This Week in Screenings 8/4-8/10
Friday 8/4
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Alamo Drafthouse
You gotta separate the artist from the art.
Or don’t.
Up to you.
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part | Alamo Drafthouse
Almost as good as the first one.
Annual screening of cat videos.
Also at Violet Crown on Saturday.
FLEISCHER STUDIOS LEGACY: BETTY BOOP & FRIENDS | Austin Film Society
If you’re like me you probably enjoy watching those weird old cartoons. This is gonna be a good weekend.
Part of the Lates series.
What appears to be claymation and puppets telling a story by the Marquis de Sade.
Presented by Hyperreal Film Club.
Wesley Snipes killing vampires.
Saturday 8/5
The Sandlot | Paramount Theatre
Family screening of the kids baseball movie.
A year after the Frank Zappa song, Martha Coolidge (Real Genius) directed this movie that launched the career of Nicolas Cage.
Princess Mononoke | Regal | AMC | Cinemark
This is a really great movie.
THE FLEISCHER STUDIOS LEGACY: FAMILY FUN | & THE FLEISCHER STUDIOS LEGACY: PRECODE RARITIES | Austin Film Society
Two more screening of weird old cartoons.
Sunday 8/6
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON | Galaxy Theatre
Some folks I know recently watched this movie and I bet they are kicking themselves that they didn’t see it at the Galaxy for $5.00.
Spirited Away (Subtitled) | Alamo Drafthouse
If you’d rather see the dubbed version there are still tickets for the 8/12 showing.
They get pretty good voice actors for the dub.
Grease Sing-Along Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse
One of these days I’m gonna break down and watch this movie. But not at this sing-along party.
Apparently a big influence on Spike Lee.
The one with Divine.
THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE | Austin Film Society
This movie is very long. But there are some funny parts.
Presented by Hyperreal Film Club.
Poster Swap Sunday.
Gonna watch this and be emo.
Monday 8/7
Dazed and Confused | Paramount Theatre
The official Austin movie.
I have never heard of this animated movie. But you can see it for $2 at the Galaxy.
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish | Cinemark
Screening in the morning for $1.50
I don’t see how that’s possible
Paddington 2 | Alamo Drafthouse
Possibly the greatest movie ever made?
Classic Troma movie.
Soon to be remade by Macon Blair .
Hyperreal Film Club presents.
Everyone is so sweaty and I’m sure we can all relate.
Tuesday 8/8
Jeanne Moreau movie about an actress.
New film by Neil Breen. Tickets are going fast. They added a Thursday screening.
AGFA Horrifying Mystery Movie Week 2 | Alamo Drafthouse
Sold out again. I hope they finish refurbishing the big theater so there’s more seats next week.
Wednesday 8/9
This is another one of those older movies that really benefits from being seen in a theater.
AGFA Weirdo Mystery Movie Week 2 | Alamo Drafthouse
This one is also sold out. Gotta keep those eyes peeled for next week.
Thursday 8/10
Cool Hand Luke | Paramount Theatre
Paul Newman is Cool Hand Luke.
I love this movie but if anyone ever says this to me I won’t like it.
I’m gay and I watch a lot of movies
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