Horror, comedy, musicals and Jane Austen: Cornell Cinema’s fall 2025 season

From classic comedies to horror movies to musicals to restorations, this fall's slate of films at Cornell Cinema offers many options for connection and inspiration.

"Films above all make us feel things - joy, sadness, fear, astonishment, empathy, nostalgia, frustration, anticipation," said Molly Ryan, Cornell Cinema director. "Watching a film at Cornell Cinema means we get to think and feel deeply together as a community, which makes us more connected, empathic, and engaged."

The fall season includes more than a dozen unique film series and kicks off Aug. 28 with a new 4K restoration of Wim Wender's 1984 film "Paris, Texas." The film is part of the cinema's series "Robby Müller: Light Work," which centers the luminary Dutch cinematographer Robby Müller, who influenced a generation of filmmakers.

The season also includes ample opportunities for discovery and delight, including "Screwball Comedies from the '30s and '40s," which explores a genre of films that emerged during the Great Depression featuring witty dialogue, memorable characters and an ever-evolving set of comedic mishaps.

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