new in theaters
KEEPER: A couple’s cabin-in-the-woods getaway goes very wrong in this “dark trip” from Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland. (99 min, R. Majestic)
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T: The crew of illusionist pranksters returns for a new heist. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco star; Ruben Fleischer (Venom) directed. (112 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star, Welden)
THE RUNNING MAN: Edgar Wright directs this update of the Stephen King property about a contestant (Glen Powell) fighting for his life in a futuristic game show. With Emilia Jones and Josh Brolin. (133 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Welden)
TRAIN DREAMS: Joel Edgerton plays an early 20th-century logger in this adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella from Sing Sing screenwriter Clint Bentley. With Clifton Collins Jr. and Felicity Jones. (102 min, PG-13. Savoy)
currently playing
BUGONIA Conspiracy theorists (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) abduct a CEO (Emma Stone) who they believe is an alien in the latest dark satire from Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things). (118 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Playhouse; reviewed 11/5)
BLACK PHONE 2 A serial killer’s survivor (Mason Thames) tries to shield his sister from disturbing dreams in this horror sequel. (114 min, R. Majestic, Star, Stowe)
CHAINSAW MAN — THE MOVIE: REZE ARC This animated dark fantasy, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, is a direct sequel to the first season of the anime series. (100 min, R. Majestic)
CHRISTY Sydney Sweeney plays Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 1990s, in this biopic directed by David Michôd (The Rover). (135 min, R. Essex)
DIE MY LOVE Jennifer Lawrence plays a writer and mother experiencing a mental breakdown in this drama from Lynne Ramsay, with Robert Pattinson and Sissy Spacek. (118 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Savoy; reviewed 11/12)
ELEANOR THE GREAT A nonagenarian (June Squibb) makes an unexpected friend in Scarlett Johansson’s feature directorial debut. (98 min, PG-13. Catamount)
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE: The title character road trips to “Cat Francisco” to save her dollhouse. (98 min, G. Stowe)
GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE: A mouse (voice of Gemma Arterton) is determined to win a car race in this family animation. (98 min, PG. Bijou, Majestic)
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT A chance encounter ignites a quest for revenge in this Palme d’Or winner from Iranian director Jafar Panahi. Vahid Mobasseri and Mariam Afshari star. (103 min, PG-13. Savoy)
THE MASTERMIND In Kelly Reichardt’s Palme d’Or nominee, Josh O’Connor plays a man who pulls off a daring art heist in 1970. (110 min, R. VTIFF, Thu only)
NUREMBERG Rami Malek plays a psychiatrist trying to assess the sanity of imprisoned Nazi Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) in this historical drama. (148 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
PREDATOR: BADLANDS An outcast Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) finds an unusual ally (Elle Fanning). Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) directed. (107 min, PG-13. Bijou, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Welden)
REGRETTING YOU A young widow (Allison Williams) clashes with her teenage daughter (Mckenna Grace) in this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel. (117 min, PG-13. Bijou, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe)
SARAH’S OIL: Cyrus Nowrasteh’s historical drama tells the story of Sarah Rector (Naya Desir-Johnson), an Oklahoma girl who made a stunning windfall. (103 min, PG. Essex)
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE Jeremy Allen White plays the Boss in this drama about his struggles while recording Nebraska. (120 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic)
older films and special screenings
2002: A VERMONT HOCKEY ODYSSEY (Welden, Tue only)
THE ADVOCATE (Savoy, Sun only)
BACK TO THE FUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Majestic)
A BEAST TOUCH THE MOUNTAIN (Savoy, Thu only)
THE BOY AND THE HERON (Essex, Sat-Mon & Wed 19 only)
BOY WONDER: THE LUC GATES STORY (Welden, Wed 19 only)
HOME OF RALEIGH (Welden, Mon only)
MONK IN PIECES (VTIFF, Fri only)
ONE, TWO, THREE (Catamount, Wed 19 only)
SOME LIKE IT HOT (Catamount, Wed 12 only)
WICKED (Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
open theaters
(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
- *BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info
- *BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com
- CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com
- CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org
- *CITY CINEMA: 137 Waterfront Plaza, Newport, 334-2610, citycinemanewport.com
- ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER:
21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com - MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com
- MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com.
- PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
- PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com
- SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
- THE SCREENING ROOM @ VTIFF: 60 Lake St., Ste. 1C, Burlington, 660-2600, vtiff.org
- STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com
- *STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com
- WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com
This article appears in The Winter Preview Issue 2025.

