White Reindeer (2013)
NR – 82 min – Tickets $7
The synopsis for this film describes the plot, but it doesn’t really describe how funny and touching it is: After an unexpected tragedy, Suzanne struggles to put her life back together during a sad, strange Christmastime in suburban Virginia.
Rated 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“There’s radiance in White Reindeer‘s darkness, which is what winter solstice festivals have always been about in the first place.” — Village Voice
Content advisory here.

Final screening Thurs, Jan. 02: 9:30 p.m.

HELD OVER

Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
Rated R – 117 min – Tickets $7
In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease. This film has brought a ton of awards and nominations, particularly for acting, we think deservedly so.

Thurs, Jan. 02: 4:30, 7:00 p.m.
Fri, Jan. 03: 7:30 p.m.
Sat, Jan. 04: 5:30, 8:00 p.m.
Sun, Jan 05: 3:30, 6:00 p.m.
Thurs, Jan. 09: 7:30 p.m.

Detroit Unleaded (2013)
NR – 93 min – Tickets $7
Come and see why film festival juries everywhere — Toronto, Dubai, Victoria Falls (Zambia), Twin Cities, Cleveland, Panama, Washington DC, Nashville, Ashland (Oregon) — were so impressed with this made-in-Detroit movie.

Thurs, Jan. 02: 6:00, 8:30 p.m.
Fri, Jan. 03: 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Jan. 04: 7:00 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 05: 5:00 p.m.
Thurs, Jan. 09: 7:00 p.m.

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