Classic screenings for the next two weeks in our area. If I omit any or have suggestions, please leave a comment!
The Texas Theater
231 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75208. For all showtimes, events, and tickets, visit https://thetexastheatre.com/calendar/
The Fifth Element (1996) – Presented in 4K, I imagine this presentation will pop off the screen.
Screens on Saturday October 5th
Talk Radio (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and JFK (1991)- 3 Oliver Stone films with the filmmaker in person. Last I checked, this event was close to sold out all 3 nights.
Begins on Friday October 4th and runs through Sunday the 5th
Popcorn (1991) – Presented by Video Crypt, a bit of a cult favorite about a group of film students stalked in an abandoned movie theater. Part meta-horror and part slasher, this would make for a great double feature with the other great movie-theater kill spree. Lamberto Bava’s Demons (1995).
Screens on Tuesday October 8th
The Man Who Laughs (1928) – A nod to the release of Todd Philips second Joker, this 1928 silent film is regarded as the possible inspiration for that bad guy’s ‘permasmile’. Presented with a live score.
Screens on Friday October 11th
Amores Perros (2000) – Screens on Saturday October 12th
The Fall (2006) – I remember the insane expectations for Tarsem Singh after Roger Ebert praised to the heavens his film The Cell (2000). Released a few years later, I don’t recall much about this sophomore effort besides its impressive visuals and fairy tale aesthetic. Recently restored and played at Fantastic Fest this year, the film is getting a 4K re-release.
Screens on Tuesday October 15th
Sleepy Hollow (1999) – Screens on Wednesday October 16th
The Love Witch (2016) – Screens on Friay October 18th
Two “Class of ’99” films, The Mummy and Andrea Bird’s unsettling cannibal drama Ravenous receive screenings this month.
Screens on Saturday October 19th
Two classic Frankenstein films, the original and Bride of Frankenstein screen on Sunday October 20th
Spacy
1300 S Polk St #160a, Dallas, TX 75224 (located inside Tyler Station). Information about the venue can be found here
A mini-Takeshi Kitano retrospective is happening during the month of October. Boiling Point (1990) screens on Wednesday October 9th. Sonatine (1993) screens on Wednesday October 16th and Hana-Bi (1997) screens on Wednesday October 23rd
Anatomy of Hell (2004) – screens on Saturday October 5th
Black Eyed Susan (2024) – Apparently a new release, but I have to give this some exposure. Filmmaker Scooter McCrae- whose video nasties of the 90’s I’ve just been introduced to- sees his first new release with this film in 25 years. Dealing with the edgy nature of man and AI technology in the form of a BDSM doll (!), this presentation will also feature a virtual Q&A with the director
Screens on Saturday October 12th
Magnolia at the Modern, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. For all showtimes, events, and tickets, visit https://www.themodern.org/films
Young Frankenstein (1974) – Pretty much a perfect comedy by Mel Brooks and acted to the hilt by Wilder, Boyle, Feldman, and Garr, this is a great mixture of laughter and October thrills.
Screens on Wednesday October 9th
The Addams Family (1991) – Another terrific Halloween event fit for all.
Screens on Wednesday October 16th
Historic Palace Theater in Grapevine
300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. For all showtimes and events, visit https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/palace-arts-center/ And by the way, most tickets are $6.00!
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) – The James Whale classic screens on Friday October 18th
Hocus Pocus (1993) – Screens on Saturday October 19th
Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown Fort Worth
235 Throckmorton St. Fort Worth, TX 76102. For all showtimes and details about this unique, open-air venue visit https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/fort-worth/venue/rooftop-cinema-club-downtown-ft-worth/
The schedule for this venue is stacked! Check the list below.
The Conjuring (2005) – Screens on Saturday October 5th
The Princess Bride
Jurassic Park (1993) – both screen on Saturday October 6th
Pretty Woman (1990) – Screens on Monday October 7th
Twilight (2007) – Screens on Monday October 7th
Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Screens on Tuesday October 8th
Poetic Justice (1993) – Screens on Tuesday October 8th
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Screens on Monday October 14th
Hocus Pocus (1993)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) – both screen on Tuesday October 15th
Scream (1996) and Scream 2 (1999) – both screen on Thursday October 18th
The Exorcist (1973) – My favorite horror film of all time. Screens on Friday October 18th
Halloweentown (1999) and The Mummy (1999) – Both screen on Saturday October 19th
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – Screens on Sunday October 20th
American Psycho (2000) – Screens on Tuesday October 22nd
Dallas Angelika
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas
Carrie (1977) – Brian DePalma’s much-loved Stephen King gets the October big screen treatment.
Screens on Monday October 7th
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) – Hitchcock’s classic. Screens on Wednesday October 9th
The Trouble With Harry (1955) – Another dose of Hitchcock. If a novice to this master’s work, these are two good places to start.
Screens on Wednesday October 16th
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) – Don Siegel’s original masterwork crams so much allegory into its science-fiction dosage that it’s been remade two other times. Despite my admiration for Kaufman and Abel Ferrara’s efforts, this one remains the best.
Screens on Monday October 21st
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Welcome back Alamo Drafthouse. Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – Wes Craven’s defining dream horror film screens at various location on Friday October 11th and Tuesday October 15th
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) – Begins dates on Friday October 18th
The Brood (1979) – In a long line of films, this one may be Cronenberg’s most unsettling film.
Cat People (1942) –
Both have screenings beginning on Saturday October 19th
Dallas Film Now. 