Archives
How to enjoy one of the worst films ever
The cult phenomenon The Room plays September 18 and 24 at the Mayfair. Is it really, as Entertainment Weekly called it, “the Citizen Kane of bad movies”? Pretty much, yeah. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. Quite the opposite, really. Read on, and discover how to make the best
His soul's still dancing
This article originally appeared on The Cultural Gutter. You can read it in its original form there. Spoilers, ho. HIS SOUL’S STILL DANCING by Ian Driscoll In the course of making The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans, Werner Herzog seems to have discovered how to
Here's an idea: use social media for actual socializing!
Movies are best enjoyed with friends, so why not invite some friends to come with you to the Mayfair? We’ve made it easy, through the miracle of social media. Say you’re planning to come see Planet of the Apes on March 12 (and if you’re not, you should
Happy 91st Birthday To Us!
It’s our 91st birthday today! Though we aren’t hosting a specific birthday themed movie, our humblebrag is that we are always screening cool stuff! So, you can celebrate with us today with the award winning Priscilla at 6:30pm, and 50th Anniversary of American Graffiti at 9:15pm!
Halloween-Time Double-Bill!
The October / Halloween classic double-bill tradition returns by popular demand! Two of the cornerstones of classic horror cinema for the price of one! Get ready to be scared! Monday October 27th: The Exorcist at 7:00pm and The Shining at 9:30pm
Half Baked at Ridgemont High
This Tuesday, the Mayfair celebrates 4/20 (see Wikipedia) by screening two iconic cinematic stoner classics: Fast Times At Ridgemont High from 1982 and Half Baked from 1998. One film showcases a rare comic performance from Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli, surfer and slacker and the other features David Chappelle
GUNS and DOVES
Back in the good ole’ days (in this case being my high school years of 1989 – 1994) a screening of ‘The Killer’ at the Mayfair was far from your run of the mill watching and enjoying of a new action classic. I can’t lay claim to having
Greg Sestero Retruns!
A message from our pal Greg Sestero! We look forward to his grand return visit on November 29, 30, and December 1! He’ll be on hand for screenings of The Room, and Big Shark, along with a special Live Commentary screening, and a Live Script Reading of The Room! Stay
Grade School Animation!
Churchill students from grades one through six created a lovely batch of stop motion animation short films under the banner ‘Change is in the Air, Change is Everywhere’. The whole presentation was conceived, planned, and created by students (with a little bit of production help from the kids
Go Ape this March!
This March, the Mayfair proudly presents the classic Planet of the Apes series on rare 35mm film. We’re also including a special bonus engagement of three great episodes of the TV series Return to the Planet of the Apes on 16mm! All five films in the saga will