Full Circle
A brief rundown of what’s happening at the Circle Cinema
OPENING OCTOBER 20
Lucky
An elderly US Navy vet goes on a search for meaning in his small town after experiencing a sudden near-fatal collapse. Harry Dean Stanton stars in the final role of his impressive career. Rated R.
Party Boi
Director and Booker T. Washington grad Michael Rice documents how crystal meth is devastating African-American and Latino LGBTQ communities. Q&A with Rice follows the 7 p.m. premiere screening on October 20. Reception sponsored by the Equality Center of Oklahoma starts at 6 p.m.
OPENING OCTOBER 27
The Florida Project
A lively, poignant portrait about poverty set just outside the magic of Disney World. A six-year-old girl and her friends experience life with wonder while the adults around them struggle with the hardships of reality. From director Sean Baker (“Tangerine”) and co-starring Willem Dafoe, this is gaining Awards buzz hot off the festival circuit. Rated R.
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House
Liam Neeson stars as the FBI agent who, during the Watergate scandal, would become the whistleblower known as Deep Throat. Rated PG-13.
The Unknown Girl
In this French-language drama, a guilt-stricken doctor searches for the identity of a mysterious African woman who, after being refused his aid, was found dead the next morning. Not rated.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bob Dylan: Trouble No More
Oklahoma premiere of the new documentary focusing on Dylan’s “born again” Christian period. Exclusive footage from the Dylan Archive will be shown after the screening as well. Also, a Q&A with Jennifer LeBeau, the film’s director, and Steve Ripley, a Dylan band member at the time. Tickets are $20, and $15 for members. (Thursday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.)
The Graduate
50th Anniversary screening of this Academy Award winning coming-of-age classic about Baby Boomer existentialism, starring Dustin Hoffman. Q&A panel follows. (Sunday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.)
All The Rage
A documentary about one doctor’s radical methods to treat back pain, the connection between emotions and health, and rethinking how we do healthcare. Discussion follows with Dr. John Schumann, Pres. OU Tulsa and host of Tulsa NPR’s Medical Matters. (Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.)
Nosferatu / Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: Double Feature
Two silent era horror classics, now accompanied by symphonic rock scores performed live by the Austin, TX group The Invincible Czars. Tickets $12 for one film; $18 for both. (Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. first feature, 10 p.m. second.)
Line of Descent
Tulsa Ski Club presents a documentary exploring ski culture around the globe. Tickets are $5. (Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.)
Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
Free special event sponsored by Indie Lens Pop-Up, with live pre-show music by TU Jazz Combo at 6:30 p.m. The film dives into the influence of 1960s jazz legend John Coltrane. (Monday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.)