Jinsei

Saturday June 20, 2026 5:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 2:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00 PM Directed by Ryuya Suzuki Animation; 93 minutes; Japanese with English subtitles "There's nothing like Jinsei being produced in Japanese cinema right now, whether by major studios or smaller indies." —Alicia Haddick, scrmbl.com The hero (voiced by rapper ACE-COOL) of this epic animated film is called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becoming a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become pop star, beginning his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom in this century-long chronicle that spans past, present, and future. Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Tickets are $10 and $7 for all Modern members. The first Sunday showtime is half price. Learn more about the special benefits of joining Reel People, a membership add-on for film enthusiasts. Click here to purchase tickets online. We have a new option for assistive listening, the ListenWIFI phone app that plays the film’s audio through your Bluetooth hearing aids or any phone headphones.

Acclaimed contemporary complex with a reflecting pool housing more than 3,000 post-WWII artworks.

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Saturday June 20, 2026 5:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 2:00 PM Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00 PM Directed by Ryuya Suzuki Animation; 93 minutes; Japanese with English subtitles "There's nothing like Jinsei being produced in Japanese cinema right now, whether by major studios or smaller indies." —Alicia Haddick, scrmbl.com The hero (voiced by rapper ACE-COOL) of this epic animated film is called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becoming a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become pop star, beginning his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom in this century-long chronicle that spans past, pr