As I was compiling this week's listings, I started to notice a running theme among several of the movies, and then I remembered—of course, it's Pride Month. Happy Pride!
Special Screenings This Week
Thursday, June 1
The Last Dragon (1985)
Capri Theater
This movie will now always remind me of the Tessa Thompson performance art scene in Sorry to Bother You. $5; free for North Side residents. 7 p.m. More info here.
In the Palm of Your Hand (1951)
The Heights
This June, the Heights will be featuring the films of Mexican director Roberto Gavaldón. In this one, a widow seeks revenge against a scam artist. $15. 7:30 p.m. More info here.
Better Off Dead (1985)
Parkway Theater
Another movie about how suicide was funny in the '80s. With pre-show trivia at 7:30 p.m. $9/$12. 8 p.m. More info here.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Waite Park
The The Godfather: Part II of Sonic the Hedgehog movies. Free. 8:45 p.m. More info here.
Friday, June 2
Scream It Off Screen
Parkway Theater
Vote for your favorite local short films by screaming. You will not believe how fun this is. $10/$13. 8 p.m. More info here.
The Little Mermaid (2023)
Trylon
Nope, not that one. Not that one either. Don't you just love the public domain? $8. Friday & Sunday 1 p.m. Saturday & Monday-Wednesday 5 p.m. More info here.
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Trylon
A partial inspiration for Kill Bill, but way more than that too. $8. 7 & 9 p.m. Sunday 3 & 5 p.m. More info here.
KiKi (2016)
Washburn Fair Oaks
This "unofficial sequel" to Paris Is Burning documents the drag and vogueing scene in New York. Free. 8:45 p.m. More info here.
Saturday, June 3
Purple Rain (1984)
Alamo Drafthouse
Never heard of it. $10. 7:15 p.m. More info here.
DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
AMC Southdale
I only saw about 10 minutes of this, but it was cute. 11 a.m. More info here.
Die Zauberflöte
AMC Rosedale 14/AMC Southdale 16/Showplace Icon
You may know it better as The Magic Flute. Presented live from the Met. $26.50. 11:55 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Suga: Live From Japan
Emagine Willow Creek/Showplace ICON
The Korean rapper's "D-Day" tour, live. $37.63. 7 p.m. More info here.
Laurel and Hardy Comedy Festival
The Heights
Nothing funnier than a fat guy and a skinny guy getting into scrapes. Also Sunday, but that one's sold out. $15. 1 p.m. More info here.
Midnight Mayhem: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
The Main
Is this sequel as gay as promised? $10. 10 p.m. More info here.
Sunday, June 4
But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)
Alamo Drafthouse
A movie from olden times, back before all the teens were queer. $10. 11:25 a.m. More info here.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1983)
AMC Southdale 16
Gotta say, the de-aging tech here is amazing. Also Wednesday. $16.20. 4 & 7 p.m. More info here.
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2020)
Emagine Willow Creek
A lesbian ghost advises her shy, closeted niece. $10.75. 7 p.m. More info here.
Purple Rain (1984)
Emagine Willow Creek
Again, never heard of it. Also Wednesday. $10.75. 3:20 & 6 p.m. More info here.
Party Girl (1995)
Trylon
As It's a Wonderful Life taught us, there is truly no sadder fate than becoming a librarian. $8. 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday 7 & 9 p.m. More info here.
Monday, June 5
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Alamo Drafthouse
The prequel to Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Through Wednesday. $5. 10:45 a.m. More info here.
Pink Flamingos (2006)
Alamo Drafthouse
John Waters' classic of transcendent bad taste. $10. 7:15 p.m. More info here.
Shin Kamen Rider (2023)
AMC Rosedale 14
As Hongo Takeshi awakens one morning from uneasy dreams he finds himself transformed in his bed into a "grasshopper-hybrid cyborg." Also Tuesday at Emagine Willow Creek. $16.20. 7 p.m. More info here.
Deadly Friend (1986)
Emagine Willow Creek
The studio actually demanded that Wes Craven make it gorier. $6. 7:30 p.m. More info here.
The Rules of the Game (1939)
The Heights
Jean Renoir's classic upstairs-downstairs comedy. $12. 7:30 p.m. More info here.
Tuesday, June 6
Turning Red (2022)
Audubon Park
It's a metaphor for menstruation. Free. 8:45 p.m. More info here.
The God Man (2023)
AMC Rosedale 14/AMC Southdale 16
A movie about Jesus. Finally! $16.20. 7 p.m. More info here.
Wednesday, June 7
Casino Royale (2006)
Alamo Drafthouse
Eva Green is quite attractive. $10. 7:15 p.m. More info here.
The Lost City (2022)
The Commons
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum romance the stone. Read our full review here. Free. 8:45 p.m. More info here.
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Grandview 1&2
One of the best movies about long blonde hair every made. $12. 9:15 p.m. More info here.
How Love Won: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Minnesota (2016)
The Main
Let's all feel good about Minnesota. $10. 7 p.m .More info here.
Tape Freaks
Trylon
What have those freaks got in store for us this month? $5. 7 p.m. More info here.
Opening This Week
Follow the links for showtimes.
The Boogeyman
Turns out he is real.
Chile '76
A woman's life is changed when she shelters a Pinochet dissident.
It Ain't Over
A Yogi Berra doc.
Sanctuary
A dominatrix refuses to let a man end their relationship.
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Not gonna lie—it's fuckin' great.
Ongoing in Local Theaters
Follow the links for showtimes.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Blackberry (read our review here)
Fast X
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
John Wick: Chapter 4 (read our review here)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (read our review here)
