Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet, works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Intoxicated by the attention -- and by the alluring presence of Gloria, the group's "tragic heroine" -- Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle. This thoughtful, witty film is a wistful yet unromantic look at a lost idea of downtown New York.With Willem DaFoe, Great Lee, Jake Lacey.

"There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist. " (Los Angeles Times)

"The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years -- a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings." (The New Yorker)

"Greta Lee’s performance may be the secret key to 'Late Fame.' Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from 'Sunset Blvd'." (TIME Magazine)

"In a sense, the film, directed by Kent Jones, is like a wonderful little poem. It’s also a touching nod to the past, gracefully intertwining aspects of “Metropolitan” and “Dead Poets Society.” (Wall Street Journal)

"Dafoe and Lee raise the entire project to a higher level. It’s worth seeing 'Late Fame’ just to watch Dafoe fine-tune his character from one scene to the next, and to witness Lee in action." (Roger Ebert.com)

Saturday, September 5
Doors 2:15 pm | Movie 2:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LATE FAME (Kent Jones, 2026 / 97 mins / 14A) Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.