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Ghostbusters (1984)

Opening:

JOHN WICK—Keanu Reeves as a hitman out for revenge against the mobsters who ruined his life. Advance word is that this could be Reeves’ first hit in, well, quite some time. Co-starring Michael Nyqvist, Willem Dafoe, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane. Directed by former stuntmen David Leitch and Chad Stahelski. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

OUIJA—Teens are terrified when they mess with a Hasbro toy. Calling Count Floyd. With Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto and Daren Kagasoff. Directed by Stiles White. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

PRIDE—In 1984 England, a mutual hatred of Margaret Tratcher makes strange bedfellows out of striking miners and gay activists. Starring George McKay, Ben Schnetzer, Imelda Stanton, Bill Nighy, Paddy Considine, and Dominic West. Directed by Matthew Warchus (Simpatico). Reviewed this issue. North Park

ST. VINCENT— Bill Murray as a curmudgeon whose heart is melted by the lonely kid next door. He must really, really want an Oscar. With Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd and Terrence Howard. Directed by Theodore Melfi. Amherst, Aurora, Flix, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

ETC:

SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE (Spain, 1973)—A young girl living in rural Spain retreats into a fantasy world after she is disturbed by seeing James Whale’s film Frankenstein. Widely considered one of the best films ever made in Spain, it can be enjoyed for its poetic depiction of a developing imagination even if the subtext about life under Franco is lost on you. Directed by Victor Erice. Presented by the Buffalo Film Seminars. Tue 7. Amherst

TRATTORIA—In conjunction with Restaurant Week, an independent drama about a workaholic chef’s struggle to make a success of his San Francisco restaurant. Director and Kenmore native will be present for the screening, which will be followed by an after party at Buffalo Proper. Tickets are $30 and will benefit Meals on Wheels. Thurs 23 7 pm. Amherst

For your Halloween viewing pleasure:

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) Sat & Sun 11:30am—North Park

HALLOWEEN (1978) Sun & Tue 7:30 Screening Room

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) and Friday the 13th (1980)—Fri-Sun dusk. Transit Drive-In

THE RING (2002) Sat 11 Hamburg Palace

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1976) Fri midnight Riviera (pre-party at 10 pm); Fri midnight Hamburg Palace; Sat 10 Movieland

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) Thu-Fri 7:30 Screening Room


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