The Bill Cosford Cinema

"THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-03-20 21:00 - 23:45 UTC | Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
MARCH 20
9 PM – 11:45 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the first installment in a new franchise based on Suzanne Collins’ beloved novels.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

"THE FALL GUY" (2024) FREE PREVIEW SCREENING
2024-03-18 19:30 - 21:30
MARCH 18
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
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You’re invited to a free sneak preview of “The Fall Guy,” an action-comedy about a retired stuntman drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie goes missing.
THE FALL GUY | 2024 | DIRECTOR: David Leitch | WITH: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Lee Majors. | RUNNING TIME: 1H 54M | RATED PG-13 for action violence, drug content and some language. | UNIVERSAL PICTURES | 4K DCP projection
Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, “The Fall Guy” stars Gosling as a battered and past-his-prime action choreographer who finds himself working on a film set with a famous actor for whom he had doubled long ago. When the star goes missing and the film, which is being directed by the stuntman’s ex-girlfriend Jody (Blunt), is in danger of being shut down, Gosling volunteers to find the star and save Jody’s debut film.
Admission is free but registration required at link above.

"HOUSEHOLD SAINTS" (1993) WITH DIRECTOR NANCY SAVOCA
2024-03-07 19:30 - 22:00
MARCH 7
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM FREE ADMISSION
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, you’re invited to a special 30th anniversary screening of the 1993 comedy-drama “Household Saints” with director Nancy Savoca in attendance! Savoca will participate in a Q&A with the audience following the screening.
Director, screenwriter and producer Nancy Savoca began her career working with Jonathan Demme on “Something Wild” and “Married to the Mob” before making her feature debut with the 1989 indie film “True Love,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Subsequent work includes “Dogfight” (1991), starring River Phoenix; the HBO drama “If These Walls Could Talk” (1996), an anthology film about abortion starring Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek and Cher; and episodes of multiple TV series including “Murder One,” “Third Watch” and “The Mind of the Married Man.”

HOUSEHOLD SAINTS | 1993 | DIRECTOR: Nancy Savoca | WITH: Tracey Ullman, Vincent D’Onofrio, Lili Taylor, Michael Imperioli, Illeana Douglas | RUNNING TIME: 2H 4M | RATED R for two scenes of sexuality | KINO LORBER RELEASING | 4K DCP projection
Nancy Savoca’s star-studded indie gem Household Saints is a chronicle of a spirited Italian-American New York family that perfectly balances humor, tragedy, and pathos. Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D’Onofrio) is a butcher with a wicked sense of humor who “wins” his wife Catherine (a stellar Tracey Ullman) in a pinochle game.
Over the protests of his mother (Judith Malina) who talks to ghosts and makes deals with saints, Joseph marries Catherine. When the old lady dies, her spirit is channeled into her granddaughter Teresa who yearns to serve God.
Perfectly embodying a modernday Bernadette, Lili Taylor imbues Teresa with a mix of dedicated innocence and naïveté. Executive produced by Jonathan Demme, with memorable performances from Michael Imperioli, Michael Rispoli and Victor Argo, Household Saints showcases a unique voice in 1990s independent filmmaking.
There will be a reception with light bites and drinks. Admission is free but registration required at link above.

"PROBLEMISTA" FREE SNEAK PREVIEW WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 AT 7 P.M.
2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:45
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You are invited to a free sneak preview screening of “Problemista,” a comedy about a toy designer from El Salvador trying to launch his career in New York City. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
PROBLEMISTA | 2023 | WRITER-DIRECTOR: Julio Torres | WITH: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rosselini, James Scully | DISTRIBUTOR: A24 Films | RATED R for language, sexual content and mature themes | RUNNING TIME: 1H 38M | 4K DCP projection
Alejandro (Torres) is an aspiring toy maker living in New York City and waiting for a callback from Hasbro. After his work visa runs out, he joins forces with an art critic (Swinton) scrambling to arrange a private show of the paintings by her late husband (RZA).
Admission is FREE but registration required at link above.

"ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-03-04 19:30 - 21:30
MARCH 4
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM FREE ADMISSION
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Come catch a free screening of “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,” a decades-spanning exploration of a woman’s life in Mississippi and an ode to the generations of people, places, and ineffable moments that shape us.
ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT | 2023 | WRITER-DIRECTOR: Raven Jackson | WITH: Kaylee Nicole Johnson, Chris Chalk, Jayah Henry | RUNNING TIME: 1H 32M | RATED PG for thematic content and brief sensuality | 4K DCP projection
Tender caresses and enveloping embraces are portals into the life of Mack, a Black woman in Mississippi. Winding through the anticipation, love, and heartbreak she experiences from childhood to adulthood, the expressionist journey is an ode to connection – with loved ones and with place.
‘The film puts people and their surroundings, the moments of grand drama and the moments of contemplative solitude, in a state of spiritual equality.” — Richard Brody, The New Yorker
Admission is free but registration required at link above.

"ANATOMY OF A FALL" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-03-02 20:00 - 22:30
MARCH 2
8 PM – 10:30 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “Anatomy of a Fall,” director Justine Triet’s courtroom thriller about a woman (Sandra Huller) accused of killing her husband. The movie is nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

"ANATOMY OF A FALL" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-02-28 21:00 - 23:30
FEBRUARY 28
9 PM – 11:30 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “Anatomy of a Fall,” director Justine Triet’s courtroom thriller about a woman (Sandra Huller) accused of killing her husband. The movie is nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

'THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW' (1956) FREE SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
2024-02-26 18:00 - 21:00
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Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb 26, for a free screening of the 1956 drama “There’s Always Tomorrow,” featuring an introduction by Marsha Gordon, author of the award-winning “Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott.”
“There’s Always Tomorrow” is one of ten films adapted from the writings of Ursula Parrott.
THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW |USA 1956 | DCP | 84 min. | DIRECTOR: Douglas Sirk | WITH: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Bennett
Feeling neglected by his wife (Barbara Stanwyck) and unappreciated by his children, a toy manufacturer (Fred MacMurray) is reunited with an old flame (Joan Bennett) who has suddenly dropped into town. This movie offers one of Hollywood’s greatest pairings — MacMurray and Stanwyck — in a distinctly emotionally rich story, presented through the lens of the great master of melodrama Douglas Sirk.

Credited with popularizing the label “ex-wife” in 1929, Ursula Parrott wrote provocatively about divorcées, career women, single mothers, work-life balance, and a host of new challenges facing modern women. Her best sellers, Hollywood film deals, marriages and divorces, and run-ins with the law made her a household name. Part biography, part cultural history, “Becoming the Ex-Wife” establishes Parrott’s rightful place in twentieth-century American culture, uncovering her neglected work and keen insights into American women’s lives during a period of immense social change.

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Marsha Gordon is Professor of Film Studies at North Carolina State University, a former Fellow at the National Humanities Center, and the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar award. She is the author of numerous books and articles and codirector of several short documentaries.

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A book signing follows the screening. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Books & Books.

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Sponsored by the Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies and Books & Books.

GLOBAL FRONTIERS SCREENING SERIES: "EARTHSTORM" (2023)
2024-02-24 17:00 - 19:30
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Please join us for the next installment in the second season of our groundbreaking film series, Global Frontiers, on Saturday, February 24th at 5 p.m.
The Global Frontiers series is designed to bring two kinds of audiences together: Those who love films and those who care about contemporary issues.
This month’s topic is climate change. We will be screening two films: The 45-minute documentary Earthstorm (2022), in which storm chasers, survivors and first responders recount their harrowing experiences with volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes; and the short documentary High Tech Climate Change (2023), which explores the possibility of smart ideas saving our planet.

For this event, we are fortunate to have a highly distinguished researcher from the University of Miami College of Engineering, Professor Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, joining us. His research delves into structural morphology and morphogenesis, exploring these concepts to design future structures. His work spans marine and coastal structures, building and infrastructure systems, and even space structures. Particularly relevant for South Florida and coastal communities worldwide is his focus on green/gray protective structures. The pilot installations he co-designed with local communities have garnered significant media attention.
Admission is free but registration required at link above. Hope to see you there!

PRESS FREEDOM IN GUATEMALA: PANEL DISCUSSION
2024-02-19 18:30 - 19:45
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Reporters Without Borders, the UM Hanley Democracy Center and the Department of Journalism and Media Management in the UM School of Communication are proud to present this free panel discussion about the state of press freedom in Guatemala and Latin America on Monday, Feb. 19, from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
José Rubén Zamora is a Guatemalan journalist, publisher and founder of three newspapers. His work has exposed political corruption for two decades, but he was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison for a trumped-up money laundering charge.
Zamora’s imprisonment is emblematic of the outgoing administration’s crackdown on press freedom, but also an opportunity for a new president to turn over a new leaf.
Panel participants include José’s son José Carlos Zamora, representatives from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and other media experts.
Admission is free but registration required at link above.

"PAST LIVES" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-02-17 20:00 - 22:00
PAST LIVES (2023)February 17
8 PM – 10 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematc Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “Past Lives,” the Oscar-nominated story of two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

"PAST LIVES" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-02-14 21:00 - 23:00
PAST LIVES (2023)February 14
9 PM – 11 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematc Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “Past Lives,” the Oscar-nominated story of two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

United Black Students and UTrailblazers CANES BLACK HISTORY FILM FESTIVAL
2024-02-12 19:30
CANES BLACK HISTORY FILM FESTIVALFebruary 12
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKETS REQUIRED
The inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival is focused on short films that reflect on the University of Miami’s rich Black History. The goal of the festival is to enhance and highlight the UTrailblazers Experience at the Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., Breezeway at the Cosford Cinema, which honors the pioneers who paved the way for generations of Black students at the University of Miami.
During the festival, submissions from University of Miami undergraduate and graduate students in two categories, The UTrailblazer Experience and Inspired by the UTrailblazers Experience, are set to screen.
Join us for this enlightening event where student filmmakers will showcase their work.
The screening is FREE and open to the public.

TALK TO ME (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-02-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-07 21:00 - 23:00
TALK TO ME (2023)February 7
9 PM – 11 PM FREE ADMISSION NO TICKET REQUIRED
The Cinematc Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of “Talk To Me,” the horror thriller about a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, accidentally unleashing terrifying supernatural forces.
The screening is free and no tickets required.

"BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE" FREE PREVIEW SCREENING
2024-02-06 20:00 - 22:00
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Please join us for a free sneak preview screening of “Bob Marley: One Love” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (2024) | DIRECTOR: Reinaldo Marcus Green | WITH: Kingsley Ben-Adir, James Norton, Lashana Lynch, Michael Gandolfini | RUNNING TIME: 1H 44M | RATED PG-13 for marijuana smoking, some violence and brief strong language | PROJECTION: 4K DCP
Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the eponymous reggae music icon in this story about how Marley overcame adversity to become a global superstar.

Admission is FREE but registration required at link above.

"JOHNNY WAS GOOD" SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:30
Screens at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5th. Free admission. No tickets required.
“Johnny Was Good” tells the true story of Johnny Mattress, who as a young sports star had his tangible dream of becoming a professional athlete dashed due to poverty, death and even some of his own poor decision making. However, the story doesn’t end there – an unexpected source brings him out of the darkness & provides life with new purpose.
This documentary is directed by and is the brainchild of Jason Jackson, the Miami HEAT’s play-by-play radio announcer and television host. Jason has worked for the Miami HEAT for the past 20 years. He has had a front row seat to athletes and how they handle challenges and success.

Jackson will attend the screening and participate in a moderated Q&A.
Admission is FREE and no ticket required.

SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2024-02-04 18:00 - 20:00
SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALSorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.February 4
6 – 7:30 PM Miami Student Film Screening
7:30 PM, Panel Discussion
8:00 PM, Closing Reception REGISTER

Miami Student Film Focus, Panel Discussion w/ Marco Giron, Closing Night Reception @ Cosford Cinema
For detailed film program and festival information visit: www.shortsmiami.com
Celebrating narrative and documentary short films, the Shorts Miami International Film Festival is a three-day event from February 2nd to February 4th, 2024, held at the Cosford Cinema.
Awards to be announced:
Best of the Festival prize of $2000
Best Narrative – $500
Best Documentary – $500
Debra and Dennis Scholl Best of Miami Festival prizes:
Best made in Miami Documentary – $500
Best made in Miami Narrative Film – $500

Admission is FREE but registration is required. Register here:
February 4, Closing Night

SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2024-02-03 18:00 - 20:00
SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALSorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.February 3
6 – 8 PM, Documentary Film Screening
8 PM, Awards Ceremony
8:30 PM, After Party @ THesis Hotel Rooftop REGISTER

Documentary Film Program + Awards Ceremony + After Party @ THesis Hotel Rooftop
For detailed film program and festival information visit: www.shortsmiami.com
Celebrating narrative and documentary short films, the Shorts Miami International Film Festival is a three-day event from February 2nd to February 4th, 2024, held at the Cosford Cinema.
Awards to be announced:
Best of the Festival prize of $2000
Best Narrative – $500
Best Documentary – $500
Debra and Dennis Scholl Best of Miami Festival prizes:
Best made in Miami Documentary – $500
Best made in Miami Narrative Film – $500

Admission is FREE but registration is required. Register here:
February 3

SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2024-02-02 18:00 - 20:00
SHORTS MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALSorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.February 2
6 PM – 8 PM, Narrative Film Screening
8:30 PM, Opening Reception REGISTRATION

Narrative Film Program + Opening Reception @ Cosford Cinema
For detailed film program and festival information visit: www.shortsmiami.com
Celebrating narrative and documentary short films, the Shorts Miami International Film Festival is a three-day event from February 2nd to February 4th, 2024, held at the Cosford Cinema.
Awards to be announced:
Best of the Festival Film Award – $2000
Best Narrative Film– $500
Best Documentary Film – $500
Debra and Dennis Scholl Best of Miami Festival prizes:
Best Made in Miami Documentary Film– $500
Best Made in Miami Narrative Film – $500

Admission is FREE but registration is required. Register here:
February 2, Opening Night

"BOTTOMS" (2023) FREE SCREENING
2024-01-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-24 21:00 - 23:00
The Cinematic Arts Commission and the Bill Cosford Cinema invite you to a free screening of “Bottoms,” the critical and box office hit about two unpopular queer high-school students who start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Admission is free and no ticket required! Screens at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

GLOBAL FRONTIERS SCREENING SERIES: "SHARE?" (2023)
2024-01-27 17:00 - 19:30
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Please join us for the first installment in the second season of our groundbreaking film series, Global Frontiers, on Saturday, Jan. 27th at 5 p.m.
The Global Frontiers series is designed to bring two kinds of audiences together: Those who love films and those who care about contemporary issues.
We will be screening the film Share? (2023), the first feature film ever to be shot entirel from one fixed camera angle, about a man who struggles to survive after awakening alone, trapped in a society connected only by primitive computers and where the ability to entertain is his only currency.
The sci-fi thriller stars Melvin Gregg, Bradley Whitford, Danielle Campbell and Alice Braga.

Ira Rosensweig, who directed and co-wrote the film, will participate in an engaging discussion before the film about the profound impact of social media on individuals and society at large. He will also participate in a Q&A with the audience after the screening.
“Rosensweig’s tightly wound feature is built on various interactions the protagonist has with others who are in the same pickle where they are able to gain purchasing power via “performance” pieces that earns them “likes.” The sly “Share?” never overstays its welcome (humming along at roughly 78 minutes) as it wags a finger at social media and does so by giving off the vibe of a shared Zoom-like experience.” — Randy Myers, Mercury News
Admission is free but registration required at link above. Hope to see you there!

THE ZONE OF INTEREST (2023) FREE PREVIEW SCREENING
2024-01-22 19:30 - 22:30
THE ZONE OF INTEREST (2023)January 22
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE
You are invited to a free preview screening of “The Zone of Interest,” director Jonathan Glazer’s chilling study of human evil set in an everyday setting.
THE ZONE OF INTEREST | 2023 | WRITER-DIRECTOR: Jonathan Glazer | WITH: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel, Freya Kreutzman, Ralph Herforth, Max Beck | RUNNING TIME: 1H 45M | RATED PG-13 for thematic and suggestive material | IN GERMAN AND ENGLISH with English subtitles | 4K DCP projection
Based on the acclaimed novel by Martin Amis, this study of a German family — father, mother, two young sons — living next door to Auschwitz, where the husband works as a Nazi captain, provides a fresh and disturbing study of the banality of evil, without ever entering the concentration camp itself.
The screening is FREE but registration is required.
