This Week in Screenings 4/12 - 4/18

Friday 4/12

Clerks | Alamo Drafthouse 

Black and white Kevin Smith movie. 

Dawn of the Dead (1978) | Alamo Drafthouse 

Good movie about a mall. 

Lilo & Stitch | Alamo Drafthouse 

I’ve never seen this movie. Maybe I should watch it. 

Mandy (2018) | Alamo Drafthouse 

I wonder when Panos Cosmatos is gonna make another movie. 

Thor | Alamo Drafthouse 

Just Thor. 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Flix Brewhouse

I remember this one being a very large book. 

MY HEART IS THAT ETERNAL ROSE | Austin Film Society

Part of the Lates series. 

Christopher Doyle as Cinematographer and starring Tony Leung.

MONA LISA | Austin Film Society

AFS is showing a series of movies produced by HandMade Films’ George Harrison, Denis O'Brien. 

Denis’ daughter Kristen will be at the Friday screening. 

This one is Neil Jordan’s movie with Bob Hoskins acting all tough. 

SIMON, KING OF THE WITCHES | EastSide Cinema 

Presented by the projectionist, Sarah. 

Looks good. 

Erica's First Holy Shit | We Luv Video

Everyone has their own Austin they mourn. 

Saturday 4/13

TIME BANDITS | Austin Film Society

Another in the HandMade Films series. 

This one is by Terry Gilliam. 

Little Shop of Horrors (1986 Director's Cut): Adopt a Plant Night — We Luv Video

See what the eclipse can do for you. 

Broadcast News | Alamo Drafthouse

This is the one where he says “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore.” 

Selena Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | Flix Brewhouse

Or Tuesday at AMC 

Celebrate Selena’s birthday. 

The Dark Knight | Violet Crown

Or the next day for $5 at Galaxy Theatre

Tammy and the T-Rex (Gore Cut) | Alamo Drafthouse

Good movie about a teenager’s brain in a dinosaur. 

They Came Together | Alamo Drafthouse & Wet Hot American Summer | Alamo Drafthouse 

If you like one of these you’ll probably like the other.

Funny stuff. 

GIRLS TRIP | EastSide Cinema 

Featuring a breakout performance by Tiffany Haddish.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Paramount Theatre

With Alan Ruck in attendance. 

THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY | Austin Film Society

Another HandMade Film. 

And Bob Hoskins acting tough again. 

Sunday 4/14

Labyrinth Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse 

Dance Magic Dance. 

Pride & Prejudice (2005) | Flix Brewhouse

The Keira Knightley one. 

This played recently right? 

JAWS | IPIC Theaters 

Finally someone in Austin is showing this on dry land. 

Deep Red | Violet Crown

Jazzy Argento movie. 

Three Colors: Blue | Alamo Drafthouse 

One of the three movies about France. 

THE MISSIONARY | Austin Film Society

Michael Palin stars in this entry into the HandMade Films series. 

Monday 4/15

Spider-Man | Alamo Drafthouse | Cinemark 

Or for $5 at AMC or Regal

All the Spiderman movies are getting re-released, starting with this one. 

Heavy Metal | Violet Crown 

Messed me up as a kid. 

Love Bites | Hotel Vegas

Hyperreal Film Club presents. 

Not to be confused with Gayracula. 

Tuesday 4/16

On Deadly Ground | Alamo Drafthouse 

Steven Seagal written directed and starred. 

MAHJONG | Austin Film Society

More Edward Yang.

This one is described as a Dark Screwball Comedy. 

Pulse (2001) | Alamo Drafthouse 

Part of the Terror Tuesday series. 

From the director of Cure.

Wednesday 4/17

The Sweetest Taboo Book Release Secret Screening | Alamo Drafthouse 

Part of the Weird Wednesday series. 

A Swedish movie presented along with Erica Schultz’ book about fictional violence against children in movies. 

Thursday 4/18 

Repo Man | Violet Crown 

Alex Cox movie. 

Challenge of the Tiger | Alamo Drafthouse

Featuring an introduction by Bruce Le.

The other Bruce. 

Fatal Termination | EastSide Cinema

1990’s Hong Kong action movie. 

 

Good Thursday.