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 Fly (1986) – David Cronenberg’s most populist film, but still squirmy nonetheless. Presented by Matt Zoller Seitz.
Screens on Thursday October 24th
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) – Mostly a Dallas-shot film, believe it or not. Directed by Brian DePalma.
Screens on Saturday October 26th
Halloween III (1982) – As a kid watching this, I was hugely disappointed by this sequel that jettisons the Michael Myers legacy for something more culturally cutting. I like it much more today.
Screens on Saturday October 26th
Cure (1997) – The great Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s most identifiable feature is still unnerving and magnificent. Recently bought the 4K blu-ray and will love to see this on the big screen.
Screens on Sunday October 27th
Nosferatu (1922) – A Halloween classic event that sees the theater presenting Murnau’s seminal silent film with a live orchestra score by The Invisible Scars.
Screens on Wednesday October 30th
Interview With the Vampire (1994) – Screens on Halloween, Thursday October 30th
Coco (2017) – Pixar’s animated film screens in honor of the Dia De Los Muertos Jefferson Blvd events on Sunday November 30th.
Spacy
1300 S Polk St #160a, Dallas, TX 75224 (located inside Tyler Station). Information about the venue can be found here
Hana-Bi (1997) – Ongoing series of “4 by Kitano” continues with “Fireworks”, which was probably the film that charted him on the international radar (but there are so many great ones before this).
Screens on Wednesday October 23rd
Arrebato (1979) – Directed by Ivan Zulueta, “Rapture” is a multi-layered assault about the psychosis of filmmaking. Once a much sought after relic in the torrent world, it’s interesting to see this film in a proper format. I respected it more than liked it when I finally tracked it down years ago, and a re-watch is necessary.
Screens on Thursday October 24th
Mano Destra (1986) – Describe as a “lesbian art film” about the boundaries of BDSM and bondage.
Screens on Friday October 25th
A Family Finds Entertainment (2005) – Leave it to the micro-cinema to always usurp expectations. This early aughts film is described as a camp extravaganza that features no budget, friend as actors, and “over the top queerness”.
Screens on Saturday October 25th
Black Cat Mansion (1958) – It’s always a great time for black and white Japanese folk horror. Directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, this film sees animals, haunted by the spirits of the deceased, take revenge on a woman. When done right, nothing matches the atmosphere and skills of this type of film.
Screens on Tuesday October 29th
Singapore Sling (1990) – Another once hotly desired avi file now saved from the underground by Vinegar Syndrome in 4K, Greek filmmaker Nikos Nikolaidis is a wild vision of (again) the boundaries of pain and fascination with the body.
Screens on Wednesday October 30th
House (1977) – Probably the perfect film to satisfy all cravings on Halloween. Screens on Thursday October 31st
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
Clue (1987) – Screens as part of the My favorite Films series on Wednesday October 23rd
Parasite (2019) – Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar winner returns to the big screen.
Screens on Wednesday October 30th
Dracula (1931) – One of the earliest tellings of Bram Stoker’s tale, Tod Browning’s 1931 film wrestles marvelously with the transition from silent film to sound. I love two or three shots in this film- i.e. the hovering Steadicam shot that introduces Renfield in a hospital ward window and the first emergence of Count Dracula.
Screens on Thursday October 31st
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!
Young Frankenstein (1974) – Screens on Friday October 25th
Dracula (1931) – Another venue with an opportunity to see Tod Browning’s classic.
Screens on Saturday October 26th
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) – I stand by the fact that John Frankenheimer is one of the most underappreciated talents as a director from the 60’s to 90’s. This is one of his first masterpieces in a string of many.
Screens on Friday November 1st
Citizen Kane (1941) – Screens on Saturday November 2nd
The Maltese Falcon (1941) – Screens on Saturday November 2nd
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.
Scream VI (2023) – Screens on Wednesday October 23rd
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) – Screens on Friday October 25th
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Ghostbusters (1984) – both screen on Saturday October 26th
Get Out (2017) – Jordan Peele’s breakout directorial debut.
Screens on Saturday October 26th
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Beetlejuice (1988) – both screen on Monday October 28th
Halloweentown (1998) – There’s a decent documentary about the actual town this TV film was filmed in. It’d make for a nice double feature with this.
Screens on Tuesday October 29th
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – Screens on Tuesday October 29th
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Trick r’ Treat (2009) – both films screen on Wednesday October 30th
Halloween (1998) – Screens on Halloween night the 31st
Selena (1997) – The breakthrough film from Jennifer Lopez about the rise of pop singer Selena.
Screens on Friday November 1st
The Dark Knight (2008) – Screens on Friday November 1st
The Holiday (2006) – Screens on Saturday November 2nd
Mamma Mia (2008) –
The Wood (1997) – both screen on Sunday November 3rd
How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) – Screens on Tuesday November 4th
Dallas Angelika
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas
Strangers on a Train (1953) – Tight, as usual-well-constructed Hitchcock that doesn’t quite always get the love it deserves.
Screens on Wednesday October 23rd
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) – This final film in the series finishes up the harry Potter series that’s been running since the summer.
Screens on Saturday October 26th
Psycho (1960) – A Hitchcock that does receive a lot of attention.
Screens on Wednesday October 30th
Chinatown (1974) – A perfect film. Saw its 4K presentation earlier this year and it’s just, wow.
Screens on Monday October 28th
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Welcome back Alamo Drafthouse. Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here
Cat People (1942) – One of the most subversive and wonderful of Jacques Tourneur’s 1940’s horror films. See this one on th ebig screen and then see them all.
Screens on Wednesday October 23rd
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – Craven’s meta horror film made just before his re-birth with the Scream franchise two years later.
Screens on Friday October 25th
Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) – A huge blindspot in my horror film viewing, this classic launched a very successful monster movie trend that we’ve never quite stopped making (and remaking, for better or worse).
Screens on Sunday October 27th
The Guest (2014) – a 4k presentation of the recent cult film favorite starring Dan Stevens.
Screens on Monday October 28th
Halloween (1978) – Screens on Halloween, Thursday October 31st
Breakfast of Champions (1999) – I honestly remember nothing of Alan Rudolph’s adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s novel. May be time for a rewatch.
Screens on Saturday November 2nd
The Great Dictator (1941)
The Parallax View (1974) – Hmm, I’m sensing a vague, nightmarish political theme for both of these films here. I wonder why? Both screen on Saturday November 2nd
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – Screens on Saturday November 2nd
Reel House Foundation and Fort Worth Cinema Club
A partnership between the Fort Worth Film Foundation and nonprofit group Reel House, this event in Fort Worth seeks to inspire and connect people through cinema. They host a free screening on the last Wednesday of each month. Find all information about this wonderful group and screenings, visit here.
House (1977) – Nobuhiko Obayashi’s cult classic gets this month’s slot of a monthly screening just in time for Halloween.
Screens on Wednesday October 30th
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – See this classic film presented with a set by performer Salem Moon. Tickets are $15.00
Screens on Thursday October 31st
Dallas Film Now. 