Movies

With member support, TSL has built an 84-seat theater, complete with classic 1940s theater chairs. The New York Times called TSL "The place to see independent film in Columbia County, NY."

TSL presents movies that offer a uniquely critical edge and poignant points of view, frequently hosting filmmakers who engage in discussions with the audience afterwards.

The box office opens one hour before show time. TSL accepts check and cash. There is a $2 surcharge for Visa or Mastercard. There are no reservations for movies.

For your movie enjoyment on Saturdays and Sundays and along with our regular movie treats, TSL serves variety of sandwiches including fresh mozzarella with artichoke pesto, ham and brie, foccaica and vegan Vietnamese in regular weekend rotation. The sandwiches are always made fresh by local caterer - DIVINE. Feel free to come hungry and spend the afternoon at TSL where everything you need is only a few steps away – at the Concession Stand!

For a schedule of current and upcoming movies, see the events page or call the box office line at 518-822-8100.

The Movie Series is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Upcoming Movies

Man on a Mission

A film by Mike Woolf. In 2008 Richard Garriott became the first son of an astronaut to go to space. But this is no millionaire's joy ride: he pioneered private space travel to make his dream come true. From his training in Russia to his launch in Kazakhstan to the dramatic, never before seen footage inside the capsule during fiery re-entry, this is a historic moment in human space travel. Not just for space fans, this is a film that will inspire anyone who works tirelessly to make their dream come true.

How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?

A film by Norberto López Amado and Carlos Carcas, this is a portrait of one of the world's premier architects, "How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?" follows Norman Foster's unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. By investigating his origins to how his dreams and influences inspired the design of emblematic projects such as the world's largest building to its tallest bridge, Foster offers some striking solutions to humanity's increasing demand on urban centers. 2010. 78 mins.

2012 Oscar Shorts - Animation

Join us for the rare opportunity to watch the five best ANIMATION and the five best LIVE ACTION selected for the Acacemy Awards this year. Screenings begin on Friday, February 10 after the nominations are made on Tuesday, January 24. The final nominations will be posted on TSL's website thereafter. Each program is a separate screening of approximately 90 to 100 mins. Please note: the two programs are on a rotating schedule.
Just because they're short doesn't make them any less entertaining, important or meaningful. In fact, one could argue that the short film format actually makes the art of filmmaking a greater challenge, considering the microscopic budgets and the narrative limitations of time. These wee gems of the cinema are labours of love, not box office returns.

2012 Oscar Shorts - Live Action

Join us for the rare opportunity to watch the five best ANIMATION and the five best LIVE ACTION selected for the Acacemy Awards this year. Screenings begin on Friday, February 10 after the nominations are made on Tuesday, January 24. The final nominations will be posted on TSL's website thereafter. Each program is a separate screening of approximately 90 to 100 mins. Please note: the two programs are on a rotating schedule.
Just because they're short doesn't make them any less entertaining, important or meaningful. In fact, one could argue that the short film format actually makes the art of filmmaking a greater challenge, considering the microscopic budgets and the narrative limitations of time. These wee gems of the cinema are labours of love, not box office returns.

Fredrick Wiseman's Crazy Horse

ICelebrated documentary director Frederick Wiseman spent ten weeks with his camera exploring one of the most mythic places dedicated to women, the CRAZY HORSE PARIS. This legendary Parisian cabaret, founded in 1951 by Alain Bernardin, has become over the years the Parisian nightlife "must" for locals as well as any visitors, ranking alongside the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Wiseman's impeccable eye allows us to enter into this intriguing international temple of the Parisian cabaret world and to discover what makes the Crazy Horse tick: elegance, perfectionism and a grueling schedule (with 2 shows a night and 3 on Saturdays, 7 days a week).