See first-run movies, art flicks and independent films at two theaters in Sandpoint. Sandpoint Cinemas features first-run movies on six screens, and the historic Panida Theater shows art and indie films.

Smile (Starting 9/30)
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. Starring Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, and Kyle Gallner.
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Vesper (Starting 9/30)
After the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed Father, meets a mysterious Woman with a secret that forces Vesper to use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the possibility of a future. Starring Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, and Rosy McEwen.
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See how they run
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. Starring Kieran Hodgson, Pearl Chanda, and Gregory Cox.
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Don't worry darling
A housewife living in a utopian community in the California desert uncovers a disturbing truth about her seemingly perfect life. Starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine.
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The railway children return
Follow a group of children who are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during the Second World War, where they encounter a young soldier who, like them, is far away from home. Starring John Bradley, Jenny Agutter, and Sheridan Smith.
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Lifemark (VIP)
David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers—creators of War Room and Fireproof—comes LIFEMARK, based on an incredible true story that celebrates adoption, reconciliation, and love. Starring Kirk Cameron, Alex Kendrick, and Marisa Lynae Hampton.
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The Woman King
A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The story follows Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought the French and neighboring tribes who violated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for. Starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, and Lashana Lynch.
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Bullet Train
Five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common. Starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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DC League of Super-Pets
In "DC League of Super-Pets," Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack--Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel--to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Kate McKinnon.
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Where the crawdads sing
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. Now she's a suspect in the murder of a man she was once involved with.  Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, and Harris Dickinson.
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain. Starring Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, and Alan Arkin.
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Top Gun: Maverick 
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, and Miles Teller.
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With ongoing pandemic concerns, seating in the Panida Theater is limited to 200 per night for continuing health precautions.  Tickets available at the door, or buy in advance at the Panida website. Doors open 30 minutes before showtimes.

Here's what's coming in October!

16 Lives of Others - Film.
The Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave., hosts this film at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. In 1983 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler, doubting that a famous playwright is loyal to the Communist Party, receives approval to spy on the man and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, then faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria and orders Wiesler to get the playwright out of the way. Get your tickets here.

28-31 MISERY - Live Theater. The Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave., hosts this live theater event on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., Oct. 30 at 3 p.m., and Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. MISERY follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his "Number One Fan," Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new "Misery" novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does. Starring Kate McAlister and Ken Wood. Get your tickets here.

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