Segerstrom Center for the Arts is proud to present a completely free screening of the new documentary Four Rational People!
The story follows the Emerson String Quartet as they embark on the final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 GRAMMYS and thousands of concerts. Interweaving vivid memories with delicate observations of life on the road, the film explores the difficult decision to walk away from the things they cherish: the music they play and the friends they hold dear.
At once a frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a cri de cœur to pass the torch to a new generation, the film culminates with one final performance, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain.
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Celebrate the life of the incomparable Catherine O’Hara with a pitch-perfect double feature of two mockumentary masterpieces: Waiting for Guffman and A Mighty Wind.
Waiting for Guffman: An eccentric theatre troupe mounts an original musical to celebrate their town’s 150th anniversary, convinced a Broadway producer named Guffman may attend and launch them to stardom.
A Mighty Wind: Three aging 1960s folk acts reunite for a memorial concert honoring their late manager, forcing old bandmates, ex-lovers, and long-buried tensions back into harmony.
From the earnest community-theatre hopefuls of small town Missouri to the wistful harmonies of reunited folk legends, O’Hara brings her unique blend of generational comic instinct and the ability to deliver earnest, real moments to every beautifully misguided dreamer she inhabits. Whether she’s belting out a hometown anthem with unshakable conviction or navigating the fragile egos of aging troubadours, her genius always lied in making the absurd feel achingly human.
There will be a ten minute intermission between each film. One ticket gets you access to both movies!
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Sirât, the buzzy new film from director Oliver Laxe, is making its way to The Frida Cinema hot off of the heels of getting nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film!
The story follows a man and his son arrive at a rave lost in the mountains of Morocco. They are looking for Marina, their daughter and sister, who disappeared months ago at another rave. Driven by fate, they decide to follow a group of ravers in search of one last party, in hopes Marina will be there.
Sirât won the prestigious Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and continues to stack up awards worldwide. Critics are praising the film for being one of the most intense and original films of 2025, with many noting that it demands to be seen on the big screen. Now’s your chance!
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Billy Idol Should Be Dead, the brand new feature-length documentary tracing the life and career of the punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon, is coming to The Frida Cinema for two nights only!
Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep intoBilly Idol’s emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career and still selling out arenas around the world.
“[A] harrowing redemption story…the Billy Idol documentary is an excellent and expansively researched two-hour deep dive that traces Idol’s life and career in the familiar ‘Behind the Music’ format, but with long looks at peak eras and a depth of detail, both factual and emotional, that elevate it above that standard.”—Variety
“[A]wild and surprisingly heartfelt documentary…the film leaves no stone unturned in telling Idol’s improbable story.”—The Ankler
“A story about survival”—USA Today
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Darren Lynn Bousman’s 2008 cult classic Repo! The Genetic Opera is back at The Frida, brought to life with a live shadowcast performance by our resident Repo! performance troupe Addicted To The Knife!
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, Repo! The Genetic Opera is a rock opera set in a dystopian future where a megacorporation, GeneCo, provides organ transplants for a society ravaged by organ failures. Those who cannot keep up with their payments face the terrifying fate of having their organs repossessed by Repo Men. The story follows Shilo Wallace (Alexa Vega), a young girl with a rare blood disease, who uncovers a dark family secret: her father, Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head), leads a double life as a Repo Man!
Featuring an ensemble cast including Paul Sorvino, Sarah Brightman, and Paris Hilton, all of whom deliver powerful musical performances that blend horror, drama, and dark humor, Repo! The Genetic Opera quickly developed a dedicated cult following for its unique style and bold storytelling. The film’s soundtrack, featuring original songs that range from rock to operatic ballads, complement the film’s elaborate gothic visuals and set it apart from more conventional musicals. Join us as the costumed players of Addicted To The Knife bring this dark fantasy to life!
Please note: this performance is being recorded for an eventual 4K blu ray re-release, so guests will be asked to sign a very standard video release form prior to entering the auditorium!
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. Member discounts and Frida Cinema comp passes not valid.
Doors open at 11:30PM. Movie begins at midnight!
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Join us on Saturday night, February 28th, as we screen Grease 2, the Michelle Pfeiffer star-making sequel to the iconic 1978 musical.
It’s 1961, two years after the original Grease gang graduated, and there’s a new crop of seniors and new members of the coolest cliques on campus, the Pink Ladies and T-Birds. Michael Carrington is the new kid in school…but he’s been branded a brainiac. Can he fix up an old motorcycle, don a leather jacket, avoid a rumble with the leader of the T-Birds, and win the heart of Pink Lady Stephanie?
Grease 2 isn’t Grease. We get it. But we love it because it’s louder and messier, two adjectives used to throw it under the bus upon its initial release. But what was once a punchline has become a midnight movie favorite: a sequel that failed on release but succeeded, decades later, as gloriously ridiculous cult entertainment. The music and feeling go on forever!
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Some girls will do anything to meet their idols.
Our Staff Pick series has brought us to Robert Zemekis’ I Wanna Hold Your Hand, brought you courtesy of our staffer, Isa, who will be introducing the screening!
The story follows a group of wide-eyed New Jersey teenagers who descend on New York City in hopes of getting close to their idols. What begins as a simple plan (to see The Beatles) spirals into a chaotic, cross-town odyssey filled with manic Beatlemania-fueled hijinks.
More than just a period comedy, I Wanna Hold Your Hand is a joyous time capsule of a cultural turning point. Come see this rarely screened gem on the big screen with fellow Beatles fans!
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Our brand new Staff Picks series kicks off with the 2018 indie dramedy Hearts Beat Loud, courtesy of our Development Director, Porter!
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
Over the years, Hearts Beat Loud has settled into the same emotional space as films like Begin Again, Sing Street, and Once. They’re not huge theatrical hits, but deeply beloved by those who found them. And for first timers, now is as good a time as ever to discover this gem on this big screen!
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Our second Volunteer Of Month comes courtesy of our pal Tyler, who has chosen The Coen Brothers’ bittersweet valentine to the folk scene before it broke big: Inside Llewyn Davis.
Oscar Isaac delivers a revelatory performance as Llewyn Davis, a brilliant but self-sabotaging musician orbiting the edges of success in a world of smoke-filled cafés and battered guitar cases. A portrait of artistic struggle without the mythmaking, it would be underselling the movie to tell you the plot instead of just selling the miserable vibe, which only The Brothers Coen could pull off.
The T Bone Burnett–curated soundtrack, a masterpiece in its own right, is worth the price of admission alone.
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Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the entire Muppet gang as we screen some special encores of The Muppet Christmas Carol!
Charles Dickens’ classic story gets the Muppet treatment as Ebenezer Scrooge (an extremely committed Michael Caine), a cold-hearted miser, is visited on Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. With help from Kermit’s Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy’s Emily Cratchit, and a chorus of singing, joke-cracking Muppets, Scrooge is shown the impact of his greed — and given one last chance to open his heart and embrace the spirit of Christmas.
A little bit of Muppet mayhem is exactly what every holiday season needs. Don’t miss your chance to see this one on the big screen!
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