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Watch these films in the renowned Cinestudio Theatre.

GOOD ONE
GOOD ONE
(90min. R) India Donaldson, director
Ends Oct 17
It’s great to see first time writer/directors still creating original, independent films in an industry dominated by (would-be) blockbusters. India Donaldson’s Good One is an insightful, piercing debut that, like few other films, takes as its subject the inner life of a 17-year-old girl (Lily Collias), as she begins to claim her own identity. Sam, who is queer, embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men settle into a quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, they depend on Sam to be the nurturing peacemaker. But when Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, and Sam is forced to experience the moment when the strength of a parental bond is tested. A nominee for awards at the upcoming Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals, Good One is one the year’s indie breakouts, “But the real breakout is Lily Collias. She carries the whole film in an unforgettable depiction of modern girlhood.” – Lindsay Bahr, AP News

Saturday, Oct 12 7:00 PM Sunday, Oct 13 1:00 PM Monday, Oct 14 4:00 PM Monday, Oct 14 7:00 PM Tuesday, Oct 15 7:00 PM Thursday, Oct 17 7:00 PM
INSIDE OUT 2
INSIDE OUT 2
(96min. PG) 2024 Kelsey Mann, director
Ends Oct 14
When Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out was released in 2015, it was immediately recognized as not only a colorful and entertaining piece of cinema, but an excellent guide to understanding the emotions that (who) battle for dominance in our psyches. “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden transformation into something entirely unexpected: brand new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety takes up residence… and it looks as if she’s not alone. Standouts in the voice cast are Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as the faint but ever-present voice of Joy. The talented voice cast also includes the (angry) Lewis Black, (melancholy) Phyllis Smith, (nervy) Tony Hale and the (ultra-snarky) Liza Lapira. “Sparky, kaleidoscopic and boldly honest about the tougher side of growing up” – Phil de Semlyen, Time Out.

Saturday, Oct 12 10:00 AM Sunday, Oct 13 5:00 PM Monday, Oct 14 12:00 PM
MAHAKAAL
MAHAKAAL
(132min.) Shyam Ramsay & Tulsi Ramsay, director
One Night Only Oct 12
Are you ready for Freddy? Out of all the Bollywood horror films that were inspired by the worldwide phenomenon of Wes Craven’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, MAHAKAAL is the most brazenly outrageous. The film—directed by Shyam Ramsay & Tulsi Ramsay of the legendary Ramsay family—finds Anita and her friends battling Shakaal, a horrifically disfigured dream-stalker with a razor-clawed glove. A mind-altering cocktail of elements from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 1-5, DAY OF THE DEAD, and THE TERMINATOR, MAHAKAAL is awash with Argento-esque neon, elaborate effects, and joyous musical segments. Newly restored and never before available in North American theaters!

Saturday, Oct 12 9:30 PM
 

COMING UP

AMERICAN SYMPHONY
AMERICAN SYMPHONY
(104min.) Matthew Heineman, director
Free Screening at 7pm Oct 16
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LOOK BACK
LOOK BACK
(62min. NR) 2024 Kiyotaka Oshiyama, director
Opens Oct 18
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CEMETERY MAN
CEMETERY MAN
(105min.) Michele Soavi, director
One Night Only Oct 18
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MUTE WITNESS
MUTE WITNESS
(95min.) Anthony Waller, director
One Night Only Oct 19
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SUGARCANE
SUGARCANE
(107min. R) 2024 Emily Kassie, Julian Brave NoiseCat, director
Opens Oct 20
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PEEPING TOM
PEEPING TOM
(101min.) Michael Powell, director
Opens Oct 25
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DELICATESSEN
DELICATESSEN
(98min. R) Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, director
One Night Only Oct 25
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Chronicle of a Disappearance (Free Screening)
Chronicle of a Disappearance (Free Screening)
(88min.) Elia Suleiman, director
Exploring Elia Suleiman: A Retrospective Nov 1
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LEE
LEE
(117min. R) Ellen Kuras, director
Opens Nov 2
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Divine Intervention (Free Screening)
Divine Intervention (Free Screening)
(89min.) Elia Suleiman, director
Exploring Elia Suleiman: A Retrospective Nov 8
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Picasso: A Rebel In Paris
Picasso: A Rebel In Paris
(90min.) Simona Risi, director
One Day Only! Nov 3
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National Theatre Live: PRIMA FACIE (encore)
National Theatre Live: PRIMA FACIE (encore)
(120min R) UK Justin Martin, director
One Day Only! Nov 10
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THE CRITIC
THE CRITIC
(94min. R) Anand Tucker, director
One Night Only Nov 14
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BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
(135min. PG-13) Todd Komarnicki, director
Opens Nov 22
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CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT
CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT
(104min. PG-13) Tyler Taormina, director
Opens Nov 29
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Parking At Cinestudio

-For the closest parking, use GPS to navigate to the intersection of Summit St and College Terrace.

-Parking is available in any open spot during films at Cinestudio. (Please note that accessible spots require a valid state-issued placard.)

-Once parked, walk through the archway toward the Main Quad. Cinestudio is located along the Long Walk, directly across from the Chapel.

-Keep an eye out for our illuminated sign above the entrance!

Welcome to Cinestudio

Cinestudio is a not-for-profit independent film theater located at Summit Street and College Terrace on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a magnificent single-screen venue with over 450 seats, reconstructed as classic 1930’s-style movie house, including a much loved balcony and golden curtain. The building is a signature design by McKim, Mead and White, built in 1935.

Founded in 1970 by a group of students at Trinity, Cinestudio has become one of the most highly respected arthouse cinemas in the United States, with a long standing reputation for its wide diversity of programing, and for legendary projection and sound quality. Equipped with the highest quality 4K Digital Cinema systems, Cinestudio has also retained it’s top-of-the-line physical film 35mm and 70mm projectors for use in studio archive presentations. Cinestudio is a daily celebration of the Art of Cinema!
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