Michael Radford’s haunting adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel brings to life a chilling vision of totalitarian control and lost humanity. Set in a war-torn London ruled by the oppressive superstate of Oceania, Nineteen Eighty-Four follows Winston Smith (John Hurt), a low-ranking bureaucrat who dares to seek truth and love in a society where independent […]
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The Last Class
November 5, 2025
The Last Class is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of master educator Robert Reich teaching his final course and reflecting on a period of immense transformation, personally and globally. It is a love letter to education. The former Secretary of Labor might be famous for his public service, best-selling books, and viral social media […]
Secret Mall Apartment
November 5, 2025
Winner of multiple festival awards and hailed as one of the best documentaries of 2024, Secret Mall Apartment tells the unbelievable true story of eight young Rhode Islanders who secretly built and lived in a hidden apartment inside the Providence Place Mall from 2003 to 2007. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Jeremy Workman (The World Before […]
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
November 5, 2025
co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner […]
The Mastermind
November 4, 2025
Premiering in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or, The Mastermind marks a bold new chapter in Kelly Reichardt’s career — a masterful blend of heist thriller and intimate character study. The film also screened at the New York Film Festival and Stockholm International Film Festival, earning […]
Rental Family
October 29, 2025
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Tickets and showtimes will be added […]
Femme Film Fest 2026
October 17, 2025
Femme Film Fest is The Nick’s annual celebration of films by and about women. Each year, we shine a light on bold, diverse stories that inspire, challenge, and connect our community. For 2026, our theme is Taking Up Space, honoring feminine voices and visions in spaces and professions traditionally dominated by masculine perspectives. Through stories […]
Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema
October 7, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program is thrilled to announce the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition! The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program is thrilled to announce the red carpet screening event for winners of the first Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition! All Columbia […]
Freak Bikes
October 3, 2025
(78 mins/CA): EAST COAST PREMIERE – L.A. bicycle activist Jimmy Lizama travels to bike-friendly cities with his 12-year-old son, hoping to inspire him to imagine cities without cars. Directed by Ryan Mekenian FULL SCUFF SCHEDULE AND TICKETS
Battersea
October 3, 2025
(90 mins/OH): SOUTH CAROLINA PREMIERE – Siblings reconvene at their childhood home, where they spend a precarious weekend drinking and talking. Directed by T.J. Sandella FULL SCUFF SCHEDULE AND TICKETS