Semi-fictionalized documentary biopic of British artist David Hockney. After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. The title was named after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.
RRated R for language
A Chechen Muslim illegally immigrates to Hamburg, where he gets caught in the international war on terror.
Brian, a struggling filmmaker and alcoholic, is determined to bring his dream slasher film to life. But as his substance abuse disorder takes over, his relationships crumble and his grip on reality deteriorates. Mentally breaking down during a film shoot, Brian descends into a hellish psychological nightmare war zone. To survive, he must confront his inner demon zombies—or be consumed by them. Most importantly, he must not allow the killer from his movie to stab his brain. Premiere of the Debut Feature Film from Michael Cruz with live music from The Clog & Slosh DOORS at 7:00 PM MUSIC at 8:00 PM FILM at 9:30 PM $15 ADV | $18 DOOR
Detroit is a city of struggle. Historically, economically, and artistically, Detroit has had to fight for survival. And it’s had to fight even harder for recognition. The spirit of that fight is epitomized by GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES, a documentary which traces the birth of techno music to its unlikely origins in the D. Detroit’s African-American cultural roots cultivated musical movements like jazz, Motown, and disco. By the late ‘70s, DJs like Ken Collier were infusing underground clubs and public airwaves with radically danceable sounds, and in the early ‘80s groundbreaking technology like the infamous Roland TR-808 was falling into the hands of a new generation. The merging of these artistic and technological forces would bring about one of the most significant musical breakthroughs of the modern era. GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES tells the tale of the young visionaries who made that breakthrough happen. Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Blake Baxter, Eddie Fowlkes, and Santonio Echols were the vanguard of a new musical style they dubbed “techno,” which would soon become the most celebrated and profitable genre in the world. And yet their names are largely unknown to most fans of that very genre. Despite the best efforts of musical historians and journalists, the story of how a handful of black kids from Detroit invented techno has never been told. It’s a story of damaged friendships, mismanaged success, and broken dreams. But it’s also a story of inspiration. While the originators of techno may not enjoy the fame and fortune of those who cruised to success in their wake, they have seen their music touch lives around the globe. And they find comfort in knowing their creation will live on for generations to come. Like Detroit itself, the artists who created techno struggle for survival and recognition. GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES documents their fight and hopes to help them achieve both. DOORS & DJs at 3:00 PM FILM at 5:00 PM
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A blue collar worker tries to cover things up when his stepson is killed in a suspicious accident, but a local reporter senses that something's amiss.
A Hong Kong actress, Maggie Cheung playing a fictional version of herself, is cast in France to star in a remake of Les vampires (1915), but petty intrigues and clashing egos plague the production.
LIVE MUSIC: Inner Magic (with Adam Miller & Jeff Schroeder) Winston Tong & LX Rudis Zachary James Watkins with DJ Mashi Mashi Visuals by Camera Oscura CINEMATIC SYNCHRONISMS: PART I - DREAM THEMES Presented by Synth News & Nada Sound 7:00 PM Doors 8:00 PM Music $18 ADV | $22 DOOR
POPPERS (1984) A guy named Santos is released from prison after having killed his best friend. The dead friends father then organizes a manhunt to kill Santos. Santos escapes and then turns things around as he starts hunting the hunters. MEDIA MELTDOWN MOVIE MADHOUSE Gender jesters Piranha Psychotronica and Kafka X bring you a new experience in cinematic depravity… Media Meltdown Movie Madhouse! Prepare yourself to enter into a world of face-flaying forgotten and forsaken films… Made-for-TV, Direct-to-Video, VCR games, underground cinema, and more wiley weirdness than your minds can handle! In a world dominated by AI, CGI, mega streaming platforms, and cinematic universes, Media Meltdown celebrates the amateur, the low-budget, the handmade, the experimental, and the weird! Commit yourself every 3rd Sunday to … MEDIA MELTDOWN MOVIE MADHOUSE!
A young couple, Jerry and Annie, set out on the road to follow Dead & Company on their final tour, immersing themselves in the vibrant, nomadic community that has long surrounded the music of the Grateful Dead. From dusty parking lots to packed stadiums, they make their way busking and selling handmade clothes on “the lot”. The film is a portrait of the band through the fans, capturing a unique perspective of the scene and community. Jerry and Annie move from city to city, carried by the rhythms of the road and the spirit of the crowd, rediscovering American and all the beauty it holds. As they journey across the country, a tapestry of fan call-ins—stories, memories, and reflections — builds a collective portrait of the Grateful Dead experience. Blending past and present, the film captures the enduring spirit of a community defined by freedom, resilience, and the open road DOORS at 7:00 PM LIVE MUSIC at 7:30 PM FILM at 8:30 PM
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The Princess Diaries, 2001 Directed by Garry Marshall SHE ROCKS. SHE RULES. SHE REIGNS. 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.