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And the Oscar goes to….A White Man.

January 15, 2020 By Joshua Stucky

The Year of the Woman. The Decade of Color. The Wave of Change. Ummmm….well…not to be a JOKER, but what gives in Hollywood? By now you have heard the outcry of ‘White Male Oscar Party!’ The New York Times has an excellent article all about it. What does it really mean? And as the debate rages about the Relevance of the Academy Awards today, (check into NPR), it leaves us all a little perplexed. If our movies reflect our society, is something wrong with the movies? Society? Perception? Probably the latter…we have been down this road many, many times before.


Think about this….in acting categories alone, there have been 1200 to 1500 nominations since the awards got their start….and, wait for it, to date, less than 80 winners have been of color.

And then the dreadful Greta Gerwig snub for ‘Little Women.’ The movie garnered 6 nominations…but no director, because evidently, it just happened on its own.

Before I press forward, let me state, I’m not a film critic, I did take film appreciation. I’m not an acting expert, I’ve been in plenty of plays. I’m not one to see every film, I do love Netflix. What I am is the very person that Hollywood wants to reach! The average movie-goer hoping to be entertained and even educated from time to time.

This time, Hollywood needs the education. We are in a precarious time in this country. Women are at a true crossroads, politically and socially. People of color are under-represented and their voices lost in others’ misleading tweets.

So who do we look to? The Movies! To celebrate the underdogs. To make more movies about those people who need to be seen, heard and understood. And then, when those films are made, we need Hollywood to buoy them, praise them and bring them accolades that prove ‘all types of us matter.’ If not Hollywood. WHO?

Which brings us to our very own Julia Reichert! Let’s hear it for the GIRL! I know we are all giddy with excitement thinking that one of our own can take home an OSCAR and she’s a woman….W O M A N! (Shout out to Steve Bognar, who we love too, but this is about her right now!) And if ever there was a lady who girls can look up to and see their potential, it’s Julia!

What does all of this mean…the outrage, the disappointment, the white male party on Sunday, February 9th….I think it means this….

Pray that Hollywood picks the BEST of what they have deemed the best. Let’s hope they see, hear and understand what the world is saying! (And secretly, root for Cynthia Erivo in HARRIET…much like the lady she portrayed, maybe she can show the world that we are all part of the party!!)

 

The Oscars will air LIVE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 8e|5p on ABC and will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide…where there are a multitude of races, genders, and sexual preferences!

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: academy awards, Oscars

Russell Florence’s Oscar Predictions

February 24, 2019 By Russell Florence, Jr.

And the Oscar goes to… fantastic stories about family, politics, royalty, pop stardom, race relations, and superheroes which defined film in 2018. The Favourite and Roma lead with 10 nominations apiece, but tonight I’m particularly looking forward to the presentation of Best Production Design thanks to Wright State University alumna Hannah Beachler, who made history as the first African-American nominated in the category for her superb work on Black Panther.


Knowing there will be surprises and upsets, here are my predictions in the top six categories:

BEST PICTURE
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
Bohemian Rhapsody
The Favourite
Green Book
Roma
A Star is Born
Vice

Overlooked: A Quiet Place; The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Beautiful Boy; Ben Is Back; Boy Erased; Can You Ever Forgive Me?; Cold War; Crazy Rich Asians; Eighth Grade; First Man; First Reformed; The Hate U Give; If Beale Street Could Talk; Leave No Trace; Mary Poppins Returns; Mary Queen of Scots; Shoplifters; Widows; The Wife; Wildlife; Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Should Win/Will Win: Black Panther

I feel you’ve undoubtedly heard a lot about Roma, especially its momentum during this topsy-turvy awards season. Roma, which ranked high on my Top 10 films of the year, is a beautifully crafted and acted look at the life of a Mexican maid, but I also recognize it’s very love-hate. After all, it’s understandable that watching water stream down a drain or watching a car correctly park in a driveway, in black and white no less, would be agony for some. And as for the Academy, there’s still great uncertainty about embracing a foreign film and a Netflix film as Best Picture, especially when Roma seems guaranteed to win foreign film anyway. So, taking all this into consideration among many worthy contenders including Green Book which has been shrouded in controversy for a while, I’m going with the more universally attractive and compellingly entertaining Black Panther, the pop culture achievement of 2018 that transcended cinema and unified a divisive nation for young and old alike.

BEST DIRECTOR
Alfonso Cuarón, Roma
Yorgos Lanthimos, The Favourite
Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman
Adam McKay, Vice
Pawel Pawlikowski, Cold War

Overlooked: Ari Aster, Hereditary; Bo Burnham, Eighth Grade; Damien Chazelle, First Man; Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Ryan Coogler, Black Panther; Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born; Paul Dano, Wildlife; Joel Edgerton, Boy Erased; Peter Farrelly, Green Book; Debra Granik, Leave No Trace; Peter Hedges, Ben Is Back; Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk; Hirokazu Kore-eda, Shoplifters; John Krasinski, A Quiet Place; Steve McQueen, Widows; Björn Runge, The Wife; George Tillman, Jr., The Hate U Give

Should Win: Lee
Will Win: Cuarón

The overdue Lee, receiving his first nomination here, deserves to win based on his decision to incorporate the relevant Charlottesville footage, but Cuarón remains unstoppable.

BEST ACTOR
Christian Bale, Vice
Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born
Willem Dafoe, At Eternity’s Gate
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody
Viggo Mortensen, Green Book

Overlooked: Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther; Steve Carell, Beautiful Boy; John Cho, Searching; Ben Foster, Leave No Trace; Ryan Gosling, First Man; Jake Gyllenhaal, Wildlife; Lucas Hedges, Ben Is Back and Boy Erased; Stephan James, If Beale Street Could Talk; Joaquin Phoenix, Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, You Were Never Really Here; Jonathan Pryce, The Wife; Lakeith Stanfield, Sorry to Bother You; John David Washington, BlacKkKlansman

Should Win: Bale
Will Win: Malek

The transformative Bale, in one of his finest and most complex performances, mesmerized behind the makeup to create a fascinatingly dark portrayal of Dick Cheney, but Malek, the darling of awards season, will be the champion for embodying Freddie Mercury’s legacy with fiery flair and enormous heart.

BEST ACTRESS
Yalitza Aparicio, Roma
Glenn Close, The Wife
Olivia Colman, The Favourite
Lady Gaga, A Star is Born
Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Overlooked: Sakura Ando, Shoplifters; Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns; Toni Collette, Hereditary; Viola Davis, Widows; Elsie Fisher, Eighth Grade; Joanna Kulig, Cold War; KiKi Layne, If Beale Street Could Talk; Carey Mulligan, Wildlife; Julia Roberts, Ben Is Back; Saoirse Ronan, Mary Queen of Scots; Amanda Stenberg, Widows; Charlize Theron, Tully; Constance Wu, Crazy Rich Asians

Should Win/Will Win: Close

Aparicio, Gaga and McCarthy impressed and Colman truly delighted, but after seven nominations Close, tremendous as a gifted spouse suddenly finding her voice, will no longer be ignored.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 
Mahershala Ali, Green Book
Adam Driver, BlacKkKlansman
Sam Elliott, A Star is Born
Richard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Sam Rockwell, Vice

Overlooked: Timothée Chalamet, Beautiful Boy; Coleman Domingo, If Beale Street Could Talk;; Joel Edgerton, Boy Erased; Josh Hamilton, Eighth Grade; Brian Tyree Henry, If Beale Street Could Talk; Jonah Hill, Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot; Russell Hornsby, The Hate U Give; Nicholas Hoult, The Favourite; Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther; Daniel Kaluuya, Widows; Ed Oxenbould, Wildlife; Anthony Ramos, A Star is Born

Should Win/Will Win: Ali

Ali should’ve shared lead category placement with Mortensen, but he’s a sure bet nonetheless for bringing nobility and charm to his portrayal of musician Dr. Don Shirley.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 
Amy Adams, Vice
Marina de Tavira, Roma
Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk
Emma Stone, The Favourite
Rachel Weisz, The Favourite

Overlooked: Emily Blunt, A Quiet Place; Linda Cardellini, Green Book; Elizabeth Debicki, Widows; Ann Dowd, Hereditary; Claire Foy, First Man; Danai Gurira, Black Panther; Regina Hall, The Hate U Give; Nicole Kidman, Boy Erased; Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, Leave No Trace; Debra Messing, Searching; Lupita Nyong’o, Black Panther; Margot Robbie, Mary Queen of Scots; Annie Starke, The Wife; Maura Tierney, Beautiful Boy; Michelle Yeoh, Crazy Rich Asians

Should Win/Will Win: King

King has dazzled on television for years (Southland, American Crime, Seven Seconds), but her return to the big screen as a supportive mother fighting to save her daughter’s wrongly imprisoned boyfriend was an absolute knockout!

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: academy awards, Oscars, Russell Florence Jr.

A Look At This Year’s Oscar Nominees

February 19, 2019 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Most Metro!

I love good cinema.  And for all of my college years and days in retail, Oscar season was a time for speculation and preparation for watching (and cheering and jeering) the event on the big night.  But for most of the last 18 years, I have been so consumed with preparing for THE NEON’s Annual Oscar Party, I’ve hardly stopped to think who would win and who would lose.  That is until Dayton Rotary stepped in.  For the last four years, I’ve been asked to give a short presentation regarding the upcoming Academy Awards.  This forces me to reflect on the year’s nominees and to think about who will take home Oscars.  Below are some of my thoughts regarding this year’s big contenders.

Amy Adams – 6th Oscar nomination (5 supporting, 1 lead).

Marina de Tavira – 1st Oscar nomination, lots of accolades in Mexico.

Regina King – 1st Oscar nomination…lots of TV accolades.

Emma Stone – 3rd Oscar nomination…won for LA LA LAND.

Rachel Weisz – 2nd Oscar nomination…it’s been 13 years since nomination for CONSTANT GARDNER.

WHO WILL WIN?  This year’s “Best Supporting Actress” Oscar will almost certainly go to Regina King.  Her performance in IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK is heartbreakingly wonderful.  I recently heard King speaking on NPR’s “On Point” about how she rarely watches her own work…but a friend convinced her she had to see this film on the big screen.  Within the first five minutes, she knew this Barry Jenkins film was something special…and it turns out that I was just a few rows behind her at The Toronto International Film Festival.  (If King doesn’t get it, Adams is a good second bet.)

 

 

Mahershala Ali – 2nd Oscar nomination…won for MOONLIGHT!

Adam Driver – 1st Oscar nomination…has won awards for GIRLS on TV.

Sam Elliot – 1st Oscar nomination EVER.  Hard to Believe!!

Richard E. Grant – 1 Oscar nomination (though years of brilliant work).

Sam Rockwell – 2nd Oscar nomination…won for THREE BILLBOARDS…

WHO WILL WIN?  Mahershala Ali appears to be the favorite at this time, but Sam Elliott could sneak in and get it.  (That said, I’m rooting for Richar E. Grant.)

 

Yalitza Aparicio – 1st Oscar nomination, 1st film role ever!

Glenn Close – 7th Oscar nomination (4 leads, 3 supporting)

Olivia Colman – 1st Oscar nomination (lots of TV accolades and will be the Queen in next season of THE CROWN)

Lady Gaga – 1st Oscar nomination

Melissa McCarthy – 2nd Oscar nomination (1st was for BRIDESMAIDS)

WHO WILL WIN?  It’s Glenn Close’s turn.  The nominations show a diverse canon of work (DANGEROUS LIAISONS, FATAL ATTRACTION, ALBERT NOBBS, WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, THE BIG CHILL)…but the brilliance doesn’t stop there – what about 101 DALMATIANS, PARADISE ROAD and more!  The upset in this category would be Lady Gaga…who does have a lot of fans and support in the business (but I think it would be a posthumous “slap in the face” to Judy Garland – who did not win for her incredible work with this role).

Christian Bale – 4th Oscar nomination…won for THE FIGHTER

Bradley Cooper – 7th Oscar nomination (3 of these nominations are for this film)

Willem Dafoe – 4th Oscar nomination…recent nomination was for last year’s FLORIDA PROJECT, 1st nomination was in 1987 for PLATOON

Rami Malek – 1st Oscar nomination (lots of accolades for TV’s MR. ROBOT)

Viggo Mortensen – 3rd Oscar nomination

 

WHO WILL WIN?  This is a tough one.  Many folks are banking on Christian Bale (think of that range – from EMPIRE OF THE SUN as a kid to THE MACHINIST to BATMAN to Dick Cheney).  The other big contender is Rami Malek – who has garnered a lot of love this award season.  I’m going with Bale.

 

ROMA has one big thing going against it.  Netflix!  Will the Academy be kind to a film that has been released by a company that wants to completely change the way films are consumed by the public?  Netflix knew they had to get this film into cinemas in order for it to get serious Oscar consideration…and we played it at THE NEON because I consider it the best film of the year.  But Netflix rarely wants cinemas to play their films…they want consumers to subscribe to their service.  They are not team players and the integrity of how a film is viewed is low on their list of priorities.  Big corporate profits over artistic integrity seems to be the order of the day…even when filmmakers ask for their films to get more theatrical exposure.  So we’ll see what happens…do members of the Academy care about all of this…or will they base their votes on the power of this film?

THE FAVOURITE divided our audience at THE NEON like no other film this year.  We had people see it numerous times and we had people complain that the film was “pornographic” or “stupid” or “wasn’t funny at all.”  It’s my opinion that this very dark comedy has a lot to say about the lengths people will go to gain power…and it also speaks about the disconnect by many of those in power and the people they represent.  I think it’s a brilliant film (although one with a very grim worldview).

A STAR IS BORN – this is the 4th version of this story.  The 1937 version won a special award for its use of color and also won a “Best Screenplay” Oscar.  The 1954 Cukor version (with Garland) did not win any Oscars (and is the strongest version of this story).  The 1976 version with Streisand won “Best Song”…and this latest version will also win Gaga an Oscar for “Best Song.”

One special note about the other nominees is that Hannah Beachler, a woman who grew up in Centerville and attended Wright State University for Motion Picture Production, is the first ever African American to be nominated for “Best Production Design.”  BLACK PANTHER has broken a lot of barriers this season, and it’s exciting to see Beachler get such wonderful recognition (she’s had an incredible career – working on such wonderful films as FRUITVALE STATION, MOONLIGHT and many more…including Beyonce’s LEMONADE).

A couple quick notes:

It’s hard to believe that this is Spike Lee’s 1st Oscar nomination!

Alfonso Cuaron is nominated for 4 Oscars this year…not only did he write and direct ROMA, he also shot and produced it.  All four of these roles have received recognition.

Foreign films have received a lot more love than usual this year.  In addition to ROMA’s 10 nominations,  COLD WAR received 3 nominations (WARNING…BIG PLUG AHEAD…COLD WAR is currently playing at THE NEON), NEVER LOOK AWAY has two nominations, and BORDER is nominated for “Best Makeup.”  And speaking of foreign films (ANOTHER BIG PLUG), CAPERNAUM, one of my absolute favorites of 2018, opens this Friday at THE NEON.

WHO WILL WIN?  The only way ROMA won’t win this year would be for “political” (aka Netflix) reasons.  I feel pretty confident that it will win regardless.  But if it doesn’t, the Oscar could go to GREEN BOOK – a film that despite some controversy, has received a lot of awards and admiration this season.

Neon Movies on Fifth Street. Photo by Lew Hann

As for our Oscar Screening Party...as always, it’s FREE!  The Academy Awards will be screened in our large auditorium this Sunday, February 24 – and you could win awesome prizes throughout the night…including our grand prize from our friends at Square One Salon & Spa. Ballots are available in our lobby and must be turned in before the first award is presented.  We hope you’ll join us!  We’ll be seating as close as possible to 7:00pm for the pre-show.

Hope to see you soon at THE NEON,

Jonathan

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And The Oscar Goes To…

March 4, 2018 By Russell Florence, Jr.

Tonight, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences salutes films concerning social relevance, military achievement, high stakes journalism, coming-of-age, empowering vengeance, and more at the 90th Academy Awards. Without a doubt, 2017 was a fascinating and progressive year for film, evidenced in outside-the-box pleasures from the timely horror of Get Out to the beautifully unique romance between a woman and a sea creature in The Shape of Water. Although the Academy dropped the ball in some respects (Mudbound snubbed for Best Picture remains perplexing), there are a slew of worthy nominees to root for. Expect Hollywood to bring ample attention to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements during acceptance speeches, and let’s hope Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway get it right this time when the Best Picture is revealed. If there’s ever been a year in which you’ll want to stick around until the very end this is it.

Here are my predictions in the top six categories.

BEST PICTURE
Call Me By Your Name
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
Get Out
Lady Bird
Phantom Thread
The Post
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Overlooked: A Quiet Passion; Battle of the Sexes; Beach Rats; The Beguiled; Detroit; The Florida Project; God’s Own Country; I, Tonya; Mudbound; Patti Cake$; Wind River

Will Win: Shape of Water
Should Win: Get Out

Three Billboards and Shape of Water were captivating character-driven showcases, but Shape has the momentum to go all the way. Even so, no other nominee generated as much thought-provoking discussion across the country as Get Out.  The film was simply a cultural game-changer akin to last year’s champion Moonlight.

BEST DIRECTOR . 

Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread
Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water
Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird
Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk
Jordan Peele, Get Out

Overlooked: Miguel Arteta, Beatriz at Dinner; Sean Baker, The Florida Project; Kathryn Bigelow, Detroit; Sofia Coppola, The Beguiled; Terence Davis, A Quiet Passion; Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, Battle of the Sexes;; Craig Gillespie, I, Tonya; Luca Guadagnino, Call Me By Your Name; Eliza Hittman, Beach Rats; Geremy Jasper, Patti Cake$; Francis Lee, God’s Own Country; Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Dee Rees, Mudbound; Taylor Sheridan, Wind River

Will Win/Should Win: Del Toro

Gerwig and Peele are Academy darlings, but Del Toro will triumph for his highly imaginative and fanciful depiction of love with a colorful nod to bygone Hollywood.

BEST ACTOR

Timothée Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name
Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread
Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out
Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour
Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Overlooked:  Steve Carell, Battle of the Sexes; Jason Clarke, Mudbound; Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread; Harris Dickinson, Beach Rats; James Franco, The Disaster Artist; Andrew Garfield, Breathe; Jake Gylennhall, Stronger; Tom Hanks, The Post; Hugh Jackman, The Greatest Showman; James McAvoy, Split; Jeremy Renner, Wind River; Demetrius Shipp Jr., All Eyez on Me; Algee Smith, Detroit

Will Win: Oldman
Should Win: Chalamet

Oldman’s portrayal of Winston Churchill is pure Oscar bait, but 22-year-old Chalamet was truly riveting and heartbreaking as a teenager coming to terms with his sexuality. The mesmerizing final close up said it all.


BEST ACTRESS

Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water
Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Margot Robbie, I, Tonya
Saisore Ronan, Lady Bird
Meryl Streep, The Post

Overlooked: Annette Bening, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool; Judi Dench, Victoria & Abdul; Salma Hayek, Beatriz at Dinner; Sally Hawkins, Maudie; Nicole Kidman, The Beguiled; Danielle Macdonald, Patti Cake$; Shirley MacLaine, The Last Word; Carey Mulligan, Mudbound; Cynthia Nixon, A Quiet Passion; Brooklynn Prince, The Florida Project; Catherine Pugh, Lady Macbeth; Emma Stone, Battle of the Sexes

Will Win/Should Win: McDormand is a sure bet for her phenomenal, applause-inducing portrayal of a mother seeking justice.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project
Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water
Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World
Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Overlooked:  John Boyega, Detroit; Siddharth Dhananjay, Patti Cake$; Armie Hammer, Call Me By Your Name; Garett Hedlund, Mudbound; John Lithgow, Beatriz at Dinner; Jason Mitchell, Mudbound; Rob Morgan, Mudbound; Ray Romano, The Big Sick; Sebastian Stan, I, Tonya; Michael Stuhlbarg, Call Me By Your Name

Will Win: Rockwell
Should Win: Dafoe

Rockwell’s impeccable turn as a bigoted, closeted cop nearly stole Three Billboards from McDormand, but there were amazing subtleties and understated charm within Dafoe’s superb portrayal of a gruff yet concerned hotel manager in the underappreciated Florida Project.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Mary J. Blige, Mudbound
Allison Janney, I, Tonya
Leslie Manville, Phantom Thread
Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird
Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water

Overlooked: Hong Chau, Downsizing; Jennifer Ehle, A Quiet Passion; Bridget Everett, Patti Cake$; Beanie Feldstein, Lady Bird; Carrie Fisher, Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Danai Guaria, All Eyez on Me; Holly Hunter, The Big Sick; Laura Linney, The Dinner; Tatiana Maslany, Stronger; Julianne Nicholson, I Tonya;  Miranda Richardson, Stronger; Kristin Scott Thomas, Darkest Hour; Bria Vinaite, The Florida Project

Will Win/Should Win: Janney

Although I couldn’t help but think of Mo’Nique’s equally visceral performance in Precious, Janney’s comical and harrowing tour-de-force as Tonya Harding’s mother was a true knockout.

The 90th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be telecast live Sun. March 4 on ABC at 8 pm.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: academy awards, Predictions

And The Oscar Goes To…

February 25, 2017 By Russell Florence, Jr.

After last year’s OscarsSoWhite controversy condemned the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, diversity refreshingly steps into the spotlight as the 89th annual Academy Awards honors the best cinema of 2016 Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Seven actors and one director of color will compete in the major categories representing a banner year for filmmaking. In an attempt to clean up old voting habits, 683 new members were added to the over 6,000 total membership including production designer Hannah Beachler, a Wright State University alumna. In fact, 46 percent of new members were female while 41 percent represented people of color. More progress should be made (the membership is still 89 percent white and 73 percent male), but the initial effects were noticeable in the nominations and could have greater impact when envelopes are opened.
As always, anything is possible on Oscar night, specifically in terms of the amount of politically-charged acceptance speeches and the suspenseful announcement of best picture. Here are my predictions in the top six categories.
BEST PICTURE
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight

Overlooked: 13th; 20th Century Women; American Honey; Arrival; Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened; The Birth of a Nation; Equity; Free State of Jones; Indignation; Jackie; Krisha; The Light Between Oceans; The Lobster; Loving; O.J. Made in America; Miles Ahead; Race; Remember?; Silence; Sing Street

Will Win: La La Land
Should Win: Moonlight

By and large, the Academy got it right. Nine wonderful films have been recognized and deservedly so. Will Hollywood rally to embrace lighthearted escapism (La La Land), the trials and tribulations of the African-American experience (Fences, Hidden Figures, Moonlight), touching stories of redemption and reunion (Lion, Manchester by the Sea), sci-fi contemplativeness (Arrival), or gripping accounts of battle in war (Hacksaw Ridge) and out West (Hell or High Water)? La La Land, a musical love letter to Los Angeles, seems unstoppable thanks to its imaginative originality and colorful fantasy, but if this category is about which film makes the strongest statement for our times, the coming-of-age Moonlight is a daring achievement for African-American cinema that will be studied for decades. Still, watch out for uplifting and inspiring crowd-pleaser Hidden Figures, the highest-grossing nominee raking in $142 million and counting. An upset is within reason.

BEST DIRECTOR
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Denis Villeneuve, Arrival

Overlooked: Andrea Arnold, American Honey; John Carney, Sing Street; Don Cheadle, Miles Ahead; Derek Cianfrance, The Light Between Oceans;; Yorgos Lanthimos, The Lobster; Pablo Larrain, Jackie; Ang Lee, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk; David Mackenzie, Hell or High Water; Theodore Melfi, Hidden Figures; Meera Menon, Equity; Mike Mills, 20th Century Women; Jeff Nichols, Loving; Nate Parker, The Birth of a Nation; James Schamus, Indignation; Martin Scorcese, Silence; Trey Edward Shults, Krisha; Denzel Washington, Fences

Will Win: Chazelle
Should Win: Jenkins

Chazelle’s particularly skillful homages to bygone Hollywood musicals are of a mature pedigree far beyond his years, but the beautiful subtlety and gripping intimacy Jenkins established took realistic storytelling to captivating heights.

BEST ACTOR
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Viggo Mortensen, Captain America
Denzel Washington, Fences

Overlooked: Joe Alwyn, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk; Don Cheadle, Miles Ahead; Joel Edgerton, Loving; Colin Farrell, The Lobster; Michael Fassbender, The Light Between Oceans; Ralph Fiennes, A Bigger Splash; Ben Foster, Hell or High Water; Andrew Garfield, Silence; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Snowden;  Tom Hanks, Sully; Alex Hibbert, Moonlight; Tom Hiddleston, I Saw the Light; Stephan James, Race; Logan Lerman, Indignation; Matthew McConaughey, Free State of Jones; Nate Parker, The Birth of a Nation; Chris Pine, Hell or High Water;  Christopher Plummer, Remember?; Trevante Rhodes, Moonlight; Ashton Sanders, Moonlight; Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Sing Street

Will Win/Should Win: Washington

Last fall, it seemed the splendidly understated Affleck was the clear favorite, but Washington’s dynamic finesse as the scorned and disillusioned Troy Maxson (coupled with the fact that he directed himself) grew too powerful to ignore in the homestretch. Affleck could still prevail, but Washington, in top form, simply delivered one of his most tremendous, roof-raising portrayals, placing him in good standing to become the first African-American actor to win three Oscars and the sixth actor overall to receive three Oscars (joining an illustrious group consisting of Ingrid Bergman, Walter Brennan, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jack Nicholson, and Meryl Streep).

 

BEST ACTRESS
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Emma Stone, La La Land
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins

Overlooked: Amy Adams, Arrival; Kate Beckinsale, Love & Friendship; Annette Bening, 20th Century Women; Emily Blunt, The Girl on the Train; Jessica Chastain, Miss Sloane; Krisha Fairchild, Krisha; Sally Field, Hello, My Name is Doris; Anna Gunn, Equity; Rebecca Hall, Christine; Taraji P. Henson, Hidden Figures; Sasha Lane, American Honey; Susan Sarandon, The Meddler; Tilda Swinton, A Bigger Splash; Alicia Vikander, The Light Between Oceans; Rachel Weisz, Denial

Will Win: Stone
Should Win: Huppert

All signs point to Stone, the darling of the awards season, for solidifying her triple threat status as aspiring actress Mia, but don’t discount French powerhouse Huppert for her compelling yet tremendously cool portrayal of a video game executive provocatively flirting with danger and desire. After all, the foreign voting block cannot be brushed aside considering British theater veteran Mark Rylance’s upset win last year for best supporting actor in Bridge of Spies against Creed favorite Sylvester Stallone. The sheer breadth of Huppert’s mesmerizing work would be a cinch in a less competitive year, but the immensely likeable Stone, so luminous and heartbreaking, will ride La La Land’s palpable momentum.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Dev Patel, Lion
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals

Overlooked: Jovan Adepo, Fences; Kevin Costner, Hidden Figures; Garrett Hedlund, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk; Stephen McKinley Henderson, Fences; Andre Holland, Moonlight; Russell Hornsby, Fences; Jeremy Irons, Race; Richard Jenkins, The Hollars; Jharrel Jerome, Moonlight; Nick Kroll, Loving; Yosuke Kubozuka, Silence; Shia LaBeouf, American Honey; Tracy Letts, Indignation; Mark McKenna, Sing Street; Jack Reynor, Sing Street; Timothy Spall, Denial; Patrick Stewart, Green Room; Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nocturnal Animals; Ben Whishaw, The Lobster; Mykelti Williamson, Fences

Will Win/Should Win: Ali

A truly excellent group. It’s particularly great to see Patel included having missed the cut here for 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire. Bridges, Patel and newcomer Hedges are major threats, but this category belongs to Ali, whose poignant and soulful portrayal of Juan, a drug dealer-turned-unexpected father figure, fuels Moonlight’s pensive magic.

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Viola Davis, Fences
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea

Overlooked: Lucy Boynton, Sing Street; Linda Emond, Indignation; Tyne Daly, Hello, My Name is Doris; Elle Fanning, 20th Century Women; Greta Gerwig, 20th Century Women; Riley Keough, American Honey; Aja Naomi King, The Birth of a Nation; Margo Martindale, The Hollars; Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Free State of Jones and Miss Sloane; Janelle Monae, Hidden Figures; Alysia Reiner, Equity; Kristen Stewart, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk; Sarah Megan Thomas, Equity; Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans and The Lobster

Will Win/Should Win: Davis

Let’s face it. Davis’ Oscar was probably engraved sometime last month. It’s still shocking she didn’t win for 2011’s The Help. Barring an upset, expect Davis to receive a lengthy standing ovation for her absolutely riveting portrayal of housewife Rose Maxon. Her acceptance speech could be the highlight of the evening. Keep your tissues handy.

The 89th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be telecast live Sun. Feb. 26 on ABC at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

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And The Oscar Goes To…

February 27, 2016 By Russell Florence, Jr.

88thchrisrock (1)Controversy threatens to diminish the accolades associated with the 88th annual Academy Awards honoring the best cinema of 2015 Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Oscars So White has been trending since last month, but the broader voting landscape still indicates Hollywood’s surprising leeriness to fully embrace diversity in storytelling and filmmaking. In particular, the marvelously conceived, gay-themed Carol being shut-out of the Best Picture and Director categories is just as disappointing as the egregious omissions of minorities in the acting fields. Nevertheless, the Oscars are an American pop culture tradition worth celebrating in good times and bad. As always, anything is possible when it comes to the 6,261 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, specifically their final choice of the evening which will undoubtedly be suspenseful.
Here are my predictions in the top six categories.

 

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The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
Brooklyn
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Martian
The Revenant
Room
Spotlight

Overlooked: 45 Years; Amy; Beasts of No Nation; Black Mass; Carol; Clouds of Sils Maria; Creed; The Dairy of a Teenage Girl; The Danish Girl; Ex Machina; Far From the Madding Crowd; The Hateful Eight; Joy; Love and Mercy; Sicario; Steve Jobs; Straight Outta Compton; Trumbo

Will/Should Win: Spotlight

One of the closest Best Picture races in recent history will come down to three choices based on precursors. Spotlight was embraced by the Screen Actors Guild, Revenant was a hit with the Directors Guild, and Big Short wowed the Producers Guild. Revenant has momentum, but the topical, universal, heartbreaking relevance of Spotlight, accented by a tremendous ensemble, gives it the edge.

 

BEST DIRECTOR
Lenny Abrahamson, Room
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, The Revenant
Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
Adam McKay, The Big Short
George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road

Overlooked: Olivier Assayas, Clouds of Sils Maria; Danny Boyle, Steve Jobs; Ryan Coogler, Creed; Cary Fukunaga, Beasts of No Nation; Alex Garland, Ex Machina; F. Gary Gray, Straight Outta Compton; Andrew Haigh, 45 Years; Todd Haynes, Carol; Spike Lee, Chi-Raq; John Madden, Brooklyn; Jay Roach, Trumbo; David O. Russell, Joy; Ridley Scott, The Martian; Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies; Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight; Denis Villeneuve, Sicario; Thomas Vinterberg, Far From the Madding Crowd
Will/Should Win: Iñarritu

Miller rebooted Mad Max to the hilt, but Iñarritu, the mastermind honored here last year for Birdman, looks unstoppable as the first director to win back-to-back since Joseph L. Mankiewicz in 1950 for All About Eve.


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Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Matt Damon, The Martian
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl

Overlooked:; Abraham Attah, Beasts of No Nation; Michael Caine, Youth; Tom Courtenay, 45 Years; Paul Dano, Love and Mercy; Johnny Depp, Black Mass; Jesse Eisenberg, The End of the Tour; Domhnall Gleason, Ex Machina; Tom Hanks, Bridge of Spies; Jake Gyllenhaal, Southpaw; Michael B. Jordan, Creed; Ian McKellen, Mr. Holmes; Mark Ruffalo, Infinitely Polar Bear; Matthias Schoenaerts, Far From the Madding Crowd; Will Smith, Concussion

Will/Should Win: DiCaprio

DiCaprio’s rigorous, palpable, raw, and literally gutsy portrayal of fur trapper Hugh Glass is classic, all-about-me Oscar bait from his first scene to his final close-up. Only the reliably versatile Cranston and the most daring performance Redmayne has delivered thus far seem capable of stealing Leo’s overdue Oscar.

 

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Cate Blanchett, Carol
Brie Larson, Room
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn

Overlooked: Juliette Binoche, Clouds of Sils Maria; Emily Blunt, Sicario; Sandra Bullock, Our Brand Is Crisis; Blythe Danner, I’ll See You in My Dreams; Helen Mirren, Woman in Gold; Carey Mulligan, Far From the Madding Crowd and Suffragette; Bel Powley, The Diary of a Teenage Girl; Zoe Saldana, Infinitely Polar Bear; Maggie Smith, The Lady in the Van; Meryl Streep, Ricki and the Flash; Lily Tomlin, Grandma

Will Win: Larson
Should Win: Blanchett

Blanchett, as captivating and nuanced as ever, mesmerized with delicacy, but Larson is a sure bet for her fierce portrayal of a mother held captive with her son.

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTORCreed-character-poster-2-600x890
Christian Bale, The Big Short
Tom Hardy, The Revenant
Mark Ruffalo, Spotlight
Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Sylvester Stallone, Creed

Overlooked: Josh Brolin, Sicario; Kyle Chandler, Carol; Billy Crudup, Spotlight; John Cusack, Love and Mercy; Jeff Daniels, Steve Jobs; Robert De Niro, Joy; Benecio del Toro, Sicario; Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation; Sam Elliott, I’ll See You in My Dreams; Paul Giamatti, Straight Outta Compton; Domhnall Gleeson, The Revenant; Walton Goggins, The Hateful Eight; Oscar Isaac, Ex Machina; Samuel L. Jackson, The Hateful Eight; Michael Keaton, Spotlight; Jason Mitchell, Straight Outta Compton; Kurt Russell, The Hateful Eight; Liev Schreiber, Spotlight; Jason Segel, The End of the Tour; Michael Shannon, 99 Homes; Michael Sheen, Far From the Madding Crowd; Alexander Skarsgaard, The Diary of a Teenage Girl; Rick Springfield, Ricki and the Flash; Tom Sturridge, Far From the Madding Crowd; Jacob Tremblay, Room; Stanley Tucci, Spotlight; Forest Whitaker, Southpaw

Will Win: Stallone
Should Win: Rylance

Recent BAFTA winner Rylance, a three-time Tony Award winner with extensive stage credits in London’s West End, relied on the most subtle acting choices to heighten his quietly commanding performance. However, Stallone, nominated for Rocky in 1977, is the sentimental favorite and will likely receive the first standing ovation of the night. If you’re a Stallone fan, have your tissues handy.

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Rooney Mara, Carol
Rachel McAdams, Spotlight
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs

Overlooked: Joan Allen, Room; Elizabeth Banks, Love and Mercy; Angela Bassett, Chi-Raq; Jane Fonda, Youth; Mamie Gummer, Ricki and the Flash; Lola Kirke, Mistress America; Laura Linney, Mr. Holmes; Helen Mirren, Trumbo; Sarah Paulson, Carol; Isabella Rossellini, Joy; Kristin Stewart, Clouds of Sils Maria; Tessa Thompson, Creed; Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina; Julie Walters, Brooklyn; Kristin Wiig, The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Will Win: Vikander
Should Win: Mara

Let’s face it. Vikander and Mara commit category fraud for being placed here instead of the leading field where they belong. Nonetheless, both were remarkable and deserve to win despite a late surge for Winslet. Due to Carol’s dwindling support within the Academy, Mara’s incredibly layered and revelatory work will not surpass Vikander’s dynamic breakthrough portrayal of an artist championing and loving her identity-rattled husband against all odds.

The 88th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Chris Rock, will be telecast live Sun. Feb. 28 on ABC at 8:30 pm.

 

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Oscar at the Neon: Red Carpet, Crystal Anniversary & POPCORN!

February 25, 2016 By Joshua Stucky

2016_Oscar_Watch_Header_750X450_2-750x450It is that time of year again when the sound of tearing envelopes fills the air. The 88th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 28th, and one place you can catch the excitement is at the Neon Movies. The theater is hosting its Crystal Anniversary or 15th Annual Oscar Party beginning at 7:00pm. ‘We have lots of fun,’ says Jonathan McNeal, the Neon’s manager, ‘and some major prizes.’ Part of that fun is the chance to take home some goods for picking the winners. ‘We have ballots in our lobby now, stop by and make your predictions. If you are right, you can win anything from blu-ray copies of nominated films, to a grand prize basket filled with champagne, movie passes and gifts from Square One Salon!’

The broadcast is truly a treat on the big screen in high definition, and the theater is packed with around 100 movie lovers, some dressed to the 9’s, all anxious to hear the winners. The Neon is well known for its comfy chairs, and great refreshments, including beer, wine and delicious popcorn. The party is free and parking is easy with a lot across fifth street, and validation for the Convention Center garage. The Oscars start at 8:30pm, but McNeal warns, ‘Come early, make your picks, because ballots must be turned in before the first award is given.’

One of the most exciting facets of this year’s show, ‘Will be seeing Chris Rock handle the ceremony.’ says McNeal, ‘in light of the on-going nomination controversy.’ McNeal went on to say, ‘I would personally love to see Brooklyn win the Best Picture, but I feel Spotlight, the Revenant and The Big Short are the ones to watch!’

logoThe night will certainly have its share of surprises, but one thing you won’t be surprised by is the fun-filled Oscar Party at Dayton’s beloved Neon Movies, where the WINNER IS…..YOU!

The Neon Movies is located at 130 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402. For more information, call neonmovies.com

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And The Oscar Goes To…

March 2, 2014 By Russell Florence, Jr. Leave a Comment

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It’s time to find out which films and artists will reap Oscar gold according to the over 6,000 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who determined nominees for the 86th annual Academy Awards. American Hustle and Gravity tie with 10 nods, but 12 Years a Slave follows with nine. Additionally, local filmmaker Julia Reichert, an Emmy winner and three-time Oscar nominee, served as associate producer of Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall, nominated in the documentary short subject field.

Anything is possible when winners will be revealed tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Here are my predictions in the top six categories.


BEST PICTUREgravity
12 Years a Slave
American Hustle
Captain Phillips
Dallas Buyers Club
Gravity
Her
Nebraska
Philomena
The Wolf of Wall Street

Overlooked: 42, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, All is Lost, August: Osage County, The Bling Ring, Blue is the Warmest Color, Blue Jasmine, Enough Said, Frances Ha, Fruitvale Station, Inside Llewyn Davis, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Lone Survivor, Mud, The Place Beyond the Pines, Prisoners, Saving Mr. Banks

Could Win: Gravity or Hustle
Should Win/Will Win: 12 Years a Slave

By and large, it’s a three-way race between Gravity, Hustle and Slave. Hustle, David O. Russell’s clever, entertaining 1970s throwback, had momentum in January during the height of awards season, but passion seems to have cooled. Gravity captivated with stunning visuals and special effects recalling Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 2001: A Space Odyssey, but its screenplay wasn’t nominated, tainting its overall impact. Slave is overtly chilling and tough to watch, but it’s also the most emotional, profound and significant when categorizing the kind of prestige film that typically grabs this coveted honor. In a close call, Slave feels on the verge of making Oscar history as the first best picture winner to chronicle the African-American experience.

BEST DIRECTORwww.indiewire
Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity
Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
Alexander Payne, Nebraska
David O. Russell, American Hustle
Martin Scorcese, The Wolf of Wall Street

Overlooked: Woody Allen, Blue Jasmine, J.C. Chandor, All is Lost, Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis, Ryan Coogler, Fruitvale Station, Sofia Coppola, The Bling Ring, Lee Daniels, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Paul Greengrass, Captain Phillips, Spike Jonze, Her, Jean-Marc Vallée, Dallas Buyers Club, Denis Villeneuve, Prisoners

Could Win: McQueen
Should Win/Will Win: Cuarón

McQueen crafted an indelible look at the horrors of slavery, especially plantation life, but Cuarón will be duly recognized for his technological, visionary artistry.

BEST ACTOREXCLUSIVE: Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto film scenes together for The Dallas Buyers Club in New Orleans.
Christian Bale, American Hustle
Bruce Dern, Nebraska
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street
Chiwetl Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

Overlooked: Casey Affleck, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Chadwick Boseman, 42, Idris Elba, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Tom Hanks, Captain Phillips, Oscar Isaac, Inside Llewyn Davis, Hugh Jackman, Prisoners, Michael B. Jordan, Fruitvale Station, Robert Redford, All is Lost, Forest Whitaker, Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Could Win: DiCaprio
Should Win: Ejiofor
Will Win: McConaughey

Ejiofor’s powerful, splendidly nuanced portrayal is the lifeblood of Slave and there is a late surge for DiCaprio’s finest work to date, but McConaughey will likely prevail for his physical and professional transformation as AIDS activist Ron Woodroof.

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Amy Adams, American Hustle
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Sandra Bullock, Gravity
Judi Dench, Philomena
Meryl Streep, August: Osage County

Overlooked: Berenice Bejo, The Past, Adele Exarchopoulos, Blue is the Warmest Color, Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha, Brie Larson, Short Term 12, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Enough Said, Emma Thompson, Saving Mr. Banks

Could Win: Adams
Should Win/Will Win: Blanchett

Sentiment could favor Adams, who has been an Oscar darling since she wowed voters in Junebug. Even so, and despite unexpected Woody Allen backlash, this category, as it has since last August, belongs to the brilliant Blanchett whose phenomenally exquisite interpretation of a washed-up Manhattan socialite superbly evoked the riveting complexity of Blanche DuBois.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTORbarkhad abdi captain phillips
Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips
Bradley Cooper, American Hustle
Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave
Jonah Hill, The Wolf of Wall Street
Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

Overlooked: Bobby Cannavale, Blue Jasmine, Keith Carradine, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Steve Coogan, Philomena, Chris Cooper, August: Osage County, Paul Dano, Prisoners,  Dane DeHaan, Kill Your Darlings and The Place Beyond the Pines, Harrison Ford, 42, Ben Foster, Lone Survivor, Will Forte, Nebraska, James Gandolfini, Enough Said, Jake Gyllenhaal, Prisoners, Tom Hanks, Saving Mr. Banks, Matthew McConaughey, Mud, David Oyelowo, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Sam Rockwell, The Way, Way Back, Geoffrey Rush, The Book Thief

Could Win: Abdi
Should Win: Fassbender
Will Win: Leto

The fact that Abdi received more support from the Academy than Tom Hanks speaks volumes about how much his terrifically authentic performance lingered in the minds of voters. Fassbender, who should have been nominated for best actor two years ago for Shame, took insanity and terror to another dimension as a vicious slave owner. Still, Leto, nearly unrecognizable, seems a sure bet for his gentle, striking portrayal of Rayon, a transgender woman living with AIDS.


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Sally Hawkins, Blue Jasmine
Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle
Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave
Julia Roberts, August: Osage County
June Squibb, Nebraska

Overlooked:  Amy Adams, Her, Nicole Beharie, 42, Melonie Diaz, Fruitvale Station, Jennifer Garner, Dallas Buyers Club, Naomie Harris, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Allison Janney, The Way, Way Back, Scarlett Johansson, Her, Melissa Leo, Prisoners, Margo Martindale, August: Osage County, Juliette Nicholson, August: Osage County, Sarah Paulson, 12 Years a Slave, Lea Seydoux, Blue is the Warmest Color, Octavia Spencer, Fruitvale Station, Emma Watson, The Bling Ring, Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Alfre Woodard, 12 Years a Slave

Could Win: Lawrence
Should Win/Will Win: Nyong’o

Lawrence ignited the screen with her fiery, flashy turn and probably would be the frontrunner if she hadn’t won best actress last year for Silver Linings Playbook. Expect Nyong’o to reign for her impeccable, heart-wrenching, breakthrough portrayal of the haunting Patsey, a prized and abused slave.

The 86th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will be telecast live tonight on ABC at 8:30 p.m. In related news, The Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St. in downtown Dayton, and FilmDayton will host Oscar parties tonight. For information about the Neon’s festivities, call (937) 222-7469 or visit www.neonmovies.com. For FilmDayton’s festivities, visit www.filmdayton.com.

 

 

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THE NEON – Oscar Nominee THE GREAT BEAUTY Opens and FREE Oscar Party News!

February 27, 2014 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

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Every now and then I hear people say “I wish you’d bring more foreign films to town”…well now’s your chance. Between the Oscar Shorts, THE PAST, and GLORIA, we’re having a nice run of foreign material at THE NEON. And starting this Friday we’ll have THE GREAT BEAUTY, the Italian picture nominated for “Best Foreign Film!” In addition to it, we will hold all of our other current attractions – PHILOMENA, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and GLORIA!

Click this LINK to visit the official site for PHILOMENA. Click this LINK to visit the official site for DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. Click this LINK to visit the official site for GLORIA.

Synopsis for THE GREAT BEAUTY: “Journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city’s literary and social circles, but when his sixty-fifth birthday coincides with a shock from the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties, and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.” Nominated for “Best Foreign Film” at this year’s Academy Awards. Click on this LINK below to visit the film’s official site.

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I’m happy to report that the latest tugg request we received will move forward! Special thanks to those of you who got on-line and reserved your ticket! On Thursday, March 6 at 7:30, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National MS Society will host a screening of WHEN I WALK. “In 2006, 25-year-old Jason DaSilva was on vacation at the beach with family when, suddenly, he fell down. He couldn’t get back up. His legs had stopped working; his disease could no longer be ignored. Just a few months earlier doctors had told him that he had multiple sclerosis…Jason tried exercise to help cope, but the problem only worsened. After his dispiriting fall on the beach, he turned to his Mom, who reminded him that, despite his disease, he was still a fortunate kid who had the opportunity to pursue the things he loved most: art and filmmaking. Jason picked up the camera, turned it on his declining body, and set out on a worldwide journey in search of healing, self-discovery, and love.” Read more about the film, watch the wonderful trailer and reserve your ticket at this LINK.

We’re ready for you this Sunday! THE NEON’s Annual Oscar Party has been a success for more than a decade, and we’re excited that ThinkTV has once again agreed to help us get a signal for the broadcast. On Sunday, March 2, seating will begin as close to 7pm as possible (which is when the pre-show begins). Ballots for guessing the winners are now available in our lobby…and must be turned in before the first award is given (guests must be present during our party to be eligible for prizes). Prizes will be given throughout the evening for correct guesses…and the Grand Prize – “The Star Treatment” (courtesy of Square One Salon & Spa and THE NEON) – will go to the person with the most correct guesses. This party is FREE and YOU are Invited! Come in anytime on Sunday, March 2 to turn in your ballot. Upon turning in a ballot (one per person), you will be given a number – which will result in the seating priority later that night.

We hope to see many of you this weekend!

Thanks for your continued support,

Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Feb. 28 – Thursday, March 6:

PHILOMENA (PG-13) 1 Hr 38 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:40, 5:10
Monday – Thursday: 3:00

GLORIA (R) 1 Hr 50 Min
Friday, Saturday: 2:50, 7:20, 9:45
Sunday: 2:50
Monday – Wednesday: 5:15, 7:45
Thursday: 5:15

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (R) 1 Hr 57 Min
Friday, Saturday: 4:30, 9:50
Sunday: 4:30
Monday – Thursday: 5:30

THE GREAT BEAUTY (NR) 2 Hrs 22 Mins
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:30, 7:00
Monday-Thursday: 2:30, 8:00

THE NEON’S ANNUAL OSCAR PARTY (NR) Who Knows?!?
Sunday: Seating begins at 7:00

WHEN I WALK (NR) 1 Hr 24 Min + discussion
Thursday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
March 7 – OMAR (Nominated for Best Foreign Film)
March 14 – ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME
March 21 – GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
TBD – TIM’S VERMEER
TBD – LE WEEK-END
April 18 – THE LUNCHBOX

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Spend an Evening with Oscar + ***Ticket Giveaway***

February 21, 2014 By Megan Cooper 2 Comments

FD Oscars2As movie makers celebrate their biggest night, FilmDayton will join the Academy Awards action by hosting “An Evening with    Oscar” March 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3520 Pentagon Park Blvd., in Beavercreek.

As the nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Dayton region’s film community, FilmDayton will welcome guests to watch the broadcast on multiple screens, mingle with friends, film lovers and area filmmakers while also enjoying savory treats created by local chefs. The Academy Awards are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., and the party’s doors open at 7 p.m.

FD Oscars1Tickets for the “An Evening with Oscar” party are $25 ($20 for FilmDayton members). A package of six tickets is $125. Tickets are available at filmdayton.ticketleap.com.  But through Dayton Most Metro, you have a chance to win tickets below!

“Our ‘Evening with Oscar’ party is a unique way to watch the Academy Awards,” said Megan Cooper, FilmDayton’s executive director. “Imagine a huge living room with all your friends watching the Oscars — chatting, eating, drinking and enjoying the night. Plus, we’ve got great silent auction prizes from major movies sets and fun local entertainment options.”

Attendees to “An Evening with Oscar” can watch the Academy Awards show in a relaxed, cocktail setting with friends and fans. Tickets will include games of OsFD Oscars3car Bingo, a chance to cast a ballot to pick the evening’s winners, a cash bar, a silent auction of film-inspired packages, and a range of food items created by area chefs to represent the best picture nominees. The chef at the Hilton Garden Inn will be providing savory treats to represent American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club and the Wolf of Wall Street. Sweet treats representing best pictures include a molecular gastronomy mastery by Scratch Event Catering for Gravity, Perfect Mom Cupcakes presented by Baked. for Her and Irish Cream Cheesecake Bites topped with Chocolate for Philomena & Vanilla and Corn Mousse topped with Caramel Popcorn for Nebraska, both presented by Ovations Food Service.

The silent auction includes multiple prizes attendees will want to bid high to win. Film related packages include a set visit to the upcoming Cate Blanchett movie that is filming in the region this spring and a package from Piper Eressea Kerman, writer of Orange is the New Black. Attendees can also bid on great sports packages (from the Dayton Dragons and Dayton Dutch Lions), arts prizes (from the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Philharmonic, Human Race Theatre Co. and more), great food gift certificates, massages, pet packages, auto detailing, jewelry, books, and so much more!

Get tickets now or learn more at filmdayton.com or at Facebook.com/FilmDayton.

 

FilmDayton’s “AN EVENING WITH OSCAR”

FD Oscars4When: Sunday, March 2, Show starts at 8 p.m.; Doors open at 7 p.m.

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3520 Pentagon Park Blvd., Beavercreek

Cost: Tickets are $25, ($20 for FilmDayton members); $125 for package of six. Purchase tickets online and learn more at www.FilmDayton.TicketLeap.com.

More info: Attendees can learn more about the chefs and great silent auction prizes at filmdayton.com or at Facebook.com/FilmDayton.

Ticket Give Away

DaytonMostMetro.com has a pair of tickets to give away for the Evening with Oscar.  If you’d like to enter our ticket giveaway, fill out the form below and comment below who you think will walk away with the Best Picture Oscar![form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]

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Ralph Fiennes’ INVISIBLE WOMAN Opens Friday at THE NEON

January 29, 2014 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

the-invisible-woman-pstr02Hello Everyone,

It’s time to start moving along at THE NEON. If you still need to see AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, tomorrow (Thursday) will be its last day with us. The Coen Brothers’ INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS will stick around for another week, and on Friday we’ll open the new film directed by (and starring) Ralph Fiennes – THE INVISIBLE WOMAN. Remaining showtimes for this week can be found at www.neonmovies.com

Synopsis for THE INVISIBLE WOMAN: “Nelly (Felicity Jones), a happily-married mother and schoolteacher, is haunted by her past. Her memories, provoked by remorse and guilt, take us back in time to follow the story of her relationship with Charles Dickens (Ralph Fiennes) with whom she discovered an exciting but fragile complicity.” (Taken from Sony Pictures Classics) This lovely film, also starring NEON-favorite Kristin Scott Thomas, will delight our regulars who love period costume dramas…but it goes beyond that. Giving the film a 100% review, Scott Foundas of VARIETY wrote, “So tastefully mounted and brilliantly acted that it wears down even the corset-phobic’s innate resistance to such things.” Click on this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

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Fans of THE NEON have requested a special screening of a fantasy film called KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM (a films about Live Action Role Playing starring Peter Dinklage and Steve Zahn). They worked with Tugg to see if there was enough interest in screening the film in Dayton…and the required reservations crossed the threshold. This means that the screening will happen on Wednesday, February 5 at 8:30. To buy tickets in advance, visit this LINK. If any tickets remain, they will be sold at the door on the night of the screening.

“The Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton, an African American based organization, will hold a fundraiser with the film SANKOFA on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Noon. This film is about an African American model on a photo shoot in Africa who has an ancestral experience which transforms her life and consciousness. ‘Sankofa’ is an Akan word that means ‘we must go back and reclaim our past so that we can move forward.’ The profit from this event will fund scholarships to graduating seniors in the Miami Valley. Applications will be available at the event in case you know a worthy student to submit to the organization. Tickets may be purchased at the Neon for $30. (Student tickets are $15 each.) The price includes a movie ticket, popcorn, soda, and a glass of wine for adults.” (Taken from press notes.)

Thanks for your continued support.
Mark your calendars for our annual Oscar Party – March 2! More details coming soon.
We hope to see many of you this weekend!

Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Jan. 31 – Thursday, Feb. 6:

THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (R) 1 hrs 51 min
Friday, Saturday: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40
Sunday: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 2:50, 5:15, 7:40

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (R) 1 hr 45 min
Friday, Saturday: 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50
Sunday: 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30
Monday & Tuesday: 3:00, 5:20, 7:45
Wednesday: 3:00, 5:20
Thursday: 3:00, 5:20, 7:45

KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM (R) 1 Hr 26 Min
Wednesday: 8:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
TBD – OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS
Feb. 7 – THE ARMSTRONG LIE
TBD – THE PAST
TBD – GLORIA
TBD – GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
TBD – TIM’S VERMEER
TBD – LE WEEK-END
TBD – THE LUNCHBOX

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Reviews Tagged With: academy awards, armstrong lie, august: osage county, Coen Brothers, Dayton Ohio, gloria, inside llewyn davis, invisible woman, junior leaguers, knights of badassdom, lance armstrong, movie times, Oscars, ralph fiennes, sankofa, showtimes, The Neon

Academy Awards (Oscars) + Snitch + Dark Skies

February 21, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

WATCH THE ACADEMY AWARDS LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN! 02/24/13 @ 8pm

You saw the films on the movie screen, now come watch the awards on it!

This is the show that salutes the movies over the last year and awards them with little gold statues.  Seth MacFarlene hosts this year and there will be a James Bond 50th Retrospective in the show as well.  All on a LARGE movie screen!  You could win a night out on us by competing in our show contest!  We will have a host on hand doing trivia and other fun things as well!

Get your FREE tickets now…they are going fast!

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ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

 

Opening This Week

 

SNITCH – OPENS 02/21/13 @ 10pm!

Inspired by true events, the fast-paced action  thriller “Snitch” stars Dwayne Johnson as a father whose teenage son is wrongly  accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum  prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all  costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. Attorney to work as an undercover informant  and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission- risking everything,  including his family and his own life. The ensemble cast includes Susan  Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt and Barry Pepper.

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DARK SKIES – OPENS 02/22/13

From the producer of “Paranormal Activity,”  “Insidious,” and “Sinister” comes “Dark Skies”: a supernatural thriller that  follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and  Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their  family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels.  When it becomes clear  that the Barret family is being targeted by and unimaginably terrifying and  deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the  mystery of what is after their family.

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

02/25/13 @ 1pm brings us a DOUBLE FEATURE…all for one price!

SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH, 1943, 68min

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.  Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce

SHERLOCK HOLMES THE PEARL OF DEATH, 1944, 69min

When a valuable pearl with a sinister reputation is stolen, Sherlock Holmes must investigate its link to a series of brutal murders.   Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce

 

For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: academy awards, cinemark, Dark Skies, Dayton South, Django, Huber Heights, Lincoln, Oscars, Rave Cinema Dayton South 16, Rave Cinemas Dayton, Sherlock Holmes, silver linings playbook, Snitch, The Greene, watch party, Zero Dark Thirty

Make a Date for the Academy Awards: Dessert with Oscar

February 13, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro 9 Comments

Oscar Watch Party Film StripDayton LOVES the movies! Art houses, local theaters, megaplexes and drive-ins all across the region guarantee you can see all the nominated pictures. Plus – beyond watching the movies, we’ve got a great collection of professional and aspiring filmmakers working and living right here. We’ve got the connections to the movies, and on Hollywood’s biggest night – Oscar Night – we’ve got the parties, too!

One of those parties is Dessert with Oscar – a fundraiser for local nonprofit, FilmDayton. FilmDayton hosts the annual FilmDayton Festival (scheduled for August 23-25, 2013), offers professional development for filmmakers, networking and educational opportunities, and acts as the regional film commission – supporting indie and commercial film projects that want to use the backdrop of the Miami Valley for their project.

This Oscar watch party puts the emphasis on party. Instead of seeing the action on the big screen in stadium seating, they welcome guests to The Venue on Third (905 E. Third Street) where multiple TVs will broadcast the show, allowing you to watch the action while enjoying the party. What’s included?

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Local chefs from great places such as Ovations, Baked, Scratch Event Catering, Carmen’s Deli, J. Gumbo’s UD, and the Sinclair Culinary Competition Team create tasty desserts themed after the Best Picture Nominees. You might get some authentic bread pudding out of Louisiana for Beasts of the Southern Wild or perhaps enjoy a twist on some ‘white cake’ for Django Unchained. Come and see what kind of creativity connects the desserts to their films!

As a fundraiser for the organization, we’re keeping ticket prices affordable, but bringing the bling with an exciting film-themed silent auction! See the pictures of some of the great prizes. Everything for the practical bidder (you have to go to dinner anyway) to the film lover (autographed photos, DVDs, pilot scripts and more) to the Dayton Connoisseur (tickets to great local experiences) to the true adventurer with a Specialty Background Role on a hit TV comedy with extra casting by Calltime Casting. You never know what stars may show up when you’re on set at the reality-TV spoof The Real Husbands of Hollywood – see the clip below to get an idea!

IMG_0093Food, prizes, and so much more. If you know your movies, you can submit a ballot and make your predictions on who is taking Oscar home. If you just want to follow the action for fun – play Oscar Bingo! As we watch the events unfold, you’ll watch who cries, thanks God or forgets to mention their agent – and hopefully they’ll line up to win you BINGO!

Be our guest for a champagne toast then the bar will be pouring all night. Come as you are, but ‘sparkly and fun’ attire is welcome!

 

 

How to Go:

Get tickets in advance at filmdayton.ticketleap.com

Cost: $25 general, $20 FilmDayton member, $50 VIP

When: Sunday, February 24. Doors open 7 PM

Where: The Venue on Third (905 E. Third Street, Dayton)

 

Bid it to win it – you could have a specialty background role on The Real Husbands of Hollywood! Check it out:

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: academy awards, Baked, Carmen's Deli, Dessert with Oscar, FilmDayton, fundraiser, J. Gumbo's, Ovations, Scratch Event Catering, Silent Auction

Sharks + FREE Candy + Die Hard + Safe Haven

February 12, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!  Love is in the air this week and we have some special offers as well!

SharksGREAT DEALS!

First, if you plan on attending the 10pm Die Hard show at Rave Cinemas Dayton South on Wed, 02/13/13, the first 400 people who by a ticket will get a FREE Sharks ticket for opening night on 02/15/13!  The Sharks are YOUR Arena football team and their season kicks off this Friday!  More at Dayton Sharks.

 

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Second, a VALENTINE‘s deal!  From 02/14/13 thru 02/17/13, buy any LARGE candy and get a LARGE candy FREE!  A coupon is needed and can be found here Rave Cinemas.

 

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Les Miserables (Last Day 02/12/13)—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Actor (Hugh Jackman), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Music—Original Song (“Suddenly”)

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Last Day 02/12/13)—Nominated for Makeup/Hair Styling, Production Design, Visual Effects

 

Opening This Week

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

Since the first “Die Hard” in 1988, John McClane  has found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the skills and  attitude to always be the last man standing, making him enemy #1 for terrorists  the world over. Now, McClane faces his greatest challenge ever, this time on an  international stage, when his estranged son Jack is caught up in the daring  prison escape of a rogue Russian leader, and father and son McClane must work  together to keep each other alive and keep the world safe for democracy.

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SAFE HAVEN – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

An affirming and suspenseful story about a young  woman’s struggle to love again, “Safe Haven” is based on the novel from Nicholas  Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films “The Notebook” and “Dear  John.” When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her  reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past.  Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a  relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark  secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to  rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply  moving romantic thriller.
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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

A supernatural love story set in the South,  “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden  Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice  Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their  respective families, their history and their town.
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ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH – OPENS 02/14/13 @ 1159pm!

The 3D animated family comedy catapults movie goers  to planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a  national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch  pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules  brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA. When BASA’s  no-nonsense chief Lena (Jessica Alba) informs the brothers of an SOS from a  notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary’s warnings and bounds off for  yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish  trap set by the evil Shanker (James Gandolfini), it’s up to scrawny,  risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to  new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira  (Sarah Jessica Parker) and their adventure hungry son Kip.

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: academy awards, Dayton sharks, die hard, Huber Heights, Rave Cinema Dayton South 16, Rave Cinema South, Rave Cinemas, safe haven, The Greene, valentine

Top Gun IMAX + Identity Thief + Side Effects

February 6, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

 

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Les Miserables—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Actor (Hugh Jackman), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Music—Original Song (“Suddenly”)

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey—Nominated for Makeup/Hair Styling, Production Design, Visual Effects

 

Opening This Week 

TOP GUN IMAX – OPENS 02/08/13 @ The Greene!

I feel the need, the need for speed…

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IDENTITY THIEF – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 10pm!

“Horrible Bosses'” Jason Bateman and “Bridesmaids'” Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of “Identity Thief,” an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score.

Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”… and it belongs to an accounts rep (Bateman) who lives halfway across the U.S.

With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, one easy target will discover just how tough it is to get your name back.

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SIDE EFFECTS – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 10pm!

“Side Effects” is a provocative thriller about Emily and Martin (Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum), a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) intended to treat anxiety has unexpected side effects.

 

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MIRCHI – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 9pm DAYTON SOUTH!

Mirchi Is a Forthcoming Movie Starring Young Rebel Star Prabhas , Anushka, Richa Gangopadhyay , Satyaraj , Nadhiya, Brahmanandam, Raghu babu, Satyam Rajesh, Srinivas Reddy Directed By Koratala Shiva Produced By Vamsi, Krishna Reddy, Pramod Uppalapati And Music by Devi Sri Prasad

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 plus FREE popcorn and drink! @ Dayton South

02/11/13 @ 1pm brings us “Cyrano De Bergenac”, 1950.

The charismatic swordsman-poet helps another woo the woman he loves in this straightforward version of the play.   Jose Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince.  Won an Academy Award that year for Best Actor.

 

For showtimes…http://ravecinemas.com/theater.aspx?id=47

 

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: academy awards, cinemark, films, Huber Heights, identity thief, Imax, Mirchi, movies, Rave Cinema South, Rave Cinemas Dayton South 16, Side Effects, The Greene

Amazing RUST AND BONE at THE NEON

January 30, 2013 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

rust-and-bone-new-quad-1Hello Everyone,

We’re very excited to open a film that is edgy yet accessible. It’s a love story with incredible performances, and I hope you’ll take my word and give it a chance. RUST AND BONE has not performed terribly well in other markets, so hurry down if you want to catch it. Marion Cotillard (who won the Oscar for portraying Edith Piaf in LA VIE EN ROSE) gives a performance that is absolutely brilliant! It’s been a while since I’ve given my own, personal endorsement for a film…both this (and the upcoming AMOUR) are films that I will eventually add to my personal library.

Synopsis for RUST AND BONE: “Ali finds himself with a five-year-old child on his hands – a son he hardly knows. Homeless, penniless and friendless, Ali takes refuge with his sister in the south of France. There things improve immediately. A man of formidable size and strength, Ali gets a job as a bouncer in a nightclub. He comes to the aid of Stephanie during a nightclub brawl. Aloof and beautiful, Stephanie seems unattainable, but in his frank manner Ali leaves her his phone number anyway. Stephanie trains orca whales at Marineland. When a performance ends in tragedy, a call in the night brings them together…Ali’s direct, unpitying physicality becomes Stephanie’s lifeline, but Ali too is transformed by Stephanie’s tough resilience. As their stories intersect and diverge, they navigate a world where strength, beauty, youth and blood are commodities-but where trust, truth, loyalty and love cannot be bought and sold, and courage comes in many forms.” (taken from Sony Classics)

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This Thursday at 7:30, Peace on Fifth will present a one-time screening of NOT MY LIFE. “January 1863 marked the first legal idea of freedom for slaves in the United States of America, but 150 years later there are more slaves and humans trafficked than ever before. Ohio is #5 in the nation for the most number of humans trafficked. With a reported 27 million people enslaved in the world, many US Americans may think this is a global problem that does not touch the shores of the US. In fact, who would ever think that Dayton is at risk or involved? The film covers five continents and shows multiple forms of trafficking/slavery. You will hear from victims, advocates and abolitionists that are on the ground living and fighting for freedom every day. Come out and see about modern day slavery and learn how you can change the world…right now!” (taken from press notes) Tickets at $10 at the door or $8.50 in advance at Peace on Fifth (located at 508 E Fifth Street). To learn more about Peace on Fifth, visit their official site.

By now, I’m sure you’re aware of our upcoming screening of the new documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon – THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE. We’re set to play it thanks to your support of a new distribution model called GATHR. Because 25 people have already purchased tickets to the screening, the date and time are secure. We’ll play the film on Thursday, February. 7 at 7:30. Tickets are $9 each. Visit our box office or the Gathr site to purchase advanced tickets (this is the LINK to the gathr site).

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ThinkTV has once again offered to help us get a signal for our FREE Annual Oscar Party. Mark you calendars for Sunday, February 24. Ballots are now available in our lobby and prizes have started to arrive (though you must be present at the party in order to win prizes). 15 films that are nominated for Academy Awards have screened at (or are coming soon to) THE NEON. Between these 15 films, there are 34 nominations. We hope you’ll make plans to spend this fun night with us. We will begin seating for this party as close to 7pm as possible…which is when the Red-Carpet pre-show begins. (We will begin collecting ballots on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Noon…collected ballots (only one per person present) will result in our seating priority.)

We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Fri. Feb. 1 – Thur, Feb. 7:

RUST AND BONE (R) 2 Hrs
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30
Monday – Wednesday: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Thursday: 2:30, 5:00

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (R) 2 Hr 02 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:15, 9:45
Monday – Thursday: 3:00, 5:30, 8:00

THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE (NR) 1 Hr 59
Thursday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
Feb 8 – A ROYAL AFFAIR
Feb. 15 – AMOUR
Feb 15 – QUARTET
Feb ? – WEST OF MEMPHIS
Late Winter/Spring – NO
Late Winter/Spring – THE GATEKEEPERS
Spring – ON THE ROAD

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: a royal affair, academy awards, amour, Bradley cooper, Dayton Ohio, jennifer lawrence, not my life, oscar party, Oscars, rust and bone marion cotillard, silver linings playbook, The Neon, ThinkTV

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Story Slam Dayton

7:00 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue

Trivia Night at Alematic

7:00 pm
Alematic Artisan Ales

Puzzle Feud

7:00 pm
Dayton Beer Company

The Comeuppance

7:30 pm
The Human Race Theatre Company
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All Day

Helistorm 2025

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Topped and Loaded

10:00 am
Chewy Corporate

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

4:00 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Trotwood Branch

Lebanon Farmers Market

4:00 pm
Bicentennial Park

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

4:00 pm
Hobson Freedom Park

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

5:00 pm
Meridien Uptown

Grapes & Groves

5:00 pm
Heather's Coffee & Cafe

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

5:00 pm
Dayton Arcade

Thai 1 On

5:00 pm
Devil Wind Brewing

Rolling Easy

5:00 pm
D20: A Bar with Characters

Good Energi A Restorative Experience

5:30 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue

Eudora Book Club

6:00 pm
Eudora Brewing Company

Small Space Gardening Using Containers

6:30 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Vandalia Branch

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

7:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing

The Comeuppance

7:30 pm
The Human Race Theatre Company
+ 7 More
All Day

Helistorm 2025

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

8:30 am
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

10:00 am
Krazy Markdowns

ShowDogs HotDogs

11:30 am
Dayton Children's South

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

Cousins Maine Lobster

2:00 pm
Goldie’s Soft Serve

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

4:00 pm
Xenia Food Truck Rally

The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers

4:00 pm
Bellbrook Brewing Co

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

4:00 pm
Rip Rap Roadhouse

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

5:00 pm
Dayton Arcade
+ 11 More
All Day

Helistorm 2025

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

8:00 am
John Bryan Community Center

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

8:00 am
St Anne's Hill

What the Taco?!

8:00 am
Slingin Mud Off-Road and Performance

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

8:30 am
Franklin Farmers Market

Greene County Farmers Market

9:00 am
Beavercreek Farmers Market

Yoga in the Park

10:00 am
RiverScape MetroPark

Farmers Market at The Heights

10:00 am
Eichelberger Amphitheater

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground

City of Moraine 60th Anniversary Festival

10:00 am
Wax Park

Library Card Day at the Dayton Art Institute

11:00 am
Dayton Art Institute

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga

2:00 pm
RiverScape MetroPark

Afternoon Tea

2:00 pm
Manna Uptown

Wanna Be Tacos

4:00 pm
Bellbrook Brewing Co
+ 16 More
All Day

Helistorm 2025

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground

Pints and Puppies Yoga

10:30 am
Warped Wing Brewing Company

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

12:00 pm
Dayton Arcade

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

3:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

4:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

4:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

7:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Bevercreek Free Summer Concert Series

7:00 pm
Dominick Lofino Park

Star City Free Concert Series

7:00 pm
Riverfront Park

Shakespeare in the Heights presents Much Ado About Nothing

7:00 pm
Eichelberger Amphitheater

Dayton Poetry Slam

7:30 pm
yellow cab tavern

Sunday Funday Karaoke

9:00 pm
The Barrel
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Week of Events

Mon 26

Tue 27

Wed 28

Thu 29

Fri 30

Sat 31

Sun 1

May 26

Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23 - 26, 2025 Join us as we say thank you...

Free
May 26

Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

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Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

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May 26 Recurring

Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

This art show features work from award-winning watercolor artists in the Dayton area.  The exhibit is currently on display through...

Free
May 29

Helistorm 2025

Helistorm 2025

May 29

Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

May 30

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

May 31

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

June 1

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck powered by Der Dutchman

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

May 26 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

Join Dayton Track Club and Key Sports in hosting their annual 5k and FREE "Mini March!" All 5k participants receive...

Free – $35
8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

We have once again been invited to participate in the City of Franklin Memorial Day Parade on May 26th. This...

8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join us in Veterans Memorial Park as we honor past and present veterans through a parade and ceremony. See below...

9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

In commemoration of Memorial Day, the City of Centerville will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to...

Free
11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

May 26 @ 11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial...

11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

Taste is back and bigger than ever for 2025! Admission is FREE, so come experience the new as well as...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

+ 10 More
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

May 27 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

May 27 @ 4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

We're pouring amazing boutique wines from independent winemakers around the world, join us for a glass at half price any...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

$150
6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

May 27 @ 6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

There is still time to make reservations- email Amanda today amanda@dubpub.com

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

+ 1 More
9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

May 28 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen...

Free
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

TropicalSmoothieCafe.com/national-flip-flop-day. *One free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie per guest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. in-cafe...

Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

May 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

May 28 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

From hosting the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to inventing the pop tab, and powered flight, Dayton has long been a city...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

+ 10 More
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami comes in many different forms and is often shaped as animals....

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

The irresistible sweet and savory smell is upon us… it’s food truck season again! Come out every Thursdays from April-October...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting.  Purchase individual tastes or a flight.  If you...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

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8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

May 30 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

Come tour our brand new Ronald McDonald House, hear stories from the heart, and learn how you can get involved...

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

Krazy Markdowns is located at 31 W Whipp Road and is having their grand opening May 30th. At Krazy Markdown,...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

May 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

American Choice of Relish, Onion, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00 The German Kraut, Onions, Mustard $5.00 Memphis Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cheese,...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s...

Free
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

Grab family, friends, picnic blanket, or chair and join Xenia Food Truck Rallies every Friday from 4-8PM for a variety...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers

 We serve, gourmet burgers along with hand battered pork tenderloin sandwiches, and chicken strips. We cut four different types of...

+ 11 More
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

SAVE THE DATE! Annual St. Annes Hill Trash 'N Treasure May 31st! More details to come soon! Mark your calendars!

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 31 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

Join us for the Farmers Market at The Heights Saturdays 10a-2pm. All products are either homemade or homegrown or support...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

+ 16 More
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

June 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

Join SICSA for Pints and Puppies Yoga at Warped Wing Brewing Company on Sunday, June 1st from 10:30AM to 11:30AM!...

$28.52
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

🎨Flow with 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the 'Think...

Free
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

This play won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play,...

$18 – $25
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Clean Ohio! We will visit a property along Massie's Creek that was protected because of...

Free
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

Chicken Pancit w/1 Lumpia The Signature Dish of Philippines! Made with Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs, Fresh Vegetabl... $10.00 Chicken...

7:00 pm

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

June 1 @ 7:00 pm

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

All concerts are free. Food trucks and beer sales will be available for guests to enjoy. Friday night Party in the...

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bevercreek Free Summer Concert Series

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bevercreek Free Summer Concert Series

The concerts run Sunday evenings June and July from 7 to 8 p.m. at Dominick Lofino Park. 2025 Summer Concert...

Free
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