Oscar nominees 'Darkest Hour,' 'The Post,' part of museum's outdoor film series
On July 6, the N.C. Museum of Art’s Summer Outdoor Movie series continues with the Oscar-winning 2017 historical drama “Darkest Hour,” starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill at the height of World War II in 1940. Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn, and Stephen Dillane also star.
On July 7, it’s Steven Spielberg’s 2017 political thriller “The Post” starring Tom Hanks as Washington Post Editor Ben Bradlee and Meryl Streep as the Post’s publisher, Katharine Graham, who attempted to publish the Pentagon Papers, which would expose the top-secret military operations in Vietnam in 1971. The film includes a strong supporting cast of Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, David Cross and Matthew Rhys.
Doors open at 7:30, with both features beginning at 9 p.m. $6 (free for museum members). Details: 919-715-5923 or ncartmuseum.org/calendar.
Other Highlights:
▪ On July 6, the Cary Theater is showing Courtney Balaker’s 2017 drama “Little Pink House” at 7 p.m., followed by Sophie Fiennes’ 2017 documentary “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami” at 9 p.m. There will be encores of “Grace Jones” on July 7 at 7 p.m., and July 12, at 9 p.m., and “Little Pink House” on July 7 at 9:30 p.m., and July 8, and 12, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3-$5 for each film.
On July 12, it’s Linda Booker’s 2017 documentary short “Straws,” presented by Toward Zero Waste Cary and Greenish Neighbor, at 7 p.m., followed by a panel discussion. Free (reserve at Eventbrite). Details: 919-462-2051 or thecarytheater.com.
▪ On July 6 to 8, the Carolina Theatre in Durham hosts the RetroEpics Film Series, which includes screenings of the Theatrical Cut of David Lynch’s “Dune” (1984), the 4K Restoration of David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), James Cameron’s “Alien” (1986), Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” (1991), the new 2K Restoration of Merian C. Cooper’s “This is Cinerama” (1952), George A. Romero’s “Knightriders” (1981), and Harry O. Hoyt’s “The Lost World” (1925). Admission to each film is $9. Details: 919-560-3030 or carolinatheatre.org.
▪ On July 6, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Raleigh is screening the 1992 romantic drama “The Bodyguard," starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, at 7:30 p.m. On July 7, Ridley Scott’s 1985 fantasy favorite “Legend” at 6 p.m. On July 8, it’s Emmett Alston’s 1988 sci-fi flick “Demonwarp” as part of the Video Vortex series at 7:30 p.m. On July 9-12, the 2009 animated adventure “Monsters Vs. Aliens” is showing as part of Kids Camp at 11 a.m.
On July 9, it’s Barbara Brancaccio and Joshua Zeman’s 2009 documentary “Cropsy” at 7 p.m. On July 10, Joe Giannone’s 1981 thriller “Madman” screens as part of Terror Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. On July 11, it’s Barry Sonnenfeld’s “Addams Family Values” at 7:15 p.m. On July 12, Fredric Hobbs’ 1973 horror western “Godmonster of Indian Flats” shows at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for each film except for the Kids Camps series which is $3. Details: drafthouse.com/raleigh.
▪ On July 12, the Raleigh Little Theatre continues the Movies in the Garden series with Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy adventure “Labyrinth.” Free. 8:30 p.m. (concessions and food trucks open at 7 p.m.) The screening will be held in the Stephenson Amphitheatre next to the Raleigh Rose Garden. Details: 919-821-4579 or raleighlittletheatre.org
▪ On July 8, the Cinema Inc. series continues its 52nd season with Dziga Vertov’s 1929 classic “Man with a Movie Camera." Subscriptions for the rest of the season are sold out, but those interested in subscribing for 2018-19 can send their contact information to thecinemainc@gmail.com.