This Week in Screenings 10/10-10/16
10/10 Friday
THE BOXTROLLS | Galaxy Theatre
Stop motion animation movie that asks, what if boxes were clothes?
Just the kids.
The Mummy (1999) | Alamo Drafthouse
Brendan Fraser himbo cinema.
Check out these weirdos.
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS | Hyperreal Film Club
I’m still waiting on that werewolf movie they promised.
Night of the Living Dead (1990) | Alamo Drafthouse
I don’t think I’ve seen this one. Very curious how it differs from the original.
10/11 Saturday
This one is co-directed by Tim Burton.
Sullivan’s Travels | Alamo Drafthouse
Aziz Ansari picked this. I love Preston Sturges screwball comedies.
HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING | Austin Film Society
Documentary about two young Black men in rural Alabama with director in attendance.
THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE | Austin Film Society
This is a long one. Richard Linklater will be in person to introduce it.
The Lost Boys (1987) | Flix Brewhouse
Spend some time with the Boys.
The third of the original Evil Dead movies. Full bonkers.
Scary Movie (1991) | We Luv Video
With filmmaker Daniel Erickson in attendance. Also at Alamo Drafthouse on the 15th, also with Q&A.
Shorts XX | Hyperreal Film Club
Sequence 8 Presents short films by Austin female filmmakers.
Pet Sematary + Hausu | Paramount Theatre
With a pre-show drag performance by Louisianna Purchase, who also appeared in Dragula Season 3 and won best drag performer in Austin for multiple years.
ARREBATO | Austin Film Society
Spanish cult film from the ‘80s. Playing in 35mm.
10/12 Sunday
The Dark Crystal | Cinemark | Regal | Cinepolis | AMC
I wasn’t able to get through the Netflix show but I F’n love this movie.
A Matter of Life and Death | Alamo Drafthouse
Aziz Ansari picked this too. Pressburger and Powell movie.
Killer of Sheep | Alamo Drafthouse
Aziz Ansari said his character struggles in L.A. in Good Fortune and this movie is also about struggle in L.A. I think he’s just looking for an excuse to screen cool movies.
So sleepy.
Not at all sleepy.
The international cut. Tobe Hooper movie for those looking to fill a requirement for a Halloween Movie Scavenger hunt.
Battle Royale | Cinemark | Regal | AMC
25th Anniversary. Do you like Hunger Games? How about these Hunger Games! Do you like Long Walk? How about this Long Walk!
Faye Dunaway movie.
10/13 Monday
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931) | Alamo Drafthouse
Fredric March and Rose Hobart movie.
$5 screening. Also a good board game.
The Monster Squad | Flix Brewhouse
Those kids are rude.
Gary Busey’s best performance? Maybe not but worth watching.
Friday the 13th Part 2 | Cinemark
The one with Jason.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Hyperreal Film Club
Cinemonster presents the dreamiest of dream horror.
Rated R 1hr 55min.
GALAXY MYSTERY MOVIE | Galaxy Theatre
Rated R 128min.
Rated R 1hr 52min.
10/14 Tuesday
Trick 'r Treat | Cinemark | Regal | AMC
Dylan Baker is so good at being creepy.
I love Chucky and this is the movie that started that love.
The director's cut. Screened as a Brewfest.
THE EMPTY MAN | Hyperreal Film Club
Maybe your only chance to see this in a theater for a long time.
Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder from Hell | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Part of the Terror Tuesday series.
Alamo Drafthouse will have it as a movie party starting 10/21. Anthology horror movie directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King.
THE KILLER | Austin Film Society
Part of the John Woo series. They are all great but this one I’ve seen and I know it’s great.
10/15 Wednesday
Joan Crawford in her Oscar-winning role.
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD | Austin Film Society
Part of the French New Wave series. People say Saltburn was inspired by this. Maybe watch it and tell me if you agree.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Returns | Cinemark
The Gay one!
Tony Todd in this and the 90’s Night of the Living Dead. Good week to celebrate Tony Todd.
Sinners | Austin Public Library
Good movie you should check it out.
Very uncomfortable movie.
In The Folds of the Flesh | Alamo Drafthouse
Part of the Weird Wednesday series. What a title.
10/16 Thursday
40th Anniversary of the Brat Pack movie.
An American Werewolf in London | Paramount Theatre
With David Naughton in person for a Q&A.
POLTERGEIST | Hyperreal Film Club
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