This Tue, Oct 8 at 8pm, another Belcourt #StaffPick! Programmed and introduced by Elle, it’s Ken Russell’s offbeat blend of spine-tingling terror and campy comedy THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM — screening in #35mm. And as Elle opines — “My deepest appreciation for the most compelling evil vibe in cinema: a sexy witchy anti-Christian snake goddess vampire villain in iconic sunglasses.” (Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/LAIR-OF-WHITE-WORM) 🐍🕶️🧛🏻‍♀️ ...

“Voluptuous in its beauty and passionate in its storytelling. You don’t watch it, you bathe in it” re #RogerEbert.

One of the most glorious Technicolor feasts ever concocted for the screen, Michael Powell’s and Emeric Pressburger’s beloved classic THE RED SHOES — dazzlingly restored — this Sat, Oct 5 at 12pm and next Mon, Oct 7 at 2:50pm + 8pm (tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/THE-RED-SHOES). ...

“A mind-bending dark comedy about identity and the need to be truly seen.” —Screen International

In A DIFFERENT MAN — opening this Thu, Oct 3 (with an introduction from film critic Ken Arnold at Thu’s 7pm screening) —Writer-director Aaron Schimberg’s latest film is a surreal, singular tale of one man’s desire to self-actualize. Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. (Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/A-DIFFERENT-MAN)

#adifferentman @aaronschimberg @imsebastianstan @adam_pearson_TV @A24 #aaronschimberg #sebastianstan #adampearson ...

“Worthy of every single accolade it will surely receive this year... This film is a gift.” —Screenrant

Now playing — writer-director Megan Park’s tender, surprising sophomore feature MY OLD ASS — a sweet teenage love story, a lively contemporary comedy, and a quirky riff on time-travel films — all in one. (Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/MY-OLD-ASS)

@myoldassfilm @maisystella @plazadeaubrey @megan_park @amazonmgmstudios #myoldassfilm ...

Tommy Wiseau’s BIG SHARK tears its way through the streets(?) of New Orleans and onto the Belcourt’s big screen this Fri-Sat, Sep 27-28, 10pm — followed by a screening of THE ROOM on 35mm! Greg Sestero will be there, and you should be too! Master ROOM-riffing MC @bobroberts2 will be running the show —and @coldbrewboba available before the films! Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/BIG-SHARK-and-THE-ROOM. (Repost from @belcourtmidnights)

@tommywiseau #tommywiseau @gregsestero #gregsestero #theroom #bigshark ...

“Powell and Pressburger emerge from this film, more than ever, as sui generis: inventors of their own kind of film.” —@guardian

This Thu-Sun, Sep 26-29, Martin Scorsese tells the story of his lifelong love affair with the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in the new documentary MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER. And the documentary kicks off our small series of the British duo’s greatest hits, Sep 26–Oct 9 — to include:

• THE LIFE AND DEATH COLONEL BLIMP – Sat, Sep 28 | Mon, Sep 30 | Wed, Oct 2
• A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH – Sun, Sep 29 | Tue, Oct 1 | Thu, Oct 3
• THE RED SHOES – Sat, Oct 5 | Mon, Oct 7
• BLACK NARCISSUS – Sun, Oct 6 | Tue, Oct 8
• PEEPING TOM – Wed, Oct 9

@martinscorsese @cohenmediagroup #DavidHinton #MadeInEngland #MadeInEnglandFilm #PowellandPressburger ...

THE SUBSTANCE opens this Thu, Sep 19 — Demi Moore portrays a fading Hollywood star feuding with the manifestation of her younger self (Margaret Qualley) in this award-winning body-horror satire from writer-director Coralie Fargeat (REVENGE). Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/THE-SUBSTANCE,

Patrice Witherspoon writes in @screenrant: "While dissecting the world’s ridiculous beauty ideals, Fargeat directs her sensational feat with pungent audacity, fearless humor, and dysmorphic body horror.”

@trythesubstance @mubi @demimoore @dennisquaid @coralie_fargeat #thesubstance #demimoore #margaretqualley #dennisquaid #mubi #coraliefargeat ...

“The heart of THE CONVERSATION’s appeal, then and now, is the way it combines an exceptional character study, a thriller plot and an ability to superbly convey the unease of a society where blanket surveillance is getting to be the norm.” —Kenneth Turan, @latimes

As #EssentialCoppola continues, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 masterpiece of sustained suspense and paranoia, THE CONVERSATION — in a new restoration for its 50th anniversary and with an introduction from Coppola (only in theaters) — this Mon, Sep 16 at 3:15pm, 8pm + Fri, Sep 20 at 4:35pm, 9:25pm (link in bio, or bit.ly/THE-CONVERSATION). ...

“In pursuing a Don Quixote-like goal, they uncover surprising details along the way about subjects that obsess them. As investigators, they are tenacious and relentless; as filmmakers they are exciting and determined.” —Murtada Elfadl @variety.

Now playing, Jazmin Renée Jones’ inventive and dynamic directorial debut SEEKING MAVIS BEACON (tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/SEARCHING-MAVIS-BEACON <http://bit.ly/SEARCHING-MAVIS-BEACON>).

In the late 80’s and early 90’s, one woman was responsible for teaching thousands of people around the world how to type — Mavis Beacon. In this whimsical and awe-inspiring journey, two young Black women employ themselves to investigate and document the mystery and legacy of Mavis Beacon, who seemingly fell off the face of the Earth. Director Jazmin Jones and producer Olivia McKayla Ross are determined to prove that Mavis was more than just a household computer program — but instead one of the most influential Black figures in technology.

#SeekingMavisBeacon @seekingmavisbeacon @jazminrjones @cyberdoula @neonrated ...

“Out-Finchers Fincher… Digging its finger under the skin of everybody’s salacious relationship with true crime.” —@mashable

Pascal Plante’s RED ROOMS — now at the Belcourt in a limited engagement through Sun, Sep 15 (tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/RED-ROOMS). ...

Another Belcourt #StaffPick tomorrow Tue, Sep 10) at 8pm — Peter Greenaway’s 1989 THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER — programmed by Ter, who calls it “indulgent and gorgeous yet twisted and demented...my favorite combo!” (Tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/COOK-THIEF-WIFE-LOVER)

Ter introduces the film — and @jewishcowboynashville food truck will be in our parking lot from 6:30 to 7:55pm before the film, selling beef bourguignon pies, mushroom bourguignon pies and pomegranate tarts! ...

“As close as Fugazi fans are going to get to another concert” re @InsideHook.

This Mon, Sep 9 for #MusicCityMondays — at 5:45pm + 8pm — WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. pays tribute to Fugazi’s prowess as a live act, 20 years since their last appearance. Explicitly billed as a non-documentary and comprised of crowd sourced, fan recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi (tickets at link in bio, or bit.ly/WE-ARE-FUGAZI). ...