Jane Pickens Film + Event Center, 49 Touro Street, Newport, RI (2026)

06/26/2026

THE PATRIOT (2000, newly restored in 4k), screens Friday, July 3rd @ 7:30! Directed by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and written by Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan), THE PATRIOT features gripping performances by Mel Gibson, villain Jason Isaacs, and the ebullient star of the late Heath Ledger. THE PATRIOT may not be the most historically accurate tale, but it boats meticulous attention to Colonial era detail and is a stirring Revolutionary War epic to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. See it back on the big screen in one of America’s most storied, colonial cities!

Widowed farmer, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), with a brave but brutal military past, decides not to join up when the British arrive in 1776. Hailed as “the hero of Fort Wilderness” at every town and tavern in the colonies, Benjamin is haunted by his war-time deeds. However, when his son enlists and is later captured by the enemy, the former soldier must abandon his new-found pacifist principles in order to rescue his oldest child (Heath Ledger), and forms a regiment of Carolina patriots, whose guerrilla tactics prove pivotal to the US war effort.

06/26/2026

THE PATRIOT (2000, newly restored in 4k), screens Friday, July 3rd @ 7:30! Directed by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and written by Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan), THE PATRIOT features gripping performances by Mel Gibson, villain Jason Isaacs, and the ebullient star of the late Heath Ledger. THE PATRIOT may not be the most historically accurate tale, but it boats meticulous attention to Colonial era detail and is a stirring Revolutionary War epic to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. See it back on the big screen in one of America’s most storied, colonial cities!

Widowed farmer, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), with a brave but brutal military past, decides not to join up when the British arrive in 1776. Hailed as “the hero of Fort Wilderness” at every town and tavern in the colonies, Benjamin is haunted by his war-time deeds. However, when his son enlists and is later captured by the enemy, the former soldier must abandon his new-found pacifist principles in order to rescue his oldest child (Heath Ledger), and forms a regiment of Carolina patriots, whose guerrilla tactics prove pivotal to the US war effort.

06/26/2026

WBCN AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION screens Wednesday, July 1st @ 6:00pm! The true story of how radio, politics, and rock and roll converged at a turbulent moment in American history — a story that feels newly relevant amid ongoing national debates about media, democracy, and dissent. The film — newly re-released under its expanded title — tells the story of how a Boston rock radio station helped ignite the cultural and political revolution of the late 1960s and beyond, becoming both participant and platform for the anti-war movement, civil rights, women’s and LGBTQ rights, and the rise of countercultural media.

The documentary includes Bruce Springsteen’s first radio interview and live in-studio performance (1973), and Patti Smith’s first radio concert (1975), along with archival material from Jane Fonda, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Garcia, David Bowie, and Lou Reed, among others. The Boston Globe called it a film to “watch with awe.”

Directed by Peabody Award–winner Bill Lichtenstein, who began working at WBCN at age 14 in 1970.

This screening features a post-film Q & A with- Executive Producer Rob Sennott, WBCN’s first Program Director Sam Kopper, WBCN’s first female DJ Debbie Ullman, legendary rock musician James Montgomery in a discussion lead by Hey Rhody Editor and DJ Ken Abrams. Hear what it was like from the people who were there!

06/25/2026

Don’t miss the best Rolling Stones tribute in the business when CLASSIC STONES LIVE take our storied stage Friday night at 7:30! Front man Keith Call has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, and along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriously hailed as “The Glimmer Twins”. Their jaw dropping resemblance to these two rock and roll icons is simply amazing, but what truly makes Classic Stones Live™ unique, is their musical prowess, attention to detail, and the spot on renditions of all of your favorite Rolling Stones “classics”!

From the signature saxophone solo in Brown Sugar to the unforgettable backing vocals in Gimme Shelter, every last detail has been accounted for by this eight piece band. Classic Stones Live™ performs all of the songs that are staples of any Rolling Stones show in original tunings.

Classic Stones Live™ captures the raw energy of the most electrifying performances throughout The Rolling Stones career, and recreates The Stones in their legendary prime. This is what makes Classic Stones Live™ THE number one Stones tribute in the world. Playing all of the hits that make up the soundtrack of many people’s lives, Classic Stones Live™ delivers a complete Rolling Stones experience every time.

06/25/2026

John Ford’s masterpiece THE SEARCHERS screens restored for its 70th anniversary- Tuesday, July 7th @ 7:30. Featuring legendary Hollywood players behind and in front of the camera, THE SEARCHERS is likely the best Western ever made, and certainly the best looking. Both grandly epic and psychologically layered, the antihero portrayal of John Wayne’s deeply flawed, obsessive protagonist was ahead of its time. We’re advocates of seeing every movie in a great cinema, but the call to see THE SEARCHERS on the big screen with Ford’s beautifully shot vistas must be heeded!

In this revered Western, Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) returns home to Texas after the Civil War. When members of his brother’s family are killed or abducted by Comanches, he vows to track down his surviving relatives and bring them home. Eventually, Edwards gets word that his niece Debbie (Natalie Wood) is alive, and, along with her adopted brother, Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter), he embarks on a dangerous mission to find her, journeying deep into Comanche territory.

06/24/2026

This weekend, world famous journalist AMY GOODMAN takes on soldiers, politicians, and corporate media in a fearless pursuit of truth. America’s buzziest documentary STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE opens for a 4 show run with Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman in-person joined by directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin Saturday/Sunday! Screening June 27th @ 7:30 (w/ Q&A), June 28th @ 2:00 (w/ Q&A), June 29th-30th @ 3:00. Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on the press – and on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?

Saturday, June 27th’s 7:30 will feature a post-film Q&A w/ Amy, Tia, & Carl moderated by John Pantalone (Editor & Writer, Newport This Week). Sunday’s 2pm screening also features a post-film Q&A with Amy, Tia, & Carl moderated by Bernardo Motta (Associate Professor of Journalism, Roger Williams University).

06/22/2026

POWER BALLAD screens June 23rd @ 5:30, June 24th & 25th @ 4:30. When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.

“Power Ballad” is a movie that constantly surprises you by plucking chords of hope from a heartbreaking narrative. Director John Carney is a true believer in the power of music” -RogerEbert.com

“John Carney’s best film since Once” -Variety

06/22/2026

Celebrate the immortal Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday with a screening of his great American takedown of the great American Western: BLAZING SADDLES, continuing our American Character(s) Series Sunday, June 28th @ 5:30. Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens, & Mel Brooks, BLAZING SADDLES is an all-time-great Hollywood comedy from the master (June 28th is Mel Brooks’ centennial birthday!) This screening features a hot sauce tasting (w/ chips) by new Newport brand The Forest.

In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the people of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.

06/20/2026

Tribeca Film Festival’s hit documentary JIMMY & THE DEMONS screens Sunday, June 21st @ 1:00. For six decades, Jimmy Grashow’s intricate woodcuts and fantastical sculptures have graced museums and galleries, iconic album covers and over a thousand publications. As Jimmy approaches 80, he is given the commission of a lifetime that proves to be both exhilarating and daunting. As he obsessively carves his magnum opus, Jimmy searches for the meaning behind this profound and sacred piece to which he devotes every moment. But life is full of surprises and Jimmy is faced with a difficult decision. Navigating through the unexpected twists and turns with humor and trepidation, he experiences the true agony and ecstasy of being an artist. JIMMY & THE DEMONS is an unforgettable reminder that life can be a chaotic struggle, but the power of love, kindness and courage is undeniable.

06/18/2026

Who’s ready to PAAAAAAAAARTY?! The BRIDESMAIDS are BACK for a 15th Anniversary Screening: Wednesday, June 24th @ 7:30! Experience truly one of the funniest movies ever in cinema again. Want refreshments? No need to say “help me, I’m poor”… Lyvely Drinks will be in the lobby w/ an Espresso Martini & Hugo Spritz tasting. Wear an old bridesmaid dress or wedding dress for free popcorn and a bridal-party-favor!

Annie (Krisen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is engaged, she has no choice but to serve as the maid of honor. Though lovelorn and almost penniless, Annie, nevertheless, winds her way through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her job as the bride’s go-to gal. Determined to make things perfect, she gamely leads Lillian and the other bridesmaids down the wild road to the wedding.

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