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Opening January 16th
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The Choral
Starts: Friday, January 16th Runs through Sunday, January 18th Director: Nicholas Hytner Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms and Simon Russell Beale Rated: R Runtime: 1h 53m Showtimes Friday, January 16th through Sunday, January 25th 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm $1 off all showings for Seniors 65+ and EBT Cardholders |
The Choral (2025) is a richly textured British historical drama directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by acclaimed playwright Alan Bennett. Set in 1916 Yorkshire during the height of World War I, the film follows a provincial choral society determined to stage Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius as war, loss, and social prejudice reshape their community.
Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival and released by Sony Pictures Classics, the film blends Bennett’s character-driven wit with a deeply humane meditation on art, conscience, and resilience in times of national crisis. |
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Monday, January 19th
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Vengeance Valley (1951)
Director: Henry King Stars: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Gardner Rated: Not Rated (1952); comparable to a modern PG/TV-PG for mild violence. Runtime: 1h 23m CineGroove begins at 6pm with classic shorts Feature movie begins at 7pm. The evening includes Nick Ranger hosting his Village Radio music program International Waters, along with libations from Château Chantal, fresh popcorn, and all the good vibes that make Mondays feel like a mini holiday. |
Vengeance Valley (1951) is a gripping Technicolor Western drama directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, adapted from the novel by Luke Short. Starring Burt Lancaster in a commanding performance alongside Robert Walker, Joanne Dru, and John Ireland, the film explores loyalty, jealousy, and moral reckoning on a sprawling Colorado cattle ranch.
As part of our Classic Movie Series, Vengeance Valley offers audiences a chance to experience star-driven Hollywood craftsmanship and a powerful meditation on family, honor, and the cost of vengeance on the big screen. |
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Monday, January 26th
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The Last Woman on Earth (1951)
Director: Roger Corman Stars: Betsy Jones-Moreland, Antony Carbone and Robert Towne Runtime: 1h 11m Rating: Not Rated (1960); comparable to a modern PG/TV-PG for mature psychological themes. CineGroove begins at 6pm with classic shorts Feature movie begins at 7pm. The evening includes Nick Ranger hosting his Village Radio music program International Waters, along with libations from Château Chantal, fresh popcorn, and all the good vibes that make Mondays feel like a mini holiday. |
The Last Woman on Earth (1960) is a stark, thought-provoking science fiction drama directed and produced by cult legend Roger Corman, with a screenplay by future Oscar-winner Robert Towne. Starring Betsy Jones-Moreland, Antony Carbone, and Towne himself, the film follows three survivors of a mysterious global catastrophe who struggle to navigate isolation, power, and desire after discovering they may be the last humans alive.
Shot on location in Puerto Rico and running a lean 71 minutes, the film blends low-budget ingenuity with existential themes more commonly found in European art cinema than American genre fare of the era. As part of our Classic Movie Series, the film offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience early independent science fiction that prioritizes ideas, character, and atmosphere over spectacle. |
Opening January 30th
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Song Sung Blue
Starts: Friday, January 30th Runs through Sunday, February 1st Director: Craig Brewer Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 2h 12m Showtimes Friday, January 30th through Sunday, February 1st 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm $1 off all showings for Seniors 65+ and EBT Cardholders |
Song Sung Blue (2025) is an uplifting and deeply emotional biographical musical drama written and directed by Craig Brewer, inspired by the acclaimed documentary of the same name. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, the film tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a working-class couple who find love, purpose, and resilience performing as the Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder.
Premiering at the AFI Film Festival and released by Focus Features, the film blends rousing musical performances with an intimate portrait of marriage tested by illness, addiction, and loss. |
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Monday February 2nd
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The Wasp Woman (1959)
Director: Roger Corman Stars: Susan Cabot, Fred Eisley and Barboura Morris Runtime: 1h 13m Rating: Not Rated (1960); comparable to a modern PG/TV-PG for mild sci-fi horror elements. CineGroove begins at 6pm with classic shorts Feature movie begins at 7pm. The evening includes Nick Ranger hosting his Village Radio music program International Waters, along with libations from Château Chantal, fresh popcorn, and all the good vibes that make Mondays feel like a mini holiday. |
The Wasp Woman (1959) is a pulpy, provocative science fiction horror film produced and directed by legendary independent filmmaker Roger Corman. Starring Susan Cabot, alongside Anthony Eisley and Barboura Morris, the film tells the chilling story of a powerful cosmetics executive whose desperate quest to reverse aging leads to horrifying—and deadly—consequences.
Shot in black-and-white on an estimated $50,000 budget and running a brisk 66 minutes, the film blends Cold War–era anxieties about science, vanity, and identity with drive-in creature-feature thrills. As part of our Classic Movie Series, the film offers audiences a chance to experience Roger Corman’s fast-paced ingenuity and a cult favorite that helped shape the language of American sci-fi horror. |
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Elk Rapids Cinema in Elk Rapids, Michigan
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We are located in downtown Elk Rapids, Michigan at 205 River Street. Home to the largest black light ceiling mural in the world! New Winter days are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with 1pm, 4pm and 7pm showtimes.
Tickets Prices (We now accept credit cards.) Regular Ticket: (13 and older) $9.00 Child's Ticket: (12 and under) $7.00 Matinee: (movies before 6:00 P.M.) $7.00 Adult and $5.00 Children 12 or under Buy tickets online with a credit card for any feature and save time at the box office later. |
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