Double Feature

Children of Men

In 20 years, women are infertile. No children. No future. No hope. But all that can change in a heartbeat. In a violent and chaotic 2027, a former activist is tasked with transporting a woman who could hold the secret to mankind’s survival. Alfonso Cuarón helms one of the defining science fiction films of the 21^st century, a pulse-pounding and thought-provoking thriller nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including for Emmanuel Lubezki’s incredible documentary style cinematography.

Snowpiercer

In the not-too-distant future, the world has been ravaged by a man-made post-apocalyptic ice age with Earth’s last survivors on board the Snowpiercer, a globe-spanning train fiercely divided by class and privilege. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, one man (Captain America‘s Chris Evans) risks everything to lead a revolt in a desperate, violent car-by-car push toward answers and control of the locomotive’s engine. South Korean auteur Bong Joon Ho’s English language debut is a boldly powerful sci-fi knockout filled with spectacular action set pieces, pitch black humor, and an all-star supporting cast.

“Violent, often absurd, but full of brilliant surprises.” – David Denby, New Yorker

“The best action film of 2014, and probably the best film, period.” – Andrew O’Hehir, Salon

“An enormously ambitious, visually stunning and richly satisfying futuristic epic from the gifted Korean genre director Bong Joon Ho.” – Scott Foundas, Variety

“Snowpiercer offers an unhinged ride that’s worth the investment for its mixture of batty personalities, consistently impressive visuals and mad swipes at heavy symbolism jam-packed together.” – Eric Kohn, IndieWire

“That rare experience you don’t get to have much in the summer anymore, a loud, clanging, original action flick that’s grabbing you by the lapels and yelling in your ears.” – David Sims, The Atlantic