Manhattan Short is not a touring Festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing audiences to select their favorites.
Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. | Remastered in 4K with restored text cards and subtitles. | (2025) Directors: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Cast: Hiroki Hasegawa, Satomi Ishihara, Yutaka Takenouchi, Mikako Ichikawa, Ren Osugi
Join the crew of Research Vessel Sikuliaq for a look into one of America's premier scientific research vessels followed by the film, The Life Aquatic: Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew, Team Zissou, set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, and possibly nonexistent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou’s partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure.
GRAMMY® award winner Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Her soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike as she continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own. Event sponsored by Bike the North Country
An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Brothers Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City. | (2025) Director: Spike Lee, Cast: Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Dean Winters, Princess Nokia, Ice Spice
After the tragic death of his father, 18-year-old Totone must look after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comté cheese made in the western part of the French Alps.
WORLD PREMIER: One World, One Jam: 25 Years of Keeping the Jam Alive is the story of Jerry Jam, a grassroots festival founded by Dan Webb to honor the spirit of the Grateful Dead and the enduring legacy of their legendary frontman.
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off in this laugh-out-loud comedy. | (2025) Director: Jay Roach, Cast: Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Sunita Mani, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa
Known for their electrifying blend of country grit and rock 'n' roll soul, this rising trio delivers a sound that’s both refreshingly modern and deeply rooted in storytelling tradition. Event Sponsored by North Country Climbing Center
While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps." Then he meets agent Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim), who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan (Godfrey Tearle) from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela (Madeleine Carroll), an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth.
A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother in this Hitchcock classic.
A bribe broker facilitates deals between corrupt companies and their threats. He breaks his own rules when a client needs protection, complicating his usual operations. | (2025) Director: David Mackenzie, Cast: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Willa Fitzgerald, Sam Worthington, Victor Garber, Jared Abrahamson, Matthew Maher, Eisa Davis
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). They meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.
This event is presented by Rek'-Lis Brewing Co. in partnership with The Colonial Theatre. We can’t head into winter without a proper celebration of the start if winter hiking! Get ready for the return of the Full Conditions Winter Kickoff, presented by Burgeon Outdoor and Rek’-lis Brewing Company.
The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.