Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Sneak Screening: Time and Water
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Straight from its Sundance premiere and SXSW screening, Time and Water is a universal reflection on the power of home and what it means to be alive amid profound epochal change. Catch a sneak peek at this new documentary from Academy Award®-nominated director Sara Dosa (Fire of Love) before it hits theaters.
About the Film
Facing the death of his country’s glaciers and the loss of his beloved grandparents, Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason turns his archives into a time capsule to hold what is slipping away—family, memory, time and water.
Run Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes

This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
Film still courtesy of National Geographic.

Film Screening: Give Me the Ball!
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:15
Catch this exciting screening of Give Me the Ball!, an intimate portrayal of tennis legend and icon Billie Jean King. Via rare archive and candid interviews, Billie Jean King and those closest to her reveal how one woman put changing the world ahead of saving herself.
This brand new ESPN Films 30 for 30 documentary directed by Liz Garbus (Harry & Meghan) and Elizabeth Wolff (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark) premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Fesitval. The screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and the Clinton Foundation in celebration of America 250.
About the Film
Billie Jean King is a global icon whose impact on tennis and equality resonates around the world. But the personal turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.
In Give Me the Ball!, we come to understand the sacrifices King was forced to make behind the scenes, even as she fought high-profile battles for the professionalization of her sport and equal treatment for women. From struggling to escape an unhappy marriage and hiding her sexual orientation to facing an eating disorder and staring down misogyny at every turn, her march to triumph was a long and often lonely one. This is a woman whose saga cuts deeper than her victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” showdown, and the film showcases King like the persistent fighter she was forced to be.
Through a trove of rarely seen archival material and powerfully honest interviews with King, this film explores the depths of agony she endured so that others might follow a less painful path. It is the story of selflessness, struggle, and triumph that shines an unforgettable light on a figure who is widely admired but, until now, never properly understood.
Run Time: 1 hour, 42 minutes

Photo by Ellen Griesedieck

Sneak Series: The Invite (SOLD OUT)
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30
The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24’s The Invite at a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on June 26, 2026.
Stars Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton exchange jabs, flirtations and truths in this delicious dinner party, directed by Wilde.
Variety calls it, “Marvelously entertaining,” while The Guardian proclaims, “This is Wilde’s triumph … a genuinely funny and uncommonly intelligent comedy for adults.”
About the Film
Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?
Run Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes
Rating: R

This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
Film still courtesy of A24.

"10 Things I Hate About You" with Screenwriter Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith
2026-07-10 18:30 - 20:30
Discover how Shakespeare inspired a hit ’90s rom-com!
Based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You transforms a classic comedy into a modern high school story about independence, identity, and unexpected love.
Before the screening, enjoy a live Q&A with screenwriter Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, whose many credits include Legally Blonde, Ella Enchanted, and She’s the Man. Smith will share insights into adapting Shakespeare for contemporary audiences and how these centuries-old characters are still relevant today.
This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Want more Shakespeare? See the original story that inspired the film on Saturday, July 11, at a screening of The Globe Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew, filmed with a boisterous live audience that replicates the thrill of Shakespeare’s original theatre.

The Globe Theatre's "The Taming of the Shrew"
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00
Leap back in time to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with this hilarious filmed stage production of The Taming of the Shrew. Filmed live on the Globe stage in London, this lauded production recreates the energy, staging, and audience connection of Shakespeare’s original theatre, offering a glimpse of how his plays may have looked and sounded in his own time.
In Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, two wealthy sisters must be married off. The modest, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors, but who on earth will take the wild, ungovernable, shrewish Katherina? Only the gold-digging Petruchio, a man as maddeningly strong-willed as Katherina herself, is equal to the task of bringing her to the altar.
This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Want more Shakespeare? Catch a screening of 10 Things I Hate About You followed by a Q+A with the film’s screenwriter on Friday, July 10, to compare a modern retelling with a performance rooted in the traditions of Shakespeare’s own stage.

Photo by Manuel Harlan.

Filmland 2026
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16
The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the return of Filmland. Much like previous years, Filmland will showcase captivating independent films and riveting filmmaker conversations that you cannot see anywhere else.
Past Filmland showings include Sing Sing, The Bikeriders, Nomadland, Free Solo, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and more, appearing fresh off of their premieres at festivals like Sundance, Telluride, Toronto and Venice.
Over the last few years, Filmland has been honored to host directors Richard Linklater, David Lowery, Jay Duplass and Michael Shannon; producers Evan Hayes, Kim Reynolds & Brian Kavanaugh-Jones; and actors Colman Domingo, Margot Robbie, Jessica Chastain, and Oscar winner and ACS board member Mary Steenburgen.
Visit the Arkansas Cinema Society website for the latest information.
