new in theaters
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. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
DIE MY LOVE: Jennifer Lawrence plays a writer and mother experiencing a mental breakdown in this acclaimed drama from Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin), with Robert Pattinson and Sissy Spacek. (118 min, R. Essex, Majestic)
GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE: A mouse (voice of Gemma Arterton) is determined to win a car race in this family animation. (98 min, PG. Majestic, Paramount)
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)
NUREMBERG: Rami Malek plays a psychiatrist trying to assess the sanity of imprisoned Nazi Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) in this historical drama directed by James Vanderbilt. (148 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)
PREDATOR: BADLANDS: An outcast Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) finds an unusual ally (Elle Fanning) as the sci-fi action franchise continues. Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) directed. (107 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Welden)
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)
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. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Savoy; 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. Bijou, City Cinema, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset)
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, Paramount)
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE: The title character road trips to “Cat Francisco” to save her dollhouse. (98 min, G. Stowe)
THE HISTORY OF SOUND In this drama nominated for the Palme d’Or, World War I soldiers make recordings of their comrades. Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star. (127 min, R. Catamount)
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, Wed 5 & Thu only)
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, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset)
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE Jeremy Allen White plays the Boss in this drama about his struggles while recording Nebraska. (120 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Sunset, Welden)
STITCH HEAD In this animated adventure, a mad scientist awakens a creature (voice of Asa Butterfield) to protect the occupants of a creepy castle. (89 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Welden)
TRUTH & TREASON: Ewan Horrocks plays a teenage resistance fighter against the Nazis in this drama based on the true story of Helmuth Hübener. Matt Whitaker directed. (120 min, PG-13. Playhouse)
older films and special screenings
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PREVIEW (Catamount, Wed 5 only)
BACK TO THE FUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Majestic)
A BEAST TOUCH THE MOUNTAIN (Savoy, Thu 13 only)
EQUINOX ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FEST (Savoy, Sat only)
LE BONHEUR (VTIFF, Fri only)
METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA BOHEME (Essex, Sat only)
PUMPKINHEAD (Catamount, Fri 7 only)
ROCKY IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO ULTIMATE DIRECTOR’S CUT (Essex, Sun only)
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Savoy, Fri only)
SOME LIKE IT HOT (Catamount, Wed 12 only)
STRANGER THAN PARADISE (VTIFF, Sat only)
WANDA (VTIFF, Sat only)
open theaters
(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
- *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 Nov 5-11 2025.
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