Now that we've had our collective fill of the sun, grilled burgers, beer and fireworks, how about checking out some of these rad film screenings to keep you cool. I hear it's going to be a hot week!
Tuesday, July 8
Alamo Drafthouse: The monthly VHS-only series, Video Vortex will be screening 1988's TRAXX, about a mercenary/budding bakery owner, begins at 9:30 pm.
Texas Theatre: As part of their Tuesday Night Trash series, will be screening the 1976 cop drama THE COP IN BLUE JEANS at 9:15 pm for free.
Wednesday, July 9
Alamo Drafthouse: There will be a Quote Along screening of the now-classic Edgar Wright movie adaptation of SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD which starts at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, July 10
Alamo Drafthouse: The only event worth going to tonight is the RISE/DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES double screening that starts at 7:00 pm.
Angelika Dallas: The recommended event of the evening, the Angelika will screen the 50th anniversary restoration of the Beatles' A HARD DAY'S NIGHT at 7:00 pm. This is one of my favorite movies of all time and I can only imagine it will be amazing to watch with a crowd.
Texas Theatre: There will be a special 35mm screening of the 1968 sci-fi time travel movie, JE T'AIME, JE T'AIME at 7:15 pm.
Friday, July 11
Texas Theatre: Tonight marks the initial screening of Alex De La Iglesia's WITCHING AND BITCHING. I saw this during Fantastic Fest 2013 and loved it. Here's my review and you can catch the movie at 8:00 pm.
Saturday, July 12
Alamo Drafthouse: One of the best fantasy movies of all time, THE PRINCESS BRIDE will be screening at 2:00 pm.
Texas Theatre: The 1973 sci-fi movie FANTASTIC PLANET starts at 8:00 pm Stick around for a show behind the screen featuring True Widow.
Sunday, July 13
Alamo Drafthouse: Continuing the Marilyn Monroe series, Billy Wilder's 1955 THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH will screen at 12:30 pm. This is that one movie with the air blowing up her dress that's become a strangely iconic image.
Monday, July 14
Alamo Drafthouse: The Rolling Stones concert documentary, GIMME SHELTER, which was filmed at the Altamont Speedway in 1969 San Francisco, screens tonight at 8:00 pm.
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