Special Guest Q&As

In the tradition of This is Spinal Tap, flickhappy is back to present And God Spoke, a hilarious, critically acclaimed 1993 mockumentary about low budget moviemaking. And God Spoke follows a pair of wildly ambitious (and thoroughly inept) filmmakers who set out to create the definitive cinematic retelling of the Bible. Their mission: “And God Spoke.” Their reality: spiraling budgets, impossibly difficult extras, and a Moses who can’t quite remember his lines. It’s a witty, winking look at the madness of movie-making that will leave you questioning whether miracles are needed more behind the camera than in front of it. Stick around after the screening for an in-person Q&A with director of the film Arthur Borman and actors Michael Riley and Stephen Rappaport!

It's finally time for Tommy Wiseau's new film Big Shark to be unleashed on Orange County! As an added bonus, we'll be throwing it on a double feature with his 2003 cult classic The Room! And if that all weren't enough, star of The Room and best-selling author of The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, is joining us for all the fun to introduce both films in person! First up, you know the drill! Bust out those plastic spoons! Wiseau's peerless magnum opus finds the auteur who shaped a generation taking on the arts of acting, writing, casting, directing, editing and more. What's even more remarkable: he's mastered them all. The multi-talented director stars as Johnny, a big-time banker working in gorgeously shot San Francisco. His fiancée Lisa, seemingly a happy part of a successful relationship, has wandering eyes…for Tommy's best friend Mark. Cinema has never witnessed such betrayal! And then finally...the Big Shark arrives here at The Frida Cinema, with only a mysterious tagline attached to it: three firefighters must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. That's it! Don't miss this awesome double feature on the big screen with a packed house!

The People's Joker is back at The Frida Cinema hot off of its Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards, and this time we've got a very special treat for you: writer/director Vera Drew is joining us in-person for a Q&A after the film! Set in a dystopian Gotham City, the film follows Vera, played by Drew herself, who aspires to become the first openly trans comedian. Struggling with oppressive societal norms and personal demons, Vera undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Infused with dark humor, surreal visuals, and a satirical edge, “The People’s Joker” challenges traditional narratives and delivers a poignant message about authenticity and resilience. Don't miss your chance to see one of 2024's most outrageous (and best) films on the big screen!

Adam Rehmeier's darkly comedic indie favorite Dinner in America returns just in time for our all-month birthday celebration! And this time, we're preceding it with Adam's 2024 film Snack Shack for a double feature for the ages! And stick around after each film for an exclusive Q&A with writer/director Adam Rehmeier, Producer Ross Putnam, and more surprise cast and crew TBA from each film!  Snack Shack is set in Nebraska City, 1991, as two best friends get the chance to run the swimming pool snack shack. Later on, it becomes to be the perfect scenario for transgression, fun, personal discovery and romance. The perfect Summer movie!  Dinner In America follows an unlikely pair—Simon (Kyle Gallner), a punk rocker on the run from the law, and Patty (Emily Skeggs), a socially awkward misfit obsessed with his band. Set in the suburbs of Detroit, the film explores their chaotic journey as they bond over their mutual disdain for societal norms. As their connection grows, Simon and Patty embark on a rebellious adventure that confronts their personal insecurities and helps them discover their own voices.

Our all-month birthday celebration wraps up with Hundreds Of Beavers, a new age cult comedy classic! And as an added bonus, stick around after the film as we chat with the man behind the madness, writer/director Mike Cheslik himself, moderated by LA Times film critic Amy Nicholson! 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.