Attention comics fans. These cult favorites will be on the big screen.
On Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, the Carolina Theatre and NC Comicon are presenting ComiQuest, a festival of cult favorites
The films include Ishirô Honda’s “King Kong vs. Godzilla” (1962), Arna Selznick’s “The Care Bears Movie” (1985), Leslie H. Martinson’s “Batman: The Movie” (1966), Nick Castle’s “The Last Starfighter” (1984), Stephen Norrington’s “Blade” (1998), Chris Columbus’ “Adventures in Babysitting” (1987), George A. Romero’s “Creepshow” (1982), and James Cameron’s “The Terminator” (1994).
Admission is $8, or $6 for kids 12 and younger. Details: 919-560-3030 or carolinatheatre.org.
Other Highlights
▪ On Nov. 10, the Cary Theater is hosting Local Premiere Series, a program consisting of Kim Best’s 2017 short film, “Little Works of Art,” and Randolph Benson’s 2016 documentary “The Searchers.” The double bill begins at 7 p.m. On Nov. 11 and 12, Alexander Jacko’s 2016 drama “Year by the Sea” screens at 2 p.m.
On Nov. 16, Peter Landesman’s 2013 historical drama “Parkland” shows at 2 p.m., followed by the Cinema Overdrive Series presentation of Monte Hellman’s 1974 cult classic “Cockfighter” at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 to $5 for each film. Details: 919-462-2051 or thecarytheater.com.
▪ On Nov. 10, the N.C. Museum of Art’s Fall Film Series continues with Julien Duvivier’s 1946 drama “Panique,” starring Viviane Romance, Michel Simon and Max Dalban. The event begins with an introduction by curator Laura Boyes at 8 p.m. in the SECU auditorium in the museum’s East Building. $7 ($5 for museum members). Details: 919-715-5923 or ncartmuseum.org.
▪ On Nov. 12, the Cinema Inc.’s 52nd season continues with Park Chan-wook’s 1973 Spanish drama “The Spirit of the Beehive” at 7. Subscriptions for the rest of the season are sold out, but those interested in subscribing for 2018-2019 can send their contact information to thecinemainc@gmail.com.
▪ On Monday, Nov. 13, Duke University’s Screen/Society Cine-East (Myanmar) series is featuring Midi Z’s 2014 drama “Ice Poison” at Richard White Lecture Hall, East Campus. On Nov. 14 at the same venue, the Screen/Society presents the AMI (Art of the Moving Image) Student Film Festival, a program of shorts produced last spring during AMI Courses at Duke. On Nov. 15, also at the same venue, Kazuhiro Sôda’s 2015 documentary “Oyster Factory” shows as part of the Cine East (Japan) series.
On Nov. 16, the Film in Theory series screens Philippe Grandrieux’s 2002 drama “La Vie Nouvelle” at East Duke Building, Room 209. All of Duke’s Screen/Society’s screenings start at 7 p.m. Free. Details: 919-660-3030 or ami.trinity.duke.edu/screensociety.
▪ On Nov. 16, Deep South in Raleigh hosts the Raleigh premiere of Linda Booker’s 2017 documentary “Straws,” which concerns plastic straw pollution. The screening will be accompanied by a live performance by the blues band Frank’s Garage. 7 p.m. $5. Details: 919-833-1255 or deepsouththebar.com.
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