OUTSIDE THE MEGAPLEX
14 PEWS
800 Aurora, 14pews.org
“American Folk Blues Festival Vol. 4” and “The Gospel Train”
Films about American blues masters and their impact on blues music and culture. 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON
1001 Bissonnet; mfah.org
“Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London & Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam”
Given exclusive, privileged access to both museums, the film documents this landmark exhibition while interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with the behind-the-scenes preparations at these world-famous institutions. 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday
“Baby Face”
In this 1933 film, a young woman, sexually exploited all her life, decides to turn the tables and exploit the hapless men at a big city bank — by gleefully sleeping her way to the top. Part of the Cracking the (Pre) Code Festival. 7 p.m. Friday
“Employees’ Entrance”
A working girl is menaced by her tyrannical employer in this 1933 production. Part of the Cracking the (Pre) Code Festival. 5 p.m. Saturday
“Blessed Event”
A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press in this 1932 film. Part of the Cracking the (Pre) Code Festival. 6:30 p.m. Saturday
“Blood Money”
Corrupt bail bondsman Bill Bailey holds enviable sway among the political elite and criminal underworld of 1933 Los Angeles. Part of the Cracking the (Pre) Code Festival. 1 p.m. Sunday
RIVER OAKS THEATRE
2009 W. Gray; landmarktheatres.com
“The Room”
Tommy Wiseau’s cult midnight movie about Johnny, a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored and decides to seduce his best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again. Midnight Friday
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. FrankN-Furter. Midnight Saturday
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA
2707 Commercial Center, Katy; drafthouse.com/houston
“Jaws”
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. And, yes, they’re going to need a bigger boat. 3:30 p.m. Saturday
“The Seventh Seal”
A man seeks answers about life, death and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. Noon Sunday
“Bright Star”
The three-year romance between 19th-century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne near the end of his life. 3:15 p.m. Sunday
“Moonrise Kingdom”
A pair of young lovers flee their
New England town in this Wes Anderson film, causing a local search party to fan out to find them. 6 p.m. Sunday
“Chulas Fronteras”
Music of the Mexican community on both sides of the border becomes a form of social protest. 6:30 p.m. Sunday
“The Neverending Story”
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Noon Monday-Thursday
“Valley of the Dolls”
Film version of Jacqueline Susann’s bestselling novel chronicling the rise and fall of three young women in show business. 7:30 p.m. Monday
“When Harry Met Sally ...”
Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
ROOFTOP CINEMA
1700 Post Oak; rooftopcinema club.com/houston
“Steel Magnolias”
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. 8:30 p.m. Sunday
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
5555 Hermann Park Drive; hmns.org
“Great Barrier Reef 3D”
The story of the tiny building blocks of life that form the world’s largest living structure. Multiple screenings daily
“Superpower Dogs 3D”
Documentary follows the adventures of search-and-rescue dogs. Multiple screenings daily
“Apollo 11: First Steps Edition”
A thrilling cinematic experience that showcases the real-life moments of humankind’s first steps on the moon. Multiple screenings daily
ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER
1101 Milford; iccchouston.com
“Suspended stories”
A group of rock climbers who were unemployed after the closure of yet another construction site due to the death of a colleague, find themselves forced to look for another job. 7 p.m. Wednesday