Out of the Vaults / Revivals
Big Trouble in Little China
USA | 1986 | 100 minsDirector: John Carpenter
A Chinese American and an ignorant trucker must rescue a green-eyed beauty who’s been kidnapped by a 2000-year-old magician in this ‘80s classic that’s ripe for re-contextualization.
Fri 3/16 10:00 PM - Castro Theatre
Flower Drum Song
USA | 1961 | 133 minsDirector: Henry Koster
A “sing-a-long” presentation of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in which a Chinese American must choose between his arranged marriage partner or a lounge showgirl.
Sat 3/17 9:00 PM - Castro Theatre
Pavement Butterfly
Germany, United Kingdom | 1929 | 90 minsDirector: Richard Eichberg
This silent film captures Anna May Wong's iconic charisma as an exotic Parisian fan dancer who plays muse to a handsome artist. With live accompaniment by Robert Israel.
Sun 3/18 12:30 PM - Castro Theatre
