new in theaters
BAD SHABBOS: An interfaith couple’s first Shabbat dinner with both sets of parents goes very wrong in this comedy from Daniel Robbins, starring Kyra Sedgwick, Milana Vayntrub and Method Man. (84 min, NR. Savoy)
F1: THE MOVIE: A retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) returns to the track and mentors a rookie in this sports drama, also starring Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directed. (155 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Star, Sunset, Welden)
M3GAN 2.0: An all-too-protective robot is resurrected to fight her pirated counterpart in this sequel to the horror comedy hit, again directed by Gerard Johnstone and starring Allison Williams, Jemaine Clement and Violet McGraw. (119 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
currently playing
28 YEARS LATER ★★★★ The third installment of the horror series that began in 2002 with 28 Days Later focuses on an island community that has managed to survive the apocalyptic pandemic. Danny Boyle again directs; Jack O’Connell and Aaron Taylor-Johnson star. (115 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset)
BRIDE HARD ★ The maid of honor (Rebel Wilson) is armed and ready to defend her BFF’s wedding from bad guys in this action comedy from Simon West (Con Air). (105 min, R. Essex)
ELIO ★★★1/2 An 11-year-old boy (voice of Yonas Kibreab) finds himself serving as Earth’s ambassador to aliens in this Pixar family animation, also starring Zoe Saldaña and Remy Edgerly. (99 min, PG. Bethel, Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES ★★★1/2 A college student (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) learns her family was never supposed to exist in the return of the horror franchise. (110 min, R. Sunset; reviewed 5/21)
FRIENDSHIP ★★★★ A dad (Tim Robinson) eager to make an adult friend develops a fascination with his new neighbor (Paul Rudd) in this comedy from Andrew DeYoung. (100 min, R. Catamount; reviewed 5/28)
FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA ★★★ In this action spin-off, a young woman (Ana de Armas) trains as an assassin to seek revenge. Len Wiseman (Underworld) directed. (125 min, R. City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Welden)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ★★★ DreamWorks Animation gets into the live-action-remake business with this new take on its 2010 hit about a Viking lad (Mason Thames) who makes an unexpected friend. (125 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
KARATE KID: LEGENDS ★★1/2 A young martial-arts prodigy (Ben Wang) struggles to adjust after a move to the U.S. in the sixth entry in the action franchise, also starring Jackie Chan. (94 min, PG-13. Sunset)
THE LIFE OF CHUCK ★★★1/2 This adaptation of Stephen King’s genre-crossing novella from director Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep) follows the life of an ordinary guy in reverse chronological order. Tom Hiddleston and Jacob Tremblay star. (110 min, R. Majestic, Savoy)
LILO & STITCH ★★1/2 In Disney’s (partially) live-action remake of its 2002 animation, a lonely girl (Maia Kealoha) makes friends with an alien who’s on the run. Dean Fleischer Camp directed. (108 min, PG. Bethel, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Sunset)
MATERIALISTS ★★★1/2 A matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) struggles to decide between two attractive men (Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal) in this romantic drama from Celine Song (Past Lives). (116 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Savoy, Stowe; reviewed 6/25)
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — THE FINAL RECKONING ★★★1/2 Tom Cruise returns in the eighth installment of the action franchise about spies and stunts, again directed by Christopher McQuarrie. (169 min, PG-13. Capitol, Majestic)
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME ★★★ Wes Anderson turns his pastiching energies on midcentury capers in this comedy about a tycoon (Benicio Del Toro) who wills his estate to his devout daughter (Mia Threapleton). (101 min, PG-13. Majestic, Savoy; reviewed 6/11)
SINNERS ★★★★1/2 In this supernatural horror film set in 1932, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to find unexpected evil. Ryan Coogler directed. (137 min, R. Sunset; reviewed 4/23)
older films and special screenings
BEYOND BARS: REIMAGINING JUSTICE AND HEALING IN VERMONT (Marquis, Wed 25 only)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (Bethel)
CLUELESS 30TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Sun & Mon only)
FAR OUT: LIFE ON AND AFTER THE COMMUNE (Catamount, Sat & Sun only; Savoy, Fri only; Welden, Mon only)
JEFFREY (Catamount, Wed 25 only)
KID FLICKS: PRIDE (VTIFF, Sun only)
PARIAH (VTIFF, Sat only)
POISON (VTIFF, Sat only)
VIET AND NAM (VTIFF, Fri only)
WHERE THE HORSES HEAL THE SOUL (Savoy, Sat only)
open theaters
(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
- BETHEL DRIVE-IN: 36 Bethel Dr., Bethel, 728-3740, betheldrivein.com
- BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com
- CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com
- CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org
- *CITY CINEMA: 137 Waterfront Plaza, Newport, 334-2610, citycinemanewport.com
- ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com
- MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com
- MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com.
- PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
- PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com
- SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
- THE SCREENING ROOM @ VTIFF: 60 Lake St., Ste. 1C, Burlington, 660-2600, vtiff.org
- STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com
- *STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com
- SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com
- *WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com