Cornell Cinema preview: Vampires, courtroom drama, animation and more

Cornell Cinema

1/27/2025

The spring season of films at has begun and this semester’s lineup includes everything from vampires in cinema to a stop-motion animation lineup to courtroom dramas to a celebration of British filmmaking duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

“Now, more than ever, we need spaces where we can come together to empathize with other perspectives and imagine new possibilities for our shared world,” said Molly Ryan, director of Cornell Cinema. “I hope Cornell Cinema can continue to be that place for individuals across the university and in our local community.”

person in tunnel — Courtesy of Rialto Pictures Still from "The Third Man" (1949, dir. Carol Reed)

Inspired by Robert Eggers' “Nosferatu,” in theatres right now, the Cinema will offer the series, which kicked off Jan. 25 and includes films such as “Twilight” and “Let the Right One In.”

The filmmaking duo of Powell and Pressburger produced 24 films together between 1939 and 1972 and will include four of those: “A Matter of Life and Death” (1946), “Black Narcissus” (1947), “The Red Shoes “(1948) and “Peeping Tom” (1960).

The Cinema’s core programming includes compelling new fiction and non-fiction films, many highlighting urgent topics from around the world. And Ryan often collaborates with faculty on films that complement their courses.

One such partnership is with Professor Carlton Williams at Cornell Law School on a Sunday afternoon series featuring “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” (2013), “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) and “The Anatomy of a Fall” (2023).

man and woman playing basketball — Courtesy of Warner Bros. and Swank Motion Pictures Still from "Love & Basketball" (2000, dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood).

“I’m energized by the wide range of campus partnerships we have in play this semester,” Ryan said. “From exploring stories about Deafness and disability to inspiring the lawyers of tomorrow to sharing cutting-edge scientific research happening across campus, it is exciting to see so many departments and programs embracing the educational potential and convening power of Cornell Cinema.”

Additional films and collaborations will be announced throughout the semester. Moviegoers can to receive the latest updates.

Individual tickets can be purchased for each show, but the Cinema’s offers admission to all regular screenings and a discount on special events. The pass is $40 for general admission, $36 for Cornell staff, $30 for students (including college and K-12 students), and $25 for Cornell graduate & professional students. Passes are valid through May 2025.

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