"Somehow, a slacker epic decades in the making turns out to be exactly the movie for right now.” - David Klion, The New Republic
“A beautifully choreographed fever dream of resistance and reckoning, blending absurdist satire with a poignant meditation on parental legacy.” - Adam Kempenaar, Filmspotting
Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, Paul Thomas Anderson’s dynamic action thriller ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER stands as one of this year’s most acclaimed films. Washed-up revolutionary Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past. With Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.
Be Kind, Rewind | December 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
Join us as we review the best and biggest films from 2025––from arthouse favorite titles that graced the Siskel Film Center’s screens, to striking big budget action and horror movies that thrilled audiences across the country. A reflection on this cinematic year that was, as selected by the staff of the Gene Siskel Film Center, BE KIND, REWIND invites you to consider how these films reveal not just the movies of the year, but 2025 itself.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu