AT THE TRIPLEX: When it gets dark

The world feels darker this week.

And when that darkness creeps in, it is easy to pull back, to lock the doors, hide, and protect yourself. It is the path of least resistance in times like these, and it is understandable if that is what you need to do.

But I hope you don’t.

I know it is a big ask coming from a movie theater, but one of the great joys of reopening The Triplex has been seeing how our community comes together. Old friends reunite in our lobby. Strangers spark conversations about what they just saw. Kids bounce off the walls, eager to talk about their favorite moments.

These are the interactions that cut through the darkness. They remind us that we’re not alone in whatever we are facing and that our friends, neighbors, and even strangers are there for us—likely going through something similar.

Even if you don’t come to the movies, I hope you find some way to push back against the darkness this week. Go out to dinner. Reconnect with an old friend. Take a walk in this place we are so lucky to call home.

Darkness feels long. It feels oppressive. But if we keep going, if we tap into the strength and resiliency of our communities, the lights will eventually come up.

Now Playing

“A Different Man”
A surreal, dark comedy with Sebastian Stan.

Surreal, unsettling, and dryly funny, Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” plays as part of The Triplex’s Limited Engagement series starting on November 8. When aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance, his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

Director Aaron Schimberg joins us for a Q&A after the 7 p.m. screening on November 9!

Part of The Triplex’s Limited Engagement Series, “A Different Man” plays from November 8 to 14. 

“Total Recall”
A night of themed food and big-screen sci-fi with No Comply Foods.

Who says special events can only happen on the weekend? We are teaming up with our friends at No Comply Foods for a screening of “Total Recall,” Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 sci-fi classic with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone, on Tuesday November 12. Join us for themed food and drink specials, a costume contest, and some early ’90s sci-fi action on the big screen!

November 12, at 8 p.m. 

“A Book By Their Cover”
A new short film inspired by local events.

We are honored to host a special screening of “A Book By Their Cover,” a short film that was shot locally in the Berkshires earlier this year, on November 14. The emotional journey of a tween girl as she discovers her sexual orientation through a book, the film explores the reactions of her small town, highlighting the challenges LGBTQIA+ youth face when seeking understanding and acceptance.

Inspired in part by true (and local) events, “A Book By Their Cover” addresses the need for open conversations and support, emphasizing that self-discovery should never be a secretive process.

After the screening, writer and director John Tedeschi and members of the cast will join us for a Q&A.

November 14, at 7 p.m. 

“Conclave”
A religious thriller with Ralph Fiennes.

A thriller designed to keep you guessing, “Conclave” delves into one of the world’s most secretive events: the election of a new pope. Ralph Fiennes leads an all-star cast, including Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, in this twisty tale of a cardinal who uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the Church to its core.

Continues this week! 

“Here”
A time-traveling tearjerker from the people who brought you “Forrest Gump.”

Reuniting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright with their “Forrest Gump” writer and director Robert Zemeckis, “Here” is a singular vision of family and the space they inhabit. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Richard McGuire, “Here” is a testament to how much life can be lived in the smallest of places.

Ends Thursday! 

Coming Soon

“Farming While Black”

BIFF returns to The Triplex with “Farming While Black,” the next installment in their Environmental Film Focus Series, on November 15, at 7 p.m.

“Farming While Black” examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation of Black farmers reclaiming their rightful ownership of land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. Focusing on Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York, “Farming While Black” follows Leah and other compatriots as they propel the next generation of Black farmers and help them find strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism—and its potential to save the planet.

November 15, at 7 p.m. 

“A Real Pain”

From writer and director Jesse Eisenberg comes a powerfully funny exploration of family, grief, and the history that ties us together. Cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite to tour Poland after the death of their grandmother, visiting the home she fled during World War II and resurfacing old tensions along the way.

Starts November 15. 

“Blitz”

A tale of resilience and survival from director Sir Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave,” “Hunger”), “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a nine-year-old boy traveling across London during its darkest hours. After being sent to safety in the countryside by his mother (Saoirse Ronan), a defiant George travels through a war-torn city to reunite with his mother and grandfather (Paul Weller from “The Jam,” in his acting debut).

Classical filmmaking at its best, “Blitz” plays as part of The Triplex’s Limited Engagement series for one week, from November 15 to 22. 

“My First Film”

Almost 15 years after her first feature—a semi autobiographical film about a young woman who gets pregnant and decides to leave home—falls apart, filmmaker Vita (Odessa Young, “Shirley”) looks back on the ways her inexperience and ego-tripping ways destroyed the production in Zia Anger’s “My First Film.”

We are thrilled to have writer and director Zia Anger join us for a special screening of “My First Film” on November 21! After the screening, Zia will sit down for a conversation with The Triplex’s Creative Director Ben Elliott to discuss the film and what it means to make a truly independent movie in 2024.