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Obsession
108 min
2026
United Kingdom, United States of America
Curry Barker
Sidewalk is bringing the summer's horror sensation Obsession, written and directed by Alabama native Curry Barker. If you missed it in theaters, or want to see it for a second time, join us July 3-9 and become obsessed all over again... After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic gets exactly what he asked for. However, he soon discovers that some desires come at a dark and sinister price.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

3:30 PM

Jul 15

2:00 PM

Jul 16

2:15 PM
Cinema All’Italiana: Journey to Italy (1954) with post-film discussion
85 min
1954
France, Italy
Roberto Rossellini
Sharing a passionless existence together, Alexander and Katherine Joyce, a married English couple, travel to Naples after inheriting a villa. On the verge of divorce, with neither one's disposition warming to the other, they decide to spend the rest of the trip separately. Katherine visits museums and historical sites, whereas Alexander goes to Capri to unwind with drinks. However, during the course of their vacation, both Joyces undergo changes. Each one of our Cinema All'Italiana screenings will be preceded by an intro from film scholar Kate Burney and followed by a post-film talkback.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

6:00 PM
Greek Myths at the Movies: Black Orpheus (1959)
100 min
1959
Brazil, France, Italy
Marcel Camus
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

1:00 PM

Jul 15

4:30 PM
Greek Myths at the Movies: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
107 min
2000
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Joel Coen
Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey of awesome experiences and colorful characters.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

10:30 AM

Jul 16

4:30 PM
Maddie's Secret
98 min
2026
United States of America
John Early
Maddie (John Early) is a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

1:15 PM 6:00 PM

Jul 15

2:15 PM 7:00 PM
Rose of Nevada
114 min
2026
United Kingdom
Mark Jenkin
A mysterious boat returns to a village 30 years after vanishing. Two men join its crew hoping for better fortune. After one voyage, they find themselves transported back in time, mistaken for the original crew.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 12

10:45 AM 3:30 PM 8:15 PM

Jul 15

4:30 PM 9:15 PM
Love Island Season 8 Finale Watch Party in Lobby (FREE!)
180 min
It’s time to say goodbye to Casa Amor…and witness the grand finale of Love Island USA Season 8 iat Sidewalk! 🩷 🏝️ 🍿 Enjoy summertime fun, epic drama and villa vibes in the lobby while rooting for your favorite Islanders on three large TVs. Themed cocktails will be available at the bar. *This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.*
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Sidewalk Cinema Lobby

Jul 12

8:00 PM
28th Annual SFF Sneak Peek Special Edition
60 min
Join the festival programming team and staff for a special edition of our Sneak Peek for the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival line-up and start making your Festival" must-see" list! See trailers from the 2026 Festival line-up and enjoy complimentary Cahaba beers, Vineyard Brands wine, and popcorn. Join us at the bar and concessions starting at 5 pm for Happy Hour, followed by the Sneak Peek at 7:30 pm! This screening is only open to members. *This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED SERVED.* Email [email protected] with any questions.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 13

7:30 PM
28th Annual SFF Sneak Peek Special Edition
60 min
Join the festival programming team and staff for a special edition of our Sneak Peek for the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival line-up and start making your Festival" must-see" list! See trailers from the 2026 Festival line-up and enjoy complimentary Cahaba beers, Vineyard Brands wine, and popcorn. Join us at the bar and concessions starting at 5 pm for Happy Hour, followed by the Sneak Peek at 6 pm! This screening is only open to sponsors and donors. *This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED SERVED.* Email [email protected] with any questions.
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Jul 13

6:00 PM
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