Get ready to shrink down and relive the wild adventure of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with Friends of the Mouse!
Eccentric inventor Wayne Szalinski’s (Rick Moranis) experimental shrinking ray accidentally miniaturizes his teenage kids and their next-door neighbors. The four tiny children are mistakenly thrown out with the trash and must navigate the perilous, jungle-like terrain of their own backyard. To make it back home safely, they have to dodge giant lawnmowers, treacherous sprinklers, and backyard insects, all while their frantic parents launch a desperate search to find them before it’s too late!
Along with prizes and a special cartoon, star Amy O’Neill (Amy Szalinski) will be joining us for a post-show Q&A as well as a meet & greet/autographs before the film.
Tickets for this event are free but you must RSVP each attendee. Priority seating is available for Friends of the Mouse members.
Memberships are available for $20/yr per family and can be purchased at this link.
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Set sail for Muppet mayhem as we continue our tribute to beloved character actor and all-around icon Tim Curry with a special 30th anniversary run of Muppets Treasure Island!
The story follows young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, as they embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
But we’re here to celebrate Tim Curry, one of the most endlessly entertaining performers to ever grace the silver screen. With any role that he touched, Curry could turn even the most ridiculous role into something unforgettable. His gleefully villainous turn as Long John Silver is one of his great comedic showcases. Don’t miss it on the big screen with fellow Muppet fans!
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An entire civilization must confront its destiny in alternative-animation pioneer René Laloux’s final feature, Gandahar, a cult classic of mind-bending science fiction that has been restored in 4K thanks to fine folks at Janus Films!
In a distant world, a merciless army of automata attacks Gandahar, turning its peace-loving people to stone. Hoping to discover the source of these Men of Metal, a council of matriarchs enlists the brave yet inexperienced warrior Sylvain (Pierre-Marie Escourro), who, while journeying through his planet’s outer regions, teams up with the Deformed, a race cast out from Gandahar after failed science experiments rendered them mutants. Soon, Sylvain learns that a gargantuan brain called Metamorphis (Georges Wilson) is responsible for his utopian society’s strife, and together with the beautiful Airelle (Catherine Chevallier), travels through time to defeat him, in the process risking their lives and Gandahar’s very existence.
Featuring stunningly surreal creatures and wondrously bizarre environments designed by renowned comic-book artist Caza, Gandahar is a visceral, visionary head-trip in which animation opens a gateway to the furthest reaches of the imagination.
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See It On 16mm is back at The Frida to unspool the 1933 adventure classic King Kong!
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Over 80 years later, King Kong has been remade and ripped off a hundred times over, but nothing can ever compare to the original! See it where it deserves to be seen: on the big screen!
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The bittersweet end to this year’s Walt Disney Studies series is the beloved animated classic Lady and the Tramp! And as an early holiday present, Theodore (Theo) Gluck will be joining us to give a very informative and entertaining post-screening presentation entitled “Walt on the Wide Screen”!
The film follows dog’s-eye-view adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold in Walt Disney’s beloved classic—the first animated feature ever produced in the widescreen CinemaScope process. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation, unforgettable songs and one of the dog-gonedest love stories of all time.
“Walt on the Wide Screen”: Film authority Theo Gluck offers an overview of the era of the widescreen revolution as Hollywood—a response to the looming specter of television. Disney, like all the other studios, was not immune to this innovation, so they answered the call to mutually combat this threat by quickly gearing up to offer widescreen product.
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Our Walt Disney Studies series charters new territory with a double feature of the 2008 documentary Walt & Grupo, followed by the 1942 short film Saludos Amigos in an evening we’re calling South of the Border with Walt Disney! And during the interval between the features, a discussion and Q&A with the director, Theodore Thomas, will be hosted and moderated by Disney Historian Jeff Kurtti.
Walt & El Grupo: It was 1941, a critical time for the world and for the Walt Disney Studio. When the U.S. Government asked Walt to be a cultural ambassador to South America, the stage was set for his very own real-life adventure. With a group of handpicked artists, later called “El Grupo,” Walt’s road trip achieved the impossible: goodwill. And in the process, it paved the way for two classic Disney films, Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros.
Saludos Amigos: A whimsical blend of live-action and animation, Saludos Amigos is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina’s pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and “El Gaucho” Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life…South American style.
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Our Walt Disney Studies series continues on November 1st with a very rare screening of Swiss Family Robinson! And as an added bonus, special guest Kevin Kidney will be giving a special post-screening presentation entitled “A Swiss Family Robinson Adventure”!
This spectacular screen version of the literary classic is full of breathtaking South Seas scenery, exotic animals and treacherous pirates. The heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a “civilized” community. But the ultimate challenge comes when a band of cutthroat pirates threatens to destroy the Robinsons’ impromptu paradise.
“A Swiss Family Robinson Adventure”: Kevin Kidney shares his research on the creation of Swiss Family Robinson, from its initial production to his personal journey to find and explore the original filming locations—including the castaway island and the legendary tree house.
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From the most delinquent duo in animation comes…Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, celebrating its 30th anniversary at The Frida Cinema!
Beavis and Butt-Head are back! And this time, they’re hitting the road! When their beloved TV is stolen, the two slackers set off across America in search of it, stumbling into a bizarre conspiracy that may have much bigger consequences than either of them could possibly comprehend.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America is a gloriously stupid, endlessly quotable time capsule of ’90s MTV culture. Mike Judge expands his beloved animated series to the big screen without losing its gleefully juvenile sense of humor, sending America’s favorite metalhead idiots on a chaotic cross-country adventure. Come see it on the big screen with new and old fans alike!
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Our Walt Disney Studies series is headed down the rabbit hole as present a special 75th anniversary screening of Alice in Wonderland! And make sure to get their early as our host for the evening, Jeff Kurtti, will be giving a very special presentation before the film!
In this beloved and oft-filmed story, bored young schoolgirl Alice falls down a rabbit hole and lands in a strange world where nonsense rules. She encounters “curiouser and curiouser” characters as she travels through Wonderland, trying to learn the logic of the place and find her way out.
Made under the supervision of Walt Disney himself, Alice in Wonderland and its animation are often regarded as some of the finest work in Disney Studio history, despite the lackluster, even hostile, reviews it originally received, though it did receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score!
In the presentation “Walt in Wonderland”, Jeff Kurtti tells the story of Walt Disney’s lifelong affection for the Lewis Carroll heroine, and how the stories wove a pathway through a lifetime of Disney projects, from the 1923 Disney “Alice in Cartoonland” shorts to coming to life in Disneyland.
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Board the submarine Nautilus and plunge into a strange undersea world of spellbinding adventure as we kick off our Walt Disney Studies series with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! This evening’s event will be hosted by Jeff Kurtti with a post-screening presentation by Disney Historian Kevin Kidney!
Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre star as shipwrecked survivors taken captive by the mysterious Captain Nemo, brilliantly portrayed by James Mason. Wavering between genius and madness, Nemo has launched a deadly crusade across the seven seas. But can the captive crew expose his evil plan before he destroys the world?
Disney’s brilliant Academy Award®-winning (Best Art Direction and Best Special Effects) adaptation of Jules Verne’s gripping tale makes 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea a truly mesmerizing masterpiece, his first feature in the widescreen CinemaScope process!
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