2013 PG-13, 2hrs. 23min. Language: English
A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. *Tuesday screening will be a Tuesday Talkback with Professor Bob Kilker.
Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-297-7100
About the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
Located inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas is the Lehigh Valley's premiere destination for independent film!
It's a 2-screen independent cinema, and because it's an "alehouse" you can purchase beer, wine & cocktails to take with you into your movie! ArtsQuest Members receive $2.50 off cinema tickets.
For you pre, during and post-film enjoyment, the Mike & Ike Bistro is serving up delicious beverages, meals and snacks!
Have a film suggestion or comment about your experience at FBAC? Write to Programming Manager Ryan Hill at rhill@artsquest.org.
Now Playing
Wed 5/22
5:00, 7:55pm
Thu 5/23
(4:30), 7:30pm
Fri 5/24
(3:00), 5:45, 8:30pm
Sat 5/25
(12:15), (3:00), 5:45, 8:30pm
Sun 5/26
(1:15), (4:15), 7:05pm
Mon 5/27
(1:15), (4:15), 7:05pm
Tue 5/28
7:45pm
Wed 5/29
7:45pm
Thur 5/30
(4:30), 7:30pm
2013 PG, 2hrs. 10min. Language: English
Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love..
Wed 5/22
(4:45)
Thu 5/23
(4:15)
Fri 5/24
(3:45), 8:45pm
Sat 5/25
(3:30), 8:15pm
Sun 5/26
(1:30), 6:15pm
Mon 5/27
(1:30), 6:15pm
Tue 5/28
5:00pm
Thur 5/30
(4:15)
2012 R, 1hr. 50min. Language: In French w/English subtitles
Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I.
Fri 5/24
6:25pm
Sat 5/25
(1:15), 6:00pm
Sun 5/26
(4:00)
Mon 5/27
(4:00)
Wed 5/29
5:15pm
2012 NR, 1 hr. 24 min. Language: English
At 30, Corey (Poelle) thought he had it all: A successful career, a lesbian sister who's his best friend and, most of all, a bright future with his boyfriend, Jon. But when Jon dumps him - for a woman - Corey sets off on a wild journey of self-discovery.
Part of our 2013 LGBT Film Series!
1975 R, 1 hr. 40 min. Language: English
Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick
Directed by: Jim Sharman
1981 R, 92 min. Language: English
Film #3 in our 4-film Mel Brooks tribute!
Part of our Saturday Late Night Series Series!
HD Digital, 2011 NR, 30min Language: English
Take an amazing journey into the heart and soul of Bethlehem.
Sat 5/25
(12:30)pm
Sun 5/26
(12:30)pm
2012 UR, 1 hr. 30 min. Language: English
Starring: Barbara Niven, Jessica Clark and John Heard
Directed by: Nicole Conn
Part of our 2013 LGBT Film Series!
2012 UR, 1 hr. 23 min. Language: Hebrew w/English subtitles
Starring: Ohad Knoller, Shlomo Sadan and Oz Zehavi
Directed by: Eytan Fox
Part of our 2013 LGBT Film Series!
Coming Soon
Pricing
Feature film prices (unless otherwise noted)
- Single admission: $10
- Student/senior: $8
- ArtsQuest Member: $7.50
- Matinee (before 5pm): $8
- ArtsQuest Member Matinee: $7
- Book of 10 Movie Passes: $85
- Book of 20 Movie Passes: $170
Tickets can be purchased in person or online (until 30 minutes before the show starts). All cinema tickets purchased online before the day of show will be held at will call at the ArtsQuest Center.
Other Film Events
Guests attending the Summer Family Movies Series are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to sit on as they enjoy the movies under the stars at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.
A 4-film tribute to Mel Brooks!
Our tribute includes 4 of Brooks' most popular films:
Blazing Saddles - Sat 3/30 - 10:45pm
Spaceballs - Sat 4/27 - 10:45pm
History Of The World: Pt. 1 - Sat 5/25 - 10:45pm
Young Frankenstein - Sat 6/29 - 10:45pm
Girl Rising - Sat 6/8 - 12pm
2013 PG-13, 1hr. 41min. Language: English
From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins and the award-winning Documentary Group, in association with Paul Allen's Vulcan Productions comes Girl Rising - an innovative new feature film about the power of education to change a girl - and the world.
Hey Bartender - Mon 6/17 - 7:30pm
2013 Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min. Language: English
Selected by IndieWire as a Top 10 'Must See Movie' at SXSW!
Happy Birthday Hitch! - Mon 8/12, Tue 8/13 and Wed 8/14 - 7:15pm
A 3-day birthday tribute to Alfred Hitchcock!
Our tribute includes 3 of Hitch's most popular films:
The Birds - Mon 8/12 - 7:15pm
U Pick It! - Tues 8/13 - 7:15pm
Rear Window - Wed 8/14 - 7:15pm
Ain't In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm - Sun 8/18 and Mon 8/19 - 7:30pm
2010 Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min. Language: English
An honest and beautifully detailed documentary about the life of Levon Helm
This month-long series is designed to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues and will feature seven films, as well as special discussion sessions and talkbacks hosted by prominent members of the Lehigh Valley's LGBT community.
FREE for ArtsQuest Members!
Live from NY's 92nd Street Y™, now in its ninth year, uses satellite technology to simultaneously broadcast 92Y's renowned educational and cultural programming to community organizations across America.
Every Saturday night the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will do something a little different, a little crazy and, usually, a little fun. Not only will we screen some of the best cult, comedy and horror films, we'll even throw in some live comedy and some comedy/film mashups!
Enjoy classic films throughout the Summer including "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Raising Arizona" and "Cool Hand Luke".
Baseball on Film - Summer 2013
It only stands to reason that our national pastime would inspire a metaphorical ton of films. So, it was with that in mind, that we pulled together this tribute to the diamond on the big screen. It was a treat to do too… there's certainly no shortage of great baseball films out there.
Tuesday Talkbacks with Prof. Kilker
Prof. Robert Kilker, a Bethlehem resident, has a Ph.D. from Lehigh University, where he studied Film & Popular Culture, along with Twentieth-Century American Literature. Each week he leads a talkback about one of our features. There's no extra cost; we'll simply start talking once the credits start rolling!
Tuesday Talkbacks feature film are noted with a* in the features section above.
Heading into its 3rd year, the Greater Lehigh Valley Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the works of our local filmmaking community. The event takes places in early November.
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