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.
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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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