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/
The Texas Theater’s Akira Kurosawa series continues through the end of August with screenings of “Ikuru” and “Ran”.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) – This film is presented by CineWild and Mocky Horror
Screens on Friday August 22nd
Brazil (1985) – Terry Gilliam’s film gets a 4K restoration screening.
Screens on Saturday August 23rd
Jaws (1975) – Part of the wave of screenings this summer celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary.
Screens on Thursday August 28th
Son of the White Mare (1981) – A Hungarian animation film that promises to be quite psychedelic.
Screens on Thursday August 28th
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
Scream (1996) – The film that launched a post ironic wave of horror films.
Screens on Tuesday August 19th
Psycho (1960) – The film that launched the elevated horror genre that’s so prevalent today.
Screens on Wednesday August 20th
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (1941) – Second Hitchcock film of the month, presented as part of the My Favorite Films series.
Screens on Wednesday August 27th
Dallas Angelika
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas
Upcoming films to be shown:
Roman Holiday (1958) – Screens on Monday August 18th
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – Screens on Monday August 18th
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) – Screens on Monday August 25th
Pride and Prejudice (2005) – Screens on Wednesday August 27th
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here so check the site for theater availability
Malcolm X (1992) – Spike Lee’s masterpiece screens on Sunday August 17th
Bloody Moon (1981) – I have this in my Tubi queue right now. It probably will look much better on the big screen. A film by the prolific Jess Franco, who oscillated between hardcore films and more respectable fare.
Screens on Tuesday August 19th
Hackers (1995) – I don’t hold this 1990’s film in quite in the same regard as many. Still a fun watch however.
Screens on Friday August 22nd
The Doom Generation (1995) – Continued retrospective of Gregg Araki’s envelope pushing LGBTQ film of the mid 90’s.
Screens on Friday August 22nd
Two 80’s classics, Clue and Ghostbusters screens on Saturday August 23rd
Frailty (2002) – I haven’t seen it since its initial release, but Bill Paxton’s directorial debut was well made and dense.
Screens on Tuesday August 26th
After Hours (1985) – One of my least favorite Scorsese films, but it’s been highly influential to so many filmmakers.
Screens on Friday August 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. 