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The next entry in our Party Like It's 1999 series is The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola's dreamlike directorial debut. The story of five sisters, and their mysterious existence growing up in the 1970s. The film follows the chain of events initiated by one of the Lisbon sisters' suicide attempt, and its effects on their family, their suburban town and most importantly, the young men who loved the Lisbons from afar and whose words provide the narrative for the film.

Slumber Party Parties charges ahead with A Knight's Tale, Brian Helgeland's medieval action comedy! William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) is a peasant who disguises himself as a noble knight to compete in jousting tournaments across Europe. With the help of his loyal friends, including a witty writer named Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany), William rises through the ranks of the tournament circuit, all while hiding his true identity. Along the way, he falls in love with a noblewoman and faces off against the ruthless Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), his main rival.

Sikhlens, The World’s Premier Sikh Film Festival, presents a double-feature of RABB DI AWAAZ and BAYWATANACHAL MERA PUTT.

Sikhlens, The World’s Premier Sikh Film Festival, presents a double-feature of 1947: BREXIT INDIA and BAYWATANA.

Sikhlens, The World’s Premier Sikh Film Festival, presents a double-feature of KHALSA CENTRE – SIMRAN, SEVA, SANGAT and CHAL MERA PUTT 2.

Sikhlens, The World’s Premier Sikh Film Festival, presents a double-feature of KHALSA CENTRE – SIMRAN, SEVA, SANGAT and DAARU NA PEENDA HOVE.

Our second November Volunteer of the Month is Hiroki Funahashi, who has chosen Ruben Ostland's Force Majeure as his VOTM pick. The film follows a Swedish family on a ski vacation in the French Alps. During lunch at a mountainside restaurant, a controlled avalanche appears to threaten their lives, and the father, Tomas, instinctively flees, abandoning his wife, Ebba, and their two children. The avalanche stops short, but the family is left to grapple with Tomas' reaction, leading to tension and deep introspection about his role as a protector and the underlying dynamics of their relationship.

The Bogart suspense picture with the surprise finish!

Everyone's a Puppet

Our next In Defense Of entry comes courtesy of our Marketing Director Bekah Phillips, who has chosen Thomas Schlamme's 1993 black comedy So I Married an Axe Murderer! Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

Pulp Fiction, Quentin Tarantino's groundbreaking crime film, turns 30! The film follows the lives of several characters, including hitmen Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, mob boss Marsellus Wallace, his wife Mia, and a washed-up boxer named Butch Coolidge. Each of their stories unfolds non-linearly, connected by moments of violence, absurdity, and unexpected humanity. Whether it's a bizarre twist during a date, a botched robbery, or an accidental shooting, Pulp Fiction defies traditional storytelling conventions, making it both unpredictable and iconic.

Dreamworks' fantasy comedy sequel Shrek 2 returns just in time for its 20th anniversary! Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.

Celebrate 50 years of John Boorman's Zardoz, the 1974 dystopian sci-fi cult classic! The story follows Zed, played by Sean Connery, a Brutal who becomes disillusioned with his life of servitude under the rule of a giant floating stone head called Zardoz, which orders the Brutals to kill each other while promising salvation. Zed stows away inside the head and uncovers the truth behind Zardoz and the Eternals' hedonistic yet sterile existence. As he infiltrates their society, he becomes a catalyst for the collapse of their seemingly perfect, but ultimately flawed, world.

Experience a 4K restoration of The Cell, Tarsem Singh's 2000 psychological thriller! Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez) is a child therapist who uses advanced technology to enter the minds of comatose patients. When notorious serial killer Carl Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio) falls into a coma, the FBI enlists Catherine to venture into his terrifying and surreal subconscious to locate his final victim, who is still alive but hidden. Inside Stargher's twisted mind, Catherine navigates disturbing imagery and psychological horrors, battling to find answers while also protecting her own psyche.

In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.

The terror starts the moment he stops.

A Kubrick Christmas kicks off with 2001: A Space Odyssey, the director's 1969 science fiction trip! Opening in prehistoric times, the film jumps from early man’s discovery of a strange monolith and subsequent development of weaponry to hundreds of thousands of years into the future when humanity has mastered space travel. As the rest of their crew rests in hibernation, scientists Dave and Frank lead a mission to Jupiter to retrieve a mysterious ancient artifact, accompanied by sentient computer system HAL 9000. When HAL’s intellect and ego are challenged, the journey takes an ominous turn as the craft races closer to its cryptic destination.

Our December Volunteer of the Month is Sydney Torrence, who has chosen Paul Schrader's visually stunning biopic Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as her VOTM pick.  The film weaves together three distinct narrative threads: a dramatized account of Yukio Mishima's final day leading up to his shocking ritual suicide in 1970, flashbacks to key moments in his personal life, and stylized adaptations of his literary works. Through these interwoven segments, Schrader delves into Mishima's internal struggles with identity, beauty, nationalism, and the tension between art and action.

Our Kubrick Christmas series marches along with Paths of Glory, the director's 1957 anti-war drama! The story follows Colonel Dax, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, a principled French officer who is ordered to lead his men in a suicidal assault on an impregnable German position known as the "Anthill." When the attack fails, the enraged generals scapegoat three soldiers, putting them on trial for cowardice to cover up their own incompetence. As Dax defends the men in a farcical court-martial, the film exposes the callous indifference of the military hierarchy and the brutal realities of war.

The Artist and The Astronaut is the story of two people on seemingly divergent life paths who were affected and profoundly changed by the sociopolitical events and trends of the 1960s and 1970s.  Highlighted by the simultaneous struggle for peace and equal rights with the greatest human challenge of all time - to reach for the stars - this film offers a surprising, inspiring and deeply touching narrative of true Americana seen through the life intersections of Apollo/Skylab astronaut Gerald P. “Jerry” Carr and renowned artist Pat Musick.

Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis, is a visually mesmerizing animated odyssey that takes viewers on a dreamlike journey through an expansive and surreal world. The film follows a solitary protagonist, a young traveler, who embarks on a personal quest across a series of interconnected landscapes—lush forests, desolate plains, and vast oceans—each reflecting his inner struggles and growth. With no dialogue, the film relies on its stunning visuals, fluid animation, and an evocative musical score to create an immersive experience, exploring themes of solitude, resilience, and the search for meaning.

Y2K, directed by Kyle Mooney, is a comedic romp through the chaos and absurdity of the turn-of-the-millennium panic. Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film follows two slacker friends, played by Jaeden Martell and Mason Gooding, who find themselves in the middle of a wild house party as they try to save their hacker friend (Rachel Zegler) from the havoc she inadvertently unleashed on the world’s computer systems. As midnight approaches and Y2K hysteria peaks, the trio faces hilarious mishaps, bizarre party antics, and unexpected revelations, all while attempting to prevent a seemingly catastrophic meltdown.

Join us as legendary singer/actor Ted Neeley joins us for the sixth -- and final -- time, as he makes the first stop in Farewell Tour of director Norman Jewison’s 1973 musical classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

“Teacher says, ‘Every time a bell rings, Jean Kayaksends a beaver to hell.’” Just in time for the holidays, Hundreds Of Beavers is coming back to The Frida Cinema! 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 theday. Robert Abele of The LA Times called it, “Gonzo cinema, moonshine distilled from the corny legacy from every loopy genius from Buster Keaton and Tex Avery to Mel Brooks and GeorgeMiller.” Join us for this gloriously bananas, delightful bonkers, beautifully made, black and white, action-comedy film that is just too much dam fun!

See It On 16mm returns for the holiday season with It's a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra's timeless Christmas favorite! The film follows George Bailey, played by James Stewart, a selfless man from the small town of Bedford Falls who sacrifices his personal dreams to support his family and community. When a financial crisis pushes him to the brink of despair, George contemplates ending his life, believing he has failed everyone. Enter Clarence, a bumbling yet endearing guardian angel, who shows George an alternate reality where he never existed, revealing how deeply he has touched the lives of others.

Join Cinematic Void, Scream Screen, and Vinegar Syndrome as they present a Christmas horror double feature of Don't Open Till Christmas and Winterbeast! As an added bonus, Vinegar Syndrome will have a pop-up shop for guests to peruse before the films.

Up next in our Kubrick Christmas series is Full Metal Jacket, the director's 1987 Vietnam War film! The movie is divided into two distinct parts: the harrowing boot camp experience, where the recruits endure relentless psychological and physical abuse under the brutal drill instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman (R. Lee Ermey), and their subsequent deployment to the chaos of Vietnam. At the center is Private Joker (Matthew Modine), whose transformation from a sardonic recruit to a hardened war correspondent reflects the moral ambiguity and psychological toll of combat.

Our Party Like It's 1999 series draws to a close with Go, Doug Liman's LGBTQ crime comedy! Grocery store clerk Simon occasionally sells drugs from his cash register at work, so when soap opera actors Adam and Zack come looking for Ecstasy on a quiet Christmas Eve, they are surprised to find Ronna covering his shift. Desperate for money, Ronna decides to become an impromptu drug dealer, unaware that Adam and Zack are secretly working for obsessed narcotics officer Burke.

Revisit one of Stanley Kubrick's first features with 1956's The Killing, the next entry in our Kubrick Christmas series. Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.

A24 presents Queer, a romantic period drama by Luca Guadagnino set in Mexico City. The film follows William Lee, portrayed by Daniel Craig, an American expatriate who leads a solitary existence among a small American community. His life takes a turn upon meeting Eugene Allerton, a young student played by Drew Starkey, igniting an intense and complex relationship. As Lee becomes infatuated with Allerton, the narrative delves into themes of desire, obsession, and the search for connection in a foreign land.

Our long-running Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th series returns to where it all began with the 1980 original! The story takes place at Camp Crystal Lake, a seemingly idyllic summer camp with a dark past. As a group of young counselors prepares to reopen the camp, they find themselves stalked by a mysterious killer. One by one, they fall victim to grisly attacks, culminating in a shocking twist that reveals the tragedy of a drowned boy named Jason Voorhees and the depths of a mother's vengeance.

Bewitch yourself with Bell, Book and Candle, Robert Quine's 1958 romantic comedy Kim Novak stars as Gillian Holroyd, a glamorous and independent witch who becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson (James Stewart). Using her magical powers, Gillian casts a love spell on Shep, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities. Featuring a stellar supporting cast, including Jack Lemmon as Gillian’s mischievous brother and Elsa Lanchester as her eccentric aunt, the film dazzles with its whimsical atmosphere, witty dialogue, and enchanting performances.

Film Club Members are invited to a special screening of Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind in honor of the late Terri Garr! During a mysterious blackout, Indiana family man Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) has a strange encounter with loud, colorfully-lit UFOs. Shaken by the experience, he finds himself unable to return to normal life and becomes obsessed with a recurring mental image of a flat tower-shaped object. All the while, authorities scramble to document similar incidents across the world and determine what message – if any – is being relayed to humanity.

Celebrate the holidays with 40th anniversary screenings of Gremlins, Joe Dante's darkly humorous horror comedy! The story begins when Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives a mysterious, adorable creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift from his father. With strict care instructions—no bright light, no water, and no feeding after midnight—Billy struggles to follow the rules, inadvertently unleashing a horde of mischievous, destructive gremlins on his quiet town. As the creatures wreak havoc, Billy and his girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates) race to stop the chaos and save their community.

It's our last Slumber Party Parties screening of the year, so we figured we'd team up with our friends at Super Yaki to screen the 2001 Anne Hathaway classic The Princess Diaries! A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne. Make sure to get their for the preshow at 9:30PM when doors open! And don't forget to stop by Super Yaki's booth to check out their awesome merch display! 

On Sunday, December 15, join our friends at flickrhappy as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dumb & Dumber, featuring an in-person Q&A with director/screenwriter Peter Farrelly and screenwriter Bennett Yellin! Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart. Don't miss this opportunity to watch one of the greatest comedies of all time with the creators of it in the room with you! Tickets are $17.50 and doors will open at 2:00PM before the 3:00PM movie starts! Just added: the event will be moderated by Voice of Champions, Jim Cooley!

This holiday season, our friends at HorrorBuzz are excited to bring us a special presentation of the terrifying...

Walk on the wild side with Hardcore, Paul Schrader's 1979 drama that delves into the seedy world of the adult film industry. The film follows Jake Van Dorn (George C. Scott), a conservative Midwestern businessman whose world is upended when his teenage daughter, Kristen, goes missing during a church trip. After discovering that she has been drawn into the world of pornography, Jake hires a private investigator (Peter Boyle) to track her down, ultimately taking the investigation into his own hands. His relentless search leads him deep into a dark and dangerous subculture, forcing him to confront his own values and vulnerabilities.

A Kubrick Christmas continues with Barry Lyndon, a visually stunning period drama that chronicles the rise and fall of an ambitious Irish rogue in 18th-century Europe. The film follows Redmond Barry (Ryan O’Neal), a charming but unscrupulous young man who climbs the social ladder through duels, deception, and a strategic marriage to a wealthy widow, Lady Lyndon (Marisa Berenson). As he ascends to aristocratic privilege, Barry’s greed, vanity, and lack of foresight ultimately lead to his downfall, exposing the fragile nature of wealth and power.

Join us on Monday, December 16th, at 7:30PM as Outsider Art presents a special 25th Anniversary (and only Southern California screening) of the Fugazi documentary, Instrument. At 7:30PM a virtual Q&A with Fugazi's Ian MacKaye will take place followed by a screening of the documentary film at 8:30PM. Instrument, a film by director Jem Cohen and Fugazi. A visual record of music making shot over ten years; concerts, interviews, tours, practice, portraits, landscapes, studio, super8, 16mm and video (1987-1997)

Up next in our Classic Movie Nights series is Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb!

Our Kubrick Christmas and Page to Screen series crossover for A Clockwork Orange, the director's 1971 adaptation of the Anthony Burgess novel! In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?

Kubrick Christmas winds down with The Shining, the disturbing 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel. The film follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel. Along with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and young son Danny (Danny Lloyd), who possesses psychic abilities called "the shining," Jack hopes to find peace and inspiration for his writing. However, the hotel's malevolent supernatural forces and Jack’s descent into insanity turn their stay into a nightmare. As Danny's visions grow more disturbing and Jack becomes increasingly unhinged, Wendy must fight to protect herself and her son.

It's time again for our Marketing Director Bekah to spread some holiday cheer with her annual tradition: Bekah's Cozy Christmas Classics! This year, she's curating a double dose of holiday cheer with the unforgettable pairing of Meet Me In St. Louis and Christmas In Connecticut! First up, let Judy Garland’s unforgettable performance in Meet Me In St. Louis sweep you away in this heartwarming musical transports you to the early 1900s, where the Smith family’s lives are filled with love, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia. With unforgettable songs like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” this film is a celebration of family, home, and the magic of the holidays. And then after that, get ready for some romantic holiday fun with Barbara Stanwyck in the delightful holiday comedy Christmas In Connecticut! When a war hero is invited to spend Christmas at the home of a food writer, a series of charming misunderstandings lead to cozy chaos, romance, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect mix of laughter, love, and Christmas spirit.

Horror Movie Night presented by HorrorBuzz is back, and this time they’re celebrating 50 years of the Bob Clark masterpiece Black Christmas with a brand new 4K restoration! As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins a series of obscene phone calls with dubious intentions. Black Christmas stands the test of time as one of the creepiest movies ever and even went on to inspire some of your favorite Slasher films! Horror Movie Night takes it to another level with a full night of entertainment including a Christmas themed HMN Video Preshow, Trivia, Games, Prizes, and another outstanding horror short from HorrorBuzz’s The Screaming Room Film Festival at Midsummer Scream. Join HorrorBuzz for Horror Movie Night at The Frida Cinema to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a landmark of horror this holiday season! Doors open and pre-show begins promptly at 7:30 pm, so arrive early!

Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.

End your year with a bang as we present limited engagements of Quentin Tarantino's epic southern revenge tale Django Unchained! Starring an unbelievable cast of Jamie Foxx, Christolph Waltz, and a villainous turn from Leonardo Dicaprio, the film has some of QT's best dialogue and explosive violence yet! A freed slave, Django, teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz, to track down and rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner, leading them into a dangerous confrontation that challenges the limits of justice and vengeance in the Old South. Winner of two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor, Django Unchained cemented itself as one of Tarantino's most impactful works and one of the best films of the 2010s.

Party Like It's 1999 and Kubrick Christmas closes with Eyes Wide Shut, the director's subversive, sexual holiday mystery. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star as William and Alice, a wealthy New York couple trying to get in the holiday spirit. After Alice admits to William that she once almost — key word being almost — cheated on him, William is suddenly inspired to partake in a nightlong sexual odyssey, finding himself in one strange entanglement after another as the possible indiscretion plays out on a loop in his head. His late night sojourn eventually brings him to a secretive occult group that may offer him more excitement than he's looking for...

On Saturday, January 11th, 2025, an annual Frida Cinema tradition returns. It’s The Lord Of The Rings Extended Edition...

You’re invited to a special screening of the original Star Wars with special guest Craig Miller! Craig was director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980. He created and oversaw the official Star Wars Fan Club as well as having edited and written virtually all of the first two years of Bantha Tracks as well as being a producer for Lucasfilm Ltd.  Craig will be appearing for an on-stage discussion about his experiences at Lucasfilm and his time during Star Wars, and will be joined by C. Andrew Nelson, who was also a former Lucasfilm Ltd/Industrial Light & Magic employee! In addition to C. Andrew Nelson’s work at ILM on VFX for various motion pictures, he was also chosen to play Darth Vader in scenes for the special edition of The Empire Strikes Back and also played the character in the LucasArts games Dark Forces and Rebel Assault 2. Craig will be available to meet fans, and will also be signing his book Star Wars Memories. C. Andrew Nelson will also be signing and meeting fans.   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.

You’re invited to a special screening of the original 1982 classic Conan The Barbarian starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with actress Sandahl Bergman, who plays Valeria, in attendance! There will be a post-screening discussion and Q&A with Sandahl Bergman, hosted by C. Andrew Nelson to follow film.   A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.