(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens in concert February 7–9 and April 17–19, respectively. Since the release of the first Star Wars movie more than 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.... READ ON

(STONE HARBOR, NJ) --- Join filmmaker Bill Nicoletti and the Friends of the Cape May Music Festival for a screening on Friday, February 21 at 9:00pm at Harbor Square Theatre, of the documentary film, Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson. The film tells the story of contralto and civil rights activist Marian Anderson, of Philadelphia, who reached the pinnacle of professional achievement, attaining worldwide fame and an honored place in classical music history, as one of the greatest opera singers of all time.... READ ON

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- On Tuesday, February 25, there will be a screening of The Adventures of Saul Bellow at Rutgers Cinema, 105 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway (Livingston Campus).  This is the first-ever documentary film about the life of Saul Bellow, one of twentieth-century America’s most acclaimed novelists, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, three National Book Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. The screening takes place at 7:00pm.... READ ON

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival presents Birds of Passage Saturday, March 7th at the LBI Historical Museum, Beach Haven.  The film was on the list of submissions to last year’s Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The screening begins at 7:00pm.... READ ON

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Celebrating its 18th Anniversary, the artistic philosophy of the Garden State Film Festival is rooted in the celebration of the independent film genre and celebrates this spirit through dramatic screenings and unparalleled film collaborations attracting a diverse audience from around the world. From Wednesday, March 25 - Sunday, March 29 in Asbury Park,  GSFF unveils world premieres, Hollywood stars, industry panels, and as a nonprofit enterprise, serves as an added economic engine for Asbury Park’s vitality through art, commerce and culture. In addition, intriguing panel discussions and can’t miss parties, will be held in numerous locations all over the city by the sea.  ... READ ON

2020 marks 35 years since Paul Reuben’s classic, quirky sensation Pee-wee’s Big Adventure hit theaters. A critical and financial triumph at the box office, the 1985 comedy, starring and co-written by Reubens grossed over $40M domestically and made Pee-wee Herman a household name. The movie marked the feature film directorial debut of Tim Burton and the first major studio film for composer Danny Elfman, beginning the now legendary filmmaking duo’s partnership which has resulted in 16 films over the last three decades. The movie is a timeless classic that continues to entertain and enthrall generations of fans to this day.... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a screening of"This Is Spinal Tap" on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8:00pm in Prudential Hall followed by a Q&A with Rob Reiner. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of This Is Spinal Tap, the cult film that launched the mockumentary genre and the careers of some of the smartest names in comedy: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer.  Tickets range from $39.50 to $79.50.... READ ON

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music + Film Festival (APMFF) and the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University have announced the return of The Bruce Springsteen Archives.  It will take place at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00pm. Tickets are priced at $30.00 and $25.00 can be purchased at apmff.org/tickets. ... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) --  The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. On May 30, 2020 at 7:30pm, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexandre Desplat’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) --  New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 7:30pm. This is the ultimate event for fans of The Princess Bride. See the iconic film on the big screen, followed by a moderated conversation with actor Cary Elwes (the heroic Westley, of course!). ... READ ON