Up next in our Kubrick Christmas series is Full Metal Jacket, the director’s 1987 Vietnam War film!
The movie is divided into two distinct parts: the harrowing boot camp experience, where the recruits endure relentless psychological and physical abuse under the brutal drill instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman (R. Lee Ermey), and their subsequent deployment to the chaos of Vietnam. At the center is Private Joker (Matthew Modine), whose transformation from a sardonic recruit to a hardened war correspondent reflects the moral ambiguity and psychological toll of combat.
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See It On 16mm returns for the holiday season to unspool It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra’s timeless Christmas classic!
The film follows George Bailey, played by James Stewart, a selfless man from the small town of Bedford Falls who sacrifices his personal dreams to support his family and community. When a financial crisis pushes him to the brink of despair, George contemplates ending his life, believing he has failed everyone. Enter Clarence, a bumbling yet endearing guardian angel, who shows George an alternate reality where he never existed, revealing how deeply he has touched the lives of others.
It’s a Wonderful Life has become a beloved holiday classic that has somehow far surpassed sterling reputation. It now stands as an enduring symbol of optimism and humanity annually for those of us looking for a little bit of Christmas melancholy.
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Our Kubrick Christmas series marches along with Paths of Glory, the director’s 1957 anti-war drama!
The story follows Colonel Dax, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, a principled French officer who is ordered to lead his men in a suicidal assault on an impregnable German position known as the “Anthill.” When the attack fails, the enraged generals scapegoat three soldiers, putting them on trial for cowardice to cover up their own incompetence. As Dax defends the men in a farcical court-martial, the film exposes the callous indifference of the military hierarchy and the brutal realities of war.
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Our December Volunteer of the Month is Sydney Torrence, who has chosen Paul Schrader’s visually stunning biopic Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as her VOTM pick.
The film weaves together three distinct narrative threads: a dramatized account of Yukio Mishima’s final day leading up to his shocking ritual suicide in 1970, flashbacks to key moments in his personal life, and stylized adaptations of his literary works. Through these interwoven segments, Schrader delves into Mishima’s internal struggles with identity, beauty, nationalism, and the tension between art and action.
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A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.
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You sold out the first screening, so let’s do another! Join us for a very special early-evening screening with C. Thomas Howell as he provides live commentary throughout the iconic film, The Outsiders: The Complete Novel. Hear what it was like to work with the infamous Francis Ford Coppola and Hollywood stars Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Diane Lane, and the late Patrick Swayze. Learn why Francis Ford Coppola kept the Greaser and Socks separate, even in their down time, and why he chose to film the complete movie on VHS tape first as a rehearsal, and so much more!
Want to get your memorabilia you’ve kept all these years signed by Ponyboy Curtis himself? Now’s your chance. Arrive early at 4:00PM for one-on-one time with your favorite greaser. Meet and greet tickets sold separately at tommyhowellmusic.com!
As a super added bonus, there will be an audience participation Q&A immediately following the screening!
This screening is to benefit C. Thomas Howell’s non-profit, The Stay Gold Foundation, which promotes literacy and the arts in schools.
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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Robin Williams is Garp. He’s got a funny way of looking at life.
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Brian Helgeland’s medieval action comedy A Knight’s Tale is coming back to The Frida Cinema to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and we are honored to be hosting an in-person Q&A with Shannyn Sossamon, who plays Jocelyn in the film!
William Thatcher (the unforgettable Heath Ledger) is a peasant who disguises himself as a noble knight to compete in jousting tournaments across Europe. With the help of his loyal friends, including a witty writer named Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany), William rises through the ranks of the tournament circuit, all while hiding his true identity. Along the way, he falls in love with a noblewoman and faces off against the ruthless Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), his main rival.
With its energetic blend of medieval action and humor, A Knight’s Tale quickly became (and has remained) one the 21st century’s most beloved cult classics!
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Our second November Volunteer of the Month is Hiroki Funahashi, who has chosen Ruben Ostland’s Force Majeure as his VOTM pick.
The film follows a Swedish family on a ski vacation in the French Alps. During lunch at a mountainside restaurant, a controlled avalanche appears to threaten their lives, and the father, Tomas, instinctively flees, abandoning his wife, Ebba, and their two children. The avalanche stops short, but the family is left to grapple with Tomas’ reaction, leading to tension and deep introspection about his role as a protector and the underlying dynamics of their relationship.
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Alright, alright, alright, it’s time to celebrate 30 years of Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s beloved coming-of-age comedy!
Set in the 1970s, the film follows a group of Texas high school students on the last day of school in 1976. The story intertwines the experiences of different characters—ranging from incoming freshmen to soon-to-be graduates—who navigate the rites of passage, from hazing to partying, while contemplating their futures. With an ensemble cast that includes Jason London, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Milla Jovovich, the film captures the carefree, rebellious spirit of youth, marked by its nostalgic soundtrack and laid-back atmosphere.
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