PELHAM, NY — With the holidays upon us, there’s no better place to spend time with friends and family and be inspired by film than The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH). With varied film programming, special advance screenings, live music and dance performances, there’s really something for everyone at The Picture House this December.
The best way to take advantage of all The Picture House’s varied film programing – and support the theater at the same time – is by becoming a member. TPH members enjoy discounted ticket and concession prices, early access to exclusive events, and more. Give the gift of membership to yourself or to that film-lover on your list by emailing membership@thepicturehouse.org or call (914) 738-3161 FREE.
DECEMBER
All events take place at The Picture House unless otherwise specified.
Friday, December 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Advance Screening of 45 Years with post-film discussion and Q&A with director Andrew Haigh
The Picture House presents an advance screening of the new film 45 Years (R; 95 mins) followed by a discussion and Q&A with director Andrew Haigh. The official selection of both the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, 45 Years tells the story of long-time married couple Kate and Geoff Mercer, who in the week leading up to their 45th wedding anniversary receive an unexpected letter which contains potentially life changing news. After the film, TPH critic-in-residence Marshall Fine will lead a discussion and Q&A with the film’s director Andrew Haigh. Haigh is best known for his previous two feature films, Greek Pete and Weekend. Weekend premiered at SXSW in March 2011 and picked up over 25 international awards before being distributed theatrically worldwide. Haigh was also an Executive Producer and showrunner on HBO’s Looking for which he wrote and directed multiple episodes. Tickets to the advance screening of 45 Years are $12/general admission, $6/members, $10/students and seniors and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.
Wednesday, December 9th, 7:30 p.m.
Advance Screening of The Big Short with post-film discussion and Q&A with director Adam McKay
Join The Picture House for an advance screening of the new film The Big Short followed by a discussion and Q&A with the film’s director Adam McKay. The film, based on the 2010 book of the same name by best-selling author Michael Lewis (Liar’s Poker, Flash Boys, Moneyball) recounts the financial crisis of 2007–2010 caused by the build-up of the housing and credit bubble. The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt and is scheduled for nationwide release two days after The Picture House screening on December 11th.
Tickets to The Big Short are $12/general admission, $6/members, $10/students and seniors and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.
Friday, December 11th, 6:00 p.m.
PACT FAMILY TIME @TPH – The Peanuts Movie
The Picture House and PACT team-up to present Family Time @TPH with a Friday night screening of the family favorite The Peanuts Movie. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and all of your favorite classic Peanuts characters are back together and on the big screen for the first time. Enjoy an evening at The Picture House with your whole family enjoying this updated version of a cartoon classic. Tickets are $5/person and $20/family and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.
Sunday, December 13th, 3:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker Magical Matinee Screening and Live Dance Performance
A holiday tradition for families and kids of all ages, The Picture House will once again present its annual Nutcracker Magical Matinee screening and live dance performance in partnership with Ballet Arts dance studio. The Nutcracker, New York City Ballet’s classic film production of George Balanchine’s choreography, will be on the big screen in the Main Hall at a special film event trimmed with beautifully costumed ballerinas from Ballet Arts greeting attendees upon arrival, a live dance performance, and photo opportunities. Tickets for The Nutcracker Magical Matinee are priced at $20 for general admission, $16 for members, $10 children and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.
Monday, December 14th, 7:30 p.m.
The Swingles Live in Concert at The Picture House
For more than half a century The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy® winners since they first made waves in the 1960s. Following the success of their 2015 album ‘Deep End’, the UK-based group celebrate a particularly poignant year in their history with the release of a new collection of holiday and winter-themed pieces, “Yule Songs Vol. II,” and a tour that takes them around the world— including their Westchester debut at The Picture House! Tickets for The Swingles concert are at $50 for a ticket and meet and greet pass, $30 for adults, $20 for children and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.
Thursday, December 17th – Thursday, January 7th
STAR WARS: The Force Awakens
The most highly-anticipated film of 2015 comes to The Picture House a day in advance of its nationwide theatrical debut and will be shown in the Main Hall through Thursday, January 7th. In this continuation of the epic space saga, a downed stormtrooper (John Boyega) goes on a journey that reconnects him with heroic faces from the past (Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill). STAR WARS: The Force Awakens is bound to be the talk of the season – don’t miss your chance to see this epic film in the comfort of the Picture House’s beautifully-restored historic theater. Tickets for STAR WARS: The Force Awakens are $12/general admission, $8/members, $10/students and seniors and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803.