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The Hipp Cinema is always screening movies with our audience in mind. Serving as Gainesville’s only art-house cinema, we bring the latest independent films, hard-hitting documentaries, critically-acclaimed world cinema, throwback classics, and additional signature programming throughout the year. Have your experience at the movies go beyond the purchase of a ticket stub.
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Love Lies Bleeding
Mystery, Thriller, Crime
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. (104 minutes)
Showtimes:
Friday, April 19 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Problemista
Comedy
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system. (98 minutes)
Showtimes:
Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 25 at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Cocktails & Classics:
Close Encounter of the Third Kind
Science Fiction
Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a “sunburn” from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs. (135 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, Apr. 27 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
*Purchase of a ticket includes a specialty cocktail (or a beverage of equal value)!*
The People’s Joker
Comedy, Drama
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live – a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody. (92 minutes)
Showtimes:
May 2-5
Hamlet
National Theatre Live
Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original 2015 broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. (205 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Every ticket comes with a glass of wine (or equivalent drink at our bar)!
Frame by Frame: Filmmaker Showcase
We’ve received an impressive 53 submissions, spanning from short snippets to feature-length productions, representing talents from Gainesville to California. From hobbyists to seasoned professionals, the diversity of submissions promises a captivating array of creativity for us to explore.
As we delve into the review process, we’re excited to curate two distinct blocks of films for our Frame by Frame Filmmaker Showcase, scheduled for May 9 and 10. Our aim is not only to highlight the remarkable talent within our community but also to ignite inspiration amongst filmmakers, encouraging them to start their own creative journeys.
May 9-10, Hippodrome Cinema
$12 tickets
Cocktails & Classics:
The Andromeda Strain
Science Fiction
Chilling tale about a US research satellite carrying a deadly extraterrestrial microscopic organism that crashes into a small town in Arizona. A group of top scientists are hurriedly assembled in a bid to identify and contain the lethal stowaway. Based on the novel by Michael Crichton. (130 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
*Purchase of a ticket includes a specialty cocktail (or a beverage of equal value)!*
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Whether it is to view your favorite film or to have a private screening of a show you and your friends/family watch, we got you covered!
Please contact Gabrielle for any questions or to book a private viewing party for you and your pod.