ON THE BIG SCREEN (FRI 3/28 - SUN 3/30)
Our picks and selects of the classics for the week and into the weekend on the big screen!
Check our ‘THEATRES’ page for a complete list of film houses to see what’s on at your nearest location.
Fri March 28th 10pm: Catch the 60s Disney comedy about a mischievous, self-aware Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own in THE LOVE BUG (1969) at The Los Feliz Theatre, Los Angeles, CA. More info HERE.
Fri March 28th 6:45pm: A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel in Dario Argento’s TENEBRE (1982) at Braindead Studios, Los Angeles, CA. More info HERE.
Fri March 28th 9:45pm: Micheal Mann’s epic crime thriller is an absolute gold standard in the genre with one off the great cinematic shoot outs and gave us the much anticipated on screen pairing of Pacino and DeNiro. HEAT (1995) screens at The Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA. More info HERE.
Fri 3/28th 5pm: The powerful, funny and inspiring true story about a determined teacher and the unmotivated East Los Angeles high school students who he inspires. STAND AND DELIVER (1988) screens for free, presented by The Loft Cinema, AZ at (suitably) Pueblo High School, AZ with food vendors, student market and car show. More info HERE.
Fri 3/28th & Sat 3/29th Midnight: REPO MAN (1984) crackles with punk-rock energy, fusing sci-fi weirdness and deadpan satire into a grimy offbeat odyssey through the underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles. Screens in 35mm at The Vista Theatre, Los Angeles, CA. More info HERE.
Fri 3/28th 8:30pm: Jennifer Lopez stars in the true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts. SELENA (1997) screens at The Texas Theatre, Dallas, TX. More info HERE.
All Weekend: The American comedic institution celebrates its 50th anniversary this year so dive into the films featuring the endless well of talent via THE SNL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Festival at The Belcourt, Nashville, TN. Featuring THE BLUES BROTHERS, CADDYSHACK, THREE AMIGOS! among a stacked lineup. More info HERE.
Fri March 28th 7pm: A Double Feature of smoky Film Noir greats with THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (1944 / 35mm) + MURDER, MY SWEET (1944 / 35mm) at The Egyptian Theater, Los Angeles, CA as part of their Noir City Festival. More info HERE.
Sat 3/29th 2pm: THE SANDLOT (1993) is pure sun-drenched nostalgia, capturing the magic of childhood summers, afternoon baseball games, and the kind of backyard adventures that feel like myths in the making. Screens at The Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI. $7 Tix / $5 Kids and Seniors. More info HERE.
Sat 3/29th 9:45pm: Do the time warp again and celebrate 50 years of the film that holds the record of the longest continuous cinematic run with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) featuring Live Shadow Cast at The Quad Cinema, New York City. More info HERE.
All Weekend: The first major Midnight movie of the 21st Century is a haunting, mind-bending cult classic that blends psychological thriller, time travel, and teenage angst plus a super memorable soundtrack that shot Jake Gyllenhaall to prominence. Catch DONNIE DARKO (2001) at The Metrograph, New York City as part of their Suburbia series. More info HERE.
Sat 3/29th 9:45pm: Take a bite out of this carnivorous cult classic penned by John Sayles and directed by Joe Dante that served as a studio cast grab off the back of Jaws’ success. PIRAHNA (1978) screens at The Eagle Rock Theatre x Vidiots, Los Angeles, CA. More info HERE.
Sat March 29th 3pm: One of many recent big screen tributes to the great Gene Hackman. Widower and retired Old West gunslinger William Munny (Clint Eastwood) reluctantly takes on one last job in UNFORGIVEN (1992 / 35mm) screening at The Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, CA. More info HERE.
ONGOING: Held over by popular demand, catch Jean-Luc Godard’s A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (1961 / New 4K Restoration) starring Anna Karina screening at Film Forum, New York City. More info HERE.
Sat 3/29th 5:30pm: Members Only screening of the 50th anniversary screenings of Gene Hackman’s neo-noir thriller NIGHT MOVES (1975) at The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana, CA. More info HERE
Sat 3/29th 7pm: In the 41st century, an astronaut seeks to stop an evil scientist who threatens to unleash a powerful weapon upon the galaxy, partaking in sexy adventures along the way! BARBARELLA (1968 / 35mm Print) screens at The Hollywood Theatre, Portland, OR. More info HERE.
Sun March 30th 7pm: Superb noir Double Feature with the malevolent Robert Mitchum in NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) + SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957) featuring brilliant performances by Rock Hudson and Burt Lancaster. Screens at The Astor Theatre, Melbourne. More info HERE.
Sun March 30th 2:30pm: An upcoming immersive game and it’s maker are targeted by violent anti-game terrorists in David Cronenberg’s EXISTENZ (1999) screening at ACMI, Melbourne. More info HERE.
Sun 3/30th 12pm: While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country in Don Bluth’s delightful animated classic AN AMERICAN TAIL (1986). Free Screening at The Roxy Cinema, New York City. More info HERE.
Sun 3/30th 11:30am: One of the most beloved animated features of all time is also an emotional roller coaster ride. Any chance to see it on the big screen should not be passed up. Catch THE IRON GIANT (1999/ 35mm Print) at The Music Box Theatre Chicago, IL. More info HERE.
Sun 3/30th 2pm: Two cinematic superstars in a stunner from the Master of Suspense! Cary Grant and Grace Kelly are tangled in the timeless crime masterpiece TO CATCH A THIEF (1955 / 35mm Print) screening at The New Beverly Cinema, Los Angeles, CA. More info HERE.
Sun 3/30th 8:30pm: From a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino (that financed his debut Reservoir Dogs), TRUE ROMANCE (1993) is an epic blood soaked road trip featuring an absolutely stellar ensembles cast. 35mm Print screens at The Prince Charles Cinema, London, UK. More info HERE.