Drexel Theatre
2254 E. MAIN ST., BEXLEY
Contact: 614-231-1050, www.drexel.net
• “The Thing” (1982): The Drexel is beginning a series of classic and cult films with a monthly theme (for January, it’s “Long Winter Nights”) with the thriller starring Kurt Russell and Wilford Brimley as residents of a base camp in Antarctica where a shapeshifting alien catches its prey by assuming the appearance of team members.
Showtimes: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Admission: $6.50
Gateway Film Center
1550 N. HIGH ST.
Contact: 614-247-4433, www.gatewayfilmcenter.org Admission: $5 to $10.75 • “Pledge” (2019): After being rejected by every fraternity on campus, a group of misfits are recruited by a social group that promises status, parties and a chance to meet women — if they can survive the initiation rites.
Showtimes: various, beginning Friday
• Sensory-friendly screening: “Happy Feet” (2006): The screening of the animated movie will feature raised lighting, lowered volume and relaxed seating rules.
Showtime: 11 a.m. Saturday
Admission: free • Oscar-nominations breakfast: Center President Chris Hamel will host the event that gives film fans a chance to mingle before the announcement of the Academy Awards nominations. A light breakfast will be served.
Time: 7:30 a.m., with the announcements beginning at 8:30
Admission: free
Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 W. 1ST AVE. Contact: 614-486-2954, www.ghpl.org • "Stormy Weather" (1943): Lena Horne, Fats Waller, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Cab Calloway and his orchestra appear in the story of a young singer (Horne) and a dancer (Robinson) and their on-again, off-again relationship. Sharpeyed music fans might spot saxophone pioneer Coleman Hawkins in an uncredited role. Showtime: 6:30 p.m. Monday Admission: free
Grandview Theater
1247 GRANDVIEW AVE.
Contact: 614-670-4102, www.grandviewtheater.com
• “Big Trouble in Little China” (1986): To mark writer and director John Carpenter’s 70th birthday last Wednesday, the screening will include birthday cake, a costume contest and drink specials.
Showtime: 10 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $8