Three Colors Trilogy, Michigan Theater
Kieslowski’s trilogy on France’s national motto: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity and their flag colors Blue, White, and Red.
Blue  –  stars Juliette Binoche as a woman struggling to find a way to live her life after the death of her husband and child. White  –  After his wife (Julie Delpy) divorces him, a Polish immigrant plots to get even with her. Red –  A model, Irene Jacob, discovers a retired judge is keen on invading people’s privacy.
“Blue” playing June 2; “White” playing June 23; “Red” playing June 30.
Bound, June 5, Michigan Theater
One of the best movies of the 90s celebrates it’s 30th anniversary. In the directorial debut of the Wachowskis, (The Matrix, Speed Racer). Violet (Jennifer Tilly), the girlfriend of a mobster, sets her sights on Corky (Gina Gershon), an ex-con working as a super in her building who’s just out of prison. Violet seduces Corky and the two embark on a dangerous plan to steal two million dollars from her mobster boyfriend and frame him so they can run away together. One of the most taut cat and mouse thrillers of all time, Bound has you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Xanadu, June 14, Michigan Theater, Special Event!
A special event screening of this splashy 80s musical starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Come dressed in your favorite 80s attire. A pre-show drag performance, specialty cocktails and a costume contest!
Adventures of Robin Hood, June 7, Michigan Theater
Possibly the definitive Robin Hood film starring Errol Flynn, as Robin Hood, Olivia DeHavilland as Maid Marian, and Claude Rains as Prince John. Bold technicolor and swashbuckling adventure!
Stand By Me, June 14, Michigan Theater
The 40th anniversary of the short story by Stephen King, directed by Rob Reiner. A coming of age story about four young boys who hear about a dead body on the railroad tracks and set off into the rural Oregon woods to find it. Along the way they’re chased by bullies, cross a marsh with leaches, and encounter a mean junk man, while learning about themselves, each other and friendship. Essential viewing.
Enter the Dragon, June 20, Michigan Theater
Bruce Lee’s masterpiece of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. Also starring John Saxon
Kids! Animated films for kids in June!
Okko’s Inn, June 18, Michigan Theater
Free and open to the public – Reserve tickets in advance for all free screenings, and an accurate attendance.
After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother, who runs a traditional Japanese inn built on top of an ancient spring said to have healing waters.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, June 24, Michigan Theater
A studio Ghibli classic returns to the big screen.
Luca, June 14, Michigan Theater
A Free event! Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.
