Montclair Film Fest Goes Big: Bellevue Reopening with the Sound of Music, Spike & Colbert, and a Clooney Opener
Montclair Film Festival isn’t just back—it’s leveling up. With the long-awaited reopening of the historic Bellevue Cinema and a slate that ranges from prestige awards hopefuls to buzzy panels (hi, Spike Lee and Stephen Colbert), Artistic Director Tom Hall says this year’s 10-day cine-celebration (October 17–26, 2025) is built for movie lovers who want to take a chance—and maybe line up for the next screening right after.
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