Space exploration rovers come to life in ‘Good Night Oppy’
“Good Night Oppy,” the story of the Mars Exploration Rover, comes to the M.V. Film Center on Friday, Nov. 25. This 2022 documentary follows the amazing story of what started as a 90-day exploration...
A powerful Cate Blanchett in “Tár”
Arriving on Friday, Nov. 18, at the M.V. Film Center is “Tár.” Cate Blanchett, who won Venice’s Best Actress award, stars as Lydia Tár, a world-famous composer/conductor who gradually becomes unhinged. Blanchett transforms the...
‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ a haunting tale of broken friendship
“The Banshees of Inisherin'' continues to play at the M.V. Film Center this weekend, Nov. 11 and 12, and next, Nov. 16 and 17. Set on an island off the West Coast of Ireland,...
‘Triangle of Sadness’ satirizes the not-so-beautiful people
“Triangle of Sadness” comes to the M.V. Film Center on Thursday, Nov. 3. Directed by Ruben Öslund, this Cannes Palme d’Or winner is a black comedy about the filthy rich. “Triangle of sadness” refers...
Louis Armstrong was one of the greats
“Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues” plays at the M.V. Film Center on Friday, Oct. 28. Most viewers know Armstrong as a famous cornet player, but not likely in terms of his other highly celebrated...
Their own voice
As Len Morris reminds us, it’s a sobering fact that of the 2.5 billion children in the world, one out of two lacks the basic fundamentals of a decent life — whether it’s food,...
Sidney Poitier: Hero and icon
“Sidney,” a film about the legendary Sidney Poitier, plays at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, and will return after the Women in Film series that runs from Oct. 14 to...
Small festival, big films
Circuit Arts and the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival presents a Mini Film Festival over Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend and the weekend following at the Grange Hall. The festival will offer a number of intriguing...
‘The quality of being thankful’
“Gratitude Revealed” continues playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Thursday, Oct. 6. A good place to start with this unusual documentary is the dictionary definition of gratitude: “The quality of being thankful;...
David Bowie in all his glory and wonder
“Moonage Daydream” arrives at the M.V. Film Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Directed by Brett Morgan, this documentary is a dizzying plunge into the life of the late, legendary singer/songwriter David Bowie, born David...
‘The Good Boss’ is a satire on the corporate world
“The Good Boss” is playing at the M.V. Film Center on Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30, with Léon de Aranoa directing and Javier Bardem starring. There isn’t much that’s good about Bardem’s...
Time to choose the top Manhattan Shorts
The Manhattan Short Film Festival, now in its 25th year, has arrived and is ready for the Island’s audience to pick their favorite films and actors. The 10 finalists come from eight different countries...
Robert Moses’ urban development in ‘Straight Line Crazy’
The National Theatre Live’s production of “Straight Line Crazy” comes to the M.V. Film Center on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 pm and Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 pm. For those with an interest...
A billionaire backs a movie in ‘Official Competition’
“Official Competition” happily returns to the M.V. Film Center on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. This satirical Spanish comedy played initially at the International Film Festival on Sept. 11, and if you...
Back with a vengeance
Legendary local actress Brooke Adams will be on the big screen and live in-person at the Grange Hall this weekend to debut her recently released 1984 film, “Vengeance Is Mine,” by Michael Roemer.
The movie...
International Film Festival arrives this week
Now in its 17th year, the International Film Festival began on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 11, with 16 films and events. Films from 11 different countries are on deck.
Opening night...
M.V. International Film Festival program guide
Click here to view the official 2022 program guide for the M.V. International Film Festival
‘Jack London’s Martin Eden’ is a tale of a writer’s ambition
“Jack London’s Martin Eden” comes to the M.V. Film Center for one night on Friday, Sept. 2. This second version of the film was directed by Jay Craven, a Vermont filmmaker who wrote much...
Out-of-this-world events in ‘Nope’
“Nope” plays at the M.V. Film Center on Thursday, August 25. Written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele, this nutty film describes the sci-fi/horror happenings at a ranch in an isolated California town.
“Nope,” however,...
‘The Woman King’
The Performing Arts Center was packed on Saturday for the last evening of the M.V. African American Film Festival. The Academy awardwinning actress Viola Davis came to talk about her newest film, “The Woman...