Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
NEVADA THEATRE 11/24 - KISS ME DEADLY - Kiss Me Deadly (11/24) - Our series on femme fatales wraps up with one of the most unique film noirs ever made. A gritty, hard-boiled detective story, KISS ME DEADLY follows private eye Mike Hammer (Ralph Meeker) as he becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy after picking up a mysterious, distressed woman on a dark highway. What begins as a simple case quickly spirals into a nightmarish quest involving dangerous criminals and a mysterious, highly sought-after object. As Hammer delves deeper, he uncovers a world of corruption, violence, and secrets far beyond his expectations. With its relentless pace, moody cinematography, and dark themes, the film was initially met with critical disapproval but is now considered one of the most influential noirs of all time.
Miracle in Milan (Miracolo a Milano)
Sunrise Cinema, Saturday, Nov. 30th, 9:30 AM: MIRACLE IN MILAN: Join us on November 30th for a heartfelt film about kindness and the human spirit from one of Italy’s greatest directors, Vittorio De Sica. Miracle in Milan is a whimsical Italian neorealist fable that follows Toto, an orphan with a pure heart, who grows up to lead a community of impoverished citizens living in a shantytown on the outskirts of Milan. When they discover oil on their land, they attract the attention of a wealthy businessman who tries to take it from them. With the help of a magical dove, Toto works to protect and bring hope to the community. In Italian w/English subtitles.
But I'm a Cheerleader
ONYX AFTER HOURS Friday 11/8 @ 10 PM: Natasha Lyonne stars in this indie cult classic about queer love and the artificiality of heteronormativity. BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER follows Megan (Lyonne), a high school cheerleader whose friends and family suspect she's gay, despite her being unaware of it herself. They send her to a conversion therapy camp called True Directions, run by Mary Brown (Cathy Moriarty) and “ex-gay” Mike (RuPaul), where teens are trained to embrace traditional gender roles and heterosexuality. As Megan begins to question the program’s methods, she also starts to understand more about her own identity, forming unexpected connections with others at the camp.
