Nitehawk: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer — Ridiculous Sublime

Starring: Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman In eighteenth-century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) is born with an extraordinary gift: an absolutely terrifying sense of smell—and approximately zero interest in being a normal member of society. After growing up in squalor and discovering that beautiful scents are his true calling, Grenouille becomes obsessed with creating the ultimate perfume. His secret ingredient? The flesh of young maidens. What follows is a lavish, outrageous descent into the world of fragrance, featuring corpses, manic scent science and the startling proposition that the right combination of aromas can make an entire crowd fall hopelessly in love with you. (Directed by Tom Tykwer, 2006, 147 min., 35mm, Rated R.) Film series: Ridiculous Sublime. Tickets at nitehawkcinema.com.