December 21 – 28, 2025
Train Dreams
Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award-nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled.
Dir. Clint Bentley / 2025 / US / 102 min
“If you can see it in a theater you should, because it is so extraordinarily beautiful.” – Christy Lemire, FilmWeek
“Train Dreams is a meditation on the beauty of everyone and everything, how we are connected to both the earth and those who walked it before us.” – Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com
“This is a gorgeous movie to look at, to listen to, and to experience on an emotional level. ” – Odie Henderson, Boston Globe
SCREENING: SUN 12/21 4PM (open caption); FRI 12/26 7PM; SAT 12/27 4PM; SUN 12/28 7PM (open caption)
$13 GA & $10 OFS. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.
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