We’ve added some encores of White Christmas—the 1954 spectacle that wraps up the holiday season in a little bit of the ole showbiz razzle-dazzle!
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are war buddies turned song-and-dance men, teaming up with the talented Haynes sisters (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) to save a struggling Vermont inn—and the spirit of the general who once led them through war. What follows is a mix of backstage musical and holiday heart-warmer, decked out in dazzling costumes, toe-tapping numbers, and Irving Berlin’s iconic score (yes, that “White Christmas”).
Directed by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) and drenched in the glow of early VistaVision, this is comfort cinema at its finest.
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Our Classic Movie Nights series takes a delightful detour into Screwball Country with Ernst Lubitsch’s final completed film, the effervescent Cluny Brown!
Jennifer Jones is Cluny—a spirited, plumber-loving young woman whose knack for bursting social bubbles gets her sent off to service in a country manor. There, she collides with Charles Boyer’s dashing, penniless intellectual hiding from the Nazis (as one does), and the result is a whip-smart satire wrapped in romantic whimsy. Lubitsch, the master of sophisticated comedy, skewers British class structures with his trademark light touch and sly innuendo, delivering laughs with a wink and wisdom with a smile.
Not quite a romance, not quite a farce, Cluny Brown is a story about people who don’t quite fit—but maybe fit each other perfectly.
Make sure to get to the screening early, as our Marketing Director Bekah will be doing a very informative and entertaining presentation on the film before it starts!
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FanMail Cinema Club is invading The Frida for the first time as they are presenting a very special screening of the 2004 animated classic Shrek 2, featuring themed mini-cakes by Keelys Cake Studio, face painting by La Rainbow Fiesta, merch and photo ops by FanMail Cinema Club, a cosplay contest, and so much more!
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.
Don’t miss this laugh riot on the big screen with a rowdy crowd full of Shrek fans! Doors open at 7:00PM and the movie will start at 8:15PM sharp!
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Sorry in advance. October’s Hallucinations screening is Frank Henenlotter’s uproarious gross-out horror Frankenhooker!
When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée meets an unfortunate end via runaway lawnmower, his grief drives him to an entirely reasonable conclusion: build her a new body from the “best parts” of New York’s sex workers. Enter lightning, purple potions, and more bad decisions than humanly possible. It’s cartoon slapstick meets a morally questionable science fair.
If mad science is an art form, this is its neon masterpiece.
Hosted by Polygon’s editor-in-chief Chris Plante, Hallucinations is a monthly event that spotlights movies that challenge our expectations of story, style, and “good taste”. We invite guests to bond over films that change what we expect from the medium, the world, and themselves. So come early, stay late, make friends, and watch something strange, surprising, or just shamelessly sick.
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The Frida Cinema is excited to present the brand new candy-colored absurdist animated comedy Boys Go To Jupiter, with the star of the film, Jack Corbett, joining us in-person for a Q&A after the screening!
The story follows Billy 5000, a teenage gig worker in suburban Florida. He tries to earn enough money to move out of his sister’s garage. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of a gelatinous alien named Donut. Billy must protect Donut from the schemes of the Dolphin Groves Juice Company and its CEO, Dr. Dolphin.
Boys Go To Jupiter features a cast of comedic talent, including Jack Corbett as Billy 5000, Janeane Garofalo as Dr. Dolphin, Tavi Gevinson as Glarba, Elsie Fisher as Beatbox, and Joe Pera as Herschel Cretaceous, among many others!
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As if! It’s been 30 years since Cher Horowitz first schooled us in the art of high school survival—and we’re celebrating it in style: with a special screening of the 1995 classic plus a bonus double feature of Amy Heckerling and Alicia Silverstone’s Vamps from 2012! And as a bonus bonus, Griffin Newman (“Griffin” on the Blank Check Podcast and “Watto” on The George Lucas Talk Show) will be in the house to introduce BOTH films!
Amy Heckerling’s Clueless remains the ultimate ’90s teen comedy: sharp, stylish, and endlessly quotable. Follow Cher, Dionne, and the gang through Beverly Hills’ hallways and malls as they navigate friendship, fashion, and, of course, the quest to find the perfect date.
Vamps is about two bloodsucking party girls (Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter) find their destinies at stake when one falls for the son of a vampire hunter and the other encounters a long-ago love.
One ticket gets you access to both films and there will be a 15 minute intermission between them. Don’t miss this pairing on the big screen with a rowdy crowd!
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Celebrate Silent Film Day with our friends at Flickrhappy as they present a 100th anniversary screening of The Freshman! And as an added bonus, Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of silent comedy legend Harold Lloyd, will be joining us in-person to introduce the film and share rare insights into her grandfather’s life and legacy! Adding even more to the magic, renowned silent film composer and pianist Cliff Retallick will provide live musical accompaniment.
Harold Lloyd’s biggest box office hit and still one of the most beloved comedies of the silent era, The Freshman follows Harold Lloyd as an eager college freshman who dreams of being a big man on campus, though his careful plans inevitably go hilariously awry. But he gets a climactic chance to prove his mettle and impress the sweet girl he loves in one of the most famous sports sequences ever filmed.
Don’t miss this chance to experience and celebrate the 100th anniversary of a silent film masterpiece the way it was meant to be seen: on the big screen, with live music!
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.
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Started in August of 2015 as Crossfader, Merry-Go-Round Magazine had its genesis in a sweaty Santa Ana apartment with six people cramped together sharing their pop culture opinions, mostly for the benefit of themselves. We’ve spent the last decade recruiting writers across North America to cover everything from Sundance to Comic Con to Cannes, interviewing everyone from Militarie Gun to Joe Pera to Excene, and making niche areas of the Internet mad at us along the way.
We’re thrilled to be celebrating a decade of MGRM back in the town where it all started at The Frida Cinema with a rowdy, rollicking, raunchy evening with the boys of Magic Mike XXL, also celebrating its 10th anniversary! Stanley Donen meets Playgirl in this vibes-fueled highway odyssey: watch the doofiest Greek gods you’ve ever met trek from their home base of Tampa to a Myrtle Beach stripping convention for one last rodeo. Witness the hottest all-American hunks to grace the silver screen dry-hump their way across the American South, and into your heart! Behold the definitive use of “Pony” by Ginuwine!
Hooting, hollering, and rampant applause encouraged. Come help us celebrate 10 whole years of being an independent, online culture magazine and revel in the pinnacle of 2015 cinema (sorry Mad Max, we stan another [adjective starting with M] [generic first name also starting with M] in this household).
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Step into a world of fairy tale fun, adventure, and a little bit of enchantment with Ella Enchanted, now part of our 21st Century Cult series!
This beloved 2004 fantasy film, starring Anne Hathaway as the spirited Ella, tells the story of a young woman cursed with the “gift” of obedience — a challenge she must overcome to claim her own destiny.
Packed with humor, heart, and plenty of whimsical moments, Ella Enchanted is a perfect movie for anyone who loves a fresh twist on classic fairy tales. Whether you’re revisiting the film or discovering it for the first time, join us for an evening of laughter, magic, and inspiration.
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The Toxic Avenger is back—bigger, louder, and more radioactive than ever! This 2025 reboot brings the beloved Troma antihero into the modern era with a fresh dose of outrageous gore, dark humor, and socially charged mayhem!
A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger! Now wielding a glowing mop with super-human strength, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers to strengthen his polluted empire.
Expect wild practical effects, outrageous action, and a satirical edge that’s as sharp as ever.
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