Silent Tuesdays
10 Films on Screen Representing the first thirty-five years of cinematic history, the Dryden Theatre has long had a commitment to silent films, dedicating more than ten percent of its program to this form, with live accompaniment.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12 a.m.
Shooting Star: Teresa Wright
5 Films on Screen Actress Teresa Wright enjoyed a start to her career like no other, earning Academy Award nominations for her first three film roles, winning for her supporting performance in Mrs. Miniver, and starring in another two bona fide classics over the next three years.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12 a.m.
A Lyttle Lynch
3 Films on Screen With the passing of David Lynch in January, modern cinema has lost one of its enigmatic masters. Over a career of forty-five years, Lynch has touched the worlds of television, film, music, and more. To honor his life and celebrate his work, the Dryden will be screening three of Lynch’s films on vintage 35mm prints. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2 p.m.
Dryden Roundtable: Oscars 2025 Preview
Dryden Theatre
For the third year in a row, members of the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association will join Curator of Film Exhibitions Jared Case live on stage to preview the following day’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Hundreds of Beavers
Dryden Theatre
Oscar Counter-Programming Among the films that will never be nominated for an Oscar is this zany silent-film throwback that took the cult movie world by storm over the last two years.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3 p.m.
Steve Kelly, Aeolian pipe organ
Conservatory
Organist Steve Kelly will perform an hour-long music program on George Eastman's Aeolian pipe organ.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, All Day
Lindsay McIntyre: Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different)
Multipurpose Hall
Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different) is a short documentary structured in eight sections that builds to form a remarkable statement about Indigenous identity. Featuring stop-motion animation and hand-scratched film emulsion textures, the imagery follows the captivating movements of several antique wind-up toy bears.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Earth (35mm)
Dryden Theatre
Silent Tuesdays A stylized silent “film poem” about the creation of a collective farm and the conflicts between the poor peasants and wealthy landowners in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, All Day
Lindsay McIntyre: Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different)
Multipurpose Hall
Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different) is a short documentary structured in eight sections that builds to form a remarkable statement about Indigenous identity. Featuring stop-motion animation and hand-scratched film emulsion textures, the imagery follows the captivating movements of several antique wind-up toy bears.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, All Day
Lindsay McIntyre: Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different)
Multipurpose Hall
Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut (We Are All Different) is a short documentary structured in eight sections that builds to form a remarkable statement about Indigenous identity. Featuring stop-motion animation and hand-scratched film emulsion textures, the imagery follows the captivating movements of several antique wind-up toy bears.