Microcinema in the heart of Bevo | 5228 Gravois Ave. | st. louis, mo 63116
"An underground classic! The most complicated, intriguing, subtle, sophisticated and passionate black film of the '70s." -James Monaco, American Film Now Flirting with the conventions of blaxploitation and horror, Bill Gunn’s revolutionary independent vampire film Ganja & Hess is a highly stylized…
“The most prolific of Euro-Cult directors, Jess Franco wrote and directed at least 200 films in a career that spanned 57 years: 1955-2013. Franco was a compulsive filmmaker with a scattered filmography that presents a daunting challenge to scholars trying…
"★★★★★ -- At its heart, Candyman terrifies because of its ideas. It sinks its horrific foundations very much in the real world of poverty and racial alienation." -Adam Smith, Empire WE DARE YOU TO SAY HIS NAME FIVE TIMES. Haunting,…
Buffalo '66 is the directorial debut of controversial filmmaker Vincent Gallo. Filmed entirely in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, Gallo plays Billy Brown, a recently released convict returning home from prison for the first time in five-years to visit his indifferent parents.…
“This is a movie that glides past cheap shock and chills the intelligence.” -Desson Howe, The Washington Post Released in the immediate wake of The Sixth Sense, Stir of Echoes got all but lost in the mix, disappearing from screens even as its box office rival…
Enjoy some big monsters battling it out on the big screen while enjoying some cheap drinks and specialty cocktails! Godzilla! Mothra! Rodan! King Ghidorah! Gigan! Mecha-Godzilla! See all your favorite big monster battles on the big screen while enjoying some…
“Trippy, nightmarish, and altogether groovy...There’s literally no other Godzilla movie quite like this.” -Variety Celebrate World Godzilla Day with us! The first GODZILLA film was released in Japan on November 3, 1954. Nearly 70 years later there are more than…
Hard-boiled dialogue, deep dark shadows, and icy femmes fatales, Arkadin presents the ultimate double-shot of classic film noir. DOUBLE INDEMNITY "The greatest film noir of all time...Double Indemnity retains its awesome power and fascination over 70 years since its release. An…
This influential German science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) discovers the grim scene under the city,…
A nearly inexplicable mélange of grotesque body horror, Dark City-esque future-noir, and super hero action, this mystery film makes for a truly weird and outrageously entertaining night at the movies. Produced by one of the legends of Hong Kong genre…
This screening is presented by Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG). All ticket proceeds will go to benefit MTUG's vital work for the St. Louis trans community. KOKOMO CITY is the feature directorial debut of two-time Grammy-nominated producer, singer and songwriter D.…
If you’re known to snuggle up with an episode of Forensic Files or the latest scandalous murder podcast, have we got a brunch for you! Join us on November 12 for True Crime Brunch, a curated collection of the most…
See 16mm on the big screen as we host a night of analog cinema totally FREE as part of the 2023 St. Louis International Film Festival! To celebrate the 100th birthday of the 16mm film format, Washington University Libraries’ Film…
Naked Lunch will be preceded by a Mini Burroughs Film Fest starting at 6:30 pm, composed of interview clips and short films featuring St. Louis's most controversial literary son. Festival and film together will run about 3 hours, ending at…
We will be playing a mystery VHS tape, and it’s up to you what we’ll see! Bring in a VHS tape, and you’ll get in FREE! It can be absolutely anything — a forgotten bargain-bin B-movie, a Hollywood classic, an…
Gather around the warm glow of the silver screen and settle in with your favorite '90s Nicktoons. Rocko, Doug, Ren & Stimpy, Tommy Pickles, those crazy Real Monsters, they'll all be here! Get full of nostalgia and enjoy some cheap…
"The blend of Schrader's script, Scorsese's direction and De Niro's performance is both riveting and unnerving. A film that will stay with you forever." -Empire "All the animals come out at night" -- and one of them is a cabby…
"One of the 10 best films of the 1990s" -Martin Scorsese In Abel Ferrara's daring masterpiece, a nameless New York cop (Harvey Keitel, in one of the defining performances of his career) is hopelessly addicted to drugs, gambling and sex.…
"The quintessential De Palma film, this study of a movie craftsman investigating a political cover-up marries suspense, sick humor, sexuality, and leftist cynicism into an endlessly reflective study of art imitating life imitating art." -The A.V. Club John Travolta gives…
"Drive is basically the coolest movie ever." -Jennifer Bisset, CNET Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn makes an electrifying return to Hollywood filmmaking with this 1980s-style noir, right down to the synth score and neon-pink credits. Ryan Gosling puts his implacable quality…
This whiskey-drinkin' Western matinee is presented by our friends at Switchgrass Spirits, who have devised some delicious specialty cocktails just for this event. Switchgrass will also be selling booze by the bottle -- perfect for a Christmas gift or just…
It's a Knifetime double feature with not one but two versions of the ultimate cheesy Lifetime Channel movie, MOTHER, MAY I SLEEP WITH DANGER? (1996 & 2016), both starring the inimitable Tori Spelling. The 1996 version is a thriller about…
On the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, we present a FREE screening of EXECUTIVE ACTION, the original JFK conspiracy film. At this point in time, can you believe that Lee Harvey Oswald killed President John F. Kennedy by…
"Addams Family Values is the perfect Thanksgiving movie...Unlike some more serious Thanksgiving films, the cult classic dismantles the whitewashed notions of the holiday" -Esra Erol, The Reheat The ghoulish cartoon family created by Charles Addams returns for a second big-screen…
THIS SCREENING HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE FILM WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN EARLY 2024. "A political conspiracy thriller par excellence and a candidate perhaps for Beatty's finest screen moment. Alan J Pakula's monumental The Parallax View retains its…
Come out for the Bevo Winter Lights ceremony in Sebilj Park at 5000 Gravois, then head down the street for a family-friendly screening of Cool Runnings at the Arkadin! Kids tickets (12 and under) are just $7! Feel the Rhythm!…
Enjoy a curated collection of weirdo animation from around the globe, as brilliant as it is bizarre. This program, which runs about two hours, will feature the work of Estonian absurdist Priit Pärn, Swiss surrealist Georges Schwizgebel, Japanese satirist Kōji…
What began as a straightforward documentary about the cult rock band King Crimson as it turned 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family, and the transcendent power of music to change lives. But with jokes. King Crimson is a band that people…
9:00 show will be held indoors! BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT. WAITLIST OPENS 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME. Drinkolas Cage! A monthly Nic Cage movie and drinking game event only at Arkadin Cinema & Bar. The last Wednesday of each month…
" documentary that is as weird today as it was when it first hit the shelves...Regardless of what was truly like as a person, the fact that his former employers released a whole film about how much everyone hated him…
Weird, wild, confounding and just plain nostalgic TV commercials on the big screen + great drink specials! And get some Christmas shopping out of the way at The Nerd Merchant's pop-up toy store in our lobby! Travel back to your…
Kirkwood hobby shop The Nerd Merchant will be setting up in the lobby, selling toys, collectibles, and more! "A wacky, satirical spectacle of chaos!" -Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian A gadget salesman is looking for a special gift for his son…