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Captain America (1990) Director's Cut: Presented By Yippie Video

Coming to The Frida Cinema for one night only on December 6th, 2025! Captain America (1990): Director’s Cut is now on tour! This is the kickoff of the Captain America (1990) tour. Witness Albert Pyun’s Marvel classic like you’ve never seen it before–on the big screen! This event is presented by Yippie Video and promises to be the movie event of the year!

During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, “Captain America”. Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie “Red Skull”, Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.

This is a special showing with Q&A, special guests, photo ops with a Captain America cosplayer, the official Yippie Video booth, and everyone who attends will receive a commemorative Captain America (1990) tour ticket! This is an all new cut of Captain America (1990) finally unearthed for the first time in 30 years directly from Albert Pyun’s 35mm work print of the original film. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. Show starts at 7:00PM.

For more information on all of the new Albert Pyun film restorations, visit: yippeekiyaymothervideo.com

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

Coming to The Frida Cinema for one night only on December 6th, 2025! Captain America (1990): Director’s Cut is now on tour! This is the kickoff of the Captain America (1990) tour. Witness Albert Pyun’s Marvel classic like you’ve never seen it before–on the big screen! This event is presented by Yippie Video and promises to be the movie event of the year!
During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, “Captain America”. Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie “Red Skull”, Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.
This is a special showing with Q&A, special guests, photo ops with a Captain America cosplayer, the official Yippie Video booth, and everyone who attends will receive a commemorative Captain America (1990) tour ticket! This is an all new cut of Captain America (1990) finally unearthed for the first time in 30 years directly from Albert Pyun’s 35mm work print of the original film. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. Show starts at 7:00PM.
For more information on all of the new Albert Pyun film restorations, visit: yippeekiyaymothervideo.com
This program is a venue rental engagement. The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Frida Cinema or its staff. Membership discounts and comp passes do not apply.

  1. 7:00 pm

Hundreds of Beavers

Hundreds of Beavers, one of the most entertaining and enduring independent films of the past decade, is coming to The Frida Cinema for one last hurrah (or ho-ho-ho?) on Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th!

Called “gonzo cinema distilled from Buster Keaton to George Miller” (LA Times), “one of the most inventive comedies in years” (RogerEbert.com), that “puts most big screen comedies to shame,” (The Daily Beast), this impossible indie has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon — selling out theaters, melting Letterboxd & Rotten Tomatoes, and putting audiences worldwide into stitches.

In the early 1800’s, Jean Kayak, a drunken applejack salesman, finds himself stranded in a surreal winter landscape with nothing but his dim wits to guide him. Against a backdrop of ruthless elements and forest creatures – all played by actors in full-sized mascot costumes – Kayak develops increasingly complex traps in order to win the hand of a mischievous lover. When he discovers that the Beavers have formed their own secret society, he must infiltrate their lair to uncover their secrets and win the day.

Equal parts silent-era stunt work, Looney Tunes energy, and pure filmmaking lunacy, this is a cult hit that’s too much dam fun to stream alone at home!

Hundreds of Beavers, one of the most entertaining and enduring independent films of the past decade, is coming to The Frida Cinema for one last hurrah (or ho-ho-ho?) on Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th!
Called “gonzo cinema distilled from Buster Keaton to George Miller” (LA Times), “one of the most inventive comedies in years” (RogerEbert.com), that “puts most big screen comedies to shame,” (The Daily Beast), this impossible indie has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon — selling out theaters, melting Letterboxd & Rotten Tomatoes, and putting audiences worldwide into stitches.
In the early 1800’s, Jean Kayak, a drunken applejack salesman, finds himself stranded in a surreal winter landscape with nothing but his dim wits to guide him. Against a backdrop of ruthless elements and forest creatures – all played by actors in full-sized mascot costumes – Kayak develops increasingly complex traps in order to win the hand of a mischievous lover. When he discovers that the Beavers have formed their own secret society, he must infiltrate their lair to uncover their secrets and win the day.
Equal parts silent-era stunt work, Looney Tunes energy, and pure filmmaking lunacy, this is a cult hit that’s too much dam fun to stream alone at home!

  1. 7:15 pm

The Nightmare Before Christmas

What’s this? What’s this? The Nightmare Before Christmas, a true modern animated movie classic returns to the big screen at The Frida Cinema as part of our Volunteer Of The Month series! Everybody say thank you to Keenan!

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

Tim Burton and Henry Selick’s blend of stop-motion world-building and unforgettable music is holiday film unlike any other. Bring your family and friends and step into a world where Halloween meets Christmas in the most delicious way.

What’s this? What’s this? The Nightmare Before Christmas, a true modern animated movie classic returns to the big screen at The Frida Cinema as part of our Volunteer Of The Month series! Everybody say thank you to Keenan!
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Tim Burton and Henry Selick’s blend of stop-motion world-building and unforgettable music is holiday film unlike any other. Bring your family and friends and step into a world where Halloween meets Christmas in the most delicious way.

  1. 9:45 pm

Black Christmas: Presented By See It On 16mm

See It On 16mm is back at The Frida to unspool their 16mm print of the creepy holiday horror classic Black Christmas!

Holiday movies are sentimental and uplifting, but surprisingly devoid of knife murders? Black Christmas is the perfect remedy for this problem. When sorority sisters Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and Andrea Martin find themselves under attack from a foul-mouthed killer, it’s up to police chief John Saxon to even the odds. But what about Keir Dullea, the brooding art-school pianist? Could he have something to do with the mutilation rampage? There’s only one way to find out! 

Black Christmas is a terrifying tradition around these parts that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy during the jolliest time of year. If you’ve never given it a chance, make sure to right those wrongs this holiday season!

See It On 16mm is back at The Frida to unspool their 16mm print of the creepy holiday horror classic Black Christmas!
Holiday movies are sentimental and uplifting, but surprisingly devoid of knife murders? Black Christmas is the perfect remedy for this problem. When sorority sisters Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and Andrea Martin find themselves under attack from a foul-mouthed killer, it’s up to police chief John Saxon to even the odds. But what about Keir Dullea, the brooding art-school pianist? Could he have something to do with the mutilation rampage? There’s only one way to find out! 
Black Christmas is a terrifying tradition around these parts that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy during the jolliest time of year. If you’ve never given it a chance, make sure to right those wrongs this holiday season!

  1. 10:00 pm

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