  July 17, 2022 - August 4, 2022
An Opening Night Movie!
Gather up your friends and enjoy an evening of two acclaimed films, light hors d'oeuvres, popcorn, wine, beer and a strawberry shortcake dessert.
Call now to reserve your seats for Summer Fest Opening Night on Friday, July 15.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
Call 570- 836-1022x3 to make reservations.
Rated: R 95min, in English, Directed by Roger Michell,
Starring James Broadbent & Helen Mirren
THE DUKE is the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.
Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly - he had long campaigned for pensioners to receive free television. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge - Kempton had spun a web of lies. The only truth was that he was a good man, determined to change the world and save his marriage - how and why he used the Duke to achieve that is a wonderfully uplifting tale.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2bxcnt4S4
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 July 18, 2022 - August 4, 2022
An Opening Night Movie!
Gather up your friends and enjoy an evening of two acclaimed films, light hors d'oeuvres, popcorn, wine, beer and a strawberry shortcake dessert.
Call now to reserve your seats for Summer Fest Opening Night on Friday, July 15.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
Call 570- 836-1022x3 to make reservations.
Not Rated; 96 min, in English & Arabic with English subtitles; directed by Jonathan Keijser
Starring: Hatem Ali, Ayham Abou Ammar, Yara Sabri
Based on a heartwarming true story, Peace by Chocolate follows a charming young Syrian refugee, struggling to settle into small-town life in Nova Scotia. Despite moving to a new country, he's intent on pursuing his dream to become a doctor. But, when his father insists that he must focus on survival, he and his family move towards a different path: rebuilding their chocolate business. Put in the role of business manager, he must choose between the demands of a growing business and an offer to go back to medical school. As father and son both struggle to find common ground and navigate the complexities of family duty, the tension between them threatens to tear the family apart.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHkLYJT_0wM
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 July 18, 2022 - August 3, 2022
Rated: PG-13; 137 minutes; in English; Directed by Terence Davies
Starring: Tom Blyth, Jack Lowden, Kate Phillips
Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon. A complex man who survived the horrors of WWI, he was decorated for his bravery but became a critic of the war when he returned from service. Inspired by his experiences on the Western Front, he became one of the leading war poets of the era. Adored by members of the aristocracy and of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality. At the same time, broken by war, he made his life's journey a quest for salvation, trying to find it within the conformity of marriage and religion.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHPcubS9XbM
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 July 16, 2022 - August 2, 2022
Rated: R ;100 minutes in French with English subtitles Directed by: Audrey Diwan
Starring: Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet Klein, Luàna Bajrami
Happening is a French drama thriller based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Annie Ernaux. Set in France,1963, the film tells the story of Anne, a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even
if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAQVYYqj3Ro
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 July 18, 2022 - August 4, 2022
not rated; 86 minutes; in English; Directed by: A.B. Zax
In the shadow of the pandemic, a small-town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore. A landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, The Bookstore is a magical, beatnik gem thanks to its owner, Matt Tannenbaum, whose passion for stories runs deep. This intimate portrait of The Bookstore and the family at its heart offers a journey through good times, hard times, and the stories hidden on the shelves.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aDkmeg8pr0
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 July 16, 2022 - August 2, 2022
not rated; 99 minutes; in Persian & English with English subtitles; Directed by: Panah Panahi
Starring: Pantea Panahiha, Hasan Majuni, Rayan Sarlak
Hit the Road is a striking, charming, sharp-witted, and deeply moving comic drama that follows a family of four -- two middle-aged parents and their sons, one a taciturn adult, the other an ebullient six-year-old -- as they drive across the Iranian countryside. Over the course of the trip, they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown, and fuss over their sick dog. Unspoken tensions arise and the film builds emotional momentum as it slowly reveals the furtive purpose for their journey. The result is a deeply human drama that offers an authentic, raw, and deeply sincere observation of an Iranian family preparing to part with one of their own.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PTz6Dzsv6A
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 July 19, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Rated: R; 91 minutes; in Arabic with English subtitles; Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad
Starring: Ali Suliman, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Samer Bisharat
Having premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad brings to life a thriller of political and emotional twists and turns with Huda’s Salon. Reem, a young mother, whose visit to a hair salon turns into a nightmare when the salon owner, after having put Reem in a shameful situation, blackmails her to have her work with Israel’s secret service, spying on her own community. As Reem tries to extricate herself from an impossible dilemma, Huda’s actions threaten her own safety. As in every region torn apart by war,
the broader battle lines also take a more intimate form between individuals trying to survive at any cost.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xsJRrlqGKA
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 July 17, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Rated: PG-13; 94 minutes; in English; Directed by: Frank Marshall, Ryan Suffern
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the signature annual music and cultural event of the city. The N.O. 'Jazz Fest' celebrates the music, food, people, arts & crafts, and culture of all of Louisiana and is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region. The film features local music heroes joined on 14 stages by some of the biggest names in the music industry, and a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. Among the 50 plus featured performers are Jimmy Buffett, Pitbull, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire and many others.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTVAoZEoWnw
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 July 19, 2022 - August 4, 2022
not rated; 99 minutes; in English; Directed by: John Hay
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Bobby O'Neill, Eve Prenelle
Following the love and experiences of Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal, To Olivia stars Hugh Bonville as the literary icon. In 1962, Roald Dahl was an upcoming children's author, his wife, Patricia Neal was a Hollywood movie star. This unlikely pairing retreated to the English countryside to bring up their expanding young family, only for their lives to be turned upside down when their daughter Olivia dies. Her death devastated the couple, yet, their shared grief became a source of redemption and strength, Neal going on to win an Oscar and Dahl writing the book which made him a household name.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJm_lDh8Sog
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