Award-winning director Sophy Romvari’s feature debut, Blue Heron, is coming to The Frida Cinema!

In the late 1990s, eight-year-old Sasha and her family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, but their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice.

A lyrical and profound testament to the things we carry with us, Blue Heron masterfully chronicles the haze of a languid summer and the hyaline clarity of the moments that defined it.

This Mother’s Day weekend, Academy Award and Emmy Winner director Paul Wagner takes you on a cinematic journey, narrated by Hugh Dancy, through Georgia O’Keeffe’s early struggles and artistic awakenings to her rise as a feminist icon and cultural icon in Georgia O’Keefee: The Brightness of Light.

This film is an epic portrait of love, loss, and radical independence that is perfect for everyone to take their mother to after Mother’s Day brunch! Featuring the intimate personal letters of Georgia O’Keeffe, voiced by Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Claire Danes, The Brightness of Light offers unprecedented access to O’Keeffe’s groundbreaking body of work. 

Celebrate the Mother of American Modernism this Mother’s Day at The Frida Cinema!

Let’s find out how it all began! **Sung like Let’s do the Time Warp Again!**

Dive into the wild origins of a cult phenomenon with Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror! This loving, deep-dive documentary traces the creation and legacy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, from its scrappy stage beginnings to its midnight movie immortality.

Featuring interviews with creator Richard O’Brien and cast members including Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick, the film unpacks how a strange little musical about aliens, desire, and self-expression became a global cultural touchstone. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or a Rocky Horror virgin, this is your backstage pass to one of cinema’s most enduring cult legacies.

The hills are alive…with one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time!

Experience the timeless magic of The Sound of Music at The Frida Cinema this Mother’s Day Weekend!

Julie Andrews (Julie Andrews) stars as Maria, a spirited young novice sent to care for the seven children of the строг but widowed Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). What begins as a challenge quickly blossoms into a story of music, love, and resilience, as Maria brings warmth and song back into a regimented household…just as the looming threat of war casts a shadow over their lives.

Directed by Robert Wise and featuring unforgettable songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music is a sweeping, heart-lifting celebration of courage and the power of finding your voice. From its breathtaking alpine vistas to its iconic melodies, it remains a cinematic treasure that continues to inspire audiences of all ages.

Just added: James Pax “Lightning” will be joining us for this screening! Aside from appearing as Lightning in Big Trouble in Little China, James has also appeared in such movies as Invasion USA with Chuck Norris, The Dark Knight, Year of the Dragon, and Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects with Charles Bronson. James will join our other guests for a signing before the the film and will also be part of the on stage post Q&A!

Jack Burton’s in for some serious trouble…and you’re in for some serious fun.

The Moviebusters are back at The Frida Cinema, and this time they’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of the John Carpenter and Kurt Russell’s 1986 cult classic Big Trouble In Little China! In addition to the film, we will have guests Alan Howarth, who worked with John Carpenter on the film’s soundtrack, and actor and martial artist Gerald Okamura, who played the Wing Kong Hatchet Man in the film join us after the screening for a Q&A hosted by Scott Zillner! They will also be signing autographs in the lobby before the film begins!

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi’s green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

This kind of Kung Fu-Western-Sci Fi-Action-Horror genre mashing is common now, but in the 1980s, it was unheard of. Big Trouble In Little China embraced the chaos then, and has become even more beloved as the years have worn on. Come see it on the big screen!

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. Frida Cinema member discounts and comp passes do not apply.

The new concert film/documentary Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is rocking its way to The Frida Cinema for two nights only!

With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history!

Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band’s legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.

Moviebusters are taking us back to the coldest corner of horror history with  John Carpenter’s The Thing–now in a new 4K restoration! And as an added bonus, Alan Howarth, a frequent collaborator with John Carpenter, will be joining us for a post-screening Q&A hosted by Scott Zilner! Alan worked closely with director and composer John Carpenter contributed additional synthesizer-based musical pieces and sound design work for the film. He will be signing autographs in the theater lobby before the film!

What begins as a simple rescue mission at a remote Antarctic outpost quickly dissolves into a nightmare of shape-shifting terror. When a mysterious organism infiltrates U.S. research station Outpost 31, it doesn’t attack its victims…it becomes them. With no way out and no way to tell who’s human, the team must confront an enemy capable of wearing any face…including their own.

What can be said about The Thing that hasn’t already been said? This 1982 masterpiece redefined paranoia horror, practical effects (by the incredible Ron Botin and his team), and the art of keeping an audience on the very edge of its seat in only a way that the master of horror, John Carpenter, can do.

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. Frida Cinema member discounts and comp passes do not apply.