Gosh! ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 7
From a press release: The beloved cult classic indie film “Napoleon Dynamite” was released nearly 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed, but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, have stayed in the hearts of comedy fans. Appealing to the inner-teenager in everyone, the simple story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes […]
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert’ swings to Hershey Theatre on Oct. 8
From a press release: It was announced today that a live concert version of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is coming to the Hershey Theatre in Hershey on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert” pairs a screening of […]
Bar Pazzo serves dinner with culinary movie at Ritz Theater in Scranton on Sept. 12
From a press release: Two downtown Scranton businesses – Italian restaurant Bar Pazzo and the historic Ritz Theater – are pairing up for a special dinner and movie screening on Monday, Sept. 12. “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter” tells the true story of Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In the 2000s, […]
After sold-out premiere, ‘Agnes’ documentary adds 2 showings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29
From a press release: After the first screening sold out in just a few days, the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added a second and third showing of “Agnes” on Wednesday, June 29 due to popular demand. The new 90-minute documentary premiered to a crowd of 1,800 people at the Kirby Center on Thursday, […]
After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25
From a press release: Fathom Events and Hasbro are bringing the classic 1987 action/adventure animated film “G.I. Joe: The Movie” to select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, June 23 and Saturday, June 25 in celebration of its 35th anniversary. After “The Transformers: The Movie” failed to perform at the box office in 1986, “G.I. Joe: […]
‘Agnes’ flood documentary premieres at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on 50th anniversary, June 23
From a press release: “Agnes,” a new 90-minute documentary, will premiere on Thursday, June 23 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, one of the many buildings caught in the devastating flood throughout Wilkes-Barre five decades ago. The film was produced in cooperation with the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society to note the 50th anniversary […]
Meet Leatherface actor at ‘Texas Chainsaw’ screening at NEPA Film Fest on April 2
From a press release: Following the February release of the latest entry in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” franchise on Netflix, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival is going back nearly a decade to present “Texas Chainsaw” with one its main stars. On Saturday, April 2, the festival will begin screening films at 11 a.m. at […]
‘Marionette Land’ tells quirky story of Lancaster puppeteer at NEPA Film Fest on April 3
From a press release: The fifth annual Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival will wrap up this Sunday, April 3 with a screening of “Marionette Land” from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. The showing includes a special Q&A with director and Clarks Summit native Alexander Monelli, along with his subject, Robert Brock. […]
5th NEPA Film Festival screens drama, horror, and more in Scranton and Waverly April 1-3
From a press release: After hosting a smaller event last year, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival is back for a fifth year with three full days of screenings and programs at the Waverly Community House and The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. Dedicated to nurturing emerging and independent filmmakers from Northeastern Pennsylvania and around the […]
Scranton Cultural Center hosts free ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ screening on Oct. 30
From a press release: Just before Halloween, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present a free showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Shopland Hall on the fourth floor of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., […]
