Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz

2h 36m, PG-13

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity—but he may not have to do it alone.

Director: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Cast: Michael J. Fox, Don Novello, James Garner, Florence Stanley, Jacqueline Obradors

1h 35m, PG

An inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. A naive-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), dreams of completing the quest begun by his late grandfather, a famous explorer. When a journal surfaces, an eccentric billionaire funds an expedition and the action shifts to high gear.

Doors 10:30am | Free to all!

Director: Alan J. Pakula | Cast: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, Hal Holbrook, Meredith Baxter, Jane Alexander, Martin Balsam

1pm – Meet the Speakers Reception | 1:30pm – Brief introduction followed by screening of All the President’s Men | After the film – Stay for a conversation about the movie and how it relates to today.

Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

This event is in partnership with NHPR’s Civics 101.

NHPR’s Civics 101 heads to the big screen with a special installment of Civics at the Cinema in partnership with The Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. The series explores how pop culture and government intersect, and this screening features the Oscar-winning 1976 political thriller All the President’s Men. After the film, hosts Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice will lead a conversation about the movie, investigative journalism, public trust, and why the story still resonates 50 years later. 

All attendees will be entered to win local gift cards and gifts from NHPR and The Colonial!

Civics 101 is the podcast refresher course on the basics of how the U.S. government works, hosted by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts (it’s free!)

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe.

6:30pm – Meet the Speaker Patio Reception | 7pm – Presentation by Renee Blacken on her solo Atlantic Dash experience followed by a screening of the 2026 Women’s Adventure Film Tour

The 2026 program will highlight the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. These films represent the spirit of perseverance and the power of women in the outdoors to inspire, entertain, and spark important conversations. Each year, the festival brings together the best and brightest of the outdoor community, offering a space for meaningful dialogue and inspiring new generations of filmmakers.

All ticketholders will be entered into a raffle for free swag!

The 2026 Reel Outdoors Series is co-sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club, Carlson’s Lodge, North Country Climbing Center, The Lawton Company, and The Trout Unlimited Ammonoosuc Chapter 554

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Cast: Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, James Cordon, Jessica Gunning

1h 40m, R

A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.

Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure – attracting fans of every genre with their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft.

Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nosed approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and internationally forging a unique path in the Celtic music world. “You have to see us live. We are the true working-man’s band,” says longtime member Ryan Lacey. “We still, and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that’s how we constantly hone our craft.”

This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. One which performance led to their discovery that ultimately found the band appearing in the blockbuster film, Titanic (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”). This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.

Recent years have seen the addition of Natalya Kay on fiddle and Parker Hastings on guitar, who both bring their own energy, musicianship and spirit to Gaelic Storm.

Event Sponsored by North Country Climbing Center and Barbra & Eliot Weisman

Director: John Hughes, Cast: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Charlie Sheen

1h 43m, PG-13

Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris’ trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

The 2026 Anniversary Classics series is co-sponsored by Les Apple & Debra Saunders, Teri Bordenave & Eric van Leuven, The North Country Chamber Players and Les Apple & Debra Saunders.

Director: Akinola Davies Jr. | Cast: Sope Dirisu, Wale Davies, Efon Wini, Godwin Chiemerie Egbo, Logan Chitwood

1h 33m, PG-13

Languages: Nigerian Pidgin (Naija), Yoruba, and English with English subtitles

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

Play by William Shakespeare

Directed by Robert Hastie

Filmed from the National Theatre

6:30pm – Meet the Speaker reception | 7pm – Dr. Joshua Wakeham presentation | After the presentation, stay for a screening of The Big Short.

The Big Short (2015): Based on the non-fiction best-seller by Michael Lewis, The Big Short follows a group of bankers who discover that the world of high finance is built on a house of cards. Follow along as eccentric hedge fund manager Michael Burry (Christian Bale) and banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) uncover the rot in the housing market and try to convince others to dare to see the truth: there is money to be made in betting against the bubble. 

Presentation:
Join Josh Wakeham, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Plymouth State University, for a discussion about the organizational dynamics, questionable ethics, and outright fraud that fueled the Great Recession. Then watch The Big Short, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Brad Pitt, and Ryan Gosling. Stay for a Q&A about what, if anything, has been learned about the risks to the financial system.

Bio: Joshua Wakeham is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Plymouth State University. He received his B.A. in Sociology from Williams College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. He has published research on a wide variety of topics, including organizational behavior, policing, juvenile justice, gang intervention work, corruption, Somali pirates, bullshit, and con artists. Josh lives in Bethlehem, NH, with his wife and three daughters.

Science on Screen at The Colonial is presented in partnership with White Mountain Science, Inc. (WMSI) and is sponsored by Kerberos LLC and Hacker.Nexus

Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Director: François Ozon, | Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Félix Lefebvre, Philippine Velge, Antoine Simoni

1h 40m, NR

French with English subtitles

4:30pm – Doors, look for a table from North Country Pride! | 5pm – Screening of Summer of 85 | After Summer of 85, stay for a screening of The Stranger at 7:30pm. | After the double feature: Join us for a community conversation held in partnership with North Country Pride!

When Alexis (Félix Lefebvre) capsizes off the coast of Normandy, David (Benjamin Voisin) comes to the rescue and soon opens the younger boy’s eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art, and sexual bliss. Their seaside summer fling lasts just six weeks, but casts a shadow over a lifetime in François Ozon’s sexy, nostalgic reverie of first love and its consequences. 

Buy a ticket to both movies using our package deal and receive a token for a free small popcorn on arrival to the theatre.

Coming for both movies? Order from a select Cold Mountain Cafe menu – to be delivered to the theatre between film screenings!

Director: François Ozon | Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Pierre Lottin, Rebecca Marder, Swann Arlaud, Christophe Malavoy, Dennis Lavant

2h 3m, NR

Languages: French with English subtitles

In the 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.

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Join us on Friday, June 26th for a François Ozon & Benjamin Voisin Double Feature!

4:30pm – Doors, look for a table from North Country Pride! | 5pm – Screening of Summer of 85 | After Summer of 85, stay for a screening of The Stranger at 7:30pm. | After the double feature: Join us for a community conversation held in partnership with North Country Pride!

Buy a ticket to both movies using our package deal and receive a token for a free small popcorn on arrival to the theatre.

Coming for both movies? Order from a select Cold Mountain Cafe menu – to be delivered to the theatre between film screenings!

With the pressure to prove herself in a male dominated sport, Emily Harrington sets an ambitious goal, a 24- hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.

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Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan.

Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she’s willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite’s legendary boy’s club, Emily isn’t proving she is the best *Girl Climber- she’s proving she is one of the best. Period.

The 2026 Reel Outdoors Series is co-sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club, Carlson’s Lodge, North Country Climbing Center, The Lawton Company, and The Trout Unlimited Ammonoosuc Chapter 554

Performed in a style reminiscent of the Vaudeville era, Alejandro’s Olde Tyme Magik Showe is a wonderful one-man stand-up show with an emphasis on audience participation, visual magic, and physical comedy guaranteed to enchant and amuse the whole family. Blending classic magic and comedy with a little help from volunteer assistants, Pinard draws spectators into his zany world of wonder.

Event sponsored in honor of Gale River Cooperative Preschool

The 2026 Kids! @ The Colonial Series is sponsored by the Nancy F. Vaughan Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

It’s no secret that great art comes from the margins. From those who are either pushed to create from inner forces, or who create to show they deserve to be recognized. Los Angeles-based street singer, guitarist, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War has always been an outsider, always felt the drive to define her place in the world through music and songwriting. Her restless spirit, a byproduct of growing up semi-nomadic with a single mother, led her to Venice Beach, California, where she’s been grinding the pavement for some years now, making a name for her prodigious guitar work and incisive songwriting, which touches on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love found and lost.

Event Sponsored by a Live Music Lover, Co-Sponsored by Passumpsic Bank

Join us early for patio crafts starting at 5:30PM!

Director: Bill Kroyer, Cast: Samantha Mathis, Jonathan Ward, Christian Slater, Robin Williams, Tim Curry

1h 16m, Rated: G

About Ferngully

Crysta is a fairy who lives in FernGully, a rainforest in Australia, and has never seen a human before. In fact, she is told they are extinct. But when a logging company comes near the rainforest, she sees that they do exist, and even accidentally shrinks one of them: a boy named Zak. Now her size, Zak sees the damage that the company does and helps Crysta to stop not only them, but an evil entity named Hexxus, who feeds off pollution.

The New Leaf Series is created in partnership with Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust and is co-sponsored by Forest Society North at The Rocks, Tall Provisions, and Liquid Death