EEPHUS

An OPENING NIGHT MOVIE!
not rated; 98 minutes; in English; Directed by: Carson Lund
Starring: Frederick Wiseman, Bill Lee, Keith William Richards
Eephus is an authentic tribute to the romance of baseball, its traditions, its pacing and those who swear by its rituals. As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England Sunday league teams face off for the last time over the course of a day. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future.

Year: 2024

Genre: Comedy/Drama/Sports

Rating: Not Rated

Length: 1hr38min

Cast: Frederick Wiseman, Bill Lee, Keith William Richards

5/15 4:30 PM

BOB TREVINO LIKES IT

An OPENING NIGHT MOVIE!
PG-13; 102 minutes; in English; Directed by: Tracie Laymon
Starring: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart
Bob Trevino Likes It is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives.In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.

Year: 2025

Genre: Drama/Friendship

Rating: PG-13

Length: 1hr40min

Cast: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart

5/15 7:00 PM

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND

PG-13; 100 minutes in English Directed by: James Griffiths
Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians back together. His fantasy turns into reality when bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Year: 2025

Rating: PG-13

Length: 1hr40min

Cast: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan

5/15 2:15 PM

The Friend

R; 120 minutes in English Directed by: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Starring: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray star in The Friend, a charming and sentimental comedy / drama about the bonds that bind us and hope in uncertain circumstances. Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. As Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.

Year: 2025

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Rating: R

Length: 2hr

Cast: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire

5/15 2:00 PM

Post Festival Film Discussion

Spring 2025 Post Festival Discussion

Have you ever wanted to be able to discuss the content and significance of some of the film festival movies with others who have seen them? Or do you have questions about festival films you have seen? Join us for a post-festival discussion at the Dietrich facilitated by Ronnie Harvey, movie buff extraordinaire! No need to register. Just show up!
Admission: Free

5/16 1:00 PM