WEEKEND UPDATE AUG 20-22: CULT CINEMA, INDIE CLASSICS AND OUTDOOR SCREAM, NICOLAS CAGE DOUBLES & MORE.

Summer heads into it’s final lap in the States so catch up on some much loved indie classics, cult faves and more including SPARTACUS returning in 70mm, outdoor SCREAM double, cult faves in 35mm at the newly reopened Los Feliz and midnight movie classics including the bonkers 2006 remake of WICKER MAN. Note many cinemas require masks and some are falling in line with states indoor vaccination requirements. Get your jabs, look after one another and don’t be an ass if you disagree. Their house - their rules!

Fri 8/20: A stellar lineup of cult movies and genre greats all day and night at LOS FELIZ by AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE in L.A. Catch Cronenberg’s NAKED LUNCH (1991), the notorious flop ISHTAR (1987), the brilliant James Gunn penned / Zack Snyder Directed DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) and 80s tough guy Stallone in COBRA (1986). All in 35mm! Check the link HERE for showtimes.

Fri 8/20 7:30pm: François Traffuat and Alfonso Cuarón, though decades apart masterfully direct these two films centering on a duo of friends that fall in love with the same woman. Double Feature of JULES AND JIM (JULES ET JIM) (1962) + Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN (2001) screens in 35mm at AERO THEATRE by AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE in Los Angeles. More info HERE

Fri 8/20 8pm: The super campy sci-fi classic FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956), starring Leslie Nielsen helming a space crew to the distant planet Altair IV to discover the fate of a group of scientists sent there decades earlier, screens at THE REDFORD THEATRE in Detroit. More info HERE.

Fri 8/20 Midnight: The bees! Not the bees!! The bonkers 2006 Nicolas Cage remake of the eerie 1973 classic THE WICKER MAN is perfect midnight fodder at THE COOLIDGE CORNER, Massachusetts. More info HERE.

All Weekend / Various Showtimes: New 4K Restoration of the legendary anime LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO (1979), the debut feature film from Studio Ghibli mastermind Hayao Miyazaki., screens at NYC’s IFC CENTER. Japanese language versions screens for evening sessions. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 6:45pm (gates): Do you like Scary movies?…. It’s the 90s tongue in cheek slasher parody that provided plenty of scares and kicked off a resurgence of the genre. Catch a Double Feature Slumber Party outdoors at HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMTERY by CINESPIA with SCREAM + SCREAM 2! 90s dance party in between films. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 8pm: The MUSIC BOX THEATRE in Chicago continues their tribute to Rick Moranis with STRANGE BREW (1983) in which the beloved actor uncovers a sinister mind-control plot inside a local brewery. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 9:15pm: Legendary indie classic RIVER’S EDGE (1986) delivered striking performances from it’s up and coming cast including Keanu Reeves and Crispin Glover as well as veteran Dennis Hopper. Screens at ROXIE CINEMA, San Francisco. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 9pm: A film that must be seen on the big screen, Sergio Leone’s massive windscreen vistas of THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY (1966) we’re designed to be seen on a giant screen. Catch it at Ontario’s MAYFAIR THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 6pm: It’s an all out Cage Match, Nicolas Cage that is, at MAHONING DRIVE IN, Pennsylvania this weekend. Saturday’s installment is peak Cage action insanity with FACE / OFF (1997) + CON AIR (1997) both in 35mm. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 4pm: Kubrick’s swords and sandals epic SPARTACUS (1960) screens with a glorious 70mm Print as part of MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE, New York City. Kirk Douglas and especially Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov and Tony Curtis all deliver unforgettable performances. Also screens Sunday. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 7pm: Catch a 35mm Print of THRONE OF BLOOD (1957), Akira Kurosawa's vivid and visceral 1957 adaptation of Macbeth, at THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE, Portland. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 4pm: Possibly the most emotional tour de force in animation, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988), directed by Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata, screens at THE MICHIGAN THEATER, Ann Arbor. A film that deserves the title ‘masterpiece’. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 Midnight: A rare case of a remake being on par with the original, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) is a masterwork of post-hippiedom horror and paranoia. Stellar cast includes Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright and Leonard Nimoy. Screens in 35mm at THE NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Los Angeles. More info HERE.

Sat 8/21 Midnight: Director Takashi Miike’s (Ichii The Killer) 13 ASSASSINS (2010) delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord. More info HERE.

Sun 8/22 4:30pm: THE JOY LUCK CLUB (1993 / New Restoration), milestone for Asian American cinema is the sweeping and intimate, a lovely evocation of changing cultures and enduring family ties. Screens at FILM FORUM New York City. More info HERE.

Sun 8/22 5:45pm: New 4K Restoration of THE HOURGLASS SANATORIUM (1973), screens at FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER, New York City. Past and present, reality and fantasy, collapse into each other, in this overlooked, surreal phantasmagoria classic from Poland. More info HERE.

Sun 8/22 8:30pm: 30th Anniversary of Spike Lee’s JUNGLE FEVER (1991) screens at AFI SILVER, Maryland. The seminal tragic-comedy stars Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Samuel L Jackson (in a Cannes award winning performance) Queen Latifah and Hallie Berry in her screen debut. More info HERE.

Sun 8/22 7pm: A Double Feature of 80s Dario Argento classics hits THE FRIDA CINEMA this weekend with TENEBRAE (1982) + PHENOMENA (1987) starring Jennifer Connelly and Donald Pleasance. More info HERE.

Sun 8/22 3pm: Ingmar Bergman’s PERSONA (1967), a modernist masterpiece explores the volatile relationship between an actress who refuses to speak and the nurse overseeing her convalescence, screens at the ROXY CINEMA New York City. More info HERE.

WEEKEND UPDATE! ON THE BIG SCREEN Aug 6 - 8

The Los Felix joins The American Cinematheque family, Bladerunner double in the UK, some rare vintage Disney 35mm and much more this weekend amongst our retro picks at some of our favorite independent film houses.

Fri - Sun 8:15pm: Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, as two dashing vampires, drive a tragic narrative of a story that winds its way across two centuries in INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994). Screens at MUSIC BOX THEATRE, Chicago. More info HERE.

All Weekend: THE WOMEN BEHIND HITCHCOCK, a collection of movies that feature the work of the female writers and producers behind Alfred Hitchcock’s cinema legacy, screens at FILM FORUM, New York. Includes MARNIE, SHADOW OF A DOUBT, PHANTOM LADY and more. More info HERE.

Fri 8/6 10:30pm: Celebrate the addition of the Los Felix theater to the AMERICAN CINEMTHEQUE with David Lynch’s uber dark debut ERASERHEAD (1977 / 35mm Print). More info HERE.

Fri 8/6th 6pm: Spectacular BLADERUNNER Double Feature of FINAL CUT + the stunning sequel 2049 at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA, London. More info HERE.

Fri 8/6th 9:15pm (also Sun 8/8th): One of the all time perfect horror classics fusing brilliant practical effects with a witty script. AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981), screens for it’s 40th Anniversary at MAYFAIR THEATER, Ontario. More info HERE.

Fri 8/6th 10pm: Give yourself over to absolute pleasure with the macabre rock musical spectacular that is THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) at PLAZA THEATRE, Atlanta. More info HERE.

Fri 8/6th 10pm: Catch the effortless cool of COWBOY BEBOP (2001), as this legendary anime celebrates its 20th Anniversary at LOFT CINEMA, Arizona. More info HERE.

Fri 8/6th 7:30pm: M*A*S*H (1970), starring Elliot Gould and Donald Sutherland, is a cornucopia of ’70s character actors whose careers would be launched by this film. Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, M*A*S*H also won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and became the hit TV series. Screens at THE FRIDA CINEMA, Santa Ana. Also screens Sat and Sun. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 7pm: Another classic from arguably the best year in cinema, EYES WIDE SHUT (1999 / 35mm Print) is the hypnotic final masterpiece of Kubrick that brought the then-power couple of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman back to the big screen. Playing at MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE New York City. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 7pm: Rare 35mm Print of Kathryn Bigelow’s NEAR DARK (1987) screens at THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE, Portland. Stars Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein and Bill Paxton with music by Tangerine Dream. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 7:30pm: A musical comedy as only Spike Lee could do it. SCHOOL DAZE (1988), starring Lee, Larry Fishburne and Giancarlo Esposito. Screens at MICHIGAN THEATER, Ann Arbor. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 2pm: It’s the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational movie of all time! THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979 / 35mm Print) screens at NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Los Angeles. Features the legendary scene of Kermit ands Miss Piggy pedaling bikes across the screen that stunned audience way back in 1979 More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 4:30pm: Sean Connery and Michael Caine play a pair of adventurers who try to set themselves up as kings in a remote region by convincing the locals that Connery is a god. THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (1975) screens at KINO ROTTERDAM. More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 5pm: The horror… the horror… but also the majesty of this classic on the big screen in celluloid format. Not to be missed. APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) screens in 35mm at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA, London. More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 3pm: Made up of a pack of Merrie Melody / Looney Tunes shorts with animated bridging sequences produced by Friz Freleng, THE LOONEY, LOONEY, LOONEY BUGS BUNNY MOVIE (1981) screens at THE TEXAS THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 3:15pm: Among the most essential filmmakers of the past several decades, Jia Zhangke, XIAO WU (1997) is the Director’s stunning debut. New 4K Restoration at FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER New York City. Also screening Sunday. More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 8:30pm: A brilliant ensemble cast of Spike Lee regulars populate MO’ BETTER BLUES (1990) along with Denzel Washington. Screens at AFI SILVER, Maryland. More info HERE.

Sat 8/7th 11am Matinee: Federico Fellini’s first color feature JULIET OF THE SPIRITS (1965) screens with an all New Restoration at THE CHARLES THEATRE, Baltimore. More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 6pm (gates): Dive into the dark depths of space with the legendary Disney sci-fi adventure THE BLACK HOLE (1979) screening at THE MAHONING DRIVE IN, Pennsylvania with a rare vintage 35mm Print). More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 8:30pm: Micheal Douglas stars in BLACK RAIN (1989 / 35mm Print), screening at HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER DRIVE IN, Los Angeles. More info HERE.

Sun 8/8th 3pm: Catch the 50th Anniversary of DEEP END (1970) at ROXY CINEMA, New York City. Polish filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski brings the generational confusion, pop sensibilities and emotional chaos of late 60s Britain to a tattered old London bathhouse. Also screening Friday and Saturday. More info HERE.

BACK WITH OUR WEEKEND UPDATE! July 30 - Aug 1

We took a little break but we’re back with our listing of picks amongst the repetory classics on the big screen this weekend. Always respect your local theater’s Covid policies (don’t be a jerk…) and don’t forget to check our Theatres page, as well as our Video Stores page, to see what else might be happening near you!

ALL WEEKEND: A massive showcase at the MAHONING DRIVE IN in Pennsylvania (which will no longer be forced to out of it's long time home!) with SCHLOCK-O-RAMA V including a salute to the Schlockmeister, William Castle, plus Tod Browning, Ed Wood, Woman-eating plants and Invaders from Outer Space — ALL in 35mm! Original 50s/60s sci-fi/horror trailers before each show! Lineup as follows:

Friday, July 30th: FREAKS (1932) +GLEN OR GLENDA (1953) + THE WOMAN EATER (1958) + MACABRE (1958)

Saturday, July 31st - William Castle-Mania!: THE TINGLER (1959) +13 GHOSTS (1960) + MR. SARDONICUS (1961) + HOMICIDAL (1961)

Sunday, August 1st - Super Sunday Sci-Fi Spectacular: WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) + INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956)

More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 7:30pm: The timeless story of Romeo and Juliet is transported to the mean streets of New York in the big screen update of the acclaimed Broadway musical. WEST SIDE STORY (1961) screens at NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Los Angeles with a stunning, vivid and rare 35mm Technicolor IB Print. Standby tickets available. More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 8pm: When his family goes away for the summer, a hitherto faithful husband with an overactive imagination is tempted by a beautiful neighbor played by Marilyn Monroe. THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955) screens at REDFORD THEATRE, MICHIGAN. The first scene was shot at the glorious original Penn Station atrium in NYC prior to it’s demolition and deeply reviled replacement. More info HERE.

Ongoing: Paul Schrader’s BLUE COLLAR (1978) screens at New York’s FILM FORUM. Fed up with management and their own reps, Detroit auto workers (in the factory that made NYC’s storied Checker cabs) Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel and Yaphet Kotto knock over union headquarters, netting a lousy 600 bucks – along with a ledger detailing mob link-ups that gets them in steadily deeper waters. More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 4:20pm: Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki makes his feature film debut in this beloved chapter of the LUPIN THE 3rd saga, with a new 4k restoration. LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO screens at ROXIE THEATER San Francisco. More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th & Sat 7/31st Midnight: A London housing project becomes a sci-fi battleground becoming a fortress under siege from outer space nastiness. ATTACK THE BLOCK (2011 / 35mm Print) screens at COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER. Stars John Boyega. More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 7:30pm: The inspired second feature from Wes Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson starring Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray. RUSHMORE (1998) screens at THE MICHIGAN THEATER. More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 7:15pm: The original danse macabre from visionary director Dario Argento Something wicked this way comes in Argento’s giallo magnum opus that is as beautiful as it is bewitching. SUSPIRIA (1977) screens at CINESPIA AT THE GREEK THEATER (Outdoors). More info HERE.

Fri 7/30th 8:30pm: An eclectic comedy jam starring Kid ’N Play, and a beloved classic of black cinema, HOUSE PARTY (1990) screens at the PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 7:30pm: Double Feature of two independent gems with HOLLYWOOD SUFFLE (1987 / 35mm Print) + THE MIGHTY QUINN (1989) at AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AERO THEATER in Santa Monica. Q&A with Q&A with Robert Townsend, moderated by JB Smoove. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 6pm: From the moment Drew Barrymore picked up that phone, Wes Craven’s darkly comedic slasher homage revived the genre in the mid 90s. Catch a full SCREAM MARATHON with Parts 1 - 4 in 35mm at NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Los Angeles. Standby tix only. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 9:30pm: Catch a JOHN CARPENTER MARATHON at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London, including ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and THEY LIVE followed by the ‘Apocalpyse Trilogy’ of THE THING, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 10pm: Some late night John Carpenter also at the LOFT CINEMA ARIZONA with THE THING (1982) as part of their Cult Classic Lineup. More info HERE.

Sun 8/1st 3pm: Some true early 80s fantasy with EXCALIBUR (1981) at TEXAS THEATER. Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 3:30pm & 8:30pm: The best of the series in George Lucas’ classic trilogy (and the series in general), THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1981) screens at AFI SILVER Maryland. Note that this is the restored 1997 ‘Special Edition’, however, it was the installment with the least amount of alterations.
More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 8:30pm: A young actor's obsession with spying on a beautiful woman who lives nearby leads to a baffling series of events with drastic consequences in Brian De Palma’s BODY DOUBLE (1984) screening at ROXIE CINEMA New York City. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 7:30pm: Burt Lancaster, in his debut performance, stars in the noir classic THE KILLERS (1946) at DRYDEN THEATER / EASTMAN MUSEUM Rochester, NY. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st 9:15pm: SON OF THE WHITE MARE (1981) is one of the great psychedelic masterpieces of world animation, a swirling, color-mad maelstrom of mythic monsters and Scythian heroes. S screens at BRATTLE THEATRE MASSACHUSETTS. More info HERE.

Sat 7/31st: Studio Ghibli classics PRINCESS MONONOKE and NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND screen at Brooklyn’s SYNDICATED THEATRE (indoors) while Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE (1975) plays outdoors for their Sidewalk Cinema. More info HERE.

Sun 1/8th Various Times: Charles Chaplin’s cinematic masterpiece THE KID (1921), newly restored in stunning 4K, is back on the big screen for it’s 100th Anniversary at THE ASTOR THEATRE Melbourne. More info HERE.

Sun 8/1st Various Times: An absolutely vital piece of music JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY (1959 / New 4K Restoration) is a stunning documentation by Bert Stern of the mythical festival featuring Thelonious Monk; Sonny Stitt; Anita O'Day; Dinah Washington; Gerry Mulligan; Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong and many more. Screens at KINO ROTTERDAM. More info HERE.

Sun 8/1 9pm: After getting into a serious car accident, a TV director discovers an underground sub-culture of scarred, omnisexual car-crash victims who use car accidents to unleash raw sexual energy The rather controversial CRASH (1996) screens with a New 4K Restorations at MAYFAIR CINEMA Ontario, Canada. More info HERE.

Sun 8/1st 3pm: Breezy and stylish in it’s retro aesthetic, MEN IN BLACK (1997) was a remarkably clever sci-fi hit starring Will Smith as a police officer, partnered with a cranky Tommy Lee Jones in a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. 35mm Print screens at PLAZA THEATRE ATLANTA. More info HERE.

Sun 8/1st 7:30pm: A super colorful tribute to 1940s crime fiction, Disney’s DICK TRACY (1990) is a remarkable designed and executed puppy caper with an absolutely massive ensemble cast. Screens at FRIDA CINEMA Santa Ana, CA. More Info HERE.

RETRO BIG SCREEN ROUND UP JULY 4TH EDITION

It’s the long weekend in the States and after cinema closures in 2020, the repertory film houses are going at it again super hard with all your favorite holiday classics and much more on the big screen! Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page to see what other film houses are up to, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at these havens for physical media!

Fri 7/2 & Sat 7/3 Midnight: Will Smith, President Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum save the world in a very American way in INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) screening at midnight at THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER. More info HERE.

Fri 7/2 8:30pm: A visual effects blockbuster that still holds up super well thanks to some great work from ILM, TWISTER (1996) screens at HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER DRIVE IN. More info HERE.

Fri 7/2 & Sat 7/3 7:15pm: The mind bending darkly comic cult fave that became an indie hit, DONNIE DARKO (2001) screens at THE ROXIE CINEMA San Francisco. Giant rabbit suits optional. More info HERE.

Fri 7/2 & 7/3: Cobra Kai never dies! See the entire original KARATE KID TRILOGY in a 35mm Triple Feature at THE MAHONING DRIVE-IN Pennsylvania. More info HERE.

Fri 7/2 8:45pm: STAND BY ME (1986), Stephen King’s teary coming of age adventure full of junkyard dogs, leeches, and Kiefer Sutherland screens at MUSIC BOX THEATER outdoors. More info HERE.

Sat 7/3 & Sun 7/4: Feel the need for speed with the original top TOP GUN (1986) screens with a new 4K Restoration at THE TEXAS THEATRE. More info HERE. Also at The NORTH PARK THEATRE in Buffalo NY.

All Weekend: Brian De Palma’s brilliant Hitchcock-esque suspense classic BLOW OUT (1981) screens at THE FRIDA CINEMA in Santa Ana. More info HERE.

All Weekend: New 4K Restoration of SMOOTH TALK (1981) featuring Laura Dern in her first lead role giving one of her most stirring, layered performances. Screens at FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER NYC. More info HERE.

Portland’s HOLLYWOOD THEATRE reopens this weekend with Questlove’s stunning new concert film SUMMER OF SOUL. Also don’t forget to drop into MOVIE MADNESS VIDEO, the cities iconic rental store and screening room. More info HERE.

Sat 7/3 Various Times: MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969) screens with a New 4K Restoration of this grimy-as-gets NYC movie as part of THE QUAD CINEMA NYC’s ‘Down and Dirty NYC’ retrospective. More info HERE

Sat 7/3 7pm: Brooklyn NY’s FILM NOIR CINEMA & VIDEO keeps dishing the obscure classics this weekend with the Italian sci-fi horror film PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES (1965). More info HERE. Also support their Go Fund Me to keep them open!

Sat 7/3 9pm: Winona Ryder teams up with a darkly sociopath Christian Slater in a plot to kill the cool kids in one of the defining cult classics of 1980s cinema. HEATHERS (1988) screens at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London. More info HERE.

Sat 7/3 8:30pm: Humphrey Bogart at his most iconic in the timeless CASABLANCA (1942) at AFI SILVER THEATER Maryland. More info HERE.

Say 7/3 7:30pm: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991), the action sci-fi classic that still reigns supreme thanks to good storytelling over flashy vfx, screens in 4K at Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 6pm gates: A rare 35mm screening of THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) with Noah Hathaway who played Atreyu in the beloved film appearing for autographs and photos before the session! More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 1:30pm Matinee: ‘A movie that allows its kids to be kids, that shows them in the insular world of imagination and dreaming that children create entirely apart from adult domains and values’ wrote Roger Ebert about THE SANDLOT (1993), screening at THE MICHIGAN THEATER. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 3pm & 7:30pm: JAWS (1975 / 35mm Print), hailed as the first summer blockbuster, defied a generation of film goers to ‘go back into the water’. Screens at the newly reopened AERO THEATER x AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 4pm: THE RIGHT STUFF (1984 / 35mm Print), Phillip Kaufman’s mammoth adaptation of the bestseller about the selection and lift-off of NASA’s first astronauts, known as the Mercury Seven, screens at MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE NYC. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 7:15pm: Have the time of your life with DIRTY DANCING (1987) + July 4th Fireworks at the HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY outdoor theater. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 8pm: INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) in 35mm at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 8pm: Then band with the legendary guitar solo's, THE GRATEFUL DEAD (1977) screens at Miami’s NITEOWL DRIVE-IN. More info HERE.

Sun 7/4 12pm: Good news film fans in Massachusetts: THE BRATTLE THEATER reopens this weekend! BEAUTY & THE BEAST (1946), the classic fairy tale gorgeously and hauntingly adapted for the cinema by renowned artistic polymath Jean Cocteau screens for its’ 75th Anniversary. More info HERE.

ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS WEEKEND

It’s our weekly round up of picks for the weekend. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots. And as the warmer months come, we’ll be adding a list of Drive In’s to check out.

Another weekend of 70mm at AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AERO THEATER Santa Monica as they showcase the most prestigious of all cinema exhibition formats. This weekend catch INHERENT VICE (6/25), WONDER WOMAN (6/26) and LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (6/26 & 6/27). More info HERE.

6/25 - 7/8: LE CERCLE ROUGE (1970 / New 4K Restoration) screens at FILM FORUM in New York City. Butchered in its initial theatrical run in the U.S (40 mins was removed), this is the complete, uncut version with its noirishly muted color cinematography more vivid than ever in an eye-popping 4K restoration. More info HERE.

6/25 - 6/27: It's INDIANA JONES WEEKEND at the LOFT CINEMA ARIZONA with the Classic Trilogy on the big screen from Friday to Sunday. More info HERE.

6/25 - 6/30: Pride Month continues at SYNDICATED SIDEWALK CINEMA Brooklyn NY with another selection of classic of LGBTQ cinema with BOUND (6/25) from the directors of The Matrix, the underrated TO WONG FOO (6/26), and the satirical comedy BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (6/27) starring Natasha Leone. More info HERE.

Fri 6/25 10pm: One of the great New York noir movies of the 70s THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) screens at THE PLAZA THEATER Atlanta. Still as gritty and compelling as ever. More info HERE.

Fri 6/25 Midnight: Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi lean hard into the absurd in the third film in the Evil Dead series with ARMY OF DARKNESS (1993) screening at THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26: It's the Apocalypse as envisioned in the 70s and 80s with a riot of a Triple Feature! Catch THE RUNNING MAN (1986) + DEATH RACE 2000 (1975) + THE BRONX WARRIORS (1982) all in 35mm at MAHONING DRIVE IN Pennsylvania. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 1pm: Dennis Hopper’s OUT OF THE BLUE (1981 / New 4K Restoration), considered the spiritual sequel to his cross country trek in Easy Rider, screens at THE TEXAS THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 7:15pm: Get to the chopper! And get to an outdoor screening of Schwarzenegger vs nasty alien hunter in PREDATOR (1987) at CINESPIA At The Greek Theater in Los Angeles. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 7:45pm: A happily married man's (Chris Rock) sanity is pushed to the limit when his wife's (Julie Delpy) crazed, over-sexed French relatives crash their cramped New York apartment. TWO DAYS IN NEW YORK (2010) screens at FRENCH CINEMATHEQUE in Paris. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 8:30pm: Groovy! A Double Feature of Sam Raimi's influential EVIL DEAD 1 (1981) + EVIL DEAD 2 (1987) screens at THE PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 1pm: Jane Campion's modern classic THE PIANO (1993) starring Holly Hunter and the debut performance of Anna Paquin screens at MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE New York City. More info HERE.

Sat 6/26 Midnight: The movie that unintentionally became a new midnight cult movie sensation! The messy, bizarre and super fun CATS (2019) screens at THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER. More info HERE.

All sessions until the end of the month Tarantino’s NEW BEVERLY CINEMA have sold out but July is now available with rare 35mm Prints of EXCALIBUR + SWORD OF LANCELOT, BIG BOSS 2 + FISTS OF FURY 2, DRACULA (1931) + BLACK SUNDAY (1960) and much more. Schedule available HERE

Sun 6/27 8pm: Before Spielberg unveils his remake, catch the original WEST SIDE STORY (1961) at Miami’s NITEOWL DRIVE IN. More info HERE.

Sun 6/27 various times: New 4K Restoration of WORKING GIRLS (1986), Lizzie Borden’s immersive, richly detailed look at the rhythms and rituals of society’s most stigmatized profession at IFC CENTER NYC. More info HERE.

Sun 6/27 5:30pm: POLYSTER (1981 / 35mm Print), Directed by John Waters, the groundbreaking high priest of trash cinema, screens at ROXY CINEMA New York City. More info HERE.

ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS WEEKEND (June 17th - 20th)

It’s our weekly round up of picks for the weekend. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots. And as the warmer months come, we’ll be adding a list of Drive In’s to check out.

Thurs 6/17 - Sun 6/20: The Newly reopened AERO THEATER in Santa Monica presents a weekend of 70mm classics with THE MASTER (2012), TENET (2020), E.T THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982), VERTIGO (1958), AND INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE (1989). More Info HERE.

Thurs 6/17: A landmark of LGBTQ cinema, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (1994) struts its fabulousness at THE LOFT CINEMA ARIZONA (Open Air). More info HERE

Until June 24th: New 4K Restoration of DISTANT JOURNEY (1941) at NYC’S FILM FORUM. Restoration overseen by the Czech Film Archive. More Info HERE. Also, don’t miss their ongoing LADYKILLERS (1955) season still running until 6/17. More info HERE.

Thurs 6/17th 8:45pm: A Special Boon Joon-Ho season commences with THE HOST (2006 / 35mm Print) at THE PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London. Season continues into August. More info HERE.

The legendary SCARECROW VIDEO in Seattle is now fully reopened. Be sure to subscribe to their mailing list to get info on things like what’s new to rent, but also online film discussions, exclusive free streaming releases for members and a wealth of super film nerd content delivered to your inbox. More info HERE.

The crew at AGFA (American Genre Film Archive) are truly doing the cinema God’s work and have acquired the theatrical distribution rights to 70 titles from the legendary archive of TROMA STUDIOS. Many films have not seen a cinema screen in decades, and include CLASS OF NUKE ‘EM HIGH, THE TOXIC AVENGER TRILOGY, TROMEO AND JULIET, BLOODSUCKING FREAKS and many more from this deranged studio! If you run a cinema, get screening! More info HERE.

Fri 6/18: Double Feature of cult creature feature faves with CRITTERS 1 (1986) + CRITTERS 2 (1988) both in 35mm! With appearance from the original effects team! At MAHONING DRIVE in Pennsylvania. More info HERE.

The much loved NEW BEVERLY CINEMA in LA has reopened with it’s usual stellar programming of cult classics all on 35mm. So much so that every session is sold out until end of June. Get a look at what’s ahead and hopefully you can get a seat! More info HERE.

Fri 6/18 9pm: The original and still the best… DIE HARD (1988) screens in rare 70mm Print format at London’s PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA. More info HERE.

Fri 6/18 10pm late show: Celebrate Pride Month at San Ana’s FRIDA CINEMA with John Waters’ FEMALE TROUBLE (1976). More info HERE.

Fri 6/18 various times: New 4K Restoration of the Euro-chic erotic thriller LA PISCINE aka Swimming Pool (1969) at the AFI SILVER in Maryland. More info HERE.

Fri 6/18 8:30pm: Cult Japanese cinema from the early 00’s with ELECTRIC DRAGON 80000V (2001) at Brooklyn’s FILM NOIR CINEMA & VIDEO. More info HERE.

Sat 6/19 7:30pm: Special 50th Anniversary screening of Ken Russel’s THE DEVILS (1971) in 35mm at Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sat 6/19 8pm: De Niro stars in the iconic TAXI DRIVER (1976) as part of the NITEOWL DRIVE IN’S weekend lineup in Miami. More info HERE including other titles.

Heads up! Portland’s HOLLYWOOD THEATER and THE BRATTLE in Cambridge Massachuttes will be reopening on July 2nd.

Sat 6/19 9pm: THE BIRDCAGE (1996) sparkles across the screen at Brooklyn’s SYNDICATED Sidewalk Cinema. Check schedule for more Pride month movies including PARIS IS BURNING , HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, TANGERINE and more! More Info HERE.

Sat 6/19 9pm: Celebrate Pride Month with the essential documentary of NYC’s iconic drag scene in the 1980s. PARIS IS BURNING (1990) screens at THE TEXAS THEATER with a New 4K Restoration. More info HERE.

Sat 6/19 6pm: One of the most essential modern American movies screens in 35mm. Catch Spike Lee’s DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) at NYC’s MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE. More info HERE.

Sun 6/20 12pm: The beloved Miyazaki tale MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) screens at the recently reopened, and gorgeous, CAMEO PICTURE HOUSE in Edinburgh UK. More info HERE.

Sun 6/20 3pm: INDIANA JONES & RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) continues THE TEXAS THEATRE’S season of ‘Class of 1981’. More info HERE.

Sun 6/20 4pm: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION (1983) Father’s Day Special at Hollywood Legion Theater. More info HERE.

Sun 6/20 1pm: The super cool French crime thriller LE CERCLE ROUGE (1970) at Sydney’s GOLDEN AGE CINEMA. More info HERE.

Sun 6/20 2pm: Matinee screening of Charlie Chaplin’s LIMELIGHT (1952) at QAGOMA, Australia. A story of the twilight of a former vaudeville star is among the writer-director’s most touching films. More info HERE.

ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS WEEKEND (June 4th - 6th)

It’s our weekly round up of picks for the weekend. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots. And as the warmer months come, we’ll be adding a list of Drive In’s to check out.

Fri June 4th Various Times: A all new 4K Restoration of the devilish Alec Guinness classic THE LADYKILLERS (1955) begins a one week run at NYC’s FILM FORUM. The last British film shot in the 3-strip Technicolor process, The Ladykillers has been restored by Studiocanal from the original Technicolor camera negatives. More info HERE.

Fri June 4th 9:30pm: The legendary Vincent Price horror classic THE TINGLER (1959) screen in 35mm at Chicago’s MUSIC BOX THEATER. Audience members used to be ‘zapped’ by buzzers installed in random seats to heighten the terror on screen! More info HERE.

Fri June 4th 7:30pm: Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho’s breakout monster movie THE HOST (2012) screens at NYC’s MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE x QUEENS DRIVE IN. Screens with two short films. More info HERE.

Fri June 4th 6pm (Gates) / Sundown (Show): It’s ‘Hanks-Giving Weekend’ at THE MAHONING DRIVE IN! Catch the eternally watchable Tom Hanks in a Double Feature of A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992) + SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) in 35mm. More info HERE.

Ongoing: One of NYC’s Cinema jewels THE ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES is currently offering an extensive lineup of free online screenings as part of their current ‘BALTIC MODERNIST CINEMA: BETWEEN IMAGINARY AND REAL’ series with several titles spanning the 1960s and 1970s. More info HERE.

Sat June 5th 6:15pm: With anticipation for the new Bond installment still building, it’s high time to revisit the original of the series. GOLDFINGER (1964) screens at PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA London as part of their ongoing 007 Classics Season. More info HERE.

Sat June 5th 1pm & 7pm: Tim Burton’s vision of the Dark Knight remains the definitive big screen incarnation for many, and rightfully so. Catch BATMAN (1989) back on the big screen at THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER. More info HERE.

Quentin Tarantino’s NEW BEVERLY CINEMA has finally reopened and judging by the string of sold out 35mm sessions, it’s been long anticipated. Sessions are sold out until mid June, however check out what’s in store including a rare Technicolor Print of BULLIT and more HERE.

Sat June 5th 7:30pm: The immortal James Dean classic REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955) screens in glorious 35mm Cinemascope at HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER. More info HERE.

Sat June 5th 5pm: Classic Hong Kong horror with the Shaw Brothers 1976 classic REVENGE OF THE ZOMBIES. Screens at Brooklyn NY’s FILM NOIR CINEMA & VIDEO. More info HERE.

Sun June 5th 8pm: MAD MAX FURY ROAD: BLACK & CHROME (2014), believed to be George Miller’s preferred version, screens in glorious black and white at THE TEXAS THEATER. Highly recommended. More info HERE.

Sat June 5th 8pm: Experience the color and joy of Bollywood with MONSOON WEDDING (2001) at Arizona’s LOFT OPEN AIR CINEMA. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 3pm matinee: The original and still the best. Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy in THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981). At THE TEXAS THEATER. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 1pm Matinee: The effortless cool of the French New Wave in Jean-Luc Godard’s first feature length debut BREATHLESS (1961) screens at Sydney’s GOLDEN AGE CINEMA. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 2pm Matinee: Straight from the golden era of Hollywood, catch Humphrey Bogart in CASABLANCA (1943) screening in 35mm at HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 3:15pm Matinee: The beloved animated musical THE LAST UNICORN (1982) starring Mia Farrow and Christopher Lee screens at Atlanta’s PLAZA THEATER. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 4pm Matinee: Disney’s FANTASIA (1940), the stunning and artful visual odyssey set to classical music, screens as part of NYC’s MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE series ‘See It Big’. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th: Pride Month special at THE FRIDA CINEMA in Santa Ana kicks off with Claire Denis’ BEAU TRAVAIL (1999 / New 4K Transfer). More classics of Queer Cinema screen throughout the month. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 4pm & 10pm: The beautiful breakthrough hit for Mexican Director Alfonso Cuarón Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN (2001) celebrates 20 years young at THE COOLIDGE CORNER. More info HERE.

Sun June 6th 8pm: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) screens in mind blowing 70mm at Sydney’s HAYDEN ORPHEUM THEATER. More info HERE.

ON THE SHELF 1990: THIS MONTH IN VHS RELEASES

It’s Friday night, school’s out, your homework is all done, it’s time to hit the video store with your best friends to grab a bunch of New Releases for a pizza and soda infused sleep over!

So what we’re people flocking to the video store to rent? Obviously it’s tricky to track down the more obscure direct-to-video B-movie releases, however, here’s the New Release schedule if you we’re hitting the local rental store in JUNE 1990!

JUNE 13TH:

HEART CONDITION (New Line Cinema): Comedy starring Bob Hoskins and Denzel Washington

MY LEFT FOOT (Palace): True life drama and Oscar winner starring Daniel Day Lewis

TANGO & CASH (Warner Bros): Cult favorite macho action extravaganza starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell

JUNE 14TH:

ALWAYS (Universal): Steven Spielberg directs Richard Dreyfuss, John Goodman and Holly Hunter

THE WIZARD (Universal): Cheesy road movie that served as a two hour Nintendo commercial starring Fred Savage, Beau Bridges and Christian Slater

JUNE 20TH

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Tri Star): Drama / Comedy with a legendary ensemble cast including Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis.

JUNE 21ST:

MUSIC BOX (Tri Star): Thriller starring Jessica Lange

JUNE 27TH:

GROSS ANATOMY (Touchstone): Comedy starring Matthew Modine and Daphne Zuniga (the Princess in Spaceballs)

JUNE 28TH

SHE-DEVIL (Orion): Wicked comedy of infidelity starring Rosanne Barr and Meryl Streep

THE WAR OF THE ROSES (20th Century Fox): Super cast of Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny Devito in the marriage story from hell.

WE’RE NO ANGELS (Paramount): Neil Jordan directs Sean Penn and Robert De Niro in the remake of the 1955 comedy.

ON THE BIG SCREEN: MEMORIAL DAY LONG WEEKEND UPDATE

It’s the long weekend in the U.S, just as more movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

As more venues reopen we’ll be stepping up our frequency of updates and content. Stay tuned!

Fri 5/28 thru Sun 5/30: It’s all out undead mania at THE MAHONING DRIVE IN in Pennsylvania with three nights of ZOMBIE-FEST VII! Super rare zombie classics will be resurrected in 35mm from the 70s, 80s and 90s including Fulci’s ZOMBIE (1979), DEMONS 2 (1986) and much much more! More info HERE.

Fri 5/28 - 6/3: A New 4K Restoration of Fellini’s 8 1/2 begins at NYC’s FILM FORUM. More info HERE.

The AFI SILVER in Maryland reopens just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Catch a screening and support local! More info HERE.

ALL WEEKEND: The recently reopened PARIS THEATER in NYC, the last single screen film house in the Manhattan, presents the CHARLIE KAUFFMAN RETROSPECTIVE including BEING JOHN MALKOVITCH, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND through to his latest I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. More info HERE.

ALL WEEKEND: One of NYC’s best BBQ spots has a fantastic roster of retro movies Drive In style for FLICK & A FEAST. Head to JUICY LUCY BBQ in Staten Island, NY to catch a spectacular menu and movie lineup including INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996), STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (1991) and much more. More info HERE

Fri 5/28 & Sat 5/29: The FRIDA CINEMA in Santa Ana has reopened! Catch Jackie Chan’s legendary stunt crazy action breakthrough classic POLICE STORY (1985) back on the big screen. Still absolutely mind blowing physicality! More info HERE.

Fri 5/28 7:30pm: It’s fast times on the highways with a Double Feature of Lynch’s WILD AT HEART (1990 / 35mm Print) + TWO LANE BLACKTOP (1971 / 35mm Print) at Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE. More info HERE. **UPDATE - Due to a new state wide Covid 19 snap lockdown, this session is postponed.

Fri 5/28 - Sun 5/30: Jim Jarmusch’s black and white STRANGER THAN PARADISE (1984) at NYC’s ROXY CINEMA. Starring jazz musician John Lurie, former Sonic Youth drummer-turned-actor Richard Edson, and Eszter Balint. More info HERE.

Fri 5/28 9pm: Damn the man! Save The Empire! The newly reopened PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA in London presents EMPIRE RECORDS (1995) in 35mm. More info HERE.

All Weekend: Ripley, probably the greatest female action icon next to Sarah Conner, is back on the big screen at THE LOFT CINEMA OPEN AIR CINEMA in Arizona. Catch ALIEN (1979) on Sat 5/29 & Mon 5/31 at 8pm, and James Cameron’s sequel ALIENS (1986) on Fri 5/28 & Sun 5/30. More info HERE.

All Weekend: Big Screen Classics is back at THE COOLIDGE CORNER this long weekend! Starting with BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT (1982) on Fri 5/28 & Mon 5/31, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968 / 35mm Print) on Fri 5/28 thru Mon 5/31, ALIENS (1986) on Sat 5/29, and the New Restoration of AKIRA (1988) on Sun 5/30. More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 9pm: Catch the New 4K Restoration of the Japanese shocker BATTLE ROYALE (2000) at London’s PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA. Also screens Friday, Sunday and Monday. More info HERE.

Sun 5/30 Various: Kick ass and chew bubblegum with John Carpenter’s brilliant anti-consumerism parody THEY LIVE (1986) at various ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE locations this weekend. More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 8pm: Miami’s NITEOWL DRIVE IN presents the dark satire of American warfare and patriotism that it STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997). More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 8:30pm: Baz Luhrmann’s bombastic Shakespeare retelling of ROMEO & JULIET (1996) for the MTV generation screens at Sydney’s fantastic GOLDEN AGE CINEMA & BAR. More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 8:30pm: The late 90s teen comedy CAN’T HARDLY WAIT (1998) is part if the lineup this weekend at SYNDICATED SIDEWALK CINEMA in Brooklyn NY. More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 7pm: The timeless charm of the adventure classic THE GOONIES (1985) screens in 35mm at the HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER. More info HERE.

Sat 5/29 6:30pm: 25th Anniversary of FROM DUSK TIL DAWN (1996) at THE FRIDA CINEMA DRIVE IN. More info HERE.

Tickets now on sale for the much anticipated reopening of AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE with the ‘GO BIG OR GO HOME: 70MM FESTIVAL at the AERO THEATRE and their new LOS FELIZ THEATRE location (The Egyptian is being refurbished). Titles like VERTIGO, WONDER WOMAN, MALCOLM X and more will be presented in lush 70mm! More info HERE.

Sun 5/30 3:30pm: Matinee screening of Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd’s time travel odyssey BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) at MICHIGAN THEATER. More info HERE.

Mon 5/31 2:45pm: Matinee screening of PLAYTIME (1967), Jacques Tati’s exquisite feast of visual gags and super sharp observational comedy, at Chicago’s magnificent MUSIC BOX THEATRE. More info HERE.

Sun 5/30 7:30pm: The original summer blockbuster JAWS (1975) screens at MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE / QUEENS DRIVE IN. More info HERE.

Sun 5/30 4pm: The effortless cool of Melvin Van Peeble’s groundbreaking 1968 debut THE STORY OF A THREE DAY PASS (1968) screens fully restored at San Fran’s ROXIE CINEMA. More info HERE.

Mon 5/31 6pm: THE LOT is a new outdoor venture courtesy of THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE in Portland of movies and music. Catch their Memorial Day presentation of LOVE AND BASKETBALL (2000) with opening music set by Karma Riviera. More info HERE.

Mon 5/31 Various Times: NYC’s QUAD CINEMA salutes the city that never sleeps as it comes back to life this summer with New York based films. Catch BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961) on Monday to celebrate the legendary films’ 60th Anniversary. More info HERE.

WEEKEND UPDATE (May 14th - 16th)

Movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

As more venues reopen we’ll be stepping up our frequency of updates and content. Stay tuned!

Fri 5/14: Arizona’s LOFT CINEMA OPEN AIR CINEMA celebrates the 30th Anniversary of one of the all time great sequels with TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991). More info HERE.

Fri 5/14: Brooklyn NY’s ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE has reopened! Catch John Carpenter's futuristic (for the time) cult favorite ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981) with super grizzly Kurt Russell as the iconic anti hero Snake Pliskin. More info HERE.

Get ready to visit THE ROXIE, San Francisco’s oldest operating cinema, on May 21st with classics and independent new releases will be back on their screens. In the meantime check out the New 4K Restoration of Melvin Van Peeble’s THE STORY OF THE THREE DAY PASS (1967), in their Virtual Cinema, a film that needed to be made in France due to Hollywood still being way too segregated. More info HERE.

Fri 5/14: Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE presents DUNE (1984 / 35mm Print) + UNDER THE SKIN (2013) Double Feature. More info HERE.

The legendary QUAD CINEMA in NYC, which opened in 1972, has just announced that repertory programming will begin again on May 21st, kicking off with DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS (1976 / New 4K Restoration). More info HERE.

Fri 5/14: Massachusetts beloved COOLIDGE CORNER reopens! Celebrate with one of the greatest martial arts epics ever made, and it's star, with Bruce Lee in ENTER THE DRAGON (1973). More info HERE.

Fri 5/14 thru Sun 5/16: Probably the best Drive In Theater in the country, Pennsylvania’s MAHONIG DRIVE IN, with it’s stellar programming and commitment to 35mm just keeps on delivering. This weekend it’s THE WILD WORLD OF DAVID LYNCH with ERASERHEAD + BLUE VELVET, TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME + MULHOLLAND DR and a single session of DUNE. All films in 35mm on their Cinemascope screen, plus Lynch themed tribute bands, prizes and Lynch regular Charlotte Steward in attendance! More info HERE.

Fri 5/14: At Hollywood’s LEGION THEATER DRIVE IN screens THE BOURNE IDENTITY (2002), which reminds us that this influential modern thriller classic is almost 20 years old! More info HERE.

NYC’s METROGRAPH is still to reopen for in person screenings, but their On Demand streaming election is on point including an ORSON WELLES collection, MARY JANE’S NOT A VIRGIN ANYMORE (1996) and much more! More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: Disney’s New Orleans tale THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (2009) screens at the CINESPIA DRIVE IN with DJs performing live prior to the movie. More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: The NITEOWL DRIVE IN Miami continues the stellar programming with Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most in BEETLEJUICE (1988). More info HERE.

Sat 5/15 matinee : At Hollywood’s LEGION THEATER catch JURASSIC PARK (1993) in the glorious refurbished auditorium. A film that we can all agree, features visual effects that still hold up unbelievably well. More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: Sydney’s HAYDEN ORPHEUM presents the stunning visual odyssey of BARAKA (1992) in 70mm Print, the way it was meant to be seen, for a truly memorable cinematic journey. More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: Give in to absolute pleasure! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) in all it's debauched glory screens at the beautiful MICHIGAN THEATER in Ann Arbor. More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: At Hollywood’s LEGION THEATER presents the mob classic GOODFELLAS (1990 / 35mm Print). More info HERE.

Relive the joy of a Saturday evening trip to the video store to pick out what you actually want to watch, not what some algorithm thinks you want to watch. And let’s be honest. The movie selection on Netflix is usually abysmal in number. Head over to MOVIE MADNESS if your a Protland resident and browse those endless aisles of cinema gold. More info HERE.

Sat 5/15: Arizona’s LOFT CINEMA OPEN AIR CINEMA presents the 30th Anniversary of the brutal but crucial tale of South Central LA in BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991). More info HERE.

Sun 5/16: The French classic LA PISCINE (1969) begins it’s limited season this weekend at the recently reopened FILM FORUM in NYC. New 4K Restoration from 35mm negative. More info HERE.

London’s PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA finally reopens! Home to some of the best repertory programming in the world, we’ll begin updating our favorite picks on their big screen from next week. More info HERE.

Sun 5/16: Downtown NYC's ROXY CINEMA presents a PEDRO ALMODOVAR Double Feature of THE HUMAN VOICE (2021) + WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (1988). More info HERE.

Sun 5/16: Brooklyn, NY’s SYNDICATED SIDEWALK continues it's outdoor classic with Wim Wenders' seminal road movie CINEMA PARIS, TEXAS (1984). More info HERE.

Sun 5/16: NYC's MOMA continues a great collection of classics online (free for members!). This Sunday sees three greats from the 1930s including SHERLOCK HOLMES (1932), QUICK MILLIONS (1931) and ME AND MY GAL (1932). More info HERE.

Sun 5/16 8:30pm: Chicago’s MUSIC BOX THEATRE GARDEN THEATRE presents the slapstick gem BRINGING UP BABY (1938) starring Cary Grant and Kathrine Hepburn. Also screens Friday and Saturday. More info HERE.

ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS WEEKEND (May 5th - 7th)

Movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

As more venues reopen we’ll be stepping up our frequency of updates and content. Stay tuned!

Fri 5/7: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) at Hollywood’s LEGION THEATER DRIVE IN. Each ticket includes unlimited popcorn, one soda and one candy for each passenger! More info HERE.

Fri 5/7: Arizona’s LOFT CINEMA reopens for in person screenings on top of ongoing streaming titles! More info HERE.

See what's new on the shelves at Oregon's fantastic MOVIE MADNESS VIDEO. They're always adding to their vast catalogue with classics you'll never see online as well as new releases that usually cost more to rent online too! Get your ass of the couch and rediscover the joy of wandering video store aisles. More info HERE.

Fri 5/7: The DRYDEN THEATRE / EASTERN MUSEUM in Rochester NY is open! Catch a 35mm screening of Hitchcock's masterpiece REAR WINDOW (1954) on the big screen. More info HERE.

Fri 5/7 and Sat 5/8: The always awesome MAHONING DRIVE IN in Pennsylvania kicks open the crypt and sharpens the stakes once more, with an all-Hammer edition of VAMPYRTY! That’s right, it’s time to dust off your capes and sharpen your fangs as England’s legendary House Of Horror clears out the belfry with four glamorously ghoulish classics sure to raise the undead! Friday, May 7th: HORROR OF DRACULA (1958) + BRIDES OF DRACULA (1960) and Saturday, May 8th: THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) + VAMPIRE CIRCUS (1972). All on 35mm! More info HERE.

Fri 5/7: NYC’s ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE reopens today! Catch the award seasons best on the big screen where they belong, plus the restarting of repertory titles as they fire the projectors back up. Sessions already starting to sell out, and rightfully so. They will be maintaining safety protocols far more than places like AMC. More info HERE.

Fri 5/7: Celebrate AAPI month with modern classics of Asian cinema and Asian film makers at Santa Ana’s FRIDA CINEMA. Amongst the lineup is CHUNGKING EXPRESS (1995) from master film maker Wong Kar Wai. Also screens Sat and Sun. More info HERE.

NYC’s gorgeous ROXY CINEMA has reopened! Check out what’s coming up on the big screen HERE.

Fri 5/7: NYC’s BAM CINEMATEK presents ‘Queerting the Canon’; a collection of vital modern queer classics from the 90s onwards set in NYC on the big screen. More info HERE.

Sat 5/8: The original heavyweight champions of monster cinema in one massive Double Feature! Catch GODZILLA (1954) + KING KONG (1933) at QUEENS DRIVE IN / MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE in NYC. More info HERE.

Sat 5/8: Catch a screening of the Russian classic MIRROR (1974) newly restored at NYC’s FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER which just recently reopened. More info HERE.

Sat 5/8: Chicago's MUSIC BOX THEATRE presents HEAT (1995), one of the all time great heist movies with the first on screen pairing of Pacino and DeNiro. Also screens Sunday.More info HERE.

Sat 5/8: The Dallas cinema gem THE TEXAS THEATER continues to welcome back movie lovers with select sessions indoor of modern faves this weekend with SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD and LOTR: THE TWO TOWERS (New 4K Restoration). More info HERE.

Stay up to date with how you can support SCARECROW VIDEO, a Seattle institution that’s more than just an incredible video store. Places like this are vital to offset the decline in titles being made available via streaming, and having platforms dictate what you can watch. More info HERE.

Sun 5/9: A 2pm matinee Double Feature of Wizards and Witches at Melbourne's ASTOR THEATRE with THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939 - 35mm!) + THE WITCHES (1990). More info HERE.

Sun 5/9: Celebrate the late, and great, Olympia Dukakis who left us last week with STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989), co-starring Shirley Maclaine, Dolly Parton and more at Brooklyn’s SYNDICATED SIDEWALK CINEMA. More info HERE.

Sun 5/9: Join the MAHONING DRIVE IN as they welcome back Discount Disney Nights for their 2021 Season! They're kicking things off with an incredibly rare 35mm Print of the Live Action/Animated Classic "WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?!" The Drive In has been pushing to access the Coveted Disney Vaults for over 4 years and as it stands, The Mahoning Drive-in is the only one in the country programming 35mm Disney! More info HERE.

Sun 5/9: Catch TITANIC in 70mm for Mothers Day at Sydney’s ORPHEUM THEATRE with live concert pre-show. More info HERE.

A heads up! THE COOLIDGE will be reopening next week on May 13th! Check out news of what’s coming up and how you can help keep this vital movie house open HERE.

WEEKEND UPDATE (APRIL 23- 25)

Movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

San Francisco’s ROXIE THEATER DRIVE IN presents Talking Heads in STOP MAKING SENSE (1984) this Sat 4/24. Considered by many to be the greatest concert movie ever made, Jonathan Demme’s groundbreaking Talking Heads film, filmed across three live shows at Los Angeles’s Pantages Theater, is aurally exuberant and visually stunning: Who can forget David Byrne’s big suit, or his dance with a floor lamp? The black stage, simple white lighting, and long takes allow viewers to immerse themselves in the music without distraction, giving a sense of being at the performance itself. Featuring “Psycho Killer,” “Burning Down the House,” “Slippery People,” “Take Me to the River,” and much more. Further info HERE

Also, you can help pick the reopening movie for The Roxie HERE!

Arizona’s LOFT CINEMA presents the original 1954 Kaiju spectacular GODZILLA (1954) on Fri 4/23 and Sun 4/25, and the ORIGINAL version of KING KONG VS GODZILLA (1962) on Sat 4/24 in their open air cinema. More info HERE.

The MAHONING DRIVE IN in Pennsylvania has horror fans well looked after this weekend with IT CAME FROM THE 80s Triple Features ! Two nights of triple-bills showcasing demonic forces from beyond and tiny killer terrors!  Horror fan favorites and rarely screened gems presented from glorious 35mm film prints (except where noted). All films will be preceded by a collection of curated vintage horror trailers. On Fri 4/23 it’s FROM BEYOND (1986) + THE KEEP (1983) + AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION (1982) and on Sat 4/24 CHILD’S PLAY (1988) + BASKET CASE (1982 / Digital) + OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (1983). More info HERE.

More Drive In action at Miami’s NITEOWL DRIVE IN. Lineup includes CROSSROADS (Fri 4/23 8pm), GUMMO (Fri 4/23 10:30pm), GHOSTBUSTERS (Sat 4/24 8pm), EX MACHINA (Sat 4/24 10pm) and HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (Sun 4/25). More info HERE.

This Sat 4/24 at NYC’s MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE / QUEENS DRIVE IN catch THELMA & LOUISE (1991) + DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (1984). A Double Feature of fierce, free-spirited women seek independence on the open road or in the big city in two iconic American movies. More info HERE.

Over at HOLLYWOOD THEATRE Portland check out ELASTIC TIME: A RICHARD LINKLATER MASTER CLASS. Hosted by Shawn Levy $12 per class/$10 for Hollywood and Movie Madness Members .The pandemic has turned our collective sense of time inside out: disrupting routines, lengthening days, and obliterating the calendar’s familiar touchstones. It’s the perfect moment to delve into the work of Richard Linklater, the American filmmaker who has spent his career exploring (and manipulating) the passage of time. The Master Class is hosted by Shawn Levy, a bestselling author and former film critic for The Oregonian and KGW-TV. More info HERE.

Santa Ana’s FRIDA CINEMA is open again! On Sat 4/24 Catch the movie that’s all about the magic of the collective experience of movie going with CINEMA PARADISO (1988). More info HERE

COOLIDGE AFTER MIDNITE presents SNAPPER in their Virtual Cinema. The untold story of an unfinished early 90s film about a man-eating turtle that wreaks havoc on a lakeside community in New England. Through unearthed behind-the-scenes set footage, photos, newly digitized film reels of daily footage, and never-before-told stories from the filmmakers, this short documentary tells the story of an idea that almost became a reality. The film also provides a window into the local Boston special FX makeup and horror communities of the 1980s and 1990s. This and more, including Q&A’s in their Virtual Cinema lineup! More info HERE.

SECRET FORMULA presents a BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) SING ALONG on Fri 4/23 and a STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION TV PARTY on Sat 4/24. More info HERE.

FILM FORUM NYC presents Vittorio De Sica’s IL BOOM (1963 / New Restoration). Amidst Italy’s “economic miracle” (“il boom”) of the early 1960s, everybody’s dancing to Chubby Checker’s “The Twist”… and getting filthy rich – everyone except archetypal Everyman loser Alberto Sordi (the great star of Mafioso, The White Sheik, I Vitelloni, etc., etc.), who’s in hock to his eyeballs. And everyone in Rome seems to know it, except his beloved status-proud wife Gianna Maria Canale. But then rich, rich matron Elena Nicolai (long-time La Scala mezzo stalwart tour-de-forcing in her first movie role) offers him a way out: enough lire to get out of debt – and to re-establish himself – in exchange for … No, not that. Biting satire made even blacker by Piero Piccioni’s persistently perky score, and scripted by De Sica’s longtime collaborator Cesare Zavattini (Shoeshine, The Bicycle Thief, Umberto D., Gold of Naples, etc.). Never released in the United States, and screened here only a handful of times in fifty-four years, this is its first long-run New York City engagement, with brand new English subtitles. Screens In Cinema and Virtually. More info HERE

IFC CENTER NYC continues to dish out the best new indie movies on the big screen since reopening their cinema plus the Oscar nominated shorts and plenty of Oscar 2021 nominated features. See what’s on the lineup HERE.

At the HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER in L.A enjoy the marvelous Technicolor classic THE WIZARD OF OZ in 35mm! Screens Fri 4/23. More info HERE.

Amongst the Virtual Screenings via METROGRAPH NYC online is OTHELLO (1952). In the first film Welles made after decamping to Europe—and rather miserably shot in fits and starts over three years and across two countries—nearly every frame imparts a feeling of its imminent unraveling. Welles stars, in blackface, as a seething Othello, whose tenuous grip on sanity loosens in an unsettling world that’s collapsing around him. Scenes are littered with unidentified, looming shadowy figures; the camera jumps around mid-scene, destroying any sense of stability; and the dubbed dialogue and non-ambient sounds contribute to a layer of sonic disconnect. This multifold expressionism is paired with fragmentary, disorienting edits, creating an intensity that matches (and sometimes transcends) Shakespeare’s words. Othello marked the thundering start of a new, ambitious phase in Welles’s cinematic style. More info HERE.

Fri 4/23 at Detroit’s gorgeous REDFORD THEATER is THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971). Starring Starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, and Cybill Shepherd, a group of high school friends come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town in 1951 that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. More info HERE.

ON THE HORIZON

As cinemas begin reopening there’s some great screenings ahead including a sensational new calendar for The Astor, reopening of the Prince Charles in London, Alamo Drafthouse in New York and much more! See what’s coming up at some select film houses below;

The eagerly awaited reopening of THE PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA in London is happening soon! On the horizon for them will be a brilliant double of YOU DON’T NOMI (2019) on the making of SHOWGIRLS, plus a 35mm screening of the cult favorite movie on 35mm. Screens July 7th. Ahead on May 18th catch SHAUN OF THE DEAD in 35mm, a JAMES BOND 007 RETROSPECTIVE of 11 classics starting in May, multiple 35mm screenings of the Coen Brothers FARGO from June 11th, and further down the track will be a comprehensive WIM WINDERS RETROSPECTIVE all in 35mm, kicking off July 20th! More info HERE.

The gorgeous HEIGHTS THEATER in Minnesota is finally reopening and have an amazing lineup of classics over the coming weeks including GILDA, NEVER GIVE A SUCKER A BREAK (rare 35mm Print), a special David Lynch retrospective to celebrate the Director’s 75th Birthday, classic Universal Monster movies, and Heights 95th Anniversary season celebrating cinema with an incredible lineup of classic film. More info HERE.

MUSIC BOX THEATRE in Chicago is slowly adding more indoor screenings including their upcoming special Half-O-Ween 2021: Horror Weekend at the Drive-In, Presented by Creepy Co to mark the halfway point to Halloween (and an excuser to show some horror movie Double Features including classic Friday The 13th and Halloween! More info HERE.

Good news for NYC movie fans as ALAMO BROOKLYN joins the list of cinema reopenings. More info HERE.

Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE has just dropped there first full calendar in a year, running Mid April to Mid July. There’s a complete STAR WARS: SKYWALKER SAGA MARATHON with Episodes 1 through 6 screening in rare 35mm Print Format, and the sequel trilogy in 4K, plenty of 35mm including a David Lynch retrospective with some titles unseen on celluloid in some time, CITIZEN KANE 80th Anniversary in 4K, plus anniversary screenings of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, BOYZ ’N THE HOOD, EVIL DEAD, and much more! Check out the full calendar HERE.

NYC’s beloved FILM FORUM has dropped it’s April and May calendar with repertory classics coming up including LA PISCINE (1969 - New 4K Restoration), Fellini’s 8 1/2 (1963 - New 4K Restoration), KING HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949 - New 4K Restoration) and much more. Hit up the Film Forum homepage for more info and calendar downloads. More info HERE.

MONSTER SQUAD, HOBBITS, ORIGINAL GODZILLA AND MORE ON OUR BIG SCREEN (& VIRTUAL) PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND

Movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

This weekend at the fantastic MAHONING DRIVE IN Pennsylvania it's THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987) + WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS (2018) and Andre Gower LIVE! One of the most requested films returns to The Mahoning.. But this time they're kicking it up a notch: ANDRE GOWER, star of The Monster Squad, joins them both nights for a once in a lifetime fan experience. And he is bringing along his incredible documentary "WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS" (which focuses on the fandom surrounding Squad for over 30 years) to share as the 2nd Feature each night! Gather up your squad, load up the car and come ready to Rock Until You Drop! Screens Fri 4/16 and 4/17. More info HERE.

At Atlanta's PLAZA THEATRE experience the majestic LAWRENCE OF ARABIA in 70mm on Sat 4/17 2pm,. More info HERE.

At Arizona's LOFT CINEMA DRIVE IN it's the LORD OF THE RINGS 20th ANNIVERSARY. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings trilogy with outdoor, in-the-Shire Open Air Cinema screenings of all three films, shown on consecutive nights, and presented in spectacular new 4K remastered editions that will be available in theaters for a limited time only! Fri, Sat and Sun. Please note: These are the theatrical versions of the LOTR films. More info HERE.

On the east coast at METROGRAPH NYC on Sun 4/18 8pm (One Show Only online) catch DAYS OF HEAVEN (1978) with intro by intro by Thomas Vinterberg (Director of Oscar nominated ANOTHER ROUND). A man (Richard Gere) flees the factory floors of Chicago for the wheat fields of the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend (Brooke Adams) and kid sister (Linda Manz) in tow, only to find himself in a love triangle with a gentleman farmer (Sam Shepard). The second American film shot by master-of-light DP Néstor Almendros, much of it seen in the gorgeous gloaming hour, Terrence Malick’s lush, mythic vision is granted a touching naïveté through Manz’s improvised, child’s-eye-view narration. More info HERE.

The Drive In season continues at NYC's MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE / QUEENS DRIVE IN on Fri 4/16 with FRIDAY (1995) + STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015), two touchstones of contemporary Black American cinema directed by F. Gary Gray: the ultimate hangout comedy, written by and starring Ice Cube, and a biopic of hip-hop group N.W.A. Member discount: 30% off. On Sun 4/18 catch CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977), Spielberg’s masterpiece chronicling a monumental intergalactic meeting, which won an Oscar for Vilmos Zsigmond's cinematography. More info HERE.

And at the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE it's the Citizen Kane of bad cinema with THE ROOM (2003) + VIRTUAL DISCUSSION WITH GREG SESETRO. Ticket purchasers will get access to an exclusive Zoom discussion with Greg Sestero on Friday, April 16 at 8pm EST, moderated by the Coolidge's Mark Anastasio. More info HERE.

At the FILM FORUM in NYC catch Alec Guinness in KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949 - New 4K Restoration). Poor relation Dennis Price, ninth in line to the Dukedom of Chalfont, coolly narrates from prison his ascent to the peerage via serial murder, bumping off his establishment relations, the D'Ascoynes – from an arrogant playboy, to a bullet-headed general, to a formidable dowager, to stiff-upperlipped admiral, to a fussy reverend, and three more, all played by Alec Guinness (the family tree was expanded from three to eight at the actor's behest). But there's a final choice too for Price: between prim and proper Valerie Hobson (Mrs. John Profumo of scandal fame) and sultry-voiced Joan Greenwood ("the most endearing of English comediennes" – David Shipman); and a final oversight to be corrected. More info HERE.

The Sidewalk Cinema series at SYNDICATED BROOKLYN continues with NETWORK (1976) on Fri 4/16 and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) on Sat 4/17. More info HERE.

A quick reminder that the much loved cinema NITEHAWK in Brooklyn, NY has reopened! Their repertory programming is still to restart but they've some fine new indie releases on the big screen. More info HERE.

In Australia at QAGOMA, their 'Motorcycles On Screen season continues with FANTASTIC MR FOX (2009) + WALLACE & GROMIT: A CLOSE SHAVE (1995), both with Archival 35mm Prints on Sat 4/17. Two stop-motion animation classics back-to-back! In the Oscar-winning A Close Shave, Wallace and Gromit discover a dastardly sheep-stealing plot resulting in a spectacular sidecar chase, while Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox adapts Roald Dahl’s classic tale of a cunning fox struggling to give up his lawless ways. And for the Sun 4/18 matinee it's John Waters' CRY-BABY (1990 - 2K Restoration). A wicked musical-comedy from cult legend John Waters. When the strait-laced Allison (Amy Locane) falls for motorcycle-riding bad-boy Wade ‘Cry Baby’ Walker (Johnny Depp), they find their love is put to the test by the class prejudices of their town. Coming off the success of Hairspray 1988, Waters parodies 1950s teen movies with this winning tale of forbidden love. More info HERE.

At the ASTOR THEATRE in Melbourne it's two remarkable war themed classics with on Sun 4/18 at 2pm with APOCALYPSE NOW: FINAL CUT (1979) + THE DEER HUNTER (1978). Both in 4K and at 7:30pm catch THE HATEFUL EIGHT (2015) in 70mm. More info HERE.

In the Lone Star State at The TEXAS THEATRE and their SUNSET DRIVE IN catch the original GODZILLA (1954 - New Restoration). Godzilla, (a.k.a. Gojira), is the roaring granddaddy of all monster movies. It’s also a remarkably humane and melancholy drama, made in Japan at a time when the country was reeling from nuclear attack and H-bomb testing in the Pacific. Its rampaging radioactive beast, the poignant embodiment of an entire population’s fears, became a beloved international icon of destruction, spawning almost thirty sequels. More info HERE.

Miamai's NITEOWL DRIVE IN continues it's fantastic weekend lineups with more classics. Lineup includes; Fri 4/16 10pm BELLY (DMX Tribute), Sat 4/17 8pm FANTASIA, Sat 4/17 10pm RAD, Sun 4/18 8pm MEAN GIRLS. More info HERE.

NEXT WEEK!

On Wed 4/21 it's a special celebration for THE TEXAS THEATRE. Opened on April 21, 1931 with the Buster Keaton film PARLOR, BEDROOM AND BATH, now 90 years later it will screen again for their 90th Anniversary! The Program will open with Cartoons and 1931 era newsreels projected on 16mm just as they did on opening day. Admission back then was 35 cents, they are honoring the spirit of that admission price with a few special offers:
General Admission $3.50 / Downstairs reg Seating, only 60 to be sold. VIP : $35 Movie Admission + a Preview VIP Tour of the new balcony work-in-progress + a printed replica of the April 21, 1931 Texas Theatre Program. Only 60 To be sold. VIP PLAQUE $350 Movie Admission + a Preview VIP Tour of the new balcony work-in-progress + a printed replica of the April 21, 1931 Texas Theatre Program + a reservation for a plaque that will be permanently mounted on a seat in the new balcony auditorium! VIP Tours at 7pm, Movie program at 730pm. CinemaSafe Mask Rules and limited capacity admission is in effect for all Texas Theatre indoor programs. More info HERE.

WEEKEND VIRTUAL CINEMA: BODACIOUS TURTLE SPECIAL!

We’re diving head first into the sewers for a Friday night NINJA TURTLES SPECIAL!

Load up on pizza and soda (as any Turtle fan would) like school’s out, the weekend’s here and you’ve got no homework to distract you! For the evening’s entertainment, we’ll be presenting a Double Feature of ‘TURTLE TRACKS’, the original 1987 Pilot Episode of the animated series that kicked off the Turtles mainstream pop culture rise as part of a five part mythology origin story. Following that will be the beloved 1990 classic TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE MOVIE, still the original and the best of all the big screen outings!

On top of that it’s a lineup of Turtle clips, toy ads, music videos and much more before and between the features!

Stream via our Twitch Livestream at 8pm EST Fri April 4/16 HERE

OUR WEEKLY BIG SCREEN (AND VIRTUAL) PICKS

Movie houses are reopening which is great news for our indie film house friends. Always remember, for any cinemas reopening for indoor screenings, please check their Covid safety protocols. Masks are not just about protecting yourself, and you are in their house. Respect the rules!

Here’s our round up of picks for the next few days. Don’t forget to check out our THEATERS page, as well as VIDEO STORES page, to see what’s happening at other spots.

More good news for reopenings as the HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER reopens this Sat 4/10. The stunning beautiful indoor theater will host the vibrant Hollywood musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952) in 35mm on Saturday night at 7:30pm! One of the best-kept secrets in L.A, the theater was built in 1929 and remodeled in 2018 with a rich, historic atmosphere that truly sets it apart. Safety procedure in effect. Just added! THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION will screen Sun 4/11 as part of the Legion's Drive In. More details HERE.

Over at the MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE in NYC, their Drive In season continues Fri 4/9 at 7pm with 12 MONKEYS (1996) + LA JETÉE + SEMELWEISS. Terry Gilliam's acclaimed sci-fi thriller, starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt (Oscar nominee for Best Supporting Actor), screens with Chris Marker's seminal science-fiction masterpiece that inspired the film and Semmelweiss, a short film about the Hungarian doctor who promoted hand washing. Featuring a fitting introduction by Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, lead epidemiologist for the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Testing Insights Initiative, about pandemic preparedness. More details HERE.

Also at MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE on Sat 4/10 7pm, catch a Double Feature of SHAFT (1971) + BOYS N THE HOOD (1991). Twenty years apart, influential directors Gordon Parks and John Singleton depicted epochal films about tough lives in New York and South Central, L.A. More details HERE.

The SYNDICATED in Brooklyn NY continues it's Sidewalk Cinema series with a weekend of Eddie Murphy favorites! Lineup as follows; Fri 4/9 COMING TO AMERICA (1988), Sat 4/10 BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) Sun 4/11 TRADING PLACES (1983). More details HERE.

The fantastic QACOMA in Australia continues it's adrenaline charged series 'Motorcycles On Screen' with a lineup that includes; Fri 4/9 6pm PSYCHOMANIA 1973 (2K Remaster), Fri 4/9 8:15pm DEMONS 1985 (4K Remaster) and on Sun 4/11 12:30pm the legendary Disney cult favorite TRON (1982). More details HERE.

Still closed to the public (we hope they open soon!) The AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE in Los Angeles presents a not to be missed Virtual Q&A with director Chloé Zhao and producers Peter Spears, Mollye Asher & Dan Janvey to discuss the remarkable NOMADLAND on Sun 4/11. More details HERE.

Another much anticipated reopening! FILM SOCIETY AT LINCOLN CENTER in NY will reopen next Fri 4/16 with a new Spring Lineup just announced! After 400 days of darkened screens and empty seats, get excited as they fire up the projectors and reopen theater doors on FLC’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center will open its doors first, screening Azazel Jacobs’s FRENCH EXIT (NYFF58 Closing Night selection) and a ravishing new restoration of Andrei Tarkovsky’s MIRROR. Tickets on sale now! More info HERE

NYC’s FILM FORUM presents one of Hitchcock’s most enduring thrillers with REAR WINDOW (1954), starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly screening until April 15th. More info HERE.

Can't deny these guys love their movies and the longevity of this video store shows it, so help celebrate the MOVIE MADNESS 30th Anniversary on Mon 4/12! In 1991, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, BOYZ N THE HOOD, and MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO were playing in theaters. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” premiered on MTV. The Trail Blazers made it to the Western Conference Finals. And on April 12, Portland’s legendary Movie Madness Video opened its doors. 30 years later, they're eady to celebrate and you’re invited! Join them Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm for a livestreamed party with Movie Madness staff and other film fans like you. They'll revisit the store’s history, talk about their favorite films from the last 30 years, and sit down with store founder Mike Clark for a live interview where he’ll answer audience questions and reminisce about his years behind the counter. More info HERE.

Melbourne's ASTOR THEATRE is still going strong since reopening in Melbourne, Australia and they have some celluloid goodness on hand over the next few days! on Friday 4/9 and Sat 4/10 step into the dark world of BLUE VELVET (1986) for a 35th Anniversary 35mm Print Presentation. And on Sun 4/11 at 4pm experience the Humphrey Bogart classic as it was meant to be seen with THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) - 80th Anniversary 35mm Print Presentation. And on Monday 4/12 7:30pm take in a very rare screening with THE MISSION (1986) - 35th Anniversary 70mm Print Presentation. More info HERE.

NYC's METROGRAPH continues its Virtual Programming HOLY MOTORS (2012) and DEATH WATCH (1980), with Harvey Keitel, now screening online. More info HERE.

Overt at THE TEXAS THEATER this Fri 4/9 & Sun 4/11 catch the visual splendor of CITIZEN KANE (1941) in a New 4K Transfer for it’s 80th Anniversary. More Info HERE.

Good news for our west coast movie friends with THE FRIDA CINEMA reopening for indoor screenings on April 20th with a screening of DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993). Alright alright alright! More info HERE.

Also on the reopening list is THE QUAD CINEMA in New York City. Their repertory seasons haven’t commenced as yet but we’re glad to have them back. More info HERE.

In Miami at THE NITEOWL DRIVE IN, a super solid weekend lineup with ALADDIN (1993) Fri 4/9, DUNE (1984) Fri 4/9, THE WIND RISES (2013) Sat 4/10, RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) Sat 4/10, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) Sun 4/11. More info HERE.

And over at THE BRATTLE catch the new 4K Restoration of the stunning CENTER STAGE (1991) starring Maggie Cheung in their virtual screening room, as well as a slew of other titles. More info HERE .

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS (March 26th - 28th)

We took a little breather on reporting on what’s coming up in cinemas to give a little time to the fact that cinemas are beginning to reopen which is great news! We encourage you to frequent your favorite indie film houses as they have done an extraordinary job of staying alive during the last year through creative pivots and support from the film going community! Check out what’s happening over the weekend below, and hit up our THEATERS page for more. And don’t forget our VIDEO STORES page, which breaks down the wonderful world of indie video stores stocking vast libraries you won’t find on streaming. People over algorithms!

Godzilla stomps all over the magnificent MUSIC BOX THEATRE in Chicago this weekend with their GODZILLA VS MUSIC BOX series! Catch the legendary MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (1954), DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968) and more on the big screen - where the King of Monsters belongs! More info HERE.

Austin’s ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE locations are presenting the LOTR: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING CAST REUNION. The first installment that began the movie phenomenon is presented with an all New 4K Restoration with post screening conversations with the Hobbit actors hosted by Stephen Colbert. More info available HERE.

Good news for New York film lovers; FILM FORUM re-opens late next week with full safety protocols in effect (wear those masks!). Take a peek at their long awaited new calendar HERE which will feature new restorations of LA STRADA, RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN, REAR WINDOW and more!

Detroit’s REDFORD THEATER presents the kings of classic slapstick with a THREE STOOGES FESTIVAL on Fri 3/26 8pm and Sun 3/28 at 2pm. More info HERE.

While still not open to the public, LA’s AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE, which comprises the magnificent Egyptian Theater and The Aero Theater, are still presenting virtual experiences including a conversation and Virtual Q&A with composer Terence Blanchard of Spike Lee’s DA 5 BLOODS. Online session runs this Sunday March 28th 11am. More info HERE.

NYC’s METROGRAPH presents an exclusive run of Stanley Kwan’s CENTER STAGE (1991), starring Maggie Cheung, with a New 4K Restoration plus Director intro and archival interview, in their Virtual Cinema. More info HERE.

Miami’s NITEOWL DRIVE IN keeps dishing out the favorites with a super vibrant lineup this weekend. Catch POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE (1998) Fri 3/26 7:30pm, POLTERGEIST (1981) Fri 3/26 9:30pm, ROCKY (1976) on Sat 3/27 8pm, the original THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979) Sun 3/28 7:30pm, and the hyper colorful world of the all star ensemble cast filled DICK TRACY (1990) on Sun 3/28 9:30pm. More info HERE.

With the weather getting better, NYC’s MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE has added Drive In sessions to compliment their online Virtual Screenings. On Sat March 27th, catch a super slacker Double Feature of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982) + DAZED & CONFUSED (1993). Alright alright alright! More info HERE.

Also in NYC, and not too far from the Film Forum, The IFC CENTER has reopened and presenting some much needed big screen treatments of the current crop of award season nominees, so you don’t have to see them on your computer! More info HERE.

Catch Edgar Wright’s HOT FUZZ with a Virtual Screening complete with Director intro via the Virtual Cinema at THE BRATTLE. More info HERE.

While the PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA in London remains in a state of perpetual local lockdowns, tune in to their fantastic podcasts HERE and check out their merch too!

Santa Ana’s FRIDA CINEMA continues their Drive In season with the 40th Anniversary of John Landis’ black comedy horror fave AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981), on Fri 3/26 8pm, a film that still sports some of the best practical effects ever put on screen. More info HERE.

Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE is back in full swing with plenty of repertory programming including a Christopher Nolan Double Feature of TENET (2020 / 70mm Print) + INCEPTION (2010 / 35mm Print) on Sat 3/27 7:30pm and a stellar Hitchcock Double of NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959 / 35mm Print) + STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951 / 4K DCP) on Sun 3/28 7pm. More info HERE.

Brooklyn NYC’s SYNDICATED CINEMA has restarted indoor sessions of newer releases, but you can still catch the classics as part of the Sidewalk Cinema. Sessions don’t require tickets and requires table service. This weekend dig into their DAVID LYNCH classics with MULHOLLAND DR. (2000) on Fri 3/26, DUNE (1984) on Sat 3/27 and BLUE VELVET (1986) on Sun 3/28. More info HERE.

Seattle’s GRAND ILLUSION CINEMA is the state’s film house and still under closure rules but are offering a super eclectic lineup of Virtual Screenings HERE.

The HOLLYWOOD THEATER in Portland continues it’s Virtual Cinema lineup with a stack of new independent releases and restorations including F.T.A (1972) where, at the height of the Vietnam War, Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland toured an anti-war comedy show across Southeast Asia. More info HERE.

TONIGHT'S VIRTUAL CINEMA SCREENING: CHOPPING MALL (1986)

It’s Pesky teens vs killer robots in the mall of the future in this cult horror sci-fi comedy favorite! Screens with a retro trailer pre-show of upcoming screenings!

Stream via our Twitch Livestream at 7:30pm EST HERE

Fri March 19th 7:30pm (EST)
CHOPPING MALL (1986)
It's the mall of the future with three security robots turning maniacal, and on a killing spree against a group of teenage employees who stay behind at work for a late night party in one of the stores. But when the mall goes into lock-down, the robot security system malfunctions and all hell breaks loose! A film that couldn't be more 80s if it tried!

OUR MIDWEEK VIRTUAL CINEMA SCREENING: THE WARRIORS ORIGINAL CUT!

Head back to the bad old days of NYC in our mid week Virtual Cinema screening! Screens with a special exclusive retro trailer pre-show reel of movies shot in the rougher period of NYC’s modern history.

Stream via our Twitch Livestream at 7:30pm EST HERE

Wed March 17th 7:30pm (EST)
Midweek Special!
THE WARRIORS - ORIGINAL 1979 THEATRICAL CUT
With Taxi Driver, Mean Streets and The French Connection, The Warriors is the epitome of the bad old days of New York on film. The original cut of the film fell out of print in 2001 (the last time the original version was made available for home or cinema viewing) and was re-edited in 2005 with a new intro and ridiculous comic book style scene transitions that outraged fans of the film, to coincide with the video game release. We are pleased to present the original legendary version of this iconic film!

A MIGHT MARVEL MISFIRE IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA THIS WEEK!

Between Dolph Lundgren in The Punisher, Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four and this outing for Captain America, it’s kind of fortunate the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t head in this direction!

Stream via our Twitch Livestream at 7:30pm EST Friday 3/12 HERE

Fri March 12th 7:30pmn (EST)
CAPTAIN AMERICA (1990)

Looooong before Iron Man changed the face of cinema, Marvel just couldn't get their act together on the big screen (Blade was still 8 years away), and boy does it show in this laughably bad straight to video version of Marvel's mightiest patriot! Starring (and we're serious) the son of author J.D Salinger as Cap, the shield wielding hero comes across as bulked up wimp in what must be the heaviest and hottest rubber costume ever made. Laugh out loud, face palming fun! Screens with a treasure trove of retro Marvel trailers from the 70s and 80s plus some super oddball Marvel clips to set the ludicrous mood!