Tut’s Fever Movie Palace
Tut’s Fever is a working movie theater and art installation created by Red Grooms and Lysiane Luong, an homage to the ornate, exotic picture palaces of the 1920s
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Behind the Screen
The Museum's core exhibition immerses visitors in the creative and technical process of producing, promoting, and presenting films, television shows, and digital entertainment.
The Jim Henson Exhibition
This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.
Creatures from the Land of Thra: Character Design for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
This exhibition explores the process of designing the fantastical characters for the Netflix series prequel to the 1982 film.
An Act of Seeing: Barry Jenkins’s The Gaze
In his companion piece installation to The Underground Railroad, Jenkins further engages ideas about visibility, history, and power in moving-image portraits of the show’s background actors.
LAIKA: Life in Stop Motion
This new exhibition invites visitors of all ages to appreciate the painstaking work of stop-motion animation, with eight animation stations equipped with 2-D LAIKA character figures and environments that visitors can use to experiment with and create their own short films.
Adapting Stories for the Screen: Chinonye Chukwu’s Till
This new temporary exhibition explores the process of creating the story depicted in Chinonye Chukwu’s acclaimed 2022 feature Till, through storyboards created by Jesse Michael Owen.
Adapting Stories for the Screen: Sarah Polley’s Women Talking
The material on view in this new exhibition provides a glimpse into the process of bringing the story of Sarah Polley’s film Women Talking to the screen.
Cinema of Sensations: The Never-Ending Screen of Val del Omar
This major exhibition brings the immersive, multisensory cinematic installations of visionary Spanish artist, filmmaker, and inventor José Val del Omar (1904–1982) to U.S. audiences for the first time, along with commissioned pieces by contemporary artists Sally Golding, Matt Spendlove, and Tim Cowlishaw; Duo Prismáticas; Esperanza Collado; and Colectivo Los Ingrávidos.
Refreshing the Loop
Refreshing the Loop continues Museum of the Moving Image’s tradition of displaying GIFs in our passenger elevator. This new iteration places artists who have been widely known for their GIFs for more than two decades in conversation with selected artists who have gained notable popularity in the last few years.
11 events,
Hello Dankness
Hello Dankness
Prismatic Ground's May 3 opening night selection is a political fable that bears witness to the psychotropic spectacle of American politics from 2016 to 2021.
11 events,
The 2023 Claire Shulman Awards
The 2023 Claire Shulman Awards
We inaugurate a special event, honoring excellence in public service and business leadership in Queens, dedicated to Claire Shulman, who served as Queens Borough President from 1986 to 2002, and during her tenure, was instrumental in the establishment and development of Museum of the Moving Image. Honorees include: K. Bain, Thomas J. Grech, Melva Miller, and Hal Rosenbluth. Learn more.
13 events,
Major League
Major League
This crowd-pleasing comedy was a box-office breakout and would prove an enduring touchstone within baseball culture that then became reference points for and inspired nicknames and ballpark singalongs.
LARP: Creatures of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
LARP: Creatures of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Join us for a live-action role-playing game to explore the fantastical and sometimes terrifying stories of the planet Thra, designed and led by game designer, writer, and interactive artist Sharang Biswas and MoMI educators.
15 events,
In Jackson Heights
In Jackson Heights
The teeming diversity of Jackson Heights, and the larger landscape of Queens itself, is the subject of Frederick Wiseman’s acclaimed nonfiction epic, screening at MoMI 5/6 and 5/7.
Forest of Bliss + Luminous People
Forest of Bliss + Luminous People
These innovative works of nonfiction screening on 5/6 offer astonishing visuals and a profound ability to capture the essence of place and people.
The Spy Who Loved Me
The Spy Who Loved Me
With a few exceptions, previous James Bond films were the domain of fall and winter, whereas The Spy Who Loved Me, riding the industry-redefining wave created by Jaws, brought Bond to summertime.
14 events,
In Jackson Heights
In Jackson Heights
The teeming diversity of Jackson Heights, and the larger landscape of Queens itself, is the subject of Frederick Wiseman’s acclaimed nonfiction epic, screening at MoMI 5/6 and 5/7.
Man of God
Man of God
Man of God brings to life the incredible true story of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, Greece. A priest of the common people, he annoyed the prideful orthodox clergy of the day with his humility.
The Spy Who Loved Me
The Spy Who Loved Me
With a few exceptions, previous James Bond films were the domain of fall and winter, whereas The Spy Who Loved Me, riding the industry-redefining wave created by Jaws, brought Bond to summertime.
11 events,
Beau Is Afraid with Ari Aster in person
Beau Is Afraid with Ari Aster in person
In Ari Aster's wild, tongue-in-cheek odyssey, a modern-day Job named Beau (a remarkable Joaquin Phoenix), beset by terrors real and imagined, escapes a cartoonish, satirically degenerate cityscape only to wind his way through a series of false paradises. Aster will appear in person for a discussion of the film.
13 events,
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Spielberg’s monumental production of Kubrick’s science-fiction dream project is a bold, humanistic vision, screening 5/12 & 5/13 for Mother's Day weekend as part of our ongoing series MoMI Loves.
Computer Chess
Computer Chess
Set in the 1980s at the start of the tech revolution, Bujalski's film was shot entirely on a consumer-grade Sony videocamera and features meticulous production design. The screening on 5/12 will be followed by a Q&A with actor Robin Schwartz and Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Brown University’s Director of the Center for Tech Responsibility.
14 events,
The Jim Henson Legacy: A 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Jim Henson Legacy: A 30th Anniversary Celebration
On 5/13, to commemorate 30 years of The Jim Henson Legacy's work preserving Jim Henson's art, past and present members of the Board of Trustees and staff will discuss the organization's accomplishments.
Colección Privada: Spain’s Super 8 and 16mm Scene
Colección Privada: Spain’s Super 8 and 16mm Scene
Paying tribute to an extraordinary moment in Spanish poetic cinema, this special program on 5/13 brings together filmmakers who transcend theatrical conventions through the performative use of multiple projectors, supplementary screens, live sound, and their own bodies.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Spielberg’s monumental production of Kubrick’s science-fiction dream project is a bold, humanistic vision, screening 5/12 & 5/13 for Mother's Day weekend as part of our ongoing series MoMI Loves.
11 events,
With Music in Mind: The New York Pops
With Music in Mind: The New York Pops
This event on 5/18 is intended to provide individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia an opportunity to connect with their strongest memories associated with classic movies and their iconic soundtracks.
12 events,
2023 Teen Film Festival
2023 Teen Film Festival
On May 19, join us for the annual Teen Film Festival, hosted by the MoMI Teen Council! The festival will feature a screening of 18 selected short film works from the five New York boroughs by local teen filmmakers.
Children of the Mist
Children of the Mist
In a village hidden in the mist-shrouded Northwest Vietnamese mountains resides an indigenous Hmong community, home to 12-year-old Di, part of the first generation of her people with access to formal education.
15 events,
Program X: Cultural Activism and Media Festival
Program X: Cultural Activism and Media Festival
Celebrate the powerful films of local documentary filmmakers and participants of Program X: Cultural Activism and Media, a workshop and festival that reflects on the intersections of culture, activism, and media.
Jennifer’s Body
Jennifer’s Body
Karyn Kusama's teen horror cult favorite, featuring Diablo Cody’s signature droll and idiosyncratic dialogue, is the ultimate ode to toxic femininity. Introduced on May 20 by critic Kyle Turner and followed by a signing of his new book The Queer Film Guide.
Hellraiser
Hellraiser
See Clive Barker’s genre-defining horror classic as part of our Disreputable Cinema series, followed by a book signing with Preston Fassel, author of the new novel Beasts of 42nd Street.
14 events,
Rope
Rope
Contemporary critics may have all but ignored what was going on between Hitchcock's Leopold and Loeb–like killers in favor of fixating on its form—a movie told in real time through extended shots and invisible cuts—modern audiences can revel in the simmering erotic tension between Granger and Dall.
The Padilla Affair (El Caso Padilla)
The Padilla Affair (El Caso Padilla)
Screening 5/21, this portrait of the Cuban poet Heberto Padilla is an astonishing documentary that explores aspects of Cuba's past that still reverberate, including the struggle for freedom of expression.
13 events,
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Few films have had more of an impact on popular culture than this box office juggernaut, which cannily stirred together elements of early cinema serials, westerns, sci-fi epics, mythological quest narratives, and more.
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Few films have had more of an impact on popular culture than this box office juggernaut, which cannily stirred together elements of early cinema serials, westerns, sci-fi epics, mythological quest narratives, and more.
14 events,
The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Among the most charming and vividly realized animated features of Disney’s post–Golden Age, this hit adaptation of a series of books by Margery Sharp follows the adventures of the Rescue Aid Society, a group of mice helping international victims in peril.
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Star Wars (Special Edition)
Few films have had more of an impact on popular culture than this box office juggernaut, which cannily stirred together elements of early cinema serials, westerns, sci-fi epics, mythological quest narratives, and more.
Hellraiser
Hellraiser
See Clive Barker’s genre-defining horror classic as part of our Disreputable Cinema series, followed by a book signing with Preston Fassel, author of the new novel Beasts of 42nd Street.
14 events,
The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Among the most charming and vividly realized animated features of Disney’s post–Golden Age, this hit adaptation of a series of books by Margery Sharp follows the adventures of the Rescue Aid Society, a group of mice helping international victims in peril.
New York Arab Festival Short Film Program
New York Arab Festival Short Film Program
This year's program reflects the diverse voices from contemporary Arab filmmakers based in the U.S. or in the larger diaspora who create works that challenge how the region has historically been mapped, presented, and represented.
12 events,
Some Came Running
Some Came Running
Vincente Minnelli’s phenomenally directed and acted tale of rootlessness in post–World War II starring Frank Sinatra, introduced by Jake Perlin and Michael Koresky as part of a series celebrating the new series about Wes Anderson's inspirations for Asteroid City.
Jennifer’s Body
Jennifer’s Body
Karyn Kusama's teen horror cult favorite, featuring Diablo Cody’s signature droll and idiosyncratic dialogue, is the ultimate ode to toxic femininity. Introduced on May 20 by critic Kyle Turner and followed by a signing of his new book The Queer Film Guide.
17 events,
Access Mornings at MoMI
Access Mornings at MoMI
Offered the first Saturday of each month (June 2023–May 2024), free Access Mornings at MoMI are dedicated to families with children on the autism spectrum and give families an exclusive opportunity to explore exhibitions and ...
The Misfits
The Misfits
John Huston’s psychologically rich, exquisitely shot and acted neo-western, featuring a screenplay by Arthur Miller, based on his own short story, gave Marilyn Monroe one of her finest dramatic roles.
The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Among the most charming and vividly realized animated features of Disney’s post–Golden Age, this hit adaptation of a series of books by Margery Sharp follows the adventures of the Rescue Aid Society, a group of mice helping international victims in peril.
Nitrate Kisses
Nitrate Kisses
Experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer spent her career charting unknown pathways by inventing a language of cinematic lesbianism, not least of all with this exceptional 1992 work of nonfiction.
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
Billy Wilder’s acid satire of the American media is a joltingly grim drama about a former big-city newspaper reporter named Chuck Tatum (a ferocious Kirk Douglas) who wields his lack of ethics with cynical glee.
O Fantasma
O Fantasma
Portuguese filmmaker João Pedro Rodrigues dives deep into social and erotic alienation, and finds in queerness an embrace of our most feral human impulses.
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
With its singular mix of Hollywood melodrama and ragged seventies authenticity, this film remains a crucial film to understanding the complexity and diversity of Scorsese’s filmography.
15 events,
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire
Full of iconic moments that pointed toward a new kind of cinema of the 1950s, Elia Kazan’s film is the ultimate cinematic representative of the Actors Studio period in movie.
The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Among the most charming and vividly realized animated features of Disney’s post–Golden Age, this hit adaptation of a series of books by Margery Sharp follows the adventures of the Rescue Aid Society, a group of mice helping international victims in peril.
Rope
Rope
Contemporary critics may have all but ignored what was going on between Hitchcock's Leopold and Loeb–like killers in favor of fixating on its form—a movie told in real time through extended shots and invisible cuts—modern audiences can revel in the simmering erotic tension between Granger and Dall.
