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The brick warehouse along Santa Fe Avenue in downtown Fullerton looks eerily still most nights, akin to the industrial wastelands of a Rust Belt city. The only people to pass by its sawtoothed roof and dimly lit sidewalk are college kids stumbling to and from Bootlegger's Brewery, beginning or ending another night of bacchanalia. But …
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s new rockumentary looks at the career of the singer who was in her early twenties in the 1960s, when she burst onto the folk-rock music scene. Directors Cut Cinema at Regency Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-0446. Opens Thurs., …
Continue reading “Real Housewives of Madrid [Special Screenings, Sept. 12-19]”
Kerry Tribe: Double. The artist’s single-channel video work has five women who nominally resemble one another reflecting on subjects ranging from their impressions of Los Angeles to their participation in this project. Grand Central Art Center, 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana; www.grandcentralartcenter.com. Open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call …
Continue reading “‘I Have a Bad Feeling About This . . .’ [Special Screenings, Aug. 1-8]”
Midsommar. Ari Aster’s new horror flick has a young American couple and friends going to a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village, where a carefree holiday takes a sinister turn. (See Aimee Murillo’s “Ari Aster’s Midsommar Is a Beautiful, Horrific Nightmare.”) Starlight Cinema City, 5635 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, (714) 970-6700; also at …
Continue reading “Robert Smith, Don’t Cry [Special Screenings, July 4-11]”
5B. Dan Krauss’ new documentary is about the number and letter that designated the first hospital ward in the country designed specifically to deal with AIDS patients. San Francisco General Hospital’s nurses emphasize humanity and consideration of holistic well-being in the midst of the devastating crisis and ensuing public panic. Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20, …
Continue reading “Coming for the Projectionist [Special Screenings, June 20-27]”
Halston. Frederic Tchang’s new documentary is on the fashion designer who became a household name in the 1970s, only to see his empire facing obliteration by the Wall Street era. Thurs., June 13 at: Directors Cut Cinema at Regency Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-0446. 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 7:20 & 9:50 …
Continue reading “Thoughts and Prayers [Special Screenings, June 13-20]”
The Third Wife. In writer/director Ash Mayfair’s 2018 drama, a 14-year-old (Nguyen Phuong Tra My) becomes the third wife of a wealthy landowner (Long Le Vu) in 19th-century rural Vietnam. She seeks to change her status the only way possible: by giving birth to a male child. Regency Westminster, 6721 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, (714) 893-4222. …
Continue reading “Courage to Change People’s Hearts [Special Screenings, May 30-June 6]”
Noah. Fathom Events and Sight & Sound beam into theaters a staged production of the Old Testament story. Despite impossible odds and the scrutiny of onlookers, Noah sets out to fulfill God’s really specific command. Various theaters; www.fathomevents.com. Thurs., April 11, 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 12:55 p.m. $12.50. Cat Video Fest. It’s exactly what the title …
Continue reading “Stay Cool, Baby [Special Screenings, April 11-18]”
Eighth Grade. Standup comic Bo Burnham’s writing and directing feature debut is about an introverted girl (Elsie Fisher) trying to survive her disastrous eighth-grade year before she is off to high school. Directors Cut Cinema at Regency Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-0446. Thurs., Aug. 23, 11:50 a.m., 4:50 & 10 …
Continue reading “Not as Charming as You Think You Are [Special Screenings, Aug. 23-30]”
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? This documentary takes you to the heart of the late Fred Rogers’ career, which he dedicated to how best to speak with young kids, even beyond Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, his PBS children’s show. Regency South Coast Village, 1561 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, (714) 557-5701. Thurs., July 19, 11:45 a.m., …
Continue reading “How Many Gigawatts Was That? [Special Screenings, July 19-26]”
Andy Irons: Kissed By God. Surfing champ Andy Irons’ struggles with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction are covered in this documentary. The pride of Hawaii has said he hopes his story will dispel myths about two ferocious diseases. Regency Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, (949) 673-8350. Thurs., June 21. Call for times. $15; …
Continue reading “We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat [Special Screenings, June 21-28]”
Let the Sunshine In. Claire Denis co-wrote and directed the 2017 rom-dramedy about a divorced Parisian artist and mother (Juliette Binoche) looking for true love. In French with English subtitles. Directors Cut Cinema at Regency Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-0446. Thurs., May 17, 11:15 a.m., 1:50, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:30 …
Continue reading “He Had It Coming [Special Screenings, May 17-24]”