One of Cleveland’s own returns home! Here is this weeks #movienerdreport!
It is the last Wednesday of the month so that means it’s time for WTF Wednesday! The series is moving over to the Cedar Lee Theatre (2163 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118), and tonight’s feature is John Waters’ “Polyester.” If you’ve never seen this film, at the time of its original it came out in what Waters dubbed “Odorama.” So the first 100 attendees will receive one of the Odorama cards so you can smell along while the film plays. The film starts at 7:30 p.m.
This Saturday at 6 p.m. is a unique event in which Cleveland’s own David Wain will return home for a 25th Anniversary screening of his cult classic “Wet Hot American Summer.” The film features many familiar faces: Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Christopher Meloni, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and Elizabeth Banks, among many others. The event is a collaboration with the Cleveland International Film Festival’s Young Professionals Board and the Greater Cleveland Film Commission’s Associate Board. There will be food trucks, s’mores, a costume contest, and a Q&A with David Wain! It will be held at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville (15000 Cheerful Ln, Strongsville, OH 44136) and tickets can be purchased at this link .
This weekend there are two wide releases hitting local screens and the first one is “Supergirl.” Milly Alcock, who briefly appeared at the end of last year’s “Superman,” plays the titular role and the cast includes Jason Momoa, as well as an extended appearance from the Man of Steel, David Corenswet. It comes from director Craig Gillespie who has helmed such films as “Lars and the Real Girl,” “I, Tonya,” and “Dumb Money.”
Johnny Knoxville and his loveable band of stunt performers including Steve-O and Wee Man return for “Jackass: Best and Last.” It is the fifth and supposedly last film in the franchise.
At the Cleveland Cinematheque (11610 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106) :
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Friday at 9 p.m. they will present a new 4K restoration of David Cronenberg’s “Spider.” It follows a mentally disturbed man who takes residence in a halfway house, where his mind replays a key part of his childhood. Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, and Gabriel Byrne star.
Thursday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:45 p.m. they will present another 4K restoration of Alejandro Gonzàlez Iñàrritu’s debut film “Amores Perros.” It features one of his frequent cast members in Gael García Bernal.
Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. they will present the Cleveland premiere of the French film “Colours of Time.” It follows the lives of the cousins who inherit an old house in rural Normandy and they retrace their steps of their ancestors in 19th century Paris.
Saturday at 6:40 p.m. they will present Pedro Almodóvar’s “Law of Desire.” It tells the story of a gay filmmaker who becomes involved with an obsessive fan while still pining for his absent true love. It is presented in partnership with President Dave Huffman’s BVH Bakery, so there will be excellent treats on sale before the screening! It will play from a 35mm print.
Sunday at 3 p.m. they will present a 4K restoration of the Brazilian film “The Devil Queen.” It tells the story of a crime queen and drug dealer, who finds out the police are after his protégé and must find a scapegoat to protect them.
Sunday at 5 p.m. they will present the documentary “Everybody to Kenmure Street.” The film tells the story of residents who gather together when they learn of authorities’ plans to deport their neighbors.
And rounding things up at the Cinematheque, Sunday at 7 p.m. from a 35mm print, they will present the Japanese film “The Ceremony.”
At the Nightlight Cinema (30 N High Street Akron, OH 44308):
The Nightlight will be celebrating its 12th Anniversary and will be returning some favorites throughout the week to commemorate the occasion!
First up is a film often cited as one of best films ever made about the art of filmmaking in Federico Fellini’s “8 ½.”
They also will be playing a film that is often cited as one of the best concert films ever in Jonathan Demme’s “Stop Making Sense.” This film presents a high energy performance from Talking Heads, I dare you not to dance or at least tap your feet during this film.
Speaking of Talking Heads, they will also be showing frontman David Byrne’s feature directorial effort “True Stories.” In the film a small but growing Texas town celebrates its sesquicentennial and converges on a local parade and talent show.
They also will be presenting one of the most acclaimed films of the last 10 years in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” The romantic film tells the story of a painter who is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of another woman without her knowing.
They also will present screenings on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of “Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby.” The film which stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Sasha Baron Corbin is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Shake and Bake!
Happy 12th Anniversary to you, Nightlight!!
Sunday at the Capitol Theatre (1390 W. 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102) the Ohio Goes To The Movies series will continue with a Cleveland classic, “Major League.” The screening will start at 7 p.m. and it is free, but you must get tickets directly at the box office!
Until next time , we’ll see you at the movies!
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