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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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It Lives Inside
Horror
Sam is desperate to fit in at school, rejecting her Indian culture and family to be like everyone else. When a mythological demonic spirit latches onto her former best friend, she must come to terms with her heritage in order to defeat it. (100 minutes)
Showtimes:
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Story Ave
Drama
South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his younger brother. Overcome with grief and struggling with the pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s ruling gang, Kadir tries to rob no-nonsense MTA conductor Luis (Luis Guzmán), but is caught off guard when Luis agrees to give Kadir cash if he’ll sit down to have a meal with him. Following their conversation and the delicate, transformative friendship that grows out of it, Kadir sees for the first time how his artistic talent could lead to a better life. (94 minutes)
Showtimes:
Friday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Frankenstein
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature (Benedict Cumberbatch) is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale. (140 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, Oct 14 at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Every ticket comes with a glass of wine (or equivalent drink at our bar)!
Mami Wata
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & thriller
West African Pidgin Language
In the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe (Rita Edochie) acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted daughter Zinwe (Uzoamaka Aniunoh) and skeptical protégé Prisca (Evelyne Ily Juhen) warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper (Emeka Amakeze), a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi. (107 minutes)
Showtimes:
Saturday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m.
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Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Special Event
Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story
Special Event
“Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story” is a compelling journey through the life of Ric Weiland, a visionary philanthropist and pioneering figure in the world of technology. This inspiring documentary explores his impact on the LGBTQ+ community, his groundbreaking contributions to the software industry, and his enduring legacy as a trailblazer for social change. Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of a man who dared to be unapologetically himself and made a lasting difference in the world.
After the viewing there will be a Q&A session by Zoom with the film makers.
Showtimes:
Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.
Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit PCCNCF.
Morning of the Earth
Documentary
Albert Falzon’s 1972 classic, Morning of the Earth, is internationally renowned as one of the greatest surf films of all time. Its psychedelic imagery and audio-visual tour de force captured the spirit of a generation and became an instant benchmark of avant-garde cinema. A fantasy of surfers living in three unspoiled lands and playing in nature’s oceans, Morning of the Earth tells the story of a group of friends exploring the measures of all things beautiful: searching for virgin waves in Bali, Hawaii and Australia, shaping their own surfboards, building their own homes and living off the land in harmony with nature. With G. Wayne Thomas’ legendary soundtrack (the first Australian soundtrack to go Gold) and surfing featuring some of the world’s best, Morning of the Earth is a must-watch and prerequisite for any surfer and cinephile alike.
Now meticulously restored and beautifully remastered in 4K, we celebrate the film’s 50th Year Anniversary with you. This museum-grade restoration off of the original 16mm AB rolls presents a pristine copy which, Albert says, “looks and sounds better than it ever has.” (79 minutes)
Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Stop Making Sense
Concert film
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. (88 minutes)
Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 3 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Fleabag
National Theatre Live
Fleabag is the hilarious, award-winning, original one-woman play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series, written and performed on-stage by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In just 67-minutes, audiences can expect a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. (80 minutes)
Showtime:
Friday, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Every ticket comes with a glass of wine (or equivalent drink at our bar)!
2001: A Space Odyssey
Cocktails & Classics
Science Fiction
“I’m sorry Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Hal 9000 2001: A Space Odyssey Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking in his classic science fiction masterpiece, a contemplation on the nature of humanity, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Stone Age Earth: In the presence of a mysterious black obelisk, pre-humans discover the use of tools–and weapons–violently taking first steps toward intelligence. 1999: On Earth’s moon astronauts uncover another mysterious black obelisk. 2001: Between Earth and Jupiter, the spacecraft’s intelligent computer makes a mistake that kills most of the human crew–then continues to kill to hide its error. Beyond Time: The sole survivor of the journey to Jupiter ascends to the next level of humanity. Based on the short story The Sentinel by Arthur C. Clarke. (143 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
*Purchase of a ticket includes one specialty cocktail (or a beverage of equal value) and light snacks provided by one of our generous sponsors!*
Dicks: The Musical
Musical
Two self-obsessed businessmen (writers Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp) discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents, in this riotously funny and depraved musical from comedy icon Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat) also starring Megan Thee Stallion, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Bowen Yang as God. (86 minutes)
Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
THX 1138
Cocktails & Classics
Science Fiction
Before Star Wars, director George Lucas created this haunting vision of the future starring Academy Award winner Robert Duvall. In the 25th century, humans exist in a computer-controlled subterranean world where emotions are outlawed, mind-numbing drugs are mandated and no one has a name, only an alphanumeric designation. But one man, THX 1138 (Duvall), secretly resists his drug regimen and commits the cardinal crime against the state–he experiences love. (88 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
*Purchase of a ticket includes one specialty cocktail (or a beverage of equal value) and light snacks provided by one of our generous sponsors!*
The Crucible
National Theatre Live
A thunderous new imagining of Arthur Miller’s parable of power and its abuse.
A witch hunt is beginning. Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta, and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. (180 minutes)
Showtime:
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Every ticket comes with a glass of wine (or equivalent drink at our bar)!
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