Cornell Cinema explores textiles, 1980s nostalgia, and real-world events
Real-world events inspire a collective lineup that is relevant to what professors are teaching and what students are learning.
Real-world events inspire a collective lineup that is relevant to what professors are teaching and what students are learning.
The Cornell Cinema team is delighted to welcome you back to the historic Willard Straight Theatre for another exciting semester of cinema experiences.
Peter John Loewen says he's excited to support faculty in their research, meet students and showcase the value of a liberal arts education.
Coming from the University of Toronto, where he is the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Loewen begins his five-year appointment as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug. 1.
Science on Screen® supports creative pairings of current, classic, cult, and documentary films with introductions by figures from the world of science, technology and medicine.
Your gift allows the College to fulfill our mission — to prepare our students to do the greatest good in the world.
As part of their “Voyager Spacecraft Week,” the Cornell Astronomical Society joins Cornell Cinema to present “Cosmos” Episode 6: “Traveler’s Tales” on Feb. 13.
The film focuses on the gendered implications of deepfake technology; a free screening Feb. 7 will be presented by the Milstein Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, partnering with Cornell Cinema.
Cornell Cinema's spring semester film slate features a mix of contemporary and classic films selected to spark curiosity, inspire understanding, and advance teaching across disciplines.
After more than a half-century in the Straight, the Hill’s iconic movie venue remains a film fan’s delight.
The Sept. 26 talk was recorded and is now available to view on eCornell.
Experience silent film with live music during Silent Film Month…
Cornell Cinema is proud to regularly feature 35mm prints in its programming, an increasingly rare filmgoing experience…
Join Cornell Cinema as we celebrate 100 Years of Disney with weekend matinees with family friendly films from most decades…
The cinema's fall schedule includes "Rocky Horror Picture Show," as well as some of the British Film Institute’s top movies of all time.
Anderson will offer a public talk as part of the College of Arts & Sciences’ Arts Unplugged series and work with students and faculty.
“From the Big Red to the Red Carpet” featured Scott Ferguson ’82 and Michael Kantor ’83, Emmy-winning producers of HBO’s “Succession” and PBS' “American Masters” series.
A film series at Cornell Cinema celebrating 50 years of Jewish Studies at Cornell
Producers of "Succession" and "American Masters" on PBS will screen films and talk about their careers.
It's an exciting week at Cornell Cinema with three, unique special events…
This week at Cornell Cinema, we are thrilled to revisit last year’s hit, The Green Knight…
Come out in costume Monday night for a special Halloween screening of Ringu…
This is one of those weeks where All-Access Passholders really get their money’s worth…
This Wednesday is our marquee event for the Fall semester—a special centenary screening of F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu…
We are thrilled to host co-director, and Cornell alumna, Tia Lessin ’89 on Thursday for our screening of the timely documentary The Janes…
Cornell Cinema welcomes its new director, Molly Ryan…
A regular feature of Cornell Cinema screenings is the opportunity to engage directly with filmmakers and film professionals…
Cornell Cinema starts the week off with a Situationist bang this Wednesday…
October & November Films Announced
Films playing at Cornell Cinema week of August 29–Sept 4, 2022.
Classes are in session, and so is Cornell Cinema!
New students at Cornell can enjoy free movies from now until Friday…
A new director, Molly Ryan, will take the helm of Cornell Cinema this fall, succeeding Mary Fessenden, who has led the organization for 35 years, eight years as 8 manager and 27 as director.
Cornell Cinema wrapped its Spring ’22 season on May 5 with a screening of a beautiful 35mm print of Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity (1944), introduced by author David Lehman, who signed copies of his new book, The Mysterious Romance of Murder: Crime, Detection, and the Spirit of Noir, published by Cornell University Press, after the show. An...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. As of April 11, masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance is available here.This is it, folks! Our final week of the Spring semester.We’re leaving you with three excellent...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. As of April 11, masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance is available here.Monday night Cornell Cinema hosts a FREE screening of A Shape of Things to Come, with...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. As of April 11, masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance is available here.It's the home stretch of the semester with only three more weeks of screenings left!We start...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. As of April 11, masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance is available here.___________________________________________________Announcing Temple of Zeus at the Concession Stand!!We are thrilled...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. If a patron does not have a current Cornell ID, they must provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. As of March 14, masks are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance, including acceptable proof of...
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. If a patron does not have a current Cornell ID, they must provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. As of March 14, masks are no longer required, but strongly encouraged. Up-to-date guidance, including acceptable proof of...
On Cornell’s eighth Giving Day, held March 16, 15,905 alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends from more than 80 countries made gifts totaling a record-breaking $12,268,629.
AnnouncementsAll patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events. If a patron does not have a current Cornell ID, they must provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. As of March 14, masks are no longer required, but encouraged nonetheless. Up-to-date guidance, including acceptable proof of vaccination...
Giving Day is Wednesday, March 16th!Cornell’s one-day fundraising marathon, Giving Day, is this Wednesday, and we’d greatly appreciate any donation you can afford to give. Your support helps ensure we can continue providing high-quality film presentations worthy of any city thirty times our size! Though it won’t be active until Wednesday, the...
All patrons must adhere to Cornell’s public health requirements for events which include wearing high-quality (N95 or equivalent) masks while indoors, and, if a patron does not have a current Cornell ID, provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. Up-to-date guidance, including acceptable proof of vaccination or test, is...
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AnnouncementsThe artists involved with the upcoming show, (X)-trACTION (Mon, March 7), a meta mash-up of short films concerned for the climate, workers, history and the future—the beauty and the failures—seek your 20-60 second one-take submissions to include in the program. No previous film experience required. Submissions due by Tues March 1...
CALL TO THE ITHACA COMMUNITYWE WANT YOUR ONE-TAKE VIDEO to be included in (X)-trACTION a March 7, 2022 Cornell Cinema Visiting Artist Program EventLETTERS FROM ITHACA: UNDER THE SURFACEWHAT:We want your 20-60 second one-take videos, captured on any device at hand. Consider showing us that which might not be seen by or sold to...
AnnouncementsThe artists involved with the upcoming show, (X)-trACTION (Mon, March 7), a meta mash-up of short films concerned for the climate, workers, history and the future—the beauty and the failures—seek your 20-60 second one-take submissions to include in the program. No previous film experience required. Submissions due by Tues March 1...
"These awardees represent the best of what New York's vibrant communities have to offer," said Governor Kathy Hochul.
AnnouncementsWe're hiring!! Come join our amazing student staff! We have both paid & volunteer positions. Work-study students can apply for our box office positions, and anyone can join as a volunteer usher to watch FREE MOVIES! Fill out an application and drop it off at our office or email cinema@cornell.edu. All patrons must adhere...