss it.”

NOW Toronto

An in-depth exploration into the lives of nine astonishing women from the four corners of the globe who share one thing in common: a profound love for the Sea. A love so profound that they have chosen to make the Ocean the center of their physical, philosophical and professional lives.

In a unique documentary concept, the director has selected these women to create a portrait of what could be a metaphor for one woman’s Ocean life through all her ages. Starting with three women who engage in the thrill of ocean sports, to a famed scientist who plunges into the deepest depths on the edge of human survival, to a cliff diver who is hailed as “The bravest woman in Germany,” SHE IS THE OCEAN captures the common thread that bonds them together. Both how it has formed their lives and given them meaning beyond the normal constraints of society.

Vitagraph Films 360 presents “Cinema ’62 A-Go-Go” a 100 minute virtual multi-media extravaganza for film and pop culture lovers – based on the book Cinema ’62: The Greatest Year at the Movies. This unique virtual experience features special guests, film talk, musical performances, cocktails, a cascade of memories… and YES, we will be dancing “The Twist” with Chubby Checker!

Starring Barbara Eden (“I Dream of Jeannie”), Leonard Maltin (Maltin’s Movies), Alison Martino (Vintage L.A.), Nicholas Meyer (director STAR TREK II & VI ), Charles Phoenix (Ambassador of Americana), Domenic Priore (1960s music expert, author, Riot on Sunset Strip), Penelope Spheeris (director, THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION). With directors Bill Condon (OF GODS AND MONSTERS) and Philip Kaufman (THE RIGHT STUFF, THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING), authors Jeremy Arnold (Lawrence of Arabia: The 50th Anniversary TCM: The Essentials) and Tom Santopietro (Considering Doris Day) and commenting on THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE is, Rick Klein, ABC Political News Director.

Plus, musical performances by Tony Desare, Mary J. Stanford

Cocktails with Stiletto City’s Kastle. Dance Lesson by Spitfire from the Devil-ettes.

Hosted by Cinema ’62 authors Michael McClellan & Stephen Farber.

“Cinema ’62 A-Go-Go” is more than a book talk, more than a Q&A, more than an interview. In a variety show format, it re-examines the year in film and everything in between as we delve into the cultural context of when these films were made – with special guests, cocktails of the era, major amounts of music, prophetic politics and even a little dancing.

The Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-winning documentary RBG, directed by award-winning filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen, chronicles the inspiring and personal story of Ginsburg’s rise to the nation’s highest court while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. “From her Supreme Court chambers to her exercise room, what a privilege and a joy it was for us to train our cameras on RBG, and capture the story of this feisty, determined, brilliant woman who used her talents to make our world a better place,” said West and Cohen.

In addition to owning the film, you’ll also have access to a long-form Q&A with the directors from earlier this summer.

“She’s a woman who had so much power and presence that being around her for the time that we were to make the movie was just an incredible experience.”

Julie Cohen

Born into poverty in rural Jamaica, Bob Marley became a prophet for the world’s oppressed, preaching peace, love, and understanding with a universal language – song. On what would have been Marley’s seventy-fifth birthday, Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald combines unheard tracks, unseen footage, and intimate interviews to paint a definitive portrait of the legendary artist.

“Deeply entrancing.”

Entertainment Weekly

Alan (Bill Nighy) is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. However, he’s spent years searching for his missing son Michael, who stormed out over a game of Scrabble and hasn’t been seen since. With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair his relationship with his youngest son. Worst of all, he must solve the mystery of an online player who might just be Michael–and find the right words before it’s too late.

“Quirky and quietly delightful.”

The Times

“Whimsical and wistful.”

The Hollywood Reporter

Reading Cinemas is proud to offer a documentary bundle including I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, WHOSE STREETS? and TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM – available to stream now! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Color of Change.

Each documentary is also available to purchase & stream individually for $6.99! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Color of Change.

An unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy. As the National Guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, these young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance.

An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. Inspired to write because no one took a “little black girl” seriously, Morrison reflects on her lifelong deconstruction of the master narrative. Woven together with a rich collection of art, history, literature and personality, the film includes discussions about her many critically acclaimed works, including novels “The Bluest Eye,” “Sula” and “Song of Solomon,” her role as an editor of iconic African-American literature and her time teaching at Princeton University.

Master filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, Remember This House. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin’s original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter, resulting in a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for.