Winner of both the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival, director Sean Wang’s Dìdi (弟弟) is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that tells the story of an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy named Chris (played by Izaac Wang) during the last month of summer in 2008.
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Celebrate the late, great Shelley Duvall with her iconic role as Olive Oyl in Robert Altman’s Popeye!
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Join us Thursday, August 1st for beloved 1993 Robin Williams comedy classic Mrs. Doubtfire, kicking off our Segerstrom Center for the Arts monthlong series!
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What if Peter Pan grew up?
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Our all-month birthday celebration wraps up with Hundreds Of Beavers, a new age cult comedy classic! And as an added bonus, stick around after the film as we chat with the man behind the madness, writer/director Mike Cheslik himself, moderated by LA Times film critic Amy Nicholson!
In the early 1800’s, Jean Kayak, a drunken applejack salesman, finds himself stranded in a surreal winter landscape with nothing but his dim wits to guide him. Against a backdrop of ruthless elements and forest creatures – all played by actors in full-sized mascot costumes – Kayak develops increasingly complex traps in order to win the hand of a mischievous lover. When he discovers that the Beavers have formed their own secret society, he must infiltrate their lair to uncover their secrets and win the day.
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Our second July Volunteer of the Month is Eden Byer, who has selected Spike Lee’s biting satire Bamboozled as her Volunteer of the Month pick!
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The People’s Joker is back at The Frida Cinema hot off of its Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards, and this time we’ve got a very special treat for you: writer/director Vera Drew is joining us in-person for a Q&A after the film!
Set in a dystopian Gotham City, the film follows Vera, played by Drew herself, who aspires to become the first openly trans comedian. Struggling with oppressive societal norms and personal demons, Vera undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Infused with dark humor, surreal visuals, and a satirical edge, “The People’s Joker” challenges traditional narratives and delivers a poignant message about authenticity and resilience.
Don’t miss your chance to see one of 2024’s most outrageous (and best) films on the big screen!
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From the minds of comedy trio The Lonely Island – Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone – comes a TRIPLE…
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When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches…
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He’s the ultimate tool.
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