September 22nd – 27th!

Much like his body of work, David Lynch often defied tidy description. As a filmmaker it was possibly more instructive to refer to him as a surrealist artist working in the medium of film, rather than a traditional movie director and writer. Join us for a week-long retrospective of some of his most compelling work. See film selection and trailers here.

Opens Friday, September 29th!

The ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company. In the middle of everything is regular guy Keith Gill (Paul Dano), who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock and posting about it. When his social posts start blowing up, so does his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich — until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down. Also featuring Pete Davidson, Vincent D’onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos and Seth Rogen. (R, 1h 44m)

“A gleeful romp through strange and treacherous territory that merits a closer, more careful look.” – Richard Brody, New Yorker

“This energetic, enjoyable movie does not set out to break ground, but in putting centerstage those who are typically left on the sidelines, the movie emerges as a rousing success.” – Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire

“Proves entertaining enough, thanks to its canny screenplay relating the story as a Frank Capra-style battle between the little people and the rich bigwigs hoisted by their own petards, and the fun performances by a terrific ensemble.” – Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

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Thursday, September 28th at 7:30 pm!
Free Admission c/o Old Dominion University Libraries

Dae-Su is an obnoxious drunk bailed from the police station yet again by a friend. However, he’s abducted from the street and wakes up in a cell, where he remains for the next 15 years, drugged unconscious when human contact is unavoidable, otherwise with only the television as company. And then, suddenly released, he is invited to track down his jailor with a denouement that is simply stunning. Violent and definitely not for the squeamish, Park Chan-Wook’s visceral Oldboy is a strange, powerful tale of revenge. (2005, R, 1h 58m)

“Shakespearean in its violence, Oldboy also calls up nightmare images of spiritual and physical isolation that are worthy of Samuel Beckett or Dostoyevsky.” – Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

NARO MINDED – A regular series of free public screenings of cult favorites and new releases to share updates on Old Dominion University Libraries’ ongoing project to re-open Naro Expanded Video.

A Naro Night Owls Presentation Friday, September 29th, at 11pm!

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage play cat-and-mouse (and literally play each other) against a beautifully stylized backdrop of typically elegant, over-the-top (director) John Woo violence. (1997, R, 2h 18m)

“…Woo sweeps us away again, into a world of wild action, heroism, villainy and double faces that turn deadly.” – Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

“..a full-blooded, movie-going experience. It’s 100 percent movie.” – Keith Simanton, Seattle Times

“Watching John Travolta and Nicolas Cage square off and literally exchange roles brings back the old-fashioned pleasure of astutely judged movie star pairings in a major way.” – Todd McCarthy, Variety

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Bring your love of all things horror and creepy to the Naro for a month-long scare-ebration of unforgettable thriller and Halloween classics. See the full listing of films here and check our calendar for dates and showtimes. Local artists will be on hand to sell their original art posters in the theater lobby on show nights.

Wednesday, October 25th at 9 pm
Part 2 of a Halloween Double-Feature with Nosferatu at 6:30pm!

This Halloween season, The Invincible Czars bring their nightmarish-ly fun soundtrack to the world’s first feature-length horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari  with an immersive combined live soundtrack experience that transports audiences back 100+ years via an age-old tale accompanied by a chilling, tastefully-modern score featuring an impressive blend of traditional acoustic and present-day electric instruments. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari inspired modern day filmmaker Tim Burton and musicians like David Bowie with its strikingly modern visuals.  Its craggy edges, disjointed backgrounds and heavy make-up have earned this dark fairy tale a reputation as the quintessential German Expressionist film.  Its twist ending is also considered the first in cinematic history (and something Rod Sterling’s The Twilight Zone capitalized upon in the 1960s.)

The Invincible Czars had originally planned this massive tour for spring 2020 in celebration of the movie’s centennial but it was all shutdown due to the CoVid-19 pandemic.  Now they’re excited to finally bring their fantastical live soundtrack for this surreal fantasy to audiences all over North America for its 103rd anniversary.  (1921, 1h 9m)

All tickets $20, or both features for $35. Naro ticket books are not valid for this event.

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(Purchase double-feature tickets through Nosferatu page)

Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm
Part 1 of a Halloween Double-Feature with The Cabinet of Dr. Caligary at 9pm!

The Invincible Czars are bringing their updated soundtrack back to The Naro for 2023’s Halloween season.  Nosferatu is most certainly the most important horror film of the silent era and one of the first vampire movies — though it was almost completely lost when Bram Stoker’s widow sued the filmmakers for copyright infringement and most of the prints of the movie were destroyed. Using a mix of acoustic and electric instruments helped. Violin, glockenspiel, organ, flute, bass clarinet, voices and vocals, music box, loops, electric guitar, bass, piano and percussion all play prominent roles in the score and are a sight to behold when performed live by only four or five players! The Invincible Czars encourage fans and attendees to dress for the Halloween season at these shows – even when it’s not close to Halloween. (1922, 94 min.) All tickets $20, or both features for $35. Naro ticket books are not valid for this event. 

“Bizarre, haunting scores”– Kerrang!

“(The Invincible Czars’ soundtrack for Nosferatu is) a brilliantly realized wedding of contemporary musical sensibility and technology with early 20th century cinema.” – Chico News Review

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Friday October 27th at 11:30pm &
Halloween Wednesday, October 31st at 9pm!

Rocky Horror is back at the Naro for two shows this October! The cast: “Creatures of the Naro” is bringing all the fun you’d expect from a live Rocky Horror shadow cast and more! The movie and live show are both rated R, not recommended for those under 18. The comedy/horror/musical turned cult classic stars Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. (R, 91m)  

All seats $14 | No ticket books, no senior discount, no refunds!
Reserve your seat online!
Halloween Rocky show tickets go quickly!