16mm Microcinema Friday Night

A cinema social for film buffs, analog enthusiasts, and the curious. Experience the magic of real film, together.

Step away from streaming and enjoy a movie night with a nostalgic twist! This three-hour pop-up cinema gathering at The Paper Seahorse celebrates the unique charm of 16mm film projection in an intimate screening space. Expect a thoughtfully curated mix of short films, vintage animation, music, and a feature presentation, with breaks to chat and connect with fellow movie lovers.

There’s something special about watching a film projected from actual celluloid—the visible grain, warm glow, and subtle imperfections give every screening a texture that digital formats can’t quite replicate. Even the gentle whir of the projector becomes part of the experience.

The Opening Act

Ease into the evening with music, vintage animation, and a selection of intriguing short films to set the mood before the main feature.

Feature Presentation: David and Lisa (1962)

Directed by Frank Perry, this independent black-and-white drama became an unexpected success, earning Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film stars Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) as David, a gifted teenager living in a residential treatment center who struggles with physical contact. There, he meets Lisa, played by Janet Margolin, a young woman who communicates entirely through rhyme.

As their relationship develops, the film explores the challenges of trust, vulnerability, and human connection with remarkable tenderness. At a time when mental health was rarely portrayed on screen with such sensitivity, David and Lisa offered a compassionate perspective that continues to resonate today.

Food & Drinks

Make a night of it with pre-packaged local food, carefully selected snacks, soft drinks, and mocktails available for purchase at the concession.

Come for the films, stay for the conversations, and rediscover the joy of experiencing cinema as a shared, in-person event.