In the Eagle
The Breakfast Club
- Today, Nov 8
Director: John Hughes Run Time: 98 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1985
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall
You've got a pass from the principal to the most iconic day in detention cinema has ever seen!
40th Anniversary!
Thief
- Today, Nov 8
Director: Michael Mann Run Time: 123 min. Format: 4K Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1981
Starring: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi
Michael Mann's dynamite neo-noir with a sizzling soundtrack from Tangerine Dream
LA Premiere of the new 4K Restoration!
City on Fire
- Today, Nov 8
Director: Ringo Lam Ling-Tung Run Time: 105 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1987 Language: Cantonese with English subtitles
Starring: Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sun Yueh, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
- Sun, Nov 9
Director: Ken Kwapis Run Time: 88 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1985
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, John Candy, Waylon Jennings, Laraine Newman, Caroll Spinney, Paul Bartel, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman
It's Big Adventure! It's Big Laughs! It's Big Bird on the Big Screen!
40th Anniversary!
Return to Oz
- Sun, Nov 9
Director: Walter Murch Run Time: 109 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1985
Starring: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark
The trip to Oz that traumatized an entire generation is turning 40 (just like us)!
The End of the Tour
- Sun, Nov 9
Director: James Ponsoldt Run Time: 106 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 2015
Starring: Mickey Sumner, Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Mamie Gummer, Johnny Otto
Vidiots is infinitely excited to welcome director James Ponsoldt and cast members Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg (via video call) for a special 10th Anniversary screening of The End of the Tour followed by a conversation about the film about a conversation!
In the Mood for Love
- Mon, Nov 10
Director: Wong Kar-wai Run Time: 116 min. Format: 4K Digital Release Year: 2000 Language: Cantonese with English subtitles
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen, Siu Ping-lam
Part of Wong Kar Wai's unofficial 1960s trilogy, this spellbinding film remains one of the most beautiful and poignant films of all time.
Also featuring the short film In the Mood for Love 2001
Ran
- Tue, Nov 11
Director: Akira Kurosawa Run Time: 160 min. Format: 4K Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1985 Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū, Mieko Harada
Master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa reinterprets the Bard's King Lear as a breathtaking and monumental epic set in sixteenth-century Japan with feudal lords, familial strife, and a cinematic spectacle that no cinephile should miss on the big screen!
40th Anniversary! New 4K Restoration!
To Live and Die in L.A.
- Wed, Nov 12
Director: William Friedkin Run Time: 116 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1985
Starring: John Turturro, Willem Dafoe, William Petersen, John Pankow, Debra Feuer
Take off on the ultimate high-speed thrill ride in William Friedkin's seedy, cocaine-fueled underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles with neon-soaked cinematography by Robby Muller and a soundtrack by Wang Chung.
40th Anniversary!
Vidiots 40th Birthday Bash + Benefit!
- Thu, Nov 13
Run Time: 180 min.
We are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and you are invited to our birthday party! It's an all-star videocentric benefit to ensure that Vidiots continues to thrive for the next generation of film and at least another 40 years!
Clue – 40 Years of Vidiots and Clue!
- Fri, Nov 14
Director: Jonathan Lynn Run Time: 94 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1985
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Michael McKean, Leslie Ann Warren, Martin Mull, Colleen Camp
Seven Suspects, Six Weapons, Five Bodies and Three Endings.
40th Anniversary! Michael McKean and Lee Ving in person and Colleen Camp via video!
The Godfather
- Sat, Nov 15
Director: Francis Ford Coppola Run Time: 175 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1972
Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano
An offer you can't refuse.
The Godfather Part II
- Sat, Nov 15
Director: Francis Ford Coppola Run Time: 202 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1974
Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, John Cazale, Diane Keaton
A Visit to Sicily to learn the Corleone Family Business!
Stop Making Sense
- Sat, Nov 15
Director: Jonathan Demme Run Time: 88 min. Format: 4K Digital Release Year: 1984
Starring: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, Bernie Worrell
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
It's our 40th birthday and we're ready to party like rock stars!
Explorers
- Sun, Nov 16
Director: Joe Dante Run Time: 109 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1985
Starring: River Phoenix, Ethan Hawke, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite
We're off to outer space in Joe Dante's intergalactic cult classic that's celebrating its 40th Anniversary!
RRR
- Sun, Nov 16
Director: S. S. Rajamouli Run Time: 186 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 2022 Language: Telugu with English subtitles
Starring: N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran
Rise, Roar, Revolt.
The epic is back on the big screen!
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
- Sun, Nov 16
Director: Richard Brooks Run Time: 136 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1977
Starring: Richard Gere, Tuesday Weld, Diane Keaton, William Atherton, Richard Kiley
Celebrate with us one of the most unconventional and influential actresses in cinema history with one of her best and deepest cuts!
Amadeus with a Masquerade Ball
- Mon, Nov 17
Director: Miloš Forman Run Time: 187 min. Format: 4K Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1984
Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, F. Murray Abraham, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow, Tom Hulce
New 4K Restoration!
Co-presented by The Cinegogue
A Better Tomorrow
- Wed, Nov 19
Director: John Woo Run Time: 95 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1986 Language: Cantonese with English subtitles
Starring: Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Ti Lung
The film that turned John Woo and Chow Yun-fat into international superstars and changed the game of not only Hong Kong action cinema, but action films across the world,
The Tale of Silyan
- Thu, Nov 20
Director: Tamara Kotevska Run Time: 81 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 2025 Language: Macedonian with English subtitles
Starring: Nikola Conev, Jana Coneva, Aleksandra Coneva, Aleksandar Conev, Ilina Coneva
KCRW, Vidiots, National Geographic, and Picturehouse invite you to an advance screening of The Tale of Silyan.
Krush Groove
- Fri, Nov 21
Director: Michael Schultz Run Time: 97 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1985
Starring: Blair Underwood, Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Kurtis Blow
Vidiots is thrilled to welcome legendary director Michael Schultz for a special 40th Anniversary screening of his hip-hop cult classic Krush Groove, followed by a conversation with Schultz and director Ernest Dickerson!
The Last Dragon
- Fri, Nov 21
Director: Michael Schultz Run Time: 108 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1985
Starring: Taimak, Julius Carry, Vanity, Christopher Murney, Faith Prince
Vidiots is glowing to welcome legendary director Michael Schultz to introduce a special 40th Anniversary screening of his inner-city martial arts cult classic The Last Dragon!
The Muppet Movie
- Sat, Nov 22
Director: James Frawley Run Time: 97 min. Format: Digital Rating: All Ages Release Year: 1979
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Martin, Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman
Hop in puppet lovers, we're heading on a cross country road trip with everyone's favorite felt frog, Kermit, in Jim Henson's perennially lovable puppet comedy musical adventure!
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
- Sat, Nov 22
Director: Martin Scorsese Run Time: 112 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1974
Starring: Diane Ladd, Kris Kristofferson, Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel, Alfred Lutter
A movie for everyone who has ever dreamed of a second chance.
Vidiots remembers the life and legacy of the legendary Diane Ladd
Home for the Holidays
- Sat, Nov 22
Director: Jodie Foster Run Time: 103 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1995
Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Dylan McDermott
On the fourth Thursday in November, 84 million American families will gather together... And wonder why.
Angel’s Egg
- Sat, Nov 22
Director: Mamoru Oshii Run Time: 73 min. Format: 4K Digital Release Year: 1985 Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Starring: Keiichi Noda, Mako Hyodo, Jinpachi Nezu
Under a sky where clouds make sound as they move.
40th Anniversary! New 4K Restoration!
The Pagemaster
- Sun, Nov 23
Director: Joe Johnston, Pixote Hunt Run Time: 75 min. Format: Digital Rating: All Ages Release Year: 1994
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Frank Welker, Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Leonard Nimoy, Christopher Lloyd
Join us for a magical literary adventure with the Filmmakers for a special screening of the kiddo cult classic The Pagemaster, followed by a conversation about this imaginative fantasy!
Babette’s Feast
- Sun, Nov 23
Director: Gabriel Axel Run Time: 104 min. Format: Digital Rating: G Release Year: 1987 Language: Danish with English subtitles
Starring: Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle, Jean-Philippe Lafont
You're invited to a culinary cinematic banquet like no other, Gabriel Axel's universally beloved classic!
Peking Opera Blues
- Mon, Nov 24
Director: Tsui Hark Run Time: 104 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1986 Language: Cantonese and Mandarin with English subtitles
Starring: Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Cheung Kwok-Keung
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
The Last Waltz
- Tue, Nov 25
Director: Martin Scorsese Run Time: 117 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1978
Starring: Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson
It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.
Polyester
- Wed, Nov 26
Director: John Waters Run Time: 86 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1981
Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington
Spend Thanksgiving Eve with Divine and her nuclear family!
Presented in Odorama!
The Wizard of Oz on 35mm
- Fri, Nov 28
Director: Victor Fleming Run Time: 102 min. Format: 35mm Film Rating: All Ages Release Year: 1939
Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan
We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Citizen Kane
- Fri, Nov 28
Director: Orson Welles Run Time: 119 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1941
Starring: Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, George Coulouris
Some called him a hero...others called him a heel.
This Is Spinal Tap
- Fri, Nov 28
Director: Rob Reiner Run Time: 82 min. Format: Digital Rating: R Release Year: 1984
Starring: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Fran Drescher
Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven!
Police Story
- Fri, Nov 28
Director: Jackie Chan Run Time: 100 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1985 Language: Cantonese with English subtitles
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Bill Tung, Chor Yuen
There is no scene more cathartic after Black Friday than watching Jackie absolutely destroy a mall to get the bad guys!
40th Anniversary!
Kiki’s Delivery Service (English Dubbed)
- Sat, Nov 29
Director: Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 103 min. Format: Digital Rating: All Ages Release Year: 1989 Language: English Dubbed
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Debbie Reynolds, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo
A magical movie for witches of all ages!
Fantasia on 35mm
- Sat, Nov 29
Run Time: 124 min. Format: 35mm Film Release Year: 1940
Starring: Deems Taylor, Walt Disney, Julietta Novis, Leopold Stokowski
The most sensational sound you'll ever see!
Back to the Future
- Sat, Nov 29
Director: Robert Zemeckis Run Time: 116 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1985
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells
We're gonna go BACK in TIME!
Fast Forward
- Sat, Nov 29
Director: Sidney Poitier Run Time: 110 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1985
Starring: John Scott Clough, Don Franklin, Tamara Mark, Tracy Silver, Cindy McGee
The greatest 1980s dance-off movie you've never seen, Sidney Poitier's Fast Forward has everything you could want from an 80s musical and more!
40th Anniversary!
Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Sun, Nov 30
Director: Wes Anderson Run Time: 87 min. Format: Digital Rating: All Ages Release Year: 2009
Starring: Willem Dafoe, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray
Dig the life fantastic!
Late Autumn on 35mm
- Sun, Nov 30
Director: Yasujirō Ozu Run Time: 128 min. Format: 35mm Film Release Year: 1960 Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Starring: Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano
A tender and warm-hearted tale of family and tradition from master filmmaker Yasujirô Ozu.
Something’s Gotta Give
- Sun, Nov 30
Director: Nancy Meyers Run Time: 128 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2003
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet
Vidiots is celebrating the life and legacy of the great Diane Keaton with a special screening of Nancy Meyer's beloved rom com Something's Gotta Give!