film calendar
Cemetery screenings that don’t scare
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the programmers of the Coolidge Corner Theatre cross the river for the latest installment of Cemetery Cinema, an annual series of double features projected on the beautiful grounds of Mt. Auburn Cemetery. While graveyard screenings are often associated with horror movies, the folks at the Coolidge take a more thoughtful approach, […]
The Brattle is back. Settle into its new seats for classics and cult faves
After a weeklong closure for renovations, the Brattle Theatre reopens Friday, with an ambitious summer lineup. Following a Friday matinee of the original “West Side Story” (1961) on 35mm are two weekend-long premiere runs, one a new restoration of an old favorite, one a new feature by a cult legend. Elaine May’s “Mikey and Nicky” […]
Celebrating youth-based films with DIYDS
For teens — especially teens of color or diverse socioeconomic backgrounds — representation on screen can be uninspiring at best, and opportunities behind the camera are next to nonexistent. Thankfully, the Do It Your Damn Self National Youth Film Festival, which screens its yearly showcase Friday at the Brattle Theatre, remains an oasis of youthful […]