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  Saving Face (2005)

  I’m a sucker for intergenerational stories, particularly if they’re about parents and kids dealing with romance. There’s a real fun chaos to the idea: parents having to commiserate with their kid over dating troubles, forcing a new equality of situation into a historically uneven power dynamic. In director Alice Wu’s debut feature, protag Wil (Michelle Krusiec, Duplex) must take in her pregnant mother (Joan Chen, Twin Peaks), whose unwed status has her on the outs with her father. While Wil’s in the closet with her mom, she becomes enamored with her boss’ daughter (Lynn Chen, a five-episode recurring doctor on Grey’s Anatomy), who butts heads with her own father over choosing modern dance over ballet. Social expectations get broken; love comes from unexpected places; and hearts do change, even if it takes a little while. – James Scott Read a full review of Saving Face.

  June 2 & 4

  AFS Cinema

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  Streets of Fire (1984)

  Willem Dafoe is perhaps the best role-picker in Hollywood, with countless iconic characters from Robert Pattinson’s deranged mentor in The Lighthouse, to Emma Stone’s kooky mad scientist dad in Poor Things. But back in his younger days the roles skewed a little sexier – albeit with his singular brand of toothy sleaze. None fit the brand more so perhaps than in this 1984 camped-out neo-noir rock opera, wherein he plays Raven, an evil biker gang leader who kidnaps rock star Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Her former soldier beau Cody (Michael Paré) is hired to rescue her and an urban chase ensues. Dafoe’s widow’s peak goes hard in this glam rock West Side Story that’s worth a watch on the big screen.– Lina Fisher

  June 4-5 & 7-8

  AFS Cinema

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  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)

  Feeling a bit dystopian in the current political climate? Check out the first half of the original Hunger Games series finale for all the inspiration you need for your counterrevolutionary activities. While Katniss Everdeen fights President Snow’s dictatorial regime in Panem, we, too, fight the establishment – one map labeled the Gulf of Mexico at a time. Whether a member of the revolution, a fan of dystopian science fiction, or complicated love triangles, this movie has it all. – Julianna Plewes Read a full review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.

  June 2 & 4

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

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  Queer Country Cinema: National Anthem (2024)

  Neon Rainbows partners with TLGS for a screening of this feature inspired by Luke Gilford’s portraits of queer rodeo performers. A special Bobby Pudrido performance precedes the picture. Read a full review of National Anthem.

  Wed., June 4, 6pm

  The Little Gay Shop

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  The Hunger feat. Lavender Scare (1983)

  Bloody Rose Boutique boosts queer cinema and music this Pride month with their screening series. Kicking off their return to North Loop is 1985’s erotic vampire horror The Hunger, followed by tunes from “bubblegum post-punk” performers Lavender Scare.

  Wed., June 4, 7:30pm

  Double Trouble