New York's repertory theaters are rolling out a packed slate of screenings this weekend, offering everything from queer cinema milestones to a retrospective of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi works. With so many options, filmgoers can catch rare 35mm prints and restored classics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
At Quad Cinema, the ongoing series “Quadrophilia: Queer Edition” highlights works by Bob Fosse, Luchino Visconti, Claude Chabrol, and Ed Wood, with a focus on LGBTQ+ themes. The series also includes continued screenings of Maurice and Funeral Parade of Roses, two films that have become touchstones in queer cinema.
Metrograph's Restoration and A-Z Series
Downtown at Metrograph, the newly restored version of Alan Clarke's Scum is now showing—a gritty British drama that remains a must-see for fans of social realism. The theater's “Welcome to Metrograph A-Z” series continues with multiple screenings of Todd Haynes' Safe, starring Julianne Moore as a woman whose environmental illness upends her suburban life. On Sunday, Metrograph offers a special Father's Day program, though the specific titles were not listed.
Spielberg and Baseball at MoMI
The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens continues its “See It Big! Spielberg” retrospective with screenings of A.I. Artificial Intelligence and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. For a different kind of classic, the museum will also show Pride of the Yankees on Saturday, a 1942 biopic about baseball legend Lou Gehrig.
Monkeys on Screen and Philippine Cinema
Anthology Film Archives presents “Simian Vérité,” a series dedicated to the best of monkeys in cinema—a playful but curated look at how primates have been captured on film. Meanwhile, the Museum of Modern Art is hosting a series that suggests Philippine cinema is entering “A New Golden Age,” offering a selection of contemporary and classic works from the archipelago.
More Weekend Screenings
Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn rounds out the weekend with a mix of cult and mainstream favorites: Zardoz, The Omen, Air Force One, and Cloak & Dagger. These screenings provide an alternative for those seeking genre thrills or action-packed nostalgia.
For those planning their weekend, it's wise to check theater websites for showtimes and ticket availability, as repertory screenings often sell out. Whether you're drawn to queer classics, Spielberg's vision, or simian antics, this weekend's lineup offers something for every cinephile.
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