I’ve been a bit behind in listing all the various events that have been playing around town the past few weeks, and in an effort to give me less work to do I’m just going to throw several of the upcoming film events into one single post. If this format works I might do it on a regular basis, or maybe I won’t. It’s my site, I’ll be as fickle as I want.

Uptown Midnight Movies

In a slight twist The Uptown is going to start showing midnight movies on Friday and Saturday, and it also looks like The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be returning to the Uptown. From what little I know they will be showing it once a month, complete with all the accoutremants that are to be expected with a live Rocky Horror screening.

August 29 – Aliens hosted by Rock & Roll Ray
September 5 – Porky’s w/ comedian Chris Maddock
September 11/12 – The Devil’s Rejects
September 18/19 – The Muppet Movie
September 25/26 – This Is Spinal Tap w/ cover band Shit Sandwich
October 2/3 – The Breakfast Club
October 9/10 – Shaun of the Dead
October 16/17 – The Return of the Living Dead
October 23/24 – Spooktacular! w/ Night of the Living Dead
October 30/31 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Transvestite Soup

Eureka Seven – One Night Only

The US debut of the anime film Eureka Seven is having a one night only screening on Thursday, September 4th. It will be simultaneously screening at several sites in the Twin Cities, and besides the film they will be showing some interviews and behind the scenes footage. Tickets are now on sale at the following theatres:
Eagan 16
AMC Eden Prairie 18
AMC Arbor Lakes Megastar 16
Kerasotes Block E 15
Brooklyn Center 20
Oakdale Cinema
AMC Rosedale 14

Now See Hear film series

The Oak Street Cinema starts up its new monthly film series on September 2nd. The goal of the series is to focus on underground, experimental and obscure cinema and will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. For the inaugural event The Ex-Lovers will be on hand to provide for a pre-show music set, and then the evening will focus on New York filmmaker City Harvest Black. Tickets are just $8.

Autumn Music & Movies

Presented by Vita.mn, Autumn Music & Movies will be held at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. All shows are free. Music will start at 5:30 pm and the films will start at dusk.

September 12 – Low & Jaws
September 19 – One For The Team & Bottle Rocket
September 26 – Dosh & Time Bandits
October 3 – The Honeydogs & Waiting For Guffman

The Heights presents Audrey Hepburn

Thanks to Take Up Productions, this fall The Heights Theatre will be hosting a series devoted to the films of Audrey Hepburn. All screenings start at 7:30 and will be $8. Or you may purchase five admissions for $25.

September 14 – Roman Holiday
September 21 – Sabrina
September 28 – Charade
October 5 – Funny Face
October 12 – Breakfast at Tiffanys

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Lots of additions to the late months of the sheet, hopefully they stay on but with that much lead time who knows at this point. The big addition is the Miyazaki anime film Ponyo.Hopefully he keeps up his seemingly flawless run. And while it is scheduled to open at the Edina, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it actually open at The Uptown. Daniel should also note that his fondest wish has come true, as the new Harry Potter film has been added to the schedule as well. Maybe you should keep your mouth shut next time, Daniel!

*** – Denotes recommended viewing

All dates subject to change

07/10 The Hurt Locker Uptown ***
07/10 Bruno Lagoon ***
07/10 Jerichow Edina

07/15 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Lagoon (tentative) (NEW)

07/17 Treeless Mountain Lagoon
07/17 Tetro Edina (tentative) ***

07/24 500 Days of Summer Uptown
07/24 Betty Blue: The Director’s Cut Lagoon ***
07/24 Seraphine Edina (tentative)
07/24 The Merry Gentlemen Edina (tentative)

07/31 In the Loop Uptown
07/31 $9.99 Lagoon ***
07/31 Soul Power Lagoon (tentative)
07/31 Shrink Lagoon/Edina

08/07 The Cove Uptown ***
08/07 The End of the Line Lagoon
08/07 The Answer Man Edina

08/14 Not Quite Hollywood Lagoon ***
08/14 Adam Edina (NEW DATE)
08/14 Ponyo Edina (NEW) ***

08/21 Inglorious Bastards Lagoon (very tentative) ***
08/21 Lorna’s Silence Edina

08/28 Cold Souls Uptown ***
08/28 The World’s Greatest Dad Lagoon ***
08/28 Taking Woodstock Lagoon ***
08/28 Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg Edina

08/29 The Adventures of Robin Hood Edina (One Night Only) ***
08/30 The Bride of Frankenstein Edina (One Night Only) ***
08/30 It Happened One Night Edina (One Night Only) ***

09/04 Thirst Lagoon ***
09/04 Afghan Star Lagoon
09/04 My One and Only Edina

09/11 The Baader Meinhof Complex Uptown
09/11 Captain Abu Raed Lagoon

09/18 The Beaches of Agnes Edina
09/18 Burning Plain Edina /Lagoon(tentative)

09/25 Somers Town Lagoon ***
09/25 Paris Edina (NEW)

10/02 Amreeka Edina

10/09 Earth Days Lagoon (NEW)

10/16 Still Walking Lagoon

10/23 The Horse Boy Lagoon (NEW)

The often maligned Block E Theater in downtown Minneapolis has recently announced it will be hosting the US debut of the acclaimed anime film Sword of the Stranger on February 5th for one night only. From what I know this is a simulcast event through the various Kerasota Theatres around the country. Tickets will be $12.50 which includes admission to the film as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the film and never-before-seen interviews with the voice actors.

Hopefully this event draws well as Block E has yet to have proven to be a very successful idea. More unique events like this might help change that public perception.