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Weird Wednesday Celebrates Low-Budget Legend Albert Pyun

An unstoppable workhorse whose films celebrated earnest fun

by Julian Towers December 29, 2022September 30, 2025

Arts

Warped and Bloodied: Two New Books by Drafthouse Veterans

Giving the forgotten children of horror and exploitation the analysis they deserve

by Richard Whittaker December 2, 2021September 30, 2025

Getting Real Weird at Fantastic Fest

Two gems from the Weird Wednesday archive connect the genre fest to the Alamo Drafthouse’s history

by Richard Whittaker September 16, 2021September 30, 2025

Alamo Adds Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday to Virtual Cinema

Signature programs return online to keep community together

by Richard Whittaker March 31, 2020September 30, 2025

William Dear Says Freedom, R.I.P.

Biker tale ‘The Northville Cemetery Massacre’ revs at Weird Wednesday

by Richard Whittaker July 30, 2014September 30, 2025

Lars Nilsen Steps Back From Full-Time Alamo Duties

Longtime programmer will stay on as adviser and Weird Wednesday host

by Kimberley Jones February 21, 2013September 30, 2025

The Fearless James Hong

Star of ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ revives the raunch

by Richard Whittaker January 24, 2013September 30, 2025

Weird Wednesday Interview: Don Barton and ‘Zaat’

And you thought C.H.U.D. was slimy

by Marc Savlov July 10, 2012September 30, 2025

Any Given Wednesday

One man, 10 years, some seriously sublime weirdness

by Marc Savlov February 18, 2011September 30, 2025

Weird Times Five

Lars Nilsen reveals his top five Weird Wednesday flicks.

by Marc Savlov February 17, 2011September 30, 2025

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