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Astonishingly glowing reviews

A new independent film from A24 is getting reviews from both audiences and critics that are rare in their enthusiasm and praise. Even people not normally disposed to sci-fi, fantasy, high-action films are loving EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. Critic Alison Willmore suggested one reason for this success in New York Magazine/Vuture: "Everything Everywhere All at Once may be a kaleidoscopic fantasy battle across space, time, genres, and emotions, but it’s an incredibly moving family drama first."

Speaking of families, they flocked to theaters last week for SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2, which topped national box office reports. We're keeping it for another week, and we're bringing in the latest from the Harry Potter world, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE.

Friday through Monday, April 15–18

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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

"It's not just destined to be one of the best films of the year, but also a classic comedy, sure to be treasured for decades to come."
Mashable

"I suspect you could watch “Everything Everywhere All At Once” multiple times and have a different experience every time; it seems like a movie that would always have another angle to reveal."
Seattle Times

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

"Secrets of Dumbledore is a big bounce back for the Fantastic Beasts series -- back to enjoying the group dynamic and caring about the main mission, which is a far more engaging and emotional ride than the last."
Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

"No other film series works in such intricate, multiple-installment arcs, planting details that will almost certainly pay off in forthcoming chapters."
Variety

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

"A blue hedgehog with spiky hair and a need for speed may have just saved Hollywood. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 raced past the competition to the number one slot at the box office, earning an impressive $71 million over the weekend, indicating that audiences are feeling better about going back to movie theaters."
Vanity Fair

Stand with Ukraine through Film: Project Update

On March 13, one month ago yesterday, we premiered the Ukrainian film THE GUIDE at Cinema Salem. Many of you attended the screening, along with Gov. Charlie Baker, Cong. Seth Moulton and Mayor Kim Driscoll.

The event could hardly have been more successful, raising around $12,000 for aid to Ukraine and garnering significant press coverage. But it was only the beginning of the project, "Stand with Ukraine through Film." Watch your inbox for a report on what has happened in the first month of this project that you, our audience, helped to launch. We're excited, and we think you will be as well.

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