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Bring Her Back
R 99 min.
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Philippou brothers' occult horror about the foster family from hell
First-Run Movies
Caught by the Tides
NR 111 min.
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Jia Zhang-ke’s latest is a love story with time’s passage in mind
Final Destination Bloodlines
R 110 min.
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Death comes for us all (again) in the popular horror franchise
Lilo & Stitch
PG 108 min.
Live-action remake of the Disney cartoon about the bond between a girl and an alien
Magic Farm
NR 93 min.
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A crew accidentally arrives in the wrong country for a film shoot in this absurdist comedy
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American Graffiti (1973)
One of the biggest myths in Hollywood is that George Lucas became a big deal with Star Wars. Well, only if you don’t count the massive critical and commercial success of his five-time Oscar-nominated ode to the teenage California car culture in which he grew up, all set to a diegetic soundtrack of the best of early Sixties American pop. Its seemingly aimless anti-structure, set across one night in Modesto, was a precursor to Slacker, and it matches Dazed and Confused for a packed cast of future stars, including Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Suzanne Somers, Joe Spano, and Ron Howard in his first major “grownup” role after growing up onscreen in The Andy Griffith Show. But beyond the revving engines and that soundtrack, relayed to the world by legendary DJ Wolfman Jack, it’s Lucas’ most touching eulogy for the dying American dream. – Richard Whittaker Read a full review of American Graffiti.May 28 - June 1 -
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
The greatest question ever asked in an interview was during an episode of Inside the Actors Studio, when host James Lipton asked of Steven Spielberg about CE3K, “Your father was a computer scientist. Your mother was a musician. When the spaceship lands, how do they communicate?” It was at that moment that the director himself realized how much of his family life he had poured into this jaw-dropping science-fiction epic. If you’ve seen The Fabelmans (and, if you haven’t, correct your life now), you’ll know how long it took him to process those emotions of parental obsession, of bridging impossible distances through music. But if you’ve never seen arguably the greatest alien movie ever made, see how he handled it metaphorically, visually, and with a sense of awe. We are truly not alone. – Richard WhittakerMay 21, 26 & 31 -
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Paramount Summer Classic Film Series
Cinephiles are sure to feel Breathless about another summer of bangers at the historic Paramount Theatre – and we’re not just talking about the opening night 35mm presentation of Jean-Luc Godard’s French New Wave classic, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Hold on to your party hats: Other anniversary screenings on the lineup include Jaws and The Empire Strikes Back.May 22 - Aug. 31 -
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Valley Girl (1983)
Way back in 1983, Nicolas Cage had only one prior film credit in Fast Times at Ridgemont High – as Nicolas Coppola. A bold statement by AFS Cinema, then, that by his first starring role he “had achieved his final form already.” His Cage-ness is undeniable in this engaging Romeo & Juliet tale of a city punk enamored with a Valley girl (Deborah Foreman of Real Genius, April Fool’s Day), but was his final form really achieved four decades ago? See if you agree. – Kat McNevins Read a full review of Valley Girl.May 26, 30-31 & June 1
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ATX TV Festival
As the small screen continues to get bigger and bigger, the ATX TV Festival keeps its finger on the pulse with its 14th fest. The weekend-long event brings premiere screenings, cast reunions, informative panels, and more so you can learn all about your favorite TV moments. Highlights include a chat with late-night host Seth Meyers, Brett Goldstein taking about writing for Shrinking, a reunion of The Leftovers cast and creators, and much more. – Blake LeschberMay 29-June 1 -
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Dangerous Animals on the Water (2025)
Rolling Roadshows, the Alamo Drafthouse’s arm for unconventional exhibitions, already perfected multi-sensory terrors with its Jaws on the Water screenings (returning June 7, June 21, July 12, and July 26). That float-while-you-watch showmanship expands to this Texas premiere of Sean Byrne’s latest horror. The IFC Films + Shudder co-production tracks a surfer who’s been abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Star Hassie Harrison will be on site for the screening, and you’ll even get to take home your seat – an exclusive branded inner tube.Sat., May 31 -
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Kung Fu & Coffee (2025)
Kicks will be flying both on and off the screen as Galaxy Theatre and Master Gohring’s Tai Chi and Kung Fu host a one-two punch event. First, Master Gohring will teach an introductory kung fu class available to kids over the age of four. Adults can sip on some coffee from the aptly named Kick Butt Coffee next door. Finally, everyone heads over to Galaxy Theatre to watch the new Karate Kid: Legends. (N.B., the movie is rated PG-13 for some reason.) – Blake Leschber Read a full review of Karate Kid: Legends.Sat., May 31 -
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Metropolis With Live Score by David DiDonato (1927)
By playing original music live in a movie theatre to accompany the action onscreen, David DiDonato isn’t reinventing the wheel here; that’s just how things were done back in the silent film era. But they weren’t doing it on a double-neck electric guitar, that’s for sure. (Point DiDonato!) The Austin musician cycles through synthwave, dream pop, black metal, and more in his lively score for one of the all-time greats: Fritz Lang’s enduring sci-fi vision of a world where autocrats and automation conspire to keep the working class down. Hmm. If only there were some contemporary resonance there… – Kimberley Jones Read a full review of Metropolis.Sat., May 31