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  When Harry Met Sally… (1989)

  Canadian director Celine Song’s stunning debut, Past Lives, cleaned up at all the award ceremonies in 2023, meaning a hotly anticipated follow-up with this year’s Materialists. The New York-set A24 rom-com finds a matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) facing a tough choice for her own match: someone perfect on paper (Pedro Pascal) or the one who got away (Chris Evans). Catch a special sneak peek along with Song’s selection for a film that shares DNA with this new release, the classic Nora Ephron rom-com that made Meg Ryan America’s sweetheart and had us all saying “I’ll have what she’s having.” – Kat McNevins

  Fri., May 30

  Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

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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

  Doc's Drive In Theatre

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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

  Paramount Theatre

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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

  AFS Cinema

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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 Leschber

  May 29-June 1

  Downtown Austin