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The Convent

Thu., May 14

We Luv Video

100 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

Film

In the event description for this one, “satanic ghost nuns” got me near the box, “Adrienne Barbeau kicking the Devil’s ass” got me under it, and the mere mention of Coolio kicked the stick out and had me trapped. This “Y2K brilliance” from Mike Mendez (Satanic Hispanics, Big Ass Spider!) promises a haunted convent, goth teenagers, human sacrifices, demons, and apparently Coolio (may he rest) playing a wisecracking cop. Sold! Join Blood Shed Theater at the video store to find out the rest. – Kat McNevins
HUMP! Film Festival

May 14-16

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

Film, Queer

Blooming once more in Austin is the spring edition of Dan Savage’s adult cinema short film celebration. Over the three-day fest, viewers will enjoy the first half of the series 2026 program – a pupu platter of “jaw-dropping artistry, laugh-out-loud moments, and daring scenes that will have you cheering right alongside the crowd.” If the idea of sitting thine butt down for several hours of top-notch adult content fun doesn’t excite, consider that the screenings on Thursday and Friday will be hosted by Dolly of ATX Brigitte Bandit, and Saturday’s shows get steered by her rock star drag child Sir…
Chef

Thu., May 14

Camp East

2907 E. 12th St., Austin East

Film

Food movies often range in quality from the acrid (Burnt) to the ambrosial (Tampopo). Current Star Wars journeyman du jour Jon Favreau’s 2014 dramedy falls right at this cinematic taste spectrum’s midpoint: a mild road-trip tale slathered with cameos from the director’s most frequent co-workers. Despite being slightly less exciting than an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, the feature nonetheless does its job of leaving you extremely hungry for a Cuban sandwich – the cuisine of choice for protag Carl Casper’s food truck. Rental shop We Luv Video partners with Slow Poke Tattoo to screen the foodie flick at…
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival

May 13-17

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

Twenty-eight years of celebrating cinema from across the Americas and still going strong. This year’s festival opens with the local premiere of the Sundance award-winning documentary about America’s preeminent Chicano playwright, American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, before a screening of his most well-known work as a filmmaker, musical biopic La Bamba, in 35mm. There'll be features from Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, and Peru, as well as dozens more shorts from across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world, all before the closing night film, Mexican political allegory Versalles. Also on the schedule are U.S.-based stories like Return of the Sacred… 512/322-0145
28th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF)

Through May 17

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

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Film

A spotlight on Latinx, Indigenous and Latin American storytelling, Cine Las Americas’ 28th International Film Festival features a wide array of film screenings, special events and a music video showcase; individual screening tickets and badges are on sale now. 512/322-0145
Blood Shed Theater: The Convent

Thu., May 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

We Luv Video

100 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

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$5

Film

The Convent is DEMONS meets DEMONIA meets DOOM GENERATION. Straight up Y2K brilliance from director Mike Mendez, featuring satanic ghost nuns, cyber AND trad goth teenagers, co-eds plus Bill Mosely, and Adrienne Barbeau kicking the Devil’s ass. Oh, did we mention Coolio? Join us at the store for this gem of video rental old school horror perfection.
FADERS UP: THE JOHN AIELLI EXPERIENCE

Mondays-Sundays

$4.99 to Rent / $9.99 to Buy

Film

Winner of the SXSW 2024 Audience Award for best music documentary, Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and Google Play. The film takes a cinematic deep-dive into the extraordinary life and career of iconic KUTX radio host John Aielli. With a legacy spanning over 50 years on air, Aielli was enigmatic and controversial, and had a profound influence on Austin’s musical diversity and cultural landscape. You can rent the film for $4.99 or purchase it for $9.99. “One of the great Austin films” -Richard Linklater.
Chungking Express

May 15-16 & 18-21

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

Few capture lovesickness like the master, Wong Kar-wai. In his 1994 two-sided coin of cops tormented by their tendency toward infatuation, director Wong takes viewers on a tour of Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong – where the Chungking Mansions the title refers to reside. Heads: Officer He Zhi Wu (Takeshi Kaneshiro) eats nearly expired pineapples while mourning a breakup, the melancholy of which leads him into the path of a be-wigged drug smuggler (Brigitte Lin). Tails: The one and only Tony Leung plays Cop 663, who post-breakup gets caught in a break-in-based romantic tangle with the unpredictable employee of… 512/322-0145
Elio (2025) - Community Cinema

Fri., May 15, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Community First! Village

9301 Hog Eye, Austin East

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Free

Film

Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! Tickets are FREE for this event! Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start 301-325-7731
The Bridges of Madison County

May 16-17 and 19

Multiple Locations

Film

Time has exposed some jankiness to Clint Eastwood’s 1996 romance, based on the Robert James Waller mega bestseller; in particular, the framing device is corny and broadly acted. But its central concern is still a delicate fascination: the four-day-long love affair, told in flashback, between Meryl Streep’s Italian wife and mother, stranded in midcentury Iowa farm country, and Eastwood’s National Geographic photographer, passing through town on assignment. Their growing attraction is all the more sexy for being so unhurried, while the scenery – from the title’s scenic covered bridges to Clint wearing the hell out of a gray tee and… 512/861-7040
Sorry to Bother You

May 16-20

Multiple Locations

Film

First off, save movie theatres. Yeah, we can get large screens and fancy sound in our houses, but nothing compares to the collective thrill of experiencing a new story with a crowd. We do, actually, come to that place for magic. For me, experiencing Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You with a full theatre was magical. The premise alone – workers codeswitching in a call center, using their “white voice” to make more money – is interesting enough. But when that third-act twist happens? You want to be in a theatre. Trust me. Besides, this is a perfect chance to… 512/861-7030
Steal This Story, Please!

May 17 and 22-25

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

“This is what democracy looks like!” protesters chant in the street in this rousing documentary, which offers ample proof that democracy also looks like the independent journalism Amy Goodman leads at Democracy Now!, a grassroots news operation that’s been a thorn in the side of corporate media, politicians, and powerful interests since the mid-Nineties. Goodman will be in attendance on Sunday with filmmaker Tia Lessin at this special sneak preview screening hosted by KOOP Radio, Democracy Now!, and the Austin Film Society. While the $125 screening & meet-and-greet tickets have sold out, you can still shell out a little more… 512/322-0145
Dry Leaf (2025)

Sun., May 17, 6-9:30 p.m.

We Luv Video

100 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

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$10

Film

On Sunday, May 17th at 6PM, We Luv Video will screen Georgian filmmaker Alexandre Koberidze’s new film Dry Leaf. When a sports photographer goes missing, her father embarks on a journey through the countryside to find her. Shot entirely on a 2008 cell phone camera (Sony Ericsson W595), Koberidze crafts a three hour personal epic across rural Georgia in 144p. At the forefront of the los-res DIY filmmaking movement, Dry Leaf is essential viewing for fans of adventurous cinema. Please note the run time for this film is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
Kiss Me Deadly

Mon., May 18

Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

1911 Aldrich #120, Austin East

Film

Not all film noir from the 1940s and Fifties is elegant and classy, full of subtle seductions and smoking guns. This one is as shocking and grotesque as some neo-noirs of today, though it hails from 1955. When private detective Mike Hammer picks up lonely girl hitchhiker Christina, fresh out the asylum, he has no idea the murder, torture, and car crashes that await. Of course, Hammer’s own obsession, like all noir antiheroes, is what spells destruction in the end. One of the gnarliest of the noirs that still pack a punch would be a great choice to see on… 512/572-1425
The Wasps

Tue., May 19

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

Film

If you think that Greek plays were boring depictions of high tragedy and eloquent drama, Aristophanes’ The Wasps should set you straight. Yeah, in 422 BC the Greek playwright had ’em rolling in the aisles with a bawdy satire about a young man sick of his aging father taking a salary for working in the courts and doing nothing. Boobs, dongs, and slapstick abound in this locally made comedy directed by Jake Binstock and Parker Rouse that somehow re-creates ancient Athens in an Austin backyard. – Richard Whittaker
Tangerine

Tue., May 19

Violet Crown Cinema

434 W. Second, Austin Downtown

Film

The worlds of Sean Baker’s films are both magical and harsh, populated by charmingly flawed characters who feel painfully real. Ten years before Anora – the film that propelled the auteur to a successful Oscar run – there was Tangerine. Notable for being shot using an iPhone, the film follows two sex workers navigating a lesser-seen side of Hollywood as they seek revenge on an unfaithful boyfriend. The screening is part of a monthly series from the brand-new 2nd Story Film Club. Stick around afterward for a discussion of the movie. – Joseph Gonzalez 512/495-9600
Starcrash

Wed., May 20

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

1120 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

Film

Of all the Star Wars ripoffs released to parasitize George Lucas’ success like mynocks chewing on power cables, Italian imitator Starcrash was one of the first and definitely the most blatant. Hammer Horror icon Caroline Munro takes the Princess Leia part in a series of outfits that make the slave bikini seem modest as she zooms across the galaxy with a young David Hasselhoff, while former child evangelist preacher Marjoe Gortner gets to wave a knockoff lightsaber around. All this, and Christopher Plummer visibly hating his agent for getting him into this. – Richard Whittaker 512/861-7040
Space Jam: A New Legacy

Wed., May 20

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

Film

There’s only one joke in this film that works as intended, and I shan’t spoil it for you. Honestly, chances are you’ve already heard about it given this simultaneous streaming-and-theatrically released flick from 2021 became the favorite punching bag for the millennial/Gen-Z culture writer. However, HFC programmer Blake Williams asks us all to reconsider LeBron James’ attempt at gaining kids’ film fame. “Space Jam: A New Legacy is a good movie about wanting to play video games when your basketball superstar dad, Lebron James, wants you to do something real with your life,” Williams writes, “like becoming basketball superstar Lebron…
$5.55 Movie Ticket Wednesdays!

Wednesdays

Flix Brewhouse Round Rock

2200 S. Interstate Hwy 35 Suite B1, Round Rock Beyond Austin

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$5.55

Film, Food & Drink, Family

Make Hump Day epic. Every Wednesday, every 2D show at your local Flix Brewhouse is just $5.55*. That’s your excuse to midweek movie harder... whether it’s a new release, a fan favorite, or a spontaneous movie night. Grab your seat, order dinner and drinks right from your chair, and turn an ordinary Wednesday into a big-screen win. About Flix Brewhouse: Flix Brewhouse is America’s only first-run dine-in cinema brewery, where beer and bites are handcrafted for every film. Enjoy full dine-in service from your seat, award-winning house-brewed beer, craft cocktails, and a food and drink menu. 512-244-3549
Daisies

Thu., May 21

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

Film

Věra Chytilová’s Daisies, a debaucherous feminist joyride that follows two BFFs frolicking in a spoiled world while destroying property and food-fighting, was of course the bane of Czech censors when it exploded on the scene in the Sixties. It was also in Charli xcx’s curated "the brat collection" film series at NYC’s Roxy Cinema in June 2024, if that tells you anything about the kind of anarchic, chaotic fun you’re in for at Hyperreal this Thursday. – Lina Fisher
Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Film Series

May through August

Multiple Locations

Film

Austin movie lovers’ favorite rite of summer – over 50 years running – will look a little different this year once the Paramount’s long-awaited renovation project kicks off mid-June. Never fear: They’ll still be screening classic films, only at other venues, like the State Theatre and Hyperreal Film Club. 512/474-1221
I Am Machine Documentary Screening

Fri., May 22, 7-9 p.m.

MedtoMarket

2101 E. St. Elmo Rd., Bldg. 1 #100, Austin Southeast

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Free

Film

Join us for an exclusive in-person sneak peek of I Am Machine—don’t miss this epic private screening! What happens when cybersecurity meets human optimization? Join us for a private screening of I AM MACHINE, a documentary exploring the work and mindset of Len Noe—cybersecurity expert, biohacker, and innovator pushing the limits of both technology and human performance. This isn’t just a film—it’s a conversation about the future of security, identity, and what it means to evolve alongside machines. 678/431-6462
Pulsing Cinema: Mister Frost

Sat., May 23, 7-10 p.m.

We Luv Video

100 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

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$5

Film

Before Jeff Goldblum became everyone's favorite eccentric pitchman, he starred in a string of diverse and unusual films, including this forgotten thriller where he plays a charming, enigmatic person arrested for a series of murders who calmly insists that he is in fact the Devil himself. If you haunted video stores in the early '90s, there's a good chance the cover of Mister Frost stared back at you from the shelf more than once. The film has since slipped into near-total obscurity, making this screening a rare chance to experience yet another unique performance from Golbum.
Rocket Cinema 5 Year Anniversary Party

Sat., May 23, 7 p.m.

Ani's Day & Night

7107 E. Riverside, Austin South

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Free

Community, Film, Music

Join Rocket Cinema as they celebrate 5 years of showing movies outside under the stars in Austin. Space rockers The Dialtones and Scan Hopper will perform, enveloped in outer space animations by artists Lyon Graulty, Paul Beck, and Topher Sipes at Ani's Day and Night, an eastside oasis with great drinks and fun vibes. RSVP to enter the raffle for prizes like astronaut ice cream, vinyl from local bands, and other space themed goodies! 512-703-0638
Recspec Presents: Moving Picture II – Sharp

Sat., May 23, 7 p.m.

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

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Free

Film

A showcase of experimental shorts, video art and non-narrative film centered on the theme SHARP. Has anyone else been feeling prickly lately? A little on edge? Like the world has sharper corners? We’ve asked 20+ artists and filmmakers to explore this theme in any way of their choosing for Moving Picture II.
DEEP INSIDE & LIVE w/ Annie Sprinkle & Veronica Hart

Sun., May 24, 12 p.m.

Hyperreal Film Club

301 Chicon, Austin Lower East

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$10-50 NOTAFLOF

Film

SEEN Moving Image presents a retrospective of the works of Annie Sprinkle and her dear friend and creative contemporary, Veronica Hart: featuring rare footage of their work in both the porn and live art scenes from the 70s until now. Intersplicing clips from their vintage & seminal erotic films along with scenes from Annie Sprinkle’s “Herstory of Porn”, Sloppy Lolly will guide attendees through a reflection and inquiry into the work of two genre defining and expanding, queer erotic feminist art-makers.
ATX TV Festival

May 28-31

Downtown Austin

Austin, Austin Beyond Austin

Film

Among the many treats at this year’s fest, which celebrates TV and the community found in TV fandom, is a 20-year reunion event gathering cast and crew of iconic Austin production Friday Night Lights. All together now: Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose! 000-000-0000
Dazed and Confused

Thu., May 28

EastVillage

3500 E. Parmer Ln., Austin Northeast

Film

A classic Austin flick screened for EastVillage's Center Stage Cinema in partnership with Catalina Drive-In. 512/327-8877
Center Stage Cinema: Dazed and Confused

Thu., May 28, 8 p.m.

EastVillage

3500 E. Parmer Ln., Austin Northeast

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free

Film

Alright, alright, alright! Pack a picnic and enjoy Center Stage Cinema with a special screening of Dazed and Confused hosted by Catalina Drive-In. Set on the last day of school on set on May 28, 1976, Texas teenagers cruise to find parties and mayhem. Film will begin around sunset! Free to attend, all ages. 512/327-8877
Little Movies (Unfinished) — Works-in-Progress Short Film Program (2026)

Fri., May 29, 7-10 p.m.

We Luv Video

100 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

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$3

Film

These in-progress short films are ready for your feedback! This line up of Little Movies ranges from the absurd, to the bizarre, to the experimental. All of them are a little bit heartbreaking. All of them will make you laugh (or will they? You tell us!). The screening will be followed by a moderated audience feedback discussion with the filmmakers. Join us to give your insights and be part of the creative process.
PupFlix & Chill Movie Night

Sat., May 30, 7-9:30 p.m.

Lustre Pearl East

114 Linden St., Austin East

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Film

Join Nuzzl for PupFlix & Chill, a dog-friendly movie night at Lustre Pearl East. Meet some dog loving singles, new friends, and cute pups. Enjoy a special screening of the cult-classic BEST IN SHOW. Austin Bulldog Rescue will be onsite with adoptable pups and will be accepting supplies and donations. General admission is FREE and includes door prize entries and free pup cups. VIP Tickets are $10 and include snacks for your dog, a $5 Gift card, reserved /guaranteed seats for the movie and an extra donation to Austin Bulldog Rescue.
GOAT (2026) - Community Cinema

Fri., June 5, 8-11 p.m.

Community First! Village

9301 Hog Eye, Austin East

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Free

Film

Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! Tickets are FREE for this event! Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start 301-325-7731
Superman (2025) - Community Cinema

Fri., June 12, 8-11 p.m.

Community First! Village

9301 Hog Eye, Austin East

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Film

Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! Tickets are FREE for this event! Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event 301-325-7731
Jaws on the Water

Sat., June 20, 5-11 p.m. and Sat., July 18, 5-11 p.m.

Volente Beach Waterpark

16107 Wharf Cove (FM 2769), Volente West Austin and Lakeway

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$25

Film

🦈🌊 JAWS ON THE WATER at Volente Beach 🌊🦈 The ultimate floating movie night returns to Lake Travis! Experience the summer classic JAWS like never before — floating on the water under the stars at Volente Beach in Austin, TX. Grab a tube, drift into position, and watch the iconic thriller on our giant outdoor screen right on the water. It’s equal parts nostalgia, suspense, and summer fun. Scuba divers May grab your legs for extra fright during the film. 3144841526
Austin Asian American Film Festival

June 24-28

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film

AAAFF hasn’t yet announced this year’s lineup, but you can confidently expect to see the vanguard of new Asian and Asian American cinema represented here, alongside thoughtful filmmaker talks and scintillating post-screening lobby chats. 512/322-0145
Project Hail Mary (2026) - Community Cinema

Fri., July 10, 8-11 p.m.

Community First! Village

9301 Hog Eye, Austin East

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Film

Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! Tickets are FREE for this event! Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event 301-325-7731
Hoppers (2026) - Community Cinema

Fri., July 17, 8-11 p.m.

Community First! Village

9301 Hog Eye, Austin East

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Free

Film

Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy this special screening. Come explore Community First! Village, reserve your spot, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only, cash not accepted). We encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! Tickets are FREE for this event! Guided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start 301-325-7731
23rd Annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival

Sat., Sept. 5, 5-10 p.m.

Central Library

710 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin Downtown

$5

Film, Community

CTDFF is the largest and longest-running cinematic celebration of disability in Texas. Every year the Festival offers attendees a unique opportunity to support the arts, experience diverse perspectives, and engage with the local disability advocacy community – all in one night! Cinema Touching Disability is a program of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, whose mission is to ensure that all Texans with disabilities may work, live, learn, play and participate fully in the communities of their choice. 512/974-7400
Ethereal Horror Fest

Fri., Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Sat., Oct. 17, 12 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.

Violet Crown Cinema

434 W. Second, Austin Downtown

$40

Film

Ethereal Horror Fest 2026 Lands in Austin This October Austin, TX — Ethereal Horror Fest (EHF) returns October 16–18, 2026, taking over Violet Crown Cinema in downtown Austin for a three-day celebration of bold, boundary-pushing horror. This year, EHF leans into an otherworldly edge, where the strange, the cinematic, and the unknown collide. From standout indie films to immersive experiences and filmmaker connections, the festival continues its mission to spotlight emerging voices and elevate the genre. EHF has landed. Austin is the host. Tickets & submissions info coming soon. 512/495-9600