Cats and dogs get their due on the big screen in film festivals
On Nov. 2, The Cary theater is hosting the New York Cat Film Festival — a program of short films featuring felines at 7 p.m. On Nov. 3, the New York Dog Film Festival will have similar films about man’s best friend at 2 p.m., and 3:45 p.m.
Each program is $3-$7. A portion of the proceeds benefit Cat Angels’ Pet Adoption and Best Friend Pet Adoption.
Also Nov. 3, it’s Don Hardy Jr. and Dana Nachman’s 2018 documentary “Pick of the Litter” at 7 p.m., followed by the Mister Rogers documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” at 9:15 p.m. (There will be an encore of “Neighbor” on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.).
On Nov. 7, The Cary hosts the Motion for Pictures Screening Series presented by the Triangle Filmmaking Community at 7 p.m. On Nov. 7, it’s Björn Runge’s 2017 drama “The Wife” at 2 p.m. (there will be an encore at 9 p.m.), and Anna Chai and Nari Kye’s 2017 documentary “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” at 7 p.m. Tickets for each film are $3-$5.
Details: 919-462-2051 or thecarytheater.com.
Other Highlights
▪ Nov. 2, the Carolina Theatre in Durham is presenting a double feature of George P. Cosmatos 1993 western classic “Tombstone,” followed by Steve De Jarnatt’s 1988 action drama “Miracle Mile,” which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Details: 919-560-3030 or carolinatheatre.org.
▪ Nov. 2, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Raleigh is hosting a special showing of Jack Black and Kyle Gass’ 2018 six-part animated YouTube series “Tenacious D: Post Apocalypto” followed by a live stream Q&A with Tenacious D broadcast from Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn. 9 p.m. $12.
Nov. 4, the Video Vortex series presents “Kirsten Dunce Mystery Movie,” which could be any film from the acclaimed actress’ career. 8 p.m. $5. On Nov. 5, it’s a Movie Party for Adam McKay’s 2008 comedy “Step Brothers,” starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, at 8 p.m. $12. (There will be an encore on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.)
On Nov. 6, there will be a screening of the new uncut 2K Restoration of John Grissmer’s 1987 slasher flick “Blood Rage.” 8 p.m. $8. On Nov. 7, Film Club in partnership with Cinema Overdrive is hosting the 4K Restoration of Dennis Hopper’s little seen 1971 opus “The Last Movie.” 8 p.m. $8.
Details: drafthouse.com/raleigh.
▪ Nov. 2, the Chelsea Theater in Chapel Hill continues the Friday Night Mojo series with Steve Loveridge’s 2018 documentary “Matangi/Maya/M.I.A..” Nov. 3, the Saturday Night Fright series presents Michael Haneke’s 2007 horror drama “Funny Games.” Both features begin at 9:45 p.m. $7 for members, adult $9.75, $8 for students and military, and $8.50 for seniors. Details: thechelseatheater.org.
▪ Nov. 2, the N.C. Museum of Art’s Fall Film Series is presenting the Halloween Hangover Live Cinema Party, which will feature a screening of Herk Harvey’s 1962 horror classic “Carnival of Souls.” It will be accompanied by live music and dialogue performed live by a troupe of actors using a combination of mechanical and digital sound design. The evening also includes a special cocktail (not included in admission price), and a costume contest. Details: 919-715-5923 or ncartmuseum.org/calendar.
▪ Nov. 7, CinéClassics at CinéBistro at Waverly Place in Cary is screening Robert Mulligan’s 1962 classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 7 p.m. $10. Details: cinebistro.com.