Movies
WCUW in conjunction with Cinema Worcester presents: Cinema Worcester at the FrontRoom!
The mission of Cinema Worcester is to inspire, entertain, and educate the Worcester community through innovative film programming. The cinema will show independent and foreign films, in addition to cult classics, family fare, and overlooked gems from cinema history. Programming will strive to appeal to the diversity of the city, and include local and regional films as featured presentations.
Cinema Worcester is committed to building a true community cinema, interactive with and responsive to the preferences of residents of Worcester and the surrounding area. (read more about Cinema Worcester)
The FrontRoom is a cozy environment for watching good films, seating about 50 patrons. Instead of driving to Cambridge, Brookline, Boston- or even NYC- enjoy the same types of films right here in Worcester. Popcorn and other movie refreshments are available, with a donation requested.
The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
Gail Hunt interviews Andy Grigorov from Cinema Worcester. Originally aired February , 2026.
The language, visuals, music, ideas and opinions expressed at any event in the FrontRoom or Gallery is that of the event organizer and/or artist, and not that of WCUW, Inc., its station director, programmers and other volunteers, nor its board of directors.
Friday, August 21: Cinema Worcester at the FrontRoom Presents “The Last Picture Shows”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW FrontRoom presents “The Last Picture Shows”, a film by Rustin Thompson.
Filmmaker Rustin Thompson journeys into the American West on a search for traces of what was once a center of small-town life: the movie theater.
On the trip, he finds long abandoned and forgotten cinemas; movie houses that have fallen into disrepair; theaters recently closed, theaters struggling to hold on, and theaters that—thanks to their thoughtful caretakers—are not only surviving but thriving.
“There’s passion and hope here alongside the grimness.” – The Spool
Run time is 1 hour and 18 minutes. NR.
Showtime: Friday, August 21, 7 pm.
Purchase tickets online: $14.64 general admission, $12.51 senior/student with ID, $11.44 for WCUW members (processing fees included).
Tickets at the door: $12 general admission, $10 senior/student with ID, $9 for WCUW members.
The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Wild Inside”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Wild Inside”, a film by Penny Lane.
On February 2, 2023, Flaco—a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world—was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan.
Flaco overcomes his years of captivity and lack of survival skills to answer the call of the wild—and discovers he was wild inside all along.
What follows is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.
“Lane, as in all her films, refuses the straightforward path. She asks much more of her audience than just one reaction, to the great benefit of her movie and to the enduring honor of Flaco.” – Hammer to Nail
Run time is 1 hour and 36 minutes. NR.
Showtimes: Saturday, August 22, 1 pm, and Sunday, August 23, 1 pm.
Purchase tickets online: . $14.64 general admission, $12.51 senior/student with ID, $11.44 for WCUW members (processing fees included).
Tickets at the door: $12 general admission, $10 senior/student with ID, $9 for WCUW members.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
You can take two different WRTA buses to WCUW and the FrontRoom: