Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica
### **ABOUT THE FILMS:** **POWER BALLAD, 2026, Dir. John Carney, 98 Mins, Lionsgate, USA/Ireland** When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves — even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (SING STREET, ONCE), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship and the price of ambition. FORMAT: DCP **ONCE, 2007, Dir. John Carney, 86 Mins, Searchlight Pictures, Ireland** *In English and Czech with English subtitles.* A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. FORMAT: DCP