This Week in Screenings 5/12-5/18

Friday 5/12

AFTER HOURS | Austin Film Society

People have a lot of opinions about this Martin Scorcese movie. It has great character actor performances.  

The Last Starfighter | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

I always thought the alien in this looked like the alien in Enemy Mine. Maybe it’s part of The Last Starfighter cinematic universe. 

We Are The Best | Blue Starlite Mueller Walk in

A more light hearted Lukas Moodysson movie paired with Swedish food from The Fika Table.

Hypnotic | Blue Starlite Downtown 

Robert Rodriguez’ movie shown on the roof where it was shot.

WARM WATER UNDER A RED BRIDGE | Austin Film Society

A woman rescues a town from a drought. But horny? 

Part of the Lates series  

Saturday 5/13

Always Be My Maybe Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Ali Wong was great in Beef. This looks more cheerful. 

The Wizard of Oz (1939) Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse | Cinemark 

Watch it to prepare for Wild at Heart.

Godzilla(1998) | Galaxy 

I thought this was very cool when it came out but I bet it doesn’t hold up. Only one way to find out. 

Momma Mia! | Blue Starlite Downtown

With a live drag show.

Mother (1996) | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

I love an Albert Brooks comedy.

BAT CITY CINEMA & AGFA Present: MONSTR-O-VISION! | Austin Film Society

A tribute to syndicated TV monster movie hosts. Looks like a fun event.

RED DESERT | Austin Film Society

Antonioni always delivers the visuals. Monica Vitti is great 

Sunday 5/14

Mother (2009) | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Mamma Mia! | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

mother! | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Take your pick.

Furious 7 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

X is right around the corner.

SUZHOU RIVER | Austin Film Society

Starring Zhou Xun from Cloud Atlas although I think you’d say Cloud Atlas was starring Zhou Xun from Suzhou River 

Grease | Cinemark | Regal | Violet Crown

I’ve never seen this. I’ve seen Grease 2 though. 

Monday 5/15

HFC Presents: Drive (1997) | at Hotel Vegas

No, not that one. The good one. 

Tuesday 5/16

Day of the Dead | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

For me this was when I started noticing Romero had the zombies evolve as the movies went on.

Part of the Terror Tuesday series.

BLONDE VENUS | Austin Film Society

I think all Marlene Dietrich movies have at least one iconic scene. This one is the gorilla costume.

Part of the Dietrich/Sternberg in Hollywood series.

Wednesday 5/17

DOA: Dead or Alive | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Yes, Madam! Director Corey Yuen video game wuxia movie. 

Part of the Weird Wednesday series.

Legally Blonde Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Jennifer Coolidge vehicle.

Thursday 5/18

Don’t forget to check out the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series 

With 13 Hyperreal screenings.