Classics, revivals, and more hit the screens of our area. Below are the screenings by theater, for the next two weeks.
The Texas Theater
231 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75208. For all showtimes, events, and tickets, visit https://thetexastheatre.com/calendar/
Blood Simple (1984) – One of the best debuts ever by the Coen Brothers, this serpentine Texas noir is fantastic.
Screens on Saturday April 12th
Two films by Wim Wenders, the ethereal Wings of Desire (1987) and Paris, Texas (1984) remain two of the best films of the 1980’s, both as different in tone than one can possibly imagine, but replete with Wenders’ awesome humanity as a filmmaker.
Both are 4K restorations and screen on Saturday April 12th
Vampire Hunter D (1985) – Popular anime film receives a special 40th anniversary screening, both in dubbed and subtitled versions.
Begins screening on Wednesday April 9th through the 13th
The French Connection (1972) – The perfect antidote to Gene Hackman’s bitter passing, one of his career defining roles gets the big screen return. One of the best films of the 1970’s.
Screens on Wednesday April 16th
Princess Mononoke (1997) – Miyazaki’s classic has been shown on several screens this month, but no better than seeing it at the Texas Theater.
Screens on Friday April 18th
Best in Show (2000) – Christopher Guest was comedy gold for many years, and his mockumentary about dog show competitions remains one of his best. See it for Fred Williard if nothing else.
Screens on Friday April 18th
The Elephant Man (1980) – A David Lynch retrospective continues with his heartbreaking 1980 film about a man struggling with a rare genetic disease. Lynch could be very weird, but he could also strike at the heart of goodness.
Screens on Saturday April 19th
Reefer Madness (1936) – Screens on 4.20. Touche.
Safe (1995) – I saw this upon release in 1995 and while I liked it, the film has grown as a subversive and complex examination of not only suburban alienation, but as a quiet touchstone of the power of indie cinema in the 90’s. From the great Todd Haynes and starring an emerging Julianne Moore, it’s probably time for a re-visit.
Screens on Wednesday April 23rd
Videodrome (1983) – With a new Cronenberg on the horizon, the Texas Theater is showing a mini retrospective, and Videodrome is the perfect place to start with an introduction to the auteur.
Screens on Wednesday April 23rd
Spacy
1300 S Polk St #160a, Dallas, TX 75224 (located inside Tyler Station). Information about the venue can be found here
The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived (1974) – Documentary by Heiny Srour about the uprising in Oman in the late 60’s. Sounds utterly fascinating and the very point of cinema cerite.
Screens on Thursday April 10th
Impossible Horror (2017) – An investigation of screams outside of a woman’s home leads to….. something? The trailer is impressive and it lands in that wheelhouse of Spacy cinema’s desire to spotlight the DIY movement of modern horror.
Screens on Saturday April 12th
Leila and the Wolves (1984) – From the website’s capsule: “Leila, a young Lebanese woman living in London, travels back in time through 20th century Lebanon and Palestine. Leila and the Wolves brings together documentary elements and evocations of Arab mythology. For several years, Srour captured images in often dangerous locations, combining them with archive films to reconstruct conventional historical narratives. Focusing on the often neglected political and social contributions of women, the film brings a feminist, but ironic perspective on the region’s conflicted colonial past.”
Screens on April 7th and the 13th
Band Bajaa Baarat (2010) – Indian film about wedding planners navigating both business affairs and those of the heart.
Screens on Tuesday April 15th
Like Someone in Love (2012) – Kiarostami’s film about a young Japanese woman struggling with the everyday falls perfectly in synch with his patient gaze of life fluttering by, seemingly simple on the surface but so deep below.
Screens on Wednesday April 23rd
Love Hotel (1985) – I’ve just begun my immersion into filmmaker Shinji Somai (his intricate long-take film Lost Chapter of Snow is an interesting experiment), and Love Hotel sounds enticing. A prostitute and a man in debt to the yakuza have a violent rendezvous and then reconnect years later to continue their sordid attraction.
Screens on Thursday April 24th
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
Playtime (1967) – Jacques Tati’s French sight gag masterpiece screens as part of the My Favorite Films series.
Screens on Wednesday April 16th
Big Hero 6 (2014)- The animated kids film screens on Saturday April 19th
Pillow Talk (1959) – Doris Day and Rock Hudson…. a party line where Hudson woos women…. a Hollywood romance is borne.
Screens on Wednesday April 23rd
Blade Runner (1982) – I get it why Ridley Scott’s film is a science fiction trailblazer, but I’ve tried to get into this film countless times. Maybe a big screen rendezvous is what I need.
Screens on Wednesday April 30th
Dallas Angelika
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas
Ben Hur (1959) – The sword and sandal epic to end all sword and sandal epics. Okay, its passable, but the homosexual subtext is the real reason to watch this film. Oh yes, and the chariot race.
Screens on Sunday April 13th
Winchester ’73 (1950) – I watched all of Anthony Mann’s films a few years ago (don’t ask, I go on director benders sometimes) and while his westerns aren’t quite as exhilarating as his noirs, this Jimmy Stewart starring film is one of his better ones, full of masculine psychology wrapped around a simple tale of a gun.
Screens on Monday April 21st
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) – The musical screens on Monday April 28th
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here so check the site for theater availability
Dazed and Confused (1993) – Richard Linklater’s film screens on Saturday April 12th
The Last Picture Show (1971) – One of the finest Texas films ever made. One of the finest examples of growing up ever made. One of the finest films ever made, period.
Screens on Saturday April 12th
Across the Universe (2007) – I remember really liking Julie Taymor’s musical. It certainly looks great and should fill those Beatles vibes.
Screens on Sunday April 13th
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) – Considered by some as one of the best slashers created.
Screens on Tuesday April 15th
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) – A blind spot for me. I know my father loved this film!
Screens on Saturday April 19th
The Life of Brian (1979) – It’s no Holy Grail, but Monty Python’s medieval comedy is still effortlessly funny and smartly acted by all involved.
Screens on Sunday April 20th
Juliet of the Spirits (1965) – One of Fellini’s lesser known works, this stars his late-in-life muse Giuletta Masina.
Screens on Monday April 21st
Critters 2 (1988) – Screens on Tuesday April 22nd
The Brides of Dracula (1960) – I’ve seen alot of Terence Fisher’s Hammer output, but not this one. Peter Cushing (of course) stars as Dr Van Helsing fighting a new crop of blood sucking terror.
Screens on Tuesday April 29th
The Keep (1983) – Michael Mann’s psychological, wacka-doo thriller divides his fans. It’s been years since I’ve seen it, and I understand the 4K releases looks incredible.
Screens on Tuesday April 29th
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 venue hosts a rotating weekly line up of recent favorites. Check out their website for titles and showtimes
Dallas Film Now. 