Dallas Film Now.

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 Camerman (1928) – The silent classic film screens with a live accompaniment score by Ben Model.

Screens on Friday November 21st

Double feature of Cry of Battle (1963) and War Is Hell (1961) – No, the Texas Theater doesn’t shy away from its infamous history- from a small plaque marking the chair assassin Lee Harvey Oswald sat in to this yearly double bill repeating the same two films showing on the day of JFK’s murder- the theater embraces the folies of the past and hopes to push forward with some damn good films.

Screens on Saturday November 22nd

Annie Hall (1977) – Woody Allen’s checkered present mars so much of my enjoyment from his filmmaking career (I know, I know, separate the art from the artist, but it’s hard sometimes), but if one wanted to dive into the greatness of his 1970’s period, Annie Hall is it.

Presented in 4K on Saturday November 22nd

Amores Perros (2000) – One of the films that kickstarted the Mexican New Wave in the early aughts both in style and acting presence for years to come, Inarritu’s film holds up still.

Screens on Sunday November 23rd

Clue (1985) – Screens on Thursday November 27th

The Family Stone (2005) – Star studded Christmas/awkwardfamily/ensemble/drama about a woman meeting the culture clash of her boyfriend’s family. I’ve never seen this one, but those who like it, love it

Screens on Friday November 28th

Practical Magic (1998) – Another tenderly-held film I’ve never seen starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. I saw everything in a theater in the late 90’s, so no excuse for missing this one.

Screens on Saturday November 29th

Nashville (1975) – A hazy, three hour/multi character mosaic about people floating in and around each other….. a narrative that’s been aped for decades… directed by Robert Altman? One of the best films of the decade.

Screens on Sunday November 30th

Dial Code Santa Claus (1989) – Ok, I really need to see this. Loved by critic and writer Peter Martin of this very site, the French ‘holiday’ movie has gotten some serious rediscovery over the past few years.

Screens on Tuesday December 2nd

Eyes of Fire (1983) – Like many, the VHS cover of Avery Crounse’s folk horror was seared into my child brain, although it’s remained elusive. Now presented in 35MM, the film can be savored on the big screen and rediscovered for all its imaginative early 80’s American folklore.

Screens on Thursday December 4th

Spacy

1300 S Polk St #160a, Dallas, TX 75224 (located inside Tyler Station). Information about the venue can be found here.

Seduction: The Cruel Woman (1985) – Spacey is presenting a few of German filmmaker Monika Treut’s works, including this piece of kinky drama about a woman who navigates the rigors of life while performing S&M shows on stage.

This film screens on Friday November 21st while another of hers entitled The Virgin Machine screens on Tuesday November 25th

Looking For an Angel (1999) – From the description: “Mostly seen on the gay pinku circuit and recently restored by its director to its rightful place in the Japanese arthouse canon, Akihiro Suzuki’s debut takes the death of a young gay porn performer named Takahachi as it’s starting point.”

Screens on Saturday November 22nd

Operation Ogre (1979) – Immediately becoming one of my favorite discoveries of the year when I tracked down a copy of Gillo Pontecorvo’s “Operation Ogre” in 2018, the film is still as relevant today. From the same filmmaker who made Burn! (1969) and The Battle of Algiers (1966), the film charts the movements of a Basque revolutionary group intent on assassinating a political figure. Of course, nothing goes to plan. Starring Gian Marie Volonte, Operation Ogre would be the last film of Pontcorvo before immersing himself in documentary work. It’s a fitting move. For someone who made his start championing the suspect rule of governments and the violent insurrection possible by its citizens, this film shows his intentions were unwavering. See this film!

The Razor’s Edge (1985) – Lebanese film about the relationship that forms between an older painter and a teenage in Beirut. Directed by Jocelyn Saab and yet another to add to my must see list.

Screens on Sunday November 30th

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

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1967) – Sergio Leone’s trendsetting western screens as part of the My Favorite Films series.

Screens on Wednesday November 26th

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Miyazaki’s anime film screens on Saturday November 29th

Funny Girl (1968) – Streisand lights up the screen in William Wyler’s musical about a Broadway starlets rise.

Screens on Wednesday December 3rd

Dallas Angelika

5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206. For all showtimes, events, and tickets visit https://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) – Vincent Minnelli’s musical (tis the season for musicals) stars Judy Garland and is part of the theater’s Musical Monday selections.

Screens on Monday November 24th

Touch of Evil (1958) – Come for the dazzling opening shot that ranks as one of the best long shots in cinema history and stay for a sweaty, dirty Orson Welles noir classic.

Screens on Wednesday November 26th

Purple Rain (1984) – Prince’s iconic film screens as part of Musical Mondays. Oh so much perm on view.

Screens on Monday December 1st

Love Actually (2003) – It just wouldn’t be the holidays if this film didn’t show somewhere.

Screens on Wednesday December 3rd

DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations

Schedule for all the locations in our area can be located here so check the site for theater availability

Branded to Kill (1967) – Filmmaker Seijun Suzjuki has made over 75 films…. all of them weird, wild, sometimes psychedelic and always entertaining. This one is as good as any place to start if curious about his oeuvre.

Screens on Monday November 24th

The Devil’s Rejects (2005) – Rob Zombie’s ode to violent exploitation, a sequel to his hugely successful House of 1000 Corpses.

Screens on Tuesday November 25th

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) – The perfect Thanksgiving film?

Screens on Wednesday November 26th and Thursday November 27th

Brazil (1985) – Terry Gilliam’s much loved weirdo sci-fi classic screens in a Director’s Cut version.

Screens on Monday December 1st

Lethal Weapon (1987) – The ultimate 1980’s buddy action comedy before Mel Gibson was crazy and Hollywood went digital.

Screens on Tuesday December 2nd

American Psycho (2000) – I remember seeing this film opening weekend and just being…. so confused. Time (and more exposure to the warped L.A. culture present in most Bret Easton Ellis novels) has crafted this film into a stellar piece of absurd social commentary.

Screens on Tuesday December 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 venue hosts a rotating weekly line up of recent favorites. Check out their website for titles and showtimes