PARKING LOT UPDATE!  The first phase of our investment in the make-over of our parking lot is complete...no more potholes and the new asphalt looks great.  (The next phase will eventually be signage and some overall "polish.") As of now, cars enter and exit from St. Clair.  There is no longer an exit onto Fifth Street.  Please take note of the new traffic flow pattern during your next visit.  We greatly appreciated your patience and flexibility last week as we got the first part of this project completed.

Hello Everyone!

So many of you have been asking for KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON...and I'm happy to say that we have found room for it this weekend.  Along with FLOWER MOON, we have added some traditional screenings of the locally made NFL doc TRIANGLE PARK. On our other screen, THE HOLDOVERS (which many regulars are already calling the "best movie of the year") will stick around for another week.  If you need to see PRISCILLA, Thursday will be your last chance to catch it at THE NEON.

Our line-up through the holidays is looking pretty amazing.  The new Todd Haynes film with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman - MAY/DECEMBER - will open on Nov. 24, DREAM SCENARIO with Nicholas Cage is now set for Nov. 30, MAESTRO - the new film about Leonard Bernstein, directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, is currently slated to open Dec. 14, the new film from Lorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone - POOR THINGS - opens on Dec. 22, and the new, bold and gorgeous adaptation of THE COLOR PURPLE will open Dec. 25 (tickets for opening week are on sale now - so it's not too early to make your holiday movie plans).

"Open Caption Mondays" continue to be well-received - KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE HOLDOVERS will be presented with Open Captions (captions projected on the screen) on Monday, Nov. 20. (As a reminder, seating is no longer assigned on Mondays-Thursdays for traditional engagements.)

Synopsis for KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: "When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery." (Paramount). This new film from Martin Scorsese is garnering a lot of buzz...and we finally found a one-week spot for it.  **We've had some customers ask if there will be an intermission...we're sorry to report that Intermissions are prohibited from the studio - we can not make one available during our run.**

ENCORE TIX STILL AVAILABLE FOR TONIGHT! "THE KISS by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist that created it? "  This is the last of our Exhibition On Screen events in partnership with Dayton Art Institute until Spring 2024! TONIGHT - Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30.

Next Monday will be the final installment of Cult Movie Mondays for a while. The group hosting these screenings plans take the next few weeks developing where they want to go down the road...so stay tuned for developments.  Their last film this year is just in time for the holiday - the original Thanksgiving horror film - BLOOD RAGE on Nov. 20 at 7:30.
Synopsis: "Todd and Terry are twin bros with twin problems -- namely, one of them is an axe-wielding maniac! After a literal drive-in massacre, Todd is blamed for the carnage and institutionalized, while Terry goes free. Ten years later, Todd escapes from an asylum on Thanksgiving aka it’s time for blood to raaaaage!! Produced by whip-smart filmmaker Maryanne Kantor, directed by John Grissmer (SCALPEL), and shot in Florida, BLOOD RAGE is what happens when you combine Thanksgiving, 1970s TV star Louise Lasser, a killer synth score, and the most unbelievable gore effects in all of slasherdom, courtesy Ed French (TERMINATOR 2). Just remember, 'It’s not cranberry sauce!'"  Join The Cult Movie Monday gang for a special preshow theater party featuring vintage previews, shorts. and more and an after party at Toxic Brew Co!  Everything starts with special programming at 7:30pm and the film starting promptly at 8:00pm.

Cult Movie Monday is proudly presented in partnership with The Local 937, a brand new sandwich café opening in St. Annes Hill this Fall and Toxic Brew Company located a short D.O.R.A. walk away in the Oregon District. Tickets available anytime via THE NEON's website or in-person at our box office during traditional hours.

We're delighted to once again partner with The Downtown Holiday Festival to bring  Free Films for kids in December.  Our line-up includes  FROZEN,  HOME ALONE and  THEMUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, and sponsors include AES Ohio, Dayton Children's Hospital and The RubiGirls.  Click this  LINK to access our flyer that has all the details for this year's screenings!

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, THE NEON is excited to host a special screening of the classic film BEAT STREET (1984) on the big screen along with a special lecture from producer, musician and Hip-Hop historian TL Cross.  This one-time event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30, and tickets are $12.50 each. Bringing this film along with TL Cross and his lecture was the brainchild of DJ Lu – who provided music on THE NEON’s patio over the summer for THE NEON’s Friday Patio Parties.  Several groups have come on board to help sponsor the event including Sinclair Community College Diversity Office, University of Dayton Department of Music, and Wright State University College of Liberal Arts Motion Pictures. BEAT STREET is considered one of Hip-Hop's most important and influential movies. Produced by Harry Belafonte and directed by Stan Lathan (who has directed most of Dave Chappelle's comedy specials), this film arrived on the heels of BREAKIN' in the summer of 1984. "When rapper-DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong), he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend, a gifted graffiti artist, is killed in a tragic accident, Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion." (Orion Pictures) This "gritty, streetwise musical" (LA Herald-Examiner) features a who's who of the movement's early stars.

TL Cross is a cultural historian, TV personality, musician, platinum songwriter and producer, narrator and educator. Growing up in the Jamaica section of Queens, New York, Cross has experienced a lot throughout his life and career. “Coming up in Queens was lowkey like starring in your own Tribe Called Quest music video mixed with Run DMC and Nas elements,” Cross remarks. Although Cross has received numerous accolades, including an American Music Award and two ASCAP awards, he is widely known today for his work as a cultural historian. Through his online shows WOW, TL CROSS!, and  CROSS IN A MINUTE as well as host of Bounce TV’s HIP HOP STATE OF MIND, Cross has established himself as one of music history's most innovative voices. Cross has worked with an impressive roster of heavy hitters like 50 Cent, Jazmine Sullivan, Musiq Soulchild, Ghostface, Usher, P. Diddy, Jadakiss,112, Yolanda Adams, Mary J Blige, and more. 

Fans of our one-night-only music docs are gonna love IMMEDIATE FAMILY (from the director of THE WRECKING CREW). Carole King said, "This film is a window into the lives of my musical brothers, whose gold standard is to make sure that every song they play on comes out even better than the songwriter imagined. Now they're doing that for their own songs, and this film tells their story beautifully." This one night only screening will take place Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30, and tickets are already flying!

Join Muse Machine for a special fundraising screening of the beloved 1980 comedy 9 TO 5 - starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda! Wednesday December 13th, 7:30. Be part of the magic, January 11th -14th 2024, as over 100 Muse Machine students grace the Victoria Theatre stage to bring you the musical adaptation of this timeless classic. Your movie ticket enters you into a drawing for two free tickets to the Muse musical in January! 9 TO 5 tells the story of three workmates pushed to a boiling point by their egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of Muse Machine’s exciting journey from screen to stage. Wed, Dec. 13 at 7:30 - tickets are $10 each!

Thanks so much for all of your support!

Hope to see you soon,

Jonathan