Screening times:
Thursday, August 6, 6:30 PM
Sunday, August 23, 5:30 PM

John Early | USA | 2026 | 101 mins

Maddie’s Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s (30 Rock, Search Party, The Comeback) critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.

While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.

A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.

"It is an extremely accomplished debut and one of the boldest American movies I have seen in years." - Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire

"Early's debut is exciting: a debutant ball for a new voice in filmmaking, unafraid of kitsch, camp, and unabashed tenderness riding in tandem with humor." - Peyton Robinson, RogerEbert.com

"A midway point between Waters’ POLYESTER and Haynes’ FAR FROM HEAVEN..." - Taylor Lomax, Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Tickets $12 ($11.40 cash at the door if available)