Clueless
NEVADA THEATRE 1/26 - CLUELESS: Join us for our Cult ‘95 retrospective as we revisit some of the greatest cult films of 1995, 30 years later! Shallow, rich and socially successful, Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking order. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly-klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. When the unthinkable happens and Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher must examine her misguided ways.
Before Sunrise
NEVADA THEATRE 2/2 - BEFORE SUNRISE: Join us for our Cult ‘95 retrospective as we revisit some of the greatest cult films of 1995, 30 years later! In this indie classic from Richard Linklater, the lives of two strangers intersect in ways neither could possibly have imagined. On his way to Vienna, American-born Jesse (Ethan Hawke) meets Celine (Julie Delpy), a student returning to Paris. After long conversations forge a surprising connection between them, Jesse convinces Celine to get off the train with him in Vienna. Since his flight to the U.S. departs the next morning and he has no money for lodging, they wander the city together, taking in the experiences of the Austrian capital and each other. As the night progresses, their bond makes separating in the morning a difficult choice.
Showgirls
NEVADA THEATRE 2/9 - SHOWGIRLS: Join us for our Cult ‘95 retrospective as we revisit some of the greatest cult films of 1995, 30 years later! This controversial erotic drama from Paul Verhoeven was critically panned upon release, but has since become a beloved cult classic. SHOWGIRLS follows Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley), a young drifter who arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She quickly befriends Molly (Gina Ravera), who works at the high-profile Stardust Hotel, and lands a job at a seedy strip club. A chance meeting with Cristal (Gina Gershon), the Stardust's marquee dancer, and her powerful boyfriend, Zack (Kyle MacLachlan), brings Nomi one step closer to realizing her dream. But, as she ascends to the top, Nomi begins to wonder if it's all worth it.
Hate (La Haine)
NEVADA THEATRE 2/23 - LA HAINE: Join us for our Cult ‘95 retrospective as we revisit some of the greatest cult films of 1995, 30 years later! A film positively bursting at the seams with raw energy and emotion, LA HAINE is as timely today as it was three decades ago. When a young Arab man is arrested and beaten unconscious by police, a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers, Vinz (Vincent Cassel), Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Koundé), wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident. After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon, their night seems poised to take a bleak turn. In French w/English subtitles.
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
It is the year 2029. Technology has advanced so far that cyborgs are commonplace. In addition, human brains can connect to the internet directly. Major Motoko Kasunagi is an officer in Section 9, an elite, secretive police division that deals with special operations, including counter terrorism and cyber crime.
The French Connection
NEVADA THEATRE 3/9 - THE FRENCH CONNECTION: Legendary filmmaker William Friedkin takes center stage in our newest Best Of retrospective, with four of his greatest works! In this gritty neo-noir crime thriller set in New York City, detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner Buddy “Cloudy” Russo (Roy Scheider) attempt to thwart the plans of a French heroin smuggler. Based on a nonfiction book of the same name, THE FRENCH CONNECTION won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is now considered one of the greatest films ever made.
To Live and Die in L.A.
NEVADA THEATRE 3/16 - TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.: Legendary filmmaker WIlliam Friedkin takes center stage in our newest Best Of retrospective, with four of his greatest works! One of Friedkin’s favorites of his own works, TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. follows reckless Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Petersen). When his longtime partner on the force is killed, Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe). Along with his new, straitlaced partner John Vukovich (John Pankow), Chance sets up a scheme to entrap Masters, resulting in the accidental death of an undercover officer. As Chance's desire for justice becomes an obsession, Vukovich questions the lawless methods he employs.
The Exorcist
NEVADA THEATRE 3/23 - THE EXORCIST: Legendary filmmaker William Friedkin takes center stage in our newest Best Of retrospective, with four of his greatest works! One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts exhibiting signs of possession -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest (Jason Miller), however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert (Max von Sydow) to help with the difficult job.
Sorcerer
NEVADA THEATRE 3/30 - SORCERER: Legendary filmmaker William Friedkin takes center stage in our newest Best Of retrospective, with four of his greatest works! This overlooked masterpiece, with some of the most amazing and thrilling set-pieces in the history of film, is the perfect choice to conclude our examination of Friedkin’s career. In the small South American town of Porvenir, four men on the run from the law are offered $10,000 and legal citizenship if they will transport a shipment of dangerously unstable nitroglycerin to an oil well 200 miles away. Led by Jackie Scanlon (Roy Scheider), the men set off on a hazardous journey, during which they must contend with dangerously rocky roads, unstable bridges, and attacks from local guerillas. The four fight for their lives as they struggle to complete their dangerous quest.