LOCAL FILMS SHOWCASE 05/03: 5 short films
"Recuerdos"
"Hits"
"Guest"
"Here Comes the Night"
"The Last Tea Party"
Adaptations Book Club: The Stepford Wives
Adaptations Book Club is back! Our Bi-Monthly Book and Film Club will be meeting in the WLV screening room to answer the age old question: was the book truly better? This time we’re reading Ira Levin’s The Stepford Wives and meeting on May 8th to chat about the book, the movie, & probably the patriarchy. Pick up the book through our bookshop.org page which directly benefits the store and start reading!
LOCAL FILM SHOWCASE 05/10: “THE ULTIMATE WORLD”
"Recuerdos"
"Hits"
"Guest"
"Here Comes the Night"
"The Last Tea Party"
LOCAL FILMS SHOWCASE 05/17: 4 SHORT FILMS
"Birds"
"When You Left Me On That Boulevard"
"Tejano Nights"
"Can We Talk?"
LOCAL FILMS SHOWCASE 05/24: “good feels on wheels”
"Recuerdos"
"Hits"
"Guest"
"Here Comes the Night"
"The Last Tea Party"
LOCAL FILMS SHOWCASE: bydesign
BYDESIGN - is about 5 skater friends who document the summer of skating, chillin n good times with the misfortune of their VX camera being stolen. With the left over footage is complied a 30 min film of skating & music by close friends to Neftali Santiago. Life is BYDESIGN.
ODDWORLD: Clifford Presented by Moving Picture House
The Moving Picture House proudly presents Odd World - a monthly series of weird s#!+ that demands to be seen with an audience! First up on April 23rd is 1994’s absolutely unhinged comedy Clifford, starring Martin Short, Charles Grodin, and Mary Steenburgen.
Come see a man play a boy, a boy hatch a plan, an uncle lose his mind, and a dinosaur sing a song in the movie Roger Ebert says is “profoundly not funny. Irredeemably not funny, so that it doesn't matter what the actors do, because they are in a movie that should never have been made.”
LOCAL FILMS SHOWCASE: 4 SHORT FILMS
" Join us this Friday for a captivating lineup of local films! From the heartfelt drama of 'Elephant' to the unexpected twists of 'Looking Back' and 'Elliot & Mae's journey through time, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out – get your tickets now! #LocalFilms #MovieNight #SupportLocal"
ELEPHANT -
"In their school, a young black girl befriends a wealthy but troubled classmate, but their friendship is tested as they navigate through societal pressures and personal struggles."
LOOKING BACK -
“George gets more than he bargained for when he discovers a ghost living in the back of his new car”
ELLIOT & MAE -
"Amidst their struggles, a troubled couple finds renewed hope when they stumble upon a time-traveling phenomenon, granting them a second chance to mend their relationship as they navigate through pivotal moments from their past."
PERP -
“When two friends exit the movie theater ready to smoke and call it a day, they’re interrupted by a heartbroken and out of control police officer on a mission for revenge with his ex.”
Video Roundup w/ Co-Lab and Hyperreal
Featuring the closing of artist Jess Johnson’s exhibition g/re/p, Richard Bailey’s short film “The Legacy of an Outsider” selected by Hyperreal Film Club, and a screening of Everything Is Terrible's feature-length mash-up The Great Satan, this kick-off to our new collaborative screening series is appropriately set on the eve of the highest day of the year!
BYOW, bug spray, and blankets because this will be an outdoor screening! Visit the concession stand (bar) for classic movie snacks and plenty of your favorite beverages from Austin Beerworks, Lalo Tequila, Richard’s Rainwater, and more!
The event is FREE for members of Co-Lab Projects, Hyperreal Film Club, and We Luv Video. $5 General Admission for everyone else. Doors @ 7pm, Screenings @ 8:30pm.
Exhibiting artist Jess Johnson designed the cover for Everything is Terrible’s The Great Satan VHS release, a copy of which will be added to We Luv Video’s collection after the event.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986 Director's Cut): Adopt a Plant Night
You’ve never been to a screening like this! Watch the Frank Oz classic "Little Shop of Horrors" with your very own 4” Audrey II. If you feel a connection, the plant is all yours to take home and nurture. If it turns on you at some point— we can’t be held liable… we don’t think! Don't miss this unique opportunity to find your perfect green companion, while enjoying the musical roots of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. See you there! 🌿🎬
Tickets will be extremely limited for this show to ensure the plants are able to be seated in the cupholders.
Plants generously provided by our friends at Tillery St. Plant Co.
Local Film Showcase: Erica's First Holy Shit
Join us on April 12th at 7pm at We Luv Video for the screening of 'Erica’s First Holy Shit'! Dive into the absurd, raunchy, and tender journey of Erica Nix, an Austin aerobics instructor searching for purpose amidst chaos. Don't miss this queer Iliad with a twist, featuring local nightlife celebs as deities!
Austin Flick Clique: Lord of the Flies
Experience the thrill of classic novels coming to life with 'Page to Picture' by WE LUV VIDEO & AUSTIN FLICK CLIQUE! 📚✨
🍃 Kicking off with LORD OF THE FLIES (1963) on 04/08.
Calling all teens! Get ready for an epic movie night packed with adventure and drama. Join us as we journey to deserted islands, brave the unknown, and uncover the darker sides of human nature—all on the big screen. Bring your squad, grab some snacks, and let's dive into the magic of books transformed into movies! Don't miss out! #PageToPicture #ClassicCinema 🎥🍿
North Loop Block Party
JOIN US AND CELEBRATE NORTH LOOP BUSINESSES!
WLV will have vendors outside along with other North Loop businesses, and will have specials on membership and other in-store specials! Come on down!
Local Film Showcase!
We asked for local films and you delivered. Starting April 5th at 7pm every Friday will feature new films made exclusively by local filmmakers!
📼 Friday April 5th we kick it all off so grab your $5 tickets today
04/05 LOCAL FILMS:
Amour: Accompanied by sonic beats, two homies take a cosmic ride through the space waves.
Lonesome Desert Cactus: A film rife with anxiety and sincerity; we follow a young man on a date. His mind teetering between hopeful fantasies and uncomfortable realities.
Le Gargoyle Space Lab 13: A chrome and kaleidoscopic musical exhibition grooves with a dream-like sound.
Necktie: An odd and off-putting piece. We watch a killer at work. His intensity giving weigh to what seems to be a fractured mind.
Everyone I Know: We see and hear small town film kids as they grieve the absence of a friend.
Our Home - Brent & Annie: A loving couple's day-to-day life is captured on videotape, revealing a relationship-altering revelation.
O, What Rice! O, What Beans!: A glorious masterwork of obsession. One based in the most universal of foods.
Side Effects May Vary: Austin Premiere and Director Q&A w/ J.R. BookWalter. Limited Edition Merch!
With the world gripped by a deadly pandemic, science denier Glenn Rollins turns to an experimental vaccine as treatment for a lingering sickness. Much to the surprise of his doctor, wife, and friends, the remedy immediately fixes what ails him. But Glenn will soon discover the only thing more fatal than the virus... is the cure!
J.R. Bookwalter wrote, produced, and directed his debut feature film “The Dead Next Door" (1990) at the tender age of 19, an odyssey that would take four years to complete with the uncredited backing of a now-legendary Hollywood director. Shot on Super-8mm, this auspicious debut quickly achieved cult status with horror fans and critics alike, paving the way for an eclectic filmography that includes “Robot Ninja” (1989), “Ozone” (1994), and “Witchouse 2: Blood Coven" (2000). After a 23-year absence, Bookwalter returns to the director's chair with the sci-fi/horror throwback "Side Effects May Vary" (2024).
The Drive-In Will Never Die: Ode to Cult Classic Cinema
Geekgasm Revue, Austin's premier nerdlesque showcase, is proud to present The Drive-In Will Never Die, a variety show featuring some of Texas's best burlesque and drag performers paying homage to characters from their favorite Cult Classics. From Rocky Horror to Sexploitation, we are going to pay tribute to all of our favorite Midnight Movies in an evening of hilarious, sexy, unhinged fun!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 29th at Kick Butt Coffee (@kickbuttcoffee) at 5775 Airport Blvd Suite 725, Austin, TX 78752. Doors open at 7p.m. and the show starts at 8p.m.
To accompany our performances, you will have the opportunity to show off your cinemaphile chops by participating in our trivia and cosplay contest. As always, there will be themed drinks, a raffle, vendors, and a photo booth.
Stay after the show for a special afterparty by DJ Rockman!
Your host will be the glam, campy, and weird Folly Parton! @follyparton
Our featured performers include:
Amelie Ahmose (@amelieahmose)
Gemmi Galactic (@gemmigalactic)
Ginger Snaps (@gingersnapsburlesque)
Holliday Cash (@holliday_cash)
Jack Potts & Viridian Moon (@mz_jack_potts & @viridianmoonburlesque)
Janie Slash (@janieslash)
Kokoä Ossani (@kallmekokoa)
Petty Cakes (@miss_petty_cakes)
Something Blue (@misssomethingblue)
Geekgasm Revue (@geekgasmrevue) is produced by Folly Parton (@follyparton), Holliday Cash (@holliday_cash), and Roc Gaude (@rocgaudeatx).
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sing-Along
It’s time to sing-along, laugh-along, and cry-along to one of the best TV musical hours of all time - Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “Once More, with Feeling!” Join us at our Micro-cinema from 7:00 - 9:00 PM for a musical extravaganza that’ll stab you right through the heart - plus, we’ll be screening the Emmy-nominated episode “Hush” beforehand. Your ticket will include a prop bag for the full sing-along experience, so don’t miss this one-of-a-kind screening!
Cria Puercos
Acompáñennos para el programa mensual de CineClub México. Esta colaboración internacional entre Cineteca Nacional, Cine Las Americas, y We Luv Video puede ser participada por videoconferencia o en persona.jueves, 21 de marzo del 2024 @ 6:30PM
Noise of Approval Album Release
Step into the dreamy realm of shoegaze and alternative rock at We Luv Video on Saturday, March 16th. It's a laid-back, unofficial "South-by" event running from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with doors opening at 4:30 pm. Dive into the shoegaze experience with complimentary refreshments, as you sway to the ethereal sounds. Admission is just $10, but fret not if your wallet feels light – no one will be turned away. Come lose yourself in the reverberating melodies and shimmering guitars.
Local Filmmaker Mixer @ We Luv Video
Come hang out and meet the filmmakers that make this city weird. Local Filmmaker Mixer is open to everyone who is or WANTS to be a filmmaker in Austin. We got free drinks and sick tunes being mixed by Snackbar. We Luv Video, Saturday, March 9th. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
We Luv Video Pop-Up Market And Flash Sale
Come shop vhs and more with Righteous Retro vendors at We Luv Video Saturday March 9/12-6pm. It’s all happening during a block party with our neighbors Stitches Vintage, The Tigress and Double Trouble.
UHF Free Screening for Amplify Austin
Come experience Weird Al Yankovic's magnum opus "UHF" with the entire We Luv Video family! Don't forget to support our Amplify Austin campaign before, during, and after!
Buster Keaton Shorts
The Great Stone Face invites you to an evening of incredible practical stunts and masterful physical comedy - a survey through the short films of Buster Keaton with a live score featuring Justin Sherburn from the band Montopolis ! Join us from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at We Luv Video’s Micro-cinema for a night of vaudevillian pantomime, music, and dead-pan comedy.
Scary Movie (1991): Mixer/Screening/Q&A/VHS Drop
Join us Saturday, March 2nd at 7 PM for an exclusive members-only event. Kick off the evening with a cast and crew mixer with refreshments included with your ticket purchase. Next, settle in for a special screening of the beloved Austin film, "Scary Movie (1991)." Following the screening will be an audience Q&A session with the actors and director Daniel Erickson.
Your ticket not only grants access to this unforgettable experience but also includes a special print production booklet. That’s not all– don't miss your chance to secure an advanced purchase of a limited edition "Scary Movie" VHS—only 25 will ever be made, and they will only be available in-store at We Luv Video! You’ll get first crack at this extremely limited We Luv Video run. Don't miss out on this evening of old Austin magic and exclusive members perks—get your tickets now.
40th Anniversary Ghostbusters Screening with The Austin Ghostbusters
Get ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters with the Austin Ghostbusters! Join us on February 24th for a spooktacular event that starts at 3 PM, with the movie screening beginning at 4 PM. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and excitement!
Before the movie starts, mingle with the Austin Ghostbusters and snap some photos with a giant Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man and a mini Ecto-1. It's the perfect opportunity to capture some unforgettable memories!
But the fun doesn't stop there - half of the ticket proceeds will be donated to charity. Help us support worthy causes like GirlStart, CASA, and Safe Place while enjoying a classic movie with fellow Ghostbusters fans.
So mark your calendars and grab your proton pack - this is one event you won't want to miss! See you there for a ghostly good time!
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Live Score with David DiDonato
Step into the enchanting world of silent cinema with us! Join us on February 23, 2024, for a special screening of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" accompanied by a live score performed by the talented David DiDonato. After THREE sold-out performances, David is back to weave his musical magic, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this classic film. Don't miss out on this captivating experience - secure your tickets today before they're gone!
Histeria: FREE Screening en español
We're excited to extend an invitation to a special screening hosted by Cine Las Americas and CineClub: Mexico, on February 15th at 5 PM. This event presents a FREE screening of the suspenseful film "Histeria," entirely in Spanish (no subtitles), providing the perfect chance to brush up on your español.
Cine Las Americas fosters cross-cultural understanding through the medium of film and media arts. Our platform highlights works by and/or about Latinos, Indigenous peoples, as well as films originating from Spain/Portugal, enhancing the Pan-American cinematic landscape.
Safety Last!
A family-friendly screening bringing old classics to a new audience.
A boy (Harold Lloyd) moves to New York City to make enough money to support his loving girlfriend (Mildred Davis), but soon discovers that making it in the big city is harder than it looks. When he hears that a store manager will pay $1,000 to anyone who can draw people to his store, he convinces his friend, the "human fly," (Bill Strother) to climb the building and split the profit with him. But when his pal gets in trouble with the law, he must complete the crazy stunt on his own.
WLV & Focus Features: FREE Lisa Frankenstein Inspired Mystery Screening
We Luv Video and Focus Features bring you a FREE movie night inspired by the upcoming film Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody and Directed by Zelda Williams! Come in your best 80's Goth inspired outfits for a chance to win totally radical prizes, and enjoy a mystery Diablo Cody movie in the We Luv Screening Room! This event is first come, first serve; a reserved ticket does not guarantee a seat.
Homework & Denial; You’re in it
Austin. Austin. Austin. Two black & white films from Austin Filmmakers: Marissa Macy, John Ballejo, & dontwatchtheclock. “Homework” follows a group of 20-year-olds and their decision to spend their Friday night at home or to go to Outer Heaven. “Denial; You’re in it” follows a fed-up teenager searching for meaning in all the wrong places, leading him down a destructive and hilarious path of rebellion.
Metropolis with Live Score
David DiDonato rejoins us at our microcinema to play a live score alongside the fully restored 2010 cut of Metropolis, which is widely considered the most faithful version of director Fritz Lang’s science-fiction masterpiece.
Retro Market with Tigress and Righteous Retro
Join us for a retro market with VHS, vinyl, and more! Our friends at Righteous Retro will be DJing at Tigress!
Modern Times
A family-friendly screening bringing old classics to a new audience.
This comedic masterpiece finds the iconic Little Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely overwhelms him, and where various mishaps keep getting him sent to prison. In between his various jail stints, he meets and befriends an orphan girl (Paulette Goddard). Both together and apart, they try to contend with the difficulties of modern life, with the Tramp working as a waiter and eventually a performer.
NYE Back To the Future Event W/ Righteous Retro and Tigress
Retro Vendors: 12-6PM
Delorean Pics: 4-6PM
Back to the Future Screening: 6-8PM