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Special Screenings for Sun., May 25

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    The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    On the occasion of its 45th anniversary, is there anything left to say about The Empire Strikes Back? It matches everything series starter Star Wars (or A New Hope, whatever) set in motion – matinee-movie adventure, space existentialism, jaw-dropping practical effects, bouncy banter – and cranks the dial further for more indelible creatures and planets, more smolder, more daddy angst. Which is why Empire is my easy No. 1 in the all-time Star Wars theatrical feature rankings. You know what, since we’re already here: 1) The Empire Strikes Back 2) Star Wars 3) The Last Jedi 4) Rogue One 5) Return of the Jedi 6) The Force Awakens 7) Solo 8) Revenge of the Sith 9) Attack of the Clones 10) The Rise of Skywalker 11) The Phantom Menace. No notes, right? – Kimberley Jones
    Sun., May 25
    Paramount Theatre

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    Special Screenings

    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
    Paramount Theatre

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    Special Screenings

    Ran (1985)

    In the last 30 years, The Austin Chronicle has only given two films a five-star rating: The 1997 re-release of Fritz Lang’s German Expressionist masterpiece M, and the 2000 re-release of Akira Kurosawa’s bushido King Lear adaptation, Ran. What does five stars mean around here? That a movie is as perfect as a film can be. That’s Ran, now remastered in 4K. – Richard Whittaker Read a full review of Ran.
    May 24-29
    AFS Cinema
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