Emerging from 2020's "Racial Reckoning", the film, Black Voices from the Ivory Tower, critically examines the racialized experiences of California's Black students, staff, and faculty in higher education. Addressing subjects like the Black Tax, and Racial Battle Fatigue, the Black Voices offer best practices and solutions for advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
PG
Cereal Cinema is the New Parkway's Saturday morning offering of family-friendly fun, accompanied by an all-you-can-eat cereal bar. We'll have classic cartoons from decades past on the screen, none announced until the actual show, but all of a PG or G equivalency.
Rfor strong violent content, bloody/disturbing images, and language throughout.
A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
The New Parkway is now hosting Drag Queen Story Time—Come for the hair, the glitter, the glamour, and the stories! Drag Queen Story Time was created to be enjoyed by everyone; whether you’re a kiddo yourself or a kiddo at heart, this event is for you! In order to allow seats for everyone, we are requiring one ticket per person over 1 year of age. Seating will still be limited, so please come prepared to share space with other groups and be generous with your story queen; they are only charging a nominal fee for this event!
Rfor crude sexual content, full nudity, language and some violent content.
Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. Directed by Ethan Coen.
NR
In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
Blending 40 years of home movies, raw film archive, and intimate present-day verité, a poignant reflection from Amy Ray & Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls – the iconic folk rock duo. A timely look into the obstacles, activism, and life lessons of two queer friends who never expected to make it big.
Iran in my Dreams is a short film aiming to capture Iranian dreams of freedom. Whether small or large, common or particular, the people of Iran have unique hopes and dreams for a brighter future. However, through years of domination and oppression, our visions and aspirations have collected dust. Locked away, no longer considered attainable. With the current uprising, many people have found the key to their dreams once again. This film explores what some of these dreams are from multiple perspectives and backgrounds. Iranians are a diverse group of people, ranging from many cultures, religions, and identities. This film aims to capture some of these nuances by including dreams from Kurdish Iranians, Bahai’s, Christians, queer folks, and more.
Rfor violent content, some gore, and language including a sexual reference.
A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
Rfor violence and grisly images, sexual content, nudity, language throughout and drug use.
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
PGfor action/peril and mild rude humor.
A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.
When Randi is diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband Brian, an introverted and conservative Midwest family man, transforms their modest Midwest home into a secret prosthetic nipple laboratory. This act of love to boost her morale blossoms into a truly unexpected homespun business, which is kept under the radar from their church, small-town community and five unsuspecting children.
PGfor some language, partial nudity and smoking.
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
PG for some rude material and mild peril/violence.
This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star—played by global music icon Bono, in his animated film debut—to join them.
PG-13for some violent content/bloody images and smoking.
Through encounters with his friends and uncle, follows a teenage boy's psychological development. He enters a magical world with a talking grey heron after finding an abandoned tower in his new town.
PG-13for some violent content/bloody images and smoking.
Through encounters with his friends and uncle, follows a teenage boy's psychological development. He enters a magical world with a talking grey heron after finding an abandoned tower in his new town.
R
Join us for a bewitching night of magic and mayhem as Oakland based drag queen, Lucinda Puss, hosts "Nails From the Crypt!" a monthly drag show and film screening with the '90's cult classic film, The Craft!!! Dive into the darkly enchanting world of witchcraft and prepare to be mesmerized by our dazzling drag show, sure to leave you spellbound. Grab your broomsticks, your popcorn, dress to impress, and join us for a night of wicked fun and eerie surprises!
PG
Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprietor reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.
PG-13for some sensuality, partial nudity and smoking.
Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.