Continuing to shine a spotlight on our dearly departed David Lynch, we at The Frida Cinema are proud to present his unsung masterpiece Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me in a limited run. 

In the town of Twin Peaks, everyone has their secrets—but especially Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). In this prequel to his groundbreaking 1990s television series, David Lynch resurrects the teenager found wrapped in plastic at the beginning of the show, following her through the last week of her life and teasing out the enigmas that surround her murder. Homecoming queen by day and drug-addicted thrill seeker by night, Laura leads a double life that pulls her deeper and deeper into horror as she pieces together the identity of the assailant who has been terrorizing her for years.

Nightmarish in its vision of an innocent torn apart by unfathomable forces, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is nevertheless one of Lynch’s most humane films, aching with compassion for its tortured heroine—a character as enthralling in life as she was in death.

Hot off of its 10 Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design, The Frida Cinema is proud to present Brady Corbet’s audacious masterwork The Brutalist!

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Tóth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.

All screenings of The Brutalist will include a 15 minute intermission.

Preach (Glynn Turman), an aspiring writer, and Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), a talented basketball player with a bright future, navigate the joys and challenges of adolescence in their predominantly Black neighborhood. Their carefree days of mischief, romance, and camaraderie take a tragic turn after a series of poor decisions lead to unforeseen consequences, testing their friendship and shaping their paths.

Renowned for its authentic portrayal of youth, the film features a soulful Motown soundtrack and is celebrated as a groundbreaking work in Black cinema.

Concrete Dreams: Black Identity in the Urban Frame is a series that explores the profound relationship between Black Cinema and the cities that shape its narratives. Each film in the series not only tells a compelling story, but also positions the urban environment as a central character—its streets, culture, and communities influencing the lives, struggles, and triumphs of its inhabitants. By highlighting stories that intertwine identity, culture, and place, this series invites audiences to reflect on the dynamic interplay between people and the environments they call home, showcasing how these cities pulse through the heart of Black storytelling.

Wong Kar-Wai Month comes to an end the only way we know how: screening the iconic filmmaker’s year 2000 masterpiece In The Mood For Love.

The story follows Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung), neighbors who discover that their spouses are having an affair. As they grapple with this betrayal, they form a bond over their shared pain, reenacting their spouses’ infidelity in a bid to understand it. Despite their growing feelings for each other, they remain bound by societal expectations and their own moral codes, creating a story brimming with unspoken emotions and unfulfilled desires.

This program is a venue rental engagement. Member discounts and Frida Cinema comp passes not valid. The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Frida Cinema or its staff.

Abstract Milk Productions returns to present The 2nd Annual Abstract Milk Film Festival! In addition to a slate of fantastic films, this event offers the opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers, actors, musicians, and more.

Abstract Milk Productions was founded in 2023 by a close-knit group of film students in Southern California. We produce movies and showcase them locally, always working to build a diverse and talented network of performers and crew. Abstract Milk is passionate about developing thoughtful, entertaining media, and above all else, having fun!

Doors open at 7:00PM and the films start at 7:30PM! There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards.