Who says our Party Like It’s 1999 series is over? Our first January Volunteer of the Month is Gio Carrillo, who has chosen the cult comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous!
In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won’t give up without a fight.
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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!
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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.
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Joe Dante’s Christmas time creature feature comedy Gremlins is one of our very favorite holiday films, so let’s play it again!
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.
Gremlins remains a beloved cult classic that redefined holiday-themed films and practically invented the need for the PG-13 rating. It’s funny, scary, and filled with holiday cheer all at the same time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Fans of cult comedies (see what we did there?) rejoice! Let’s Start A Cult is coming to The Frida Cinema!…
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Robin Williams is Garp. He’s got a funny way of looking at life.
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