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  To the Front Film Series: Whatever (1998)

  I love da moviesh, but let’s be real: Variety in the director’s chair has been an uphill battle, especially for women. Weird, to be honest, when one reflects on how badass a filmography women behind the camera have created even just in the 1990s. That particular era gets its flowers this month from Austin Film Society, which features three features whose place in independent filmmaking remains as red-hot as the day they premiered. Director Susan Skoog will be in attendance at this screening of Whatever. – James Scott Read a full review of Whatever.

  Sun., Oct. 13

  AFS Cinema

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  Lupin the 3rd: the Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

  One might not think the antics of one pervert thief, his two right-hands of a swordsman and smoking gun, and a femme fatale would blend with what Western audiences understand of animator Hayao Miyazaki’s sensibilities. Wrong! This is the guy whose self-insert character was a pig who flew a WWII plane! Drawing from his time on Lupin’s television series, Miyazaki brings a softer side out to the turquoise-suited criminal – more damsel saver than boob-groper – while still keeping the mile-a-minute goofs so everyone’s happy. Oh, and don’t worry: Lupin and lawman Inspector Zenigata still have that “one-night-together-we-never-talk-about” vibe. – James Scott

  Oct. 13-16

  Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

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  The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

  Before stepping into their roles as sexy Van Helsing and sexy Dracula in The Horror of Dracula, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee launched Hammer Horror as sexy Dr. Frankenstein and the, well, not-so-sexy-but-definitely-magnetic Creature in The Curse of Frankenstein. But who knows – maybe gangrenous gray rotting skin underneath a proto-Beatles fright wig really works for some people. [Editor’s note: I can think of several.] Watch for the lurid atmosphere; stay for the soap opera intrigue. At the very least, this is an absolute must-see for anyone wanting to truly appreciate the referential humor in Young Frankenstein. – Cat McCarrey

  Oct. 12 - 15

  Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

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  Been There Presents Home Free (2024)

  It’s always special when a movie comes home, but home means something really special for this Austin-made bittersweet comedy from UT grads Aaron Brown and Lenny Barszap. Home Free is inspired by their real experiences as undergrads when they became friends with the Professor, a charming man of intellect, kindness, and wisdom who was experiencing homelessness. That friendship was a quick education in how people can drop out of society so fast and yet retain their value as human beings – and now they’ve retold that story as a touching college comedy that’s equal parts Animal House and The Lady in the Van. Join post-screening Q&As with the cast and crew, who are putting their money where their mouths are, as part of the proceeds go to The Other Ones Foundation, organizers of the Been There music festival, to help people experiencing homelessness and unemployment. – Richard Whittaker

  Through Nov. 22

  Eastside Cinema