Party Like It’s 1999 continues with Election, Alexander Payne’s dark teen comedy.
Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is an overachieving student determined to win the student body presidency at all costs. However, her campaign is disrupted by Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a frustrated teacher who holds a personal grudge against her and convinces popular but apathetic jock Paul Metzler (Chris Klein) to run against her. What ensues is a battle of wits, sabotage, and unintended consequences, highlighting the complexities of ambition, morality, and personal failure.
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Our Halloween Hangover Week continues with Edgar Wright’s Zom Rom Com Shaun of the Dead, presented by our friends at Everywhere Beer!
The movie follows Shaun (Simon Pegg), an aimless electronics store employee, whose life is falling apart—he’s stuck in a dead-end job, and his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) has just broken up with him. But when a zombie outbreak sweeps through London, Shaun seizes the opportunity to prove himself, rallying his best friend Ed (Nick Frost) and a small group of survivors to battle the undead. They attempt to reach the safety of their local pub, The Winchester, but chaos ensues as they face hordes of zombies.
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Fall in love all over again with Anora, the Palme d’Or and Oscar-winning new film from writer/director Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket). On Oscar night, Anora shook up the entire movie world as it took home five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress In A Leading Role, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing! Don’t miss your chance see the most acclaimed film of 2024 on the big screen!
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
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The story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.
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They figured he was a lazy, time-wasting slacker. They were right.
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The Power of Rock… In 1994
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Join us at The Frida Cinema for a special 10th anniversary Director’s Cut edition of Salad Days, a captivating documentary that takes you back to the vibrant world of punk rock during its formative years. This film is a heartfelt exploration of a movement that shaped music, culture, and youth identity in the 1980s and beyond.
Salad Days features never-before-seen footage, electrifying performances, and personal stories from the pioneers of the punk scene. Through candid interviews and a nostalgic lens, it captures the spirit of rebellion and creativity that defined a generation. Whether you were there at the shows or are discovering this era for the first time, this documentary resonates with the energy and passion that punk embodies.
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Poison, drowning, claw, or knife. So many ways to take a life.
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Just added: The Mimosa Girls will be joining us to perform a number from their Hocus Pocus drag show before the film!
Grab your favorite broom and caldron and head to The Frida Cinema as we team up with our friends at OC Pride for our annual screening of the 1993 classic Hocus Pocus!
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all.
Although Hocus Pocus did not achieve major box office success upon its release, it has since become a cult classic. Its mix of humor, magic, and Halloween-themed adventure has cemented its place as a seasonal favorite. The film’s playful take on witchcraft, combined with its memorable characters and enchanting soundtrack, continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
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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