Drop Dead Gorgeous

Michael Patrick Jann (The State, Reno 911!) quietly dropped his directorial debut in 1999, and it’s become something of a cult classic. With a mockumentary style, this black comedy about beauty pageants lampoons Midwestern life and the deadly lengths contestants will go to for the crown. Featuring Kirsten Dunst perfecting her Minnesotan accent later seen in Fargo season 2, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards as a delightfully diabolical mom and daughter, and a glowing Amy Adams in her film debut – the whole thing is pitch perfect. For their Drafthouse series Cheesy Movie Night, Antonelli’s pros will intro the film and bring five artisan cheeses complemented by pickled veggies, chocolates, preserves, and cured meat. – Kat McNevins Read a full review of Drop Dead Gorgeous.