This Week in Screenings 7/10-7/16
7/10 Friday
THE BAD GUYS 2 | Galaxy Theatre
Those bad guys are back.
JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Girl Group movies is an underappreciated genre.
Josie Pussycats + Cheetah Girl | Paramount Summer Series at State Theatre
If Hyperreal screening sells out you can watch it at the State with another entry in the genre.
You, Me and Tuscany | Austin Public Library
Part of the Deep Dives into Popular films series.
King Arthur movie. Part of their Epic series.
Jurassic Park | Alamo Drafthouse
Not part of the Epic series but I think it should qualify. Later in the week they’ll have a Paleontologist speak at a screening.
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY | Austin Film Society
Holds up to multiple viewings.
In conjunction with their new window display.
THE TASTE OF TEA | Austin Film Society
I wish Katsuhito Ishii would make more movies.
7/11 Saturday
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO | Galaxy Theatre | Cinepolis | Cinemark | AMC | Regal
I rented this on VHS from We Luv Video so I can hear the other English dub.
Family friendly cartoon show.
The Hidden Fortress | Alamo Drafthouse
Treasure Island Reimagined Chapter 4. They’ll perform the 4th chapter prior to the whole show premiering at State Theater. And also you get to watch a great Kurasawa movie.
Shelley Duvall appreciation night | We Luv Video
Faerie Tale Theatre episodes, behind the scenes clips, and interviews. Also maybe a few movies?
Carlitos Way | Alamo Drafthouse
Brian De Palma series. Now with more Pacino.
Baahubali The Epic | Alamo Drafthouse
Is this the most Epic of the Epic series?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Lake Creek 7
18+ with Live Shadowcast.
7/12 Sunday
I do like ABBA.
To Kill a Mockingbird | Paramount Summer Series at State Theatre
Almost as good as the book.
Harold and Maude | Paramount Summer Series at State Theatre
Great soundtrack.
The American Astronaut | Alamo Drafthouse
They’re gonna show it on 35mm. Sci-fi Western in black and white. RIP James Ransone.
Lawrence Of Arabia | Alamo Drafthouse
More Epic.
MACHO DANCER | Austin Film Society
Queer Cinema Lost and Found presents. Filipino gogo dancer movie.
7/13 Monday
A lot of movies are Lego now. This one started it all.
I feel like this was just in theaters.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water | Lake Creek 7
It’s a more recent Spongebob movie.
I’ve heard this is good but is it Copaganda?
Also playing Tuesday at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch.
He’s a good dog.
MIND GAME | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Discovery Zone presents mind melting animation.
My Man Godfrey | Alamo Drafthouse
William Powell outside of Thin Man. With Carole Lombard.
Interstellar | Paramount Summer Series at Bullock Museum IMAX
Two day event Monday and Tuesday. This is where I saw it the first time.
Presented by Fangoria. I heard they are remaking this. I hope they don’t, this one is all we need.
It’s Monday the 13th.
7/14 Tuesday
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs | Flix Brewhouse
Good movie. Never read the book.
To Be Seen | Austin Public Library
Presented by Cooking Club at the Central Library. Debut documentary feature from David Liu about 4 local Austin restaurants, L’Oca D’oro, Foreign and Domestic, Leroy and Lewis Barbecue and Pho Craft. With live Q&A.
Airplane! (1980) Showtimes & Tickets — Flix Brewhouse
It’s like if Stop! That! Train! was straight.
THE LADY EVE | Austin Film Society
Preston Sturges series. This time with Barbara Stanwyck.
Odd World presents the live action Spawn movie.
ALTERED STATES | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Ken Russell is a maniac. William Hurt is very intense.
Terror Tuesday presents. The 5th Saw on 35mm.
7/15 Wednesday
The Birds | Paramount Summer Series at State Theatre
Scary Wednesday.
Do you like Watermelon? No, Bananas!
Buffet Infinity | Alamo Drafthouse
Dueling Weird Wednesdays. This one’s at Mueller and will include the 15min Man Eating Pussy. Don’t worry it’s not about Tigers.
After Last Season | Alamo Drafthouse
Weird Wednesday presents. No idea what this is but I wanna see it with a crowd.
7/16 Thursday
Billy Blanks of Tae Bo fame stars in this scifi future fighting movie.
MAGIC MIKE XXL | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Big day for Himbos. Thank you Hyperreal for making me finally appreciate the Jackass and Magic Mike movies.
Spring Breakers + Daisies | Paramount Summer Series at State Theatre
And a double feature for the ladies.
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