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PONYBOI (2024) — “a first for intersex representation onscreen”
June 29 : 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
“The thing you need to know about Ponyboi is that it’s so fucking fun. It’s true writer and star River Gallo has crafted a movie with intersex representation unlike anything we’ve seen before… But, my God, is this film FUN… Ponyboi is a queer cinema genre pastiche that understands a movie can be artful, emotional, and incredibly entertaining.” – Autostraddle
Arkadin is thrilled to present this brand-new release as part of its 2025 Pride program! Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, PONYBOI is a neon-drenched neo-noir set in the Motorola Razr-flipping days of the early ’00s New Jersey. River Gallo stars as Ponyboi, a young intersex sex worker on the run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past. Co-written by Gallo, who adapted their own short film, PONYBOI is a deeply personal work for Gallo and and a groundbreaking work of intersex representation. Co-starring Dylan O’Brien as Ponyboi’s goofball pimp Vinny and Victoria Pedretti as Vinny’s pregnant girlfriend, PONYBOI is a showcase for Gallo’s electrifying lead performance. But it’s also a thrilling genre exercise peppered with dark humor, fantasy, and a deeply felt sense of time and place.
“A first for intersex representation onscreen” – Pajiba
“A sexy, sweaty fever dream” – The Hollywood Reporter
“One hell of a wild, intense ride through New Jersey’s underbelly” – Screen Zealots
This film is screening as part of Arkadin’s month-long celebration of PRIDE, showcasing a wide array of queer classics, cult favorites, and underseen gems.
Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and DoesTheDogDie.com, as well as through general internet searches.
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- All seats are first-come, first-served.
- The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
- All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
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- When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
- All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
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