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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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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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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Dreamworks’ fantasy comedy sequel Shrek 2 returns just in time for its 20th anniversary!
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.
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Our Page to Screen series continues with Where the Wild Things Are, Spike Jonze’s imaginitive adaptation of the beloved Maurice Sendak book!
Max, a lonely and imaginative boy, runs away from home after an emotional outburst and sails to an island inhabited by mysterious creatures known as the Wild Things. These creatures, with their complex emotions and childlike behavior, crown Max as their king, and together they embark on playful, yet emotionally charged, adventures. As Max navigates this wild and unpredictable world, he learns important lessons about friendship, leadership, and the consequences of his actions.
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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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Join our friends over at Fleischer Cartoons for another round of classic toons as we present Betty Boop’s…
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Prepare yourself for a landmark screening featuring the 71st Anniversary of The War of the Worlds, George Pal’s eye-popping, edge-of-your-seat science fiction classic restored in 4K plus Academy Award®-winning restored Puppetoons not seen on the big screen in generations! Producer-Director-Restorationist Arnold Leibovit (The Puppetoon Movie, The Time Machine 2002) will be on hand for Q&A and signing The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3 the Rondo Award Winner Best Blu-ray Collection of 2024
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The Frida Cinema, with support from the Doreen D. Marshall Fund for Youth, presents our monthly Sensory Friendly Screenings series. Guests at these special film screenings can expect to find our auditorium lights on, our sound levels lowered, and the rare invitation to NOT sit still at the movies! For once, don’t expect to get hushed if sitting still is a challenge — we invite our Sensory Friendly Screening guests to get up, dance, and move about the auditorium if that’s what you feel like doing! These screenings will be presented the last Saturday and Sunday of every month, starting at 2pm.
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On Sunday, September 8, join us for a screening of the 1991 cult comedy Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, followed by a post-screening Q&A with actor Keith Coogan! Brought to you by our friends at flickrhappy, and hosted/moderated by Zach Arnold of thezacharnold.com.
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