“It’s not surprising that Steven Spielberg wanted to do this story for years, packed as it is with the stuff of childhood peril, an alien world, Jewish heartache, and resilience. But we can celebrate now what [director Marco] Bellocchio, a driven old master, has achieved: a heartfelt thriller of intensity and intimacy in which getting saved looks an awful lot like being lost.” —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“Erica Tremblay’s engaging indie drama bills itself as a crime thriller but winds up dedicating most of its energy to the connection between a Seneca-Cayuga teenager and her guardian.” —Peter Debruge, Variety
Following her sister's disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone), a Native American hustler, kidnaps her 13-year-old niece, Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson), from the child's white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact.
R; 90 minutes
Join Humanities Texas and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for a screening of the award-winning documentary film Seadrift. Following the screening, the film’s director, Tim Tsai, will respond to questions from the audience. This program is free and open to the public.
Screening begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
“A dramedy about a construction worker finding comfort in community theater following the death of his son, the movie wrings goofy humor and heart-squeezing sweetness from its gimmicky premise and casting (the central onscreen family is played by an actual offscreen family). Unlike so much “product” on both studio and indie ends of the spectrum, it feels homemade — in the refreshing, and occasionally limiting, ways that adjective implies.” —Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter
The International Trombone Festival (ITF) is an annual multi-day event featuring all things trombone. Artists, teachers, students, professionals, industry leaders, and hobbyists gather to celebrate and explore the many facets and styles of trombone playing, teaching, and craftsmanship. The 2024 festival is held in collaboration with the TCU School of Music and a concert at the Modern will conclude this festival. Learn more at the ITF website here.
Sounds Modern presents Surreal Rhythms: music to celebrate Surrealism and Us.
Exhibition and Opening Reception located at Arts Fort Worth
Exhibition from May 31–June 22, 2024
Opening Reception on June 7 from 6–9 pm
The annual Teen Artist Project exhibition at Arts Fort Worth celebrates the 2023-2024 T/AP season. Selected works are curated by Assistant Curator of Education, Jesse Morgan Barnett, into a presentation highlighting student participation with visiting artists, the Modern’s Permanent Collection, and special exhibitions.
“Bolstered by some cheeky action tropes, including twists, chases, gunplay, and even an explosion, Thelma is more than a winsome romp. It's a real thrill.” —Kristy Puchko, Rotten Tomatoes
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
PG-13; 97 minutes
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.
This is the epic, untold story of how same-sex marriage became law of the land. Documenting one of the greatest civil rights stories of our time, The Freedom to Marry is a nail-biting, behind-the-scenes story that traces the marriage equality movement’s historic progress and reveals the masterminds of the movement as they lead the fight to win same sex marriage throughout the United States. This is an inspirational tale of how people can actually make a difference and ultimately, a powerful playbook for social change.
