Each week, Fletcher Powell finds the independent and non-commercial films showing in Wichita and the surrounding areas and brings them to you in this handy guide.
This time: an acclaimed music documentary, a midnight favorite, and a Lebowski extravaganza.
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Much Ado About Nothing
August 14 & 15, 5:30
Joss Whedon's much-anticipated (and well reviewed) adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
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Roman Holiday
August 15, 7:00
60th anniversary screening of the Audrey Hepburn / Gregory Peck romantic comedy.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
August 16/17, midnight (show is Friday night/Saturday morning at midnight)
Wichita Pride
Everyone's favorite midnight movie is also, apparently, the longest-running theatrical release of all time.
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20 Feet From Stardom
August 16, 5:30 & 7:30
August 17 & 18; 2:00, 5:00 & 7:00
August 19 - 22, 5:30
Highly praised documentary about backup singers for some of music's biggest hitmakers.
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Dudegrass, A Lebowski Extravaganza
August 16, 5 - 9 p.m.
Northrock Lanes
Third annual celebration of all things Lebowski, including a screening of The Big Lebowski, unlimited bowling, white Russian specials, a costume contest and a bathrobe runway show.
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Music: "Gimme Shelter" - The Rolling Stones