Ridley Scott’s girl trip Thelma & Louise winds down our Pride Month programming with a brand new 4K restoration!
The story follows Thelma (Geena Davis), a timid housewife, and Louise (Susan Sarandon), a no-nonsense waitress, as they embark on what starts as a weekend getaway and turns into a flight from the law. After Louise kills a man who attempts to rape Thelma, the two hit the road, realizing that the justice system is unlikely to see their side. Their journey becomes one of personal awakening, radical defiance, and ultimately, tragic liberation.
Thelma & Louise is more than a road movie—it’s a feminist landmark, a genre-defying tale of friendship, freedom, and fury that still resonates over three decades later.
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Our In Defense Of Series pick for June comes via Isa as she has chosen the underrated musical Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Few films have been more gleefully panned, misunderstood, or prematurely written off than Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the 1978 jukebox musical that dares to turn The Beatles’ most iconic album into a surreal, candy-colored rock opera. Dismissed by critics as a misguided cash-in, the film has long existed as a cultural punchline. But behind the glitter, kitsch, and chaos lies an ambitious, bold, and strangely hypnotic cinematic artifact that deserves a closer look. Isa says “give it a chance!”
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Get ready to be drenched in neon as we present the oft-maligned but extremely fun Batman & Robin film from 1997!
In the second Joel Schumacher-directed installment of the Batman franchise, Gotham City faces a chilling new threat: Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a villain determined to encase the world in ice while searching for a cure for his terminally ill wife. Teaming up with the seductive and poisonous eco-terrorist Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman), Freeze launches a plan to freeze Gotham solid.
Batman & Robin embraces a high-camp, cartoonish aesthetic that sharply contrasts the darker tones of its predecessors. The result is a film saturated in spectacle, puns, and visual excess, which making it a perfect addition to our Pride Month programming!
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Up second in our Santo Sundays series is Santo Vs. Hombres Infernales!
Agent Joaquin recalls his latest mission while lying wounded in an ambulance: Joaquin has infiltrated into a band of smugglers. When the villains learn the truth about him, they kidnap Jouqin’s fiancee. Santo comes to her rescue and fights the band.
Trash-Mex is proud to collaborate with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematográfico for a special screening series of Mexican icon El Santo. Join us every other Sunday this Summer for a total of eight of his greatest hits! All films will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Admission is $9.
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Up first in our Santo Sundays series is Santo vs. The Diabolical Brain!
In Santo vs. Evil Brain (Santo Conntra Cerebro Del Mal), the dastardly Doctor Campos is kidnapping and brainwashing scientists. When undercover detective Santo falls prey to Campos’ scheme, Lieutenant Zambrano (Enrique Zambrano) and El Incognito (Fernando Osés) must come to his assistance to foil Campos’ plans. Meanwhile, in the same year’s Santo vs. Infernal Men (Santo contra hombres infernales), the trio of Santo, El Incognito, and Zambrano team up once again to fight a band of drug smugglers.
Trash-Mex is proud to collaborate with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematográfico for a special screening series of Mexican icon El Santo. Join us every other Sunday this Summer for a total of eight of his greatest hits! All films will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Admission is $9.
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In partnership with Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, witness the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we present Iron Man, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers on the big screen in one day! Answer trivia questions to win prizes between films and watch Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes assemble again! Excelsior!
The final film in our lineup is The Avengers from 2012! When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
And make sure that you head down to Muzeo for Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, their new exhibit that’s running from May 16th onwards!
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In partnership with Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, witness the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we present Iron Man, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers on the big screen in one day! Answer trivia questions to win prizes between films and watch Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes assemble again! Excelsior!
The third film in our lineup is Captain America: The First Avenger! During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who’s transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler’s ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
And make sure that you head down to Muzeo for Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, their new exhibit that’s running from May 16th onwards!
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In partnership with Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, witness the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we present Iron Man, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers on the big screen in one day! Answer trivia questions to win prizes between films and watch Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes assemble again! Excelsior!
Next up is the original Thor from 2011! Against his father Odin’s will, The Mighty Thor – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
And make sure that you head down to Muzeo for Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, their new exhibit that’s running from May 16th onwards!
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In partnership with Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, witness the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we present Iron Man, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers on the big screen in one day! Answer trivia questions to win prizes between films and watch Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes assemble again! Excelsior!
First up is Iron Man from 2008! After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. This is the Marvel movie that started it all, and remains one of the very best superhero movies ever made!
And make sure that you head down to Muzeo for Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, their new exhibit that’s running from May 16th onwards!
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Just added: There will be a bonus special short with an on-screen appearance with Robby the Robot and B9 Lost in Space Robot that will play before the film!
Prepare to journey beyond the stars to Altair IV with the groundbreaking classic Forbidden Planet—newly restored in dazzling Cinemascope! A landmark of visual effects, sound, and imagination, this 1956 classic helped ignite the future of the genre setting a new standard for sci-fi influencing Star Wars, Star Trek and beyond!
Experience the stunning visuals and unforgettable special effects that transformed science fiction and fantasy motion pictures from then on. Whether you’re a sci-fi enthusiast or a newcomer, don’t miss your chance to see this timeless adventure on the big screen–including the legendary screen debut of the iconic Robby the Robot!
As an added bonus, enjoy a rare screening of 2 George Pal Academy Award-nominated stop-motion animated Puppetoon Classics before the show: Dr. Seuss The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and Tubby the Tuba, restored from their original Technicolor negatives by producer/director Arnold Leibovit, who will also be show’s MC for the evening!
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.
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