A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.

Eunice Paiva begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former PTB deputy Rubens Paiva, while trying to keep her family together.

Eunice Paiva begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former PTB deputy Rubens Paiva, while trying to keep her family together.

Eunice Paiva begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former PTB deputy Rubens Paiva, while trying to keep her family together.

This one-hour-and-forty-five-minute documentary takes its title from a homophobic doodle David found on the streets of New York, which he incorporated into a painting of the same name.  It makes insightful use of David’s tape recordings, videos, Super 8 films, and other ephemera, which McKim spent years researching in the Downtown Collection of  New York University’s Fales Library & Special Collections.  

Divine G (Colman Domingo), wrongfully imprisoned at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, discovers purpose and resilience by joining a theater group composed of fellow inmates. Together, they embark on a transformative journey of self-expression and redemption through the performing arts.

Runtime: 105 minutes
Rating: R (for language throughout)

With a wicked stepmother (Wilfred Jackson) and two jealous stepsisters (Homer Brightman, Harry Reeves) who keep her enslaved and in rags, Cinderella (Clyde Geronimi) stands no chance of attending the royal ball.

Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy tale is brought to life in this Disney animated classic. When Alice (Kathryn Beaumont), a restless young British girl, falls down a rabbit hole, she enters a magical world. There she encounters an odd assortment of characters, including the grinning Cheshire Cat (Sterling Holloway) and the goofy Mad Hatter (Ed Wynn). When Alice ends up in the court of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts (Verna Felton), she must stay on the ruler's good side -- or risk losing her head.

In this Disney animated film, Wendy (Kathryn Beaumont) and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan (Bobby Driscoll) flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook (Hans Conried), causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life.

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Join us for a delightful screening of classic Donald Duck shorts! Experience the timeless humor, mischief, and charm of Disney’s favorite feisty duck on the giant screen. Featuring The Wise Little Hen, Self Control, The Autograph Hound, Mr Duck Steps Out, and Donald Gets Drafted.

Excited at the idea of producing a film about a children's book, humorist Robert Benchley visits the Walt Disney Studio to offer the idea. At the studio, Benchley evades an enthusiastic young tour guide and, wandering about the lot, goes into a drawing class. He then visits a soundstage, where he watches a couple recording a song, unaware they provide voices for famous cartoon characters. Benchley later visits the camera stage and then the animation department, where he discovers a surprise.

Celebrate Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you!”) with the film that started it all. In a galaxy far, far away, a young farm boy named Luke Skywalker joins forces with a ragtag group of rebels to take down the evil Empire and its ultimate weapon, the Death Star.

Runtime: 121 minutes
Rating: PG

During World War II, newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.

Runtime: 125 minutes
Rating: PG-13​

During World War II, newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.

Runtime: 125 minutes
Rating: PG-13​

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a heritage tour in Poland to honor their late grandmother. As they navigate historical sites and personal memories, old tensions resurface, leading to a poignant exploration of family, grief, and identity. ​

Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: R (for language and some drug use)

Princess Merida defies an age-old custom, unleashing chaos in her kingdom. Granted one wish, she must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: PG​

Princess Merida defies an age-old custom, unleashing chaos in her kingdom. Granted one wish, she must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: PG​

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a heritage tour in Poland to honor their late grandmother. As they navigate historical sites and personal memories, old tensions resurface, leading to a poignant exploration of family, grief, and identity. ​

Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: R (for language and some drug use)

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a heritage tour in Poland to honor their late grandmother. As they navigate historical sites and personal memories, old tensions resurface, leading to a poignant exploration of family, grief, and identity. ​

Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: R (for language and some drug use)

Marc Eliot’s Art of Film

“A remarkably good moving picture about the French peasant girl who saw the Blessed Virgin and helped discover a miraculously healing spring at Lourdes.”
-Time Magazine

Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society

Marc Eliot’s Art of Film

“Frenzy is a complex and gripping thriller, a rich tapestry of suspense and a masterpiece.”
– Betsy Reed  “The Guardian”

Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society

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Before they were best friends, Mike and Sulley were rivals at Monsters University, learning the ropes of scaring and the value of teamwork.

Runtime: 104 minutes
Rating: G​

Before they were best friends, Mike and Sulley were rivals at Monsters University, learning the ropes of scaring and the value of teamwork.

Runtime: 104 minutes
Rating: G​

Marc Eliot’s Art of Film

“It's a stunningly impressive piece of work, typically (for Penn) deriving much of its power from the performances.”
-Time Out

Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society

Marc Eliot’s Art of Film

“Richard Burton is extraordinary and Peter O’Toole is regally madcap and larger than life.”

-Christian Science Monitor

Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society

Marc Eliot’s Art of Film

“Run Lola Run combines pleasingly postmodern kinetic energy with exquisitely lyrical romanticism. I urge [everyone] to run to the box-office!”

-Andrew Sarris, “The Observer”

Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society

A high school coach transforms a group of underprivileged students into a championship cross-country team, inspiring them to achieve more than they ever imagined.

Runtime: 129 minutes
Rating: PG​

A high school coach transforms a group of underprivileged students into a championship cross-country team, inspiring them to achieve more than they ever imagined.

Runtime: 129 minutes
Rating: PG​

In a world where dinosaurs never went extinct, a young Apatosaurus named Arlo embarks on a journey of self-discovery, forming an unlikely friendship with a human boy.

Runtime: 100 minutes
Rating: PG​

In a world where dinosaurs never went extinct, a young Apatosaurus named Arlo embarks on a journey of self-discovery, forming an unlikely friendship with a human boy.

Runtime: 100 minutes
Rating: PG​

This cult classic dramatizes the stormy relationship between Hollywood icon Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter, based on Christina Crawford’s bestselling memoir. Faye Dunaway stars in a powerful and unforgettable performance.

Runtime: 129 minutes
Rating: PG​

Charlie Brown sets out to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, while Snoopy takes to the skies to pursue his nemesis, the Red Baron.

Runtime: 88 minutes
Rating: G​

Charlie Brown sets out to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, while Snoopy takes to the skies to pursue his nemesis, the Red Baron.

Runtime: 88 minutes
Rating: G​

From Producer Leonardo DiCaprio comes a Netflix original documentary film about Stanislaw Szukalski, an eccentric artist and self proclaimed genius from Poland. After gaining fame leading up to WW2 he fell into obscurity only to be re-discovered late in life. He’s one of the greatest artists you’ve never heard of.

Silent Films from MoMA: Lady Windermere’s Fan (1925)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Reception at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Experience silent film as never before in the first-ever partnership between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, featuring new restorations from MoMA’s renowned collection.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is proud to present a digitally restored version of Ernst Lubitsch’s 1925 Lady Windermere’s Fan with live musical accompaniment featuring the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. This special performance offers an extraordinary evening combining the art of film with a live musical score that elevates the cinema into a truly immersive experience.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

5:30 p.m. - Welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

6:30 p.m. – Performance begins in the Giant Screen Theater

Tickets $50 for members, $65 for non-members

Lady Windermere's Fan. 1925. USA. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Screenplay by Julien Josephson, based on the play by Oscar Wilde. With Ronald Colman, May McAvoy, Bert Lytell, Irene Rich. Restored by The Museum of Modern Art, with the financial support of Matthew and Natalie Bernstein. Accompanied by a new score compiled, synchronized, and edited by Gillian B. Anderson, based on a cue sheet issued by the Tax-Free Music Co. compiled by Michael Hoffman for the original release. 94 minutes.

This film program is organized by Dave Kehr, Curator of Film, Sean Egan, Senior Producer, Film Exhibitions and Projects, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Live musical accompaniment featuring the Peoria Symphony Orchestra

Presented by Flo and Sid Banwart