Since any New York City cinephile has a nearly suffocating wealth of theatrical options, we figured it’d be best to compile some of the more worthwhile repertory showings into one handy list. Displayed below are a few of the city’s most reliable theaters and links to screenings of their weekend offerings — films you’re not likely to see in a theater again anytime soon, and many of which are, also, on 35mm. If you have a chance to attend any of these, we’re of the mind that it’s time extremely well-spent.
BAMCinématek
“Hot Dern!” indeed. To celebrate the actor’s unique legacy, BAM, this weekend, will screen three titles featuring his work: Hal Ashby‘s Coming Home on Saturday (11/16), followed by Robert Aldrich‘s Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte and Alfred Hitchcock‘s Marnie on Sunday (11/17). All can be seen on a print.
If your kids aren’t into seeing a ’70s drama about damaged Vietnam veterans, try The Secret Garden.
Museum of the Moving Image
“Computer Age: Early Computer Movies, 1952–1987” examines early representations of all-encompassing technology, alongside documentaries and shorts bringing the features Demon Seed, Tron, and The Last Starfighter.
Film Forum
Photographer-turned-filmmaker Bruce Weber is celebrated in a series bringing numerous titles to Film Forum this weekend. For notices of all ten films screening between now and Sunday, click here.
On a different note, the 85th anniversary of Mickey Mouse is celebrated with a Sunday (11/17) screening of some of his most famous shorts — a few even appearing on 35mm.
For more animation, one can see The Iron Giant beforehand on that same day.
Film Society of Lincoln Center
Under the curious “Family Films” banner, the Gary Cooper classic High Noon will play on Saturday and Sunday (11/16, 11/17).
IFC Center
Drafthouse Films’ much-buzzed acquisition, The Visitor, will play Saturday and Sunday (11/16, 11/17).
Landmark Sunshine
In the “Because Why Not?” series, this Saturday and Sunday (11/16, 11/17) brings Maniac Cop 2.
What are your weekend watching plans?