Opens Friday, August 12th!

When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.  Critically acclaimed horror-comedy-mystery-thriller has a 97% RT ranking from top critics! (R, 1h 35m)

“I loved it. It is so sharp, smart, and such an of-the-moment satire.” – Christy Lemire, FilmWeek (NPR Los Angeles)

“…one of those movies that wins you over scene by scene, before sealing the deal with its marvelous, ludicrous ending.” – Stephanie Zacharek, TIME

“Depending on your demographic, Bodies will probably either make you feel seen or utterly obsolete. But it’s also just straight-up fun: a black-hearted comedy of manners meets contemporary social nightmare, written in blood and vape smoke.” – Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly

Opens Friday, August 19th!

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it. (PG-13, 2h 11m)

“An eye-popping blockbuster that, for all its daft macho contrivances, still manages to take your breath away, dammit.” – Mark Kermode, Observer

“Even as you see all the plot twists coming, Tom Cruise’s charms and the spectacular aerial action still take your breath away.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

96% RT Critics’ Consensus | 99% Audience Score

In partnership with the House of Dior, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady, played by veteran British actress Lesley Manville, who in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. The film also stars the internationally acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert. 94% RT critics and audience rating. (2022, PG, 1h 55m)

“It’s rare to find movies that value the mere idea of beauty, and this one—directed by Anthony Fabian—does so unapologetically.” – Stephanie Zacharek, Time Magazine

“Longing for a sweet little surprise that transports you to a place of pure movie enchantment? Then check out the glorious Lesley Manville as a struggling London maid who travels to Paris to fulfill her Cinderella fantasy of owning a Dior gown.” – Peter Travers, ABC News

Mal’s Movies 2022! A series of classic films in July and August hosted by friends of Mal Vincent on Monday evenings. (With repeat screenings on Tuesday afternoons without hosts.) Starts Monday, July 18th!

As you know, Mal Vincent passed away last November at the age of 83. As you also know, Mal was irreplaceable, whether as the Virginian-Pilot’s film critic for more than half a century (his annual Oscar picks were always an event), as a guest on countless local radio broadcasts, or just as a friend sharing one of his latest Hollywood exploits over the phone. It was Mal’s wish that his yearly festival of classic films at the Naro would continue, and so we have assembled a group of local celebrities and cinephiles to step in as hosts for some of Mal’s favorite films from past festivals, as well as for some he had planned to share in the future. No one can fill his shoes, but we’ll do our best to do justice to his memory and to the movies he adored.

You can see the full festival screening calendar with trailers here.

Monday, August 15th at 7pm and Tuesday, August 16th at 1pm
Hosted by Chris Palestrant (Monday screening only)

Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond much to the disapproval of Gus’ rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, & Charles Coburn. (1953, 91 minutes)

Chris Palestrant is Professor of Music at Elizabeth City State University and a celebrated composer and lecturer. He is host of the Outer Banks’ annual Bryan Film Series.

Screenings Tuesday, August 16th & Thursday, August 18th at 8pm!

Indie filmmaking at its grassroots best! Local filmmakers had 2 days to make a 5-7 minute short film. See what the local talent created! In this screening filmmakers compete for Audience Favorite and The Best Of the 48HFP Hampton Roads. The 48HFP is like improv for filmmakers. In early August, they draw their genre, character, line of dialogue and a prop from a hat and then have 2 days to make their film. Screenings are Tues., Aug. 16th, 8:00pm (Group A) & Thur., Aug. 18, 8:00pm (Group B) Tickets to each show are $9, and Naro Ticket Books are valid for admission.

Best Of & Awards Ceremony – Sunday, August 28th at 8pm!

Celebrate local independent filmmakers and view the Best Of short films produced in the 48 Hour Film Project 2022. This event is a combination of the Awards Ceremony and short film viewings as we honor all the filmmakers of the local 48HFP. See who earns the distinction of Audience Favorite, Best Film and so much more! Sunday, Aug. 28th, 8:00pm ($5.00).  

Friday, August 19th at 9:15pm!

Greetings meat popsicles, get your multi-pass ready and join us for Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element on Friday August 19th. We’ll have the usual refreshments available, with sales benefiting The Muse Writers Center. Friendly reminder alcohol sales are CASH only! As always, we’ll have trivia prizes and posters will be for sale from our pal Chris Kozak.
Tickets are available for PRESALE – call us at (757)625-6276
Doors at 8:30, movie at 9:15.

FILM NOTES:  In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker), Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman) to save humanity. (1997, PG-13, 2h 7m)

“One of the great goofy movies — a film so preposterous I wasn’t surprised to discover it was written by a teenage boy.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times