Ahhh, fall. It’s finally here. The leaves are dropping, pumpkin spice is in the air (and everyone’s coffee), and the holidays are close enough where we’re all either rushing to get our work done before the end of the year or starting to wind down in hopes that people will soon stop bothering us. It’s a magical time, especially with new awards contenders like “Anora” and “Conclave” finally releasing to wide audiences, but let’s not forget that older films deserve some love too. Especially around Thanksgiving, a holiday specifically designed for reflection. What better way to celebrate than looking back on some classics of cinema, both the widely seen and the obscure.
While October may have provided the spooks in New York and Los Angeles repertory theaters, November aims to calm things down with light offerings for youngsters like “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” as well as Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times.” As an added bonus to these months selections, IndieWire also highlights a few options from Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle, Washington. The Grand Illusion is Seattle’s oldest continuously running movie theater and has been open since 1970. It is currently seeking donations to find a new home, as its lease ends in February 2025 and it was denied a new one. Keep reading below for November’s repertory offerings.