Our series on the Lost Films Of Covid is moving on to American auteur Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow, a small story with an enormous heart.
In the rough Oregon Territory of the 1820s, a skilled cook and a Chinese immigrant form an unlikely partnership — baking sweet cakes with stolen milk and daring to imagine a better life.
Shot with Reichardt’s signature patience and intimacy, First Cow finds poetry in the fleeting bonds of survival. Five years after theaters went quiet, it’s a reminder that history isn’t written by conquerors, but by those who share what little they have.
Thank you to our friends at Filmbot for their support in presenting this amazing series.
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Our In Defense Of…series for November is Chloe’s pick, and she’s chosen the 2011 animated classic Rango!
When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt.
A love letter to Spaghetti Westerns and cinematic misfits alike, Rango dazzles with eye-popping animation that can’t be missed on the big screen!
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From the twisted mind of writer/director Ari Aster springs Eddington, his surrealist (or is it?) nightmare time capsule comedy. And thanks to our friends over at Production Designers Collective, stick around after the screening for a very special Q&A with the film’s Production Designer–Elliott Hostetter (The Neon Demon, Bones & All).
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Hindsight is 2020.
Starring an all-star cast of Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, the film debuted at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and was released just this past Summer.
This event will be an official part of International Production Design Week.
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For the first time in The Frida Cinema’s history, we are presenting a very special run of the 1993 Western classic Tombstone, with an emphasis on celebrating Val Kilmer’s electric performance as the legendary Doc Holliday! And to mark the occasion, we are, of course, running the brand new 4K restoration!
Directed by George P. Cosmatos (and, unofficially, co-directed by Kurt Russell), Tombstone tells the true-ish story of Wyatt Earp and his brothers as they attempt to leave the law behind and settle into a quiet life in Arizona—only to be drawn into a violent showdown with the outlaw gang known as the Cowboys. It’s lightning-fast, guns-blazing, and has an absolutely stacked cast.
In honor of Kilmer’s legendary performance and enduring legacy, we’re bringing the O.K. Corral back to the big screen—where legends belong.
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Santo Sundays continue with Santo Contra Los Jinetes Del Terror!
After a group of violent lepers escapes from a sanitarium, robbing several farms, residents of the town demand the the sheriff – take action. Meanwhile, a local criminal joins forces with the lepers – to commit even more robberies. As the disfigured madmen keep the – entire town indoors with its reign of terror, the sheriff has no – choice but to call on the only man who can help–legendary wrestling – superhero, Santo!
Trash-Mex is proud to collaborate with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematográfico for a special screening series of Mexican icon El Santo. Join us every other Sunday this Summer for a total of eight of his greatest hits! All films will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Admission is $9.
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Vinegar Syndrome Pictures presents a Sunrunner Films production from director Austin Snell–They Call Her Death! And stick around after the screening for an in-person Q&A with director Austin Snell!
On the wild frontier of the American prairie, Molly Pray is on a bloody crusade against the criminal forces that have wronged her. She shows no mercy, leaving a trail of bodies in her wake on a mission that ultimately strikes at the heart of the American identity and the notion of manifest destiny. But for Molly Pray – who has the embodied specter of death on her side – this isn’t political. This is personal.
They Call Her Death is inspired by Euro acid-westerns, 70s exploitation films, shot on 16mm, has great practical effects, and is bloody as hell. Not to mention the cherry on top–a very cool Morricone-esque score!
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Join us for a limited engagement run of Unforgiven, one of the most iconic Westerns ever made, as part of our Gene Hackman tribute! This Oscar-winning film, directed by Clint Eastwood, continues to captivate audiences with its gritty portrayal of morality, redemption, and the cost of violence.
Set in the unforgiving landscape of the American West, Unforgiven follows William Munny (Clint Eastwood), a retired outlaw who is pulled back into a life of violence when a group of prostitutes offers a bounty to avenge a brutal attack on one of their own. As Munny teams up with his old partner Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman) and a young gunslinger (Jaimz Woolvett), they embark on a journey that challenges their beliefs about right and wrong.
Gene Hackman plays the memorable role of Little Bill Daggett, a morally complex sheriff determined to maintain order in a lawless town, no matter the cost. Hackman’s portrayal earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, bringing a ruthless yet nuanced character to life that remains one of his finest performances.
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Our Classic Movie Nights series heads West as we screen Howard Hawks’ Western masterpiece Rio Bravo, starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson.
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Disregarded at the time of its release, and still underrated by many critics, Rio Bavo is finally coming into its own as one of director/producer Howard Hawks’ final great films.
Make sure to get to the screening early, as our Marketing Director Bekah will be doing a very informative and entertaining presentation on the film before it starts!
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Join us for the inaugural film in a new series we’re calling Hallucinations as we present the 1996 cult classic Cannibal! The Musical.
Before South Park and The Book Of Mormon, Trey Parker and Matt Stone created an ultra-low budget musical that’s been largely lost to time, despite their creators’ fame. A new restoration is the perfect way to see this forgotten film that paved the way for two oft he most successful comedy writers of the century.
Hosted by Polygon’s editor-in-chief Chris Plante, Hallucinations is a monthly event that spotlights movies that challenge our expectations of story, style, and “good taste”. Plante will introduce each film with some behind-the-scenes history and critical context. With Hallucinations, The Frida Cinema wants to build a communal space for lovers of Weird Cinema. We invite guests to bond over films that change what we expect from the medium, the world, and themselves. So come early, stay late, make friends, and watch something strange, surprising, or just shamelessly sick.
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