Thursday
World Refugee Day Film: Finding the Middle Way (6:30p — Central Library, Rm 301)
The result of a documentary project on the history of Hmong-Americans in Portage County, Wisconsin. Following the screening, members from the documentary team will make an appearance to discuss their efforts on the project. FREE.
Beauty and the Beast (7:00p — Chazen Art Museum)
Jean Cocteauâs black and white adaptation of the fairy tale classic is a celebrated art house selection for several reasons, chief among them Jean Maraisâ performance as âThe Beast.â Outside of this role, Marais wasn’t regarded as all that great an actor, so seize the day, people. FREE.
The LEGO Movie (7:15p — Camp Randall Stadium)
There are no instructions provided for this rescheduled screening, but you can meet up with the cool folks at Madison Film Forum. Surely they know all about bricks and beams. FREE. (Gates at 6:30)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 + Rio 2 (8:00p â Highway 18 Drive-In)
(All times listed are for box office openings.)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 + Mr. Peabody & Sherman (8:20p â Sky-Vu Drive-In)
All freakinâ weekend
Ida (Sundance)
PaweĆ Pawlikowski’s Polish drama finds a young nun (Agata Trzebuchowska) discovering a horrible truth about the family she thinks she left behind. The New Yorker‘s David Denby calls it nothing short of a masterpiece.
The Immigrant (Sundance)
James Grayâs immigration period drama moves from Marcus Point to Sundance. This calls for a celebration. Hoist thy steins in the air!
Obvious Child (Sundance)
Comedian and former SNL-er Jenny Slate has earned rave reviews for her performance in this Wisconsin Film Fest alum about a woman’s harrowing (and surprisingly humorous) experience with an abortion.
Transformers: Age of Extinction (AMC Star, Point, Eastgate, Stoughton Cinema Cafe)
Whether it’s the Transformers that are extinct or simply Michael Bay’s penchant for subtle product placement, Transformers is back to bust this summer’s block.
Friday
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (6:30p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 7:40p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
Days of Heaven (7:00p — Union South Marquee)
Terrence Malickâs second feature film is the story of two destitute lovers who hike across country to the Texas Panhandle. Nearly forty years year, Days of Heaven receives acclaim for Nestor Almendros and Haskell Wexlerâs sallow, gorgeous cinematography by cinephiles both on and off the Arts Extract Podcast. FREE.
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (6:30p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 7:40p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
Rooftop Cinema presents: The Digital World of Lillian Schwartz (9:30p — MMoCA Rooftop Sculpture Garden)
The only time you shouldnât shrivel in fear after hearing â3D movieâ this summer, Rooftopâs presentation of Lillian Schwartzâs groundbreaking computer art includes giving nifty 3D glasses to the first 150 attendees. $7 to general public and FREE to MMoCA members.
Saturday
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (6:30p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 7:40p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
The second of Madison Film Forum’s meet-ups this week is at the Highway 18 Drive-In and begins at Maduro, one of the best bars in town.
Alphaville (7:00p — Union South Marquee)
Eddie Constantine stars as an undercover agent fighting against the ubiquitous power of a supercomputer. Jean-Luc Godardâs low-key science fiction is FREE.
Nymphomaniac Pt. II(Rescheduled) (9:00p — Union South Marquee)
Sloppy seconds? Cinematheque and WUD Film are making up for last weekendâs audio troubles by showing part 2 of von Trierâs sex saga. With sound this time. FREE.
Majestic Brew ân View: Rocky Horror Picture Show (9:00p, 12:00a — Majestic Theatre)
$7. Check Majesticâs site for complete details.
Sunday
Despicable Me 2 (10:00a — Point, Eastgate)
Admission is $2.
A Hot Summer Chill & Burn the Money (2:00p — High Noon Saloon)
Makeshift Media Group and Project Famous screen a number of local shorts at the High Noon. Admission is $8.
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (8:00p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 8:20p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
Monday
Despicable Me 2 (10:00a — Point, Eastgate)
Admission is $2.
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (8:00p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 8:20p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
Toy Story (9:00p — Union Terrace)
FREE.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (9:30p — AMC Star)
Admission is $3.
Tuesday
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (8:00p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 8:20p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (9:30p — AMC Star)
Admission is $3.
Wednesday
Deliver Us From Evil (AMC Star, Point, Eastgate)
Sinister director Scott Derrickson tells this horror story about an NYPD officer who enlists the help of an exorcist to stop a string of possessions.
Earth to Echo (AMC Star, Stoughton Cinema Cafe)
Teens band together to help in the plight of a cuddly alien.
Tammy (Sundance, AMC Star, Point, Eastgate)
Ben Falcone directs wife Melissa McCarthy as her down-on-her-luck Tammy character goes on a road trip with her grandmother (Susan Sarandon).
Despicable Me 2 (10:00a — Point, Eastgate)
Admission is $2.
Transformers: Age of Extinction + 22 Jump Street (8:00p â Highway 18 Drive-In; 8:20p — Sky-Vu Drive-In)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (9:30p — AMC Star)
Admission is $3.