Jacob Burns Film Center

05/29/2026

It’s all about the analog, baby 🎞️

Here at The Burns, we’re keeping film alive one 35mm reel at a time. Swipe through for a closer look at some of the prints we’ve projected this month, including TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, THE TREE OF LIFE, and MINORITY REPORT—plus a sneak peek at WAR OF THE WORLDS, which hits the big screen this Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 & Sunday, May 31 at 2:00.

Make plans for your next movie night🍿 https://pulse.ly/iiikgqkgw4

📸 by JBFC Booth Manager Ed Collins

05/28/2026

This weekend , rise to the occasion of PRESSURE, lose yourself in BACKROOMS, listen closely to TUNER, catch 35mm screenings of WAR OF THE WORLDS, make contact with CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, relive the joy of NEWSIES with All Ages screenings, and so much more: https://pulse.ly/nikle6x7g4

05/27/2026

Beloved JBFC series Sounds of Summer returns this July for a celebration of music in all its forms—the iconic and the intimate, the legendary and the live 🎸

For our opening act, witness the greatest metal band falling apart in real time in METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER—followed by a live Q&A with director Joe Berlinger!—then keep the beat going all summer long with hits like a fresh program of rare archival footage presented by the Bob Dylan Center, a new installment in Scott Freiman’s acclaimed series Deconstructing The Music focusing on the Beatles' album Revolver, free live music every Thursday evening in Take 3 Wine Bar and Café from July 2—Sept. 6, and so, so much more 🎶

For those about to rock, we salute you 🫡 https://pulse.ly/o7xfk27tmg

05/20/2026

Bonjour 🇫🇷 We were tickled to see that Ron Howard's famous JBFC hat made it onto his official Cannes badge!

We love seeing Burns swag out in the wild—make sure to tag us when you share yours 🗺️

05/19/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi at Pleasantville Day 👋

We had a blast visiting with all our friends, members, and neighbors—and handing out swag with our ever-popular prize wheel! See you next time 🤗

05/18/2026

The Burns is so much more than a movie theater... but don't just take our word for it—these member reviews speak for themselves! Join the JBFC during our Annual Member Drive through May 31, and you'll get two bonus months of membership FREE 🤑

Already a member? Refer a friend to join during the drive, and you'll both get two free movie tickets as a token of our gratitude for helping the Burns community grow. You know The Burns is better with company—bring yours: https://pulse.ly/ocxiwlu2uz

05/17/2026

The JBFC is celebrating its landmark year with a 25th Anniversary Gala—and you're invited 🎉

We'll honor acclaimed actress Carrie C**n, JBFC Founder Stephen Apkon, and JBFC Director of Development Judy Exton at this milestone event, bringing the community together for an evening of celebration and reflection on Friday, June 12.

Individual tickets and packages are available now—show your support by saving your seat today: https://pulse.ly/ef8z6m8yvc

05/16/2026

It’s about courage. It’s about honor. It’s about one decision that changed the fate of the world.

PRESSURE, starring Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, and Damien Lewis, opens Friday, May 29 . Advance 🎟️ are on sale now—will you rise to the occasion? https://pulse.ly/4c7b3sateu

05/15/2026

Dustin Hoffman makes his triumphant return to the silver screen this May with TUNER, a heist film that deftly blends romance, drama, and suspense in perfect harmony.

TUNER opens Friday, May 29 , but you can get the inside scoop in advance thanks to JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio's Preview Club Wrap-Up, now live on our blog:

by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film rel...