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/
A variety of John Woo films will be playing over the next couple of weeks, including his hardcore action masterclass films such as “The Killer”, “Hard Boiled”, and the two part “A Better Tomorrow”.
The Church (1989) – Michele Saovi’s very weird horror film kickstarts the spooky season. It borrows alot from Argento, even his daughter Asia.
Screens on Tuesday September 2nd
After Hours (1985) – Scorsese’s a hectic night in the life of Griffin Dunne.
Screens on Saturday September 6th
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) – In anticipation of part 2 releasing early September, Rob Reiner’s mockumentary is getting a re-release around the country.
Screens on Saturday September 6th
Requiem For a Dream (2000) – Darren Aronofsky’s adrenaline shot of misery screens as his latest film, “Caught Stealing” gets a wide release. Worth it just to hear the Kronos Quartet’s throbbing soundtrack on the big screen.
Screens on Tuesday September 9th
Empire Records (1995) – Much revered 90’s film that, like so many others, launched the careers of so many stars.
Screens on Friday September 12th
Magnolia (1999) – I will be there for Paul Thomas Anderson’s brilliant cross-section of Los Angeles…. one of the five greatest films ever made.
Screens on Saturday September 13th and Sunday the 14th
Spacy
1300 S Polk St #160a, Dallas, TX 75224 (located inside Tyler Station). Information about the venue can be found here
Xiao Wu (1997) – I really admire Jia Zhangke (his “24 City” is one of the best docs of recent times), and “Xiao Wu” is one of his earlier films about a pickpocket dealing with the progression of the people in his hometown.
Screens on Wednesday September 3rd
Unknown Pleasures (2002) – This stunning film is haunting for the way it used long takes and follows two friends in modern day China. Alongside “The World”, it’s Zhangke’s breakthrough into world cinema adulation.
Screens on Wednesday September 10th
Once (2006) – John Carney’s utterly loveable tale of two street musicians coming together and forming some beautiful music together. I watch that recording studio scene about once every couple of months. Just a lovely and heartwarming film.
Screens on Thursday September 11th
Rosa le rose, fille publique (1986) – The latest restoration and discovery of French filmmaker Paul Vecchiali after last year’s “The Strangler”. The few of his films I’ve seen defy a bit of traditional storytelling, and he’s unique for alternating between mainstream fare and hardcore porn. This film looks at a prostitute and her attempts at real love.
Screens on Saturday September 13th
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
8 1/2 (1963) – I know it’s pretentious to call this one of the greatest films of all time, but this is one of the greatest films of all time. A sprawling, crazy, overlong, uber-influential film about the crisis of self in swinging 60’s Italy. Do yourself a favor and see this on a large screen at least once.
Screens on Wednesday September 3rd
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) – An odd but very good film that exists somewhere between blaxploitation and shrewd 70’s critique about an African American who organizes younger people to organized protest.
Screens on Tuesday September 9th
I Am Love (2009) – Before a household name with films like “Challengers” and “Bones and All”, Luca Guadagnino made this sumptuous film starring Tilda Swinton as the matriarch to a wealthy Italian family.
Screens on Wednesday September 10th
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here so check the site for theater availability
Casino (1995) – My personal favorite film of all time, Martin Scorsese’s tale of the mob’s inroads (and outroads) to Las Vegas is a triumphant, swirling orchestra of music, mood, and camera moves. Just a perfect film.
Screens on Monday September 1st
Ran (1985) – Akira Kurosawa’s late period masterpiece.
Screens on Monday September 1st
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 (1985) – The shock of Freddy Kreuger’s evil ‘thing’ introduced in the first film gives way to some unabashed gore and plenty more fever dreams as his reign of nightmare terror continues.
Screens on Friday September 5th with Part 3 on the next night and parts 4 and 5 the weekend after
In the Mood for Love (2000) – Wong Kar Wai’s magisterial tale about the ebbs and flows (and just bad luck) that keeps people (the luminous Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung) apart in a small block of Hong Kong when they discover their spouses are having an affair. Wai’s films are the epitome of unspoken yearning and gentle beauty.
Screens on Friday September 12th
Dallas Angelika
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas
The Shining (1980) – Kubrick’s trend setting horror classic stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall.
Screens on Monday September 1st
The Terminator (1983) – Screens on Wednesday September 3rd
Blade Runner (1982) – I’m not quite the fan of this one as others, but I do acknowledge its outward influences on the sci-fi genre and Philip K. Dick’s masterful storytelling.
Screens on Wednesday September 10th
The Seven Samurai (1954) – Kurosawa’s early masterpiece to go along with “Ran” from earlier. It’s nice to see so much Kurosawa on the big screen.
Screens on Sunday September 14th
On the Waterfront (1954) – I suppose this will be packed by future actors forced by their teachers. They should. Marlon Brando’s force of nature performance of internal rage and facial expressions is still one for the ages.
Screens on Monday September 15th
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. 