It’s Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend and once again there is plenty happening at the theaters in our fair city, here is your #movienerdreport!

Tonight, at the Cedar Lee Theatre, Regal Crocker Park , and The Nightlight Cinema, they will present a documentary about one of the founders of The Allman Brothers band, “Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul.” It comes from Director James Keach who has made documentaries about Linda Ronstadt and Glen Campbell. It’s playing for one night only, before an inevitable streaming release.

Thursday at the Cleveland State Screening Room At Idea Center (1375 Euclid Avenue , 6^th Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44115), the Cleveland International Film Festival’s Shorts Club, will honor Juneteenth with a special screening of the “Groundbreaker Shorts Program” from CIFF 50. This was created to elevate and support artists of color and showcase racially diverse stories from racially diverse filmmakers.

Ticket Information is here: https://clevelandfilm.eventive.org/schedule/6a1dafe7cf39bd3fff88497b

This weekend brings the 15^th annual International Horror Hotel Film Festival! The event, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport (7230 Engle Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130), features film screenings, panels, lectures, a market place with local vendors and, new this year, filmmaker bingo!

More information about the festival is available here at: https://horrorhotelfilmfest.com/

The big film this weekend, and certain to do well at the box office, is “Toy Story 5,” the film sees Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys’ jobs threatened when electronic devices are introduced in their world. This film is directed by Andrew Stanton, who was responsible for other Pixar classics “Finding Nemo” and, a personal favorite of mine, “Wall-E.”

Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood in “The Death Of Robin Hood.” In the film Robin Hood grapples with his past life of crime and murder while in the hands of a mysterious woman after being critically injured. Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård also star.

The highly acclaimed Australian horror film also opens, “Leviticus.” It follows two gay teens who are tormented by a violent supernatural entity that takes the form of the person they desire most – each other. It currently sits at 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Also opening in wide release is “Girls Like Girls,” the debut feature film from multi-talented artist Hayley Kiyoko, who adapted from her own novel. It follows two teenage girls who face the complexities when starting to have feelings for each other.

At the Cedar Lee Theatre (2163 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118), they have an I Love the 90’s series and they are kicking it off this Saturday at 9:45 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Steven Spielberg’s iconic “Jurassic Park.” Tickets are just $6.

More information for tickets are available here: https://www.clevelandcinemas.com/movies/8488-jurassic-park/?date=2026-06-20

At the Cleveland Cinematheque (11610 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106) :

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. they will present the documentary “With Hasan in Gaza.” It is told through recently rediscovered MiniDV footage that captures a journey through Gaza.

Thursday at 8:40 p.m. and Saturday at 6:40 p.m. brings the French coming of age film “The Little Sister.” It follows a teenager who gets into a prestigious prep class, plays football and has a secret boyfriend, but hides that she loves women.

Saturday at 8:55 p.m. and Sunday at 7:05 p.m. they will present a 4K restoration of Pedro Almodòvar’s “Matador.” Local novelist Charles Oberndorf will present a brief introduction.

Sunday at 5 p.m. they will show Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Wrong Man” on 35mm! It is often recognized as Hitchcock’s only film that is based on a true story. It stars Henry Fonda and Vera Miles.

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 “Leviticus” they will also be having several showings of a 4K restoration of a 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.

More information about the films and ticket prices are at: nightlightcinema.com

Lastly, on Monday at the Grog Shop (2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights), the latest edition of “Midnight Rental’s Secret Screening” will take place. Hosted by Lenora, this is a fun evening that is like going to a friend’s house where you can watch a horror film, eat pizza rolls and make fun of the movie! This time it will be co-hosted by local filmmakers Adam and Kara White! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the film starts at 8 p.m.

More Information about tickets is available here: https://grogshop.gs/tm-event/midnight-rental-presents-secret-movie-night-6/ .

Until next week, see ya at the movies!