We are already at the end of May, and this week offers a little something for everyone! Here is your #movienerdreport!
Tonight (Wednesday) at the Capitol Theatre (1390 W.65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102) is the latest edition of “WTF Wednesday,” which shows movies that are certainly not anything that you would catch at the local multiplex. Tonight’s feature is called “Buffet Infinity” which is a film told entirely through mock commercials. It all kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket information is available at: https://www.clevelandcinemas.com/our-locations/x0fp0-capitol-theatre/?date=2026-05-27
The buzziest title that opens this weekend is “Backrooms” which was directed by Youtuber Kane Parsons. He was only 19 years old when this film went into production last year. He joins a growing list of Youtubers turned filmmakers, from Ohio’s own Chris Stuckmann who made “Shelby Oaks,” and the other film currently in theaters, Curry Baker’s “Obsession.” “Backrooms” features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass.
The narrative feature film debut from Oscar winning documentarian Daniel Roher also opens this week, it’s called “Tuner”. It tells the story of a piano tuner who realizes he has a knack for using his hearing to crack open safes. It stars Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman.
The WWII drama “Pressure” looks at the tension-filled 72 hours before D-Day and features Brenden Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott who plays Captain James Stagg.
Popular comedian, Nate Bargatze, makes his feature film debut in “The Breadwinner,” which tells the story of a guy who has to become the stay-at-home dad when his wife gets a big business opportunity. Mandy Moore plays his wife in the family flick.
Over at the Cleveland Cinematheque (11610 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106) :
Thursday at 6:25 p.m. the Future of Film is Female series concludes with the film “Reeling.” The story tells of a man who struggles to fit in with old friends and family after a life altering accident.
Thursday at 8 p.m. they will show the film “Hello Darkness.” It is described as a bent suburban musical which is comprised of hundreds of pirated film clips.
Thursday at 9:30 p.m. they will show the Guy Maddin Executive produced DIY horror film “City Wide Fever.”
Friday at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday at 8:10 p.m. they will present the French film “Two Pianos,” which features Charlotte Rampling.
Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. they will present a 4K restoration of the Czech film “Morgiana.”
Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. they will present the new documentary by master filmmaker Werner Herzog in “Ghost Elephants.” It looks at a conservation biologist who has been searching for an elusive herd of elephants.
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. they will present the Hungarian film “Hanussen.”
More information about the films and ticket prices are at: cinematheque.cia.edu
At the Nightlight Cinema (30 N High Street Akron, OH 44308):
In addition to the new film “Backrooms,” Saturday and Sunday they will be playing the acclaimed historical drama “Silent Friend,” which features Lèa Seydoux.
They also will be playing the original Oscar winning “Shrek” in honor of its 25th Anniversary!
More Information about the films and ticket prices are at: nightlightcinema.com
Lastly, after its successful premiere and subsequent run at the Cedar Lee, the film “The Last Shop On Walnut” will have a premiere in Ravenna, where it was primarily filmed! The film will play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ravenna 7 Movies (215 W. Cedar Ravenna, OH 44266).
More information about tickets is available at: ravenna7movies.com
Stay tuned for more movie happenings next week!
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