Sun-Ray Cinema Tampa

06/24/2026

we have two dumb rooms here at sun-ray we will never use and one of these is turning into a set for this play called The Flick. the whole play more or less follows three movie theater employees in the back of a auditorium. i had the first four rows flipped around to face the back of the room for patrons. we just got the licensing but the director that initially approached us to execute this decided not to move forward so shana is going to direct and i guess im gonna do something called stage managing. we will stage this in the fall.

interested in auditioning? find all the details at the link below
https://www.sunraycinema.com/the-flick--sun-ray-cinema

06/23/2026

The Florida Python Challenge is coming up July 10th-19th. Not yer cup of tea? Maybe this rad doc about the hunt is....

The Python Hunt opens July 10th.

Oh! And if you are particpating in this year's hunt don't forget Python carcasses should be in no more than two pieces (e.g., the head removed from the body). The head of the python must be included as part of an official submission.

Learn more about THE PYTHON HUNT at https://pythonhunt.oscilloscope...

06/20/2026

Sadly Ricky Bobby’s bday is on opening night of The Odyssey so we gonna celebrate this legend's birthday on the 15th in 35mm.

06/19/2026

One of our patrons we worked the hardest to convert is having a birthday on July 5th. He heard we have a print of The Hateful Eight and asked if we could screen it. So from our tiny vault comes the roadshow version of Tarantino’s 8th film. Screens at 2pm on 7/5. Happy Birthday, Kyle

Tickets on sale now

06/17/2026

Toy Story 5, which squarely faces the digital age, is a gem that upholds Pixar’s longest running franchise. It’s as good as it ever was, and as good as it gets, a masterclass in how bringing real heart into your story matters-Karen Gordon

Toy Story 5 opens Thursday.

06/14/2026

If you missed our special opening night experiences with No Picnic and Stolen Kingdom have no fear: No Picnic and Stolen Kingdom screen daily through Thursday June 18th.

No Picnic
Ever enjoy a slice at Two Boots in the NYC? Well, before Philip Hartman started that successful pizzeria (and short lived microcinema) he made a pretty great film, shot in b&w by none other than Peter Hutton, in 1986 called No Picnic. Kinda feels like a predecessor to Slacker, shot in the Lower Eastside of Manhattan before it was bulldozed into the mostly unaffordable neighborhood that it is today, and driven by a goofy (but earnest) hardboiled voiceover delivered by Mac. A failed musician making a tiny living as a jukebox repairman, Mac is a bit lost, a bit outta gas and perhaps a bit too exhausted to figure out how to get out of the liminal space that he inhabits, a space reflected more broadly by the neighborhood depicted.

Stolen Kingdom
Stolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the park's underground exploration community, each sharing their unique stories. As the narrative unfolds, early pranks and antics are shown to have inspired more recent crimes, culminating in a true crime mystery. What begins as a tale of friendship and passion ends with one lingering question: Who stole Buzzy

Also great article in the Tampa Bay Times about Stolen Kingdom

The documentary “Stolen Kingdom” comes to Sun-Ray Cinema this week.

06/09/2026

The dialogue is atrocious, the plotting is goofy, and no one will care because Tanigaki has conceived, choreographed, and executed some of the most impressive fight scenes in years.-Brian Talleico\

After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) -- a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.

The Furious opens Friday.

06/08/2026

Don’t miss the 25th Anniversary of Spirited Away.

Got the Japanese w/ English subtitles playing in 35MM on June 20th 2p.m. and June 23rd 7:15 and the English dubbed version on June 20th at 11am and June 23rd at 7p.m.

Oh! Be sure and visit our buddy No Face. They are hanging out between rooms 3 and 5. Shout out to for putting this together. Really wonderful work.