Alamo Blog Archive

We've just confirmed that our fine furry friends from Gallery Furniture and Westside Tennis will be returning to the Alamo Drafthouse — Mason Park on Friday, August 5 to hang out with visitors — flaunting their superior dexterity skills. Who says RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES isn't a true story? 

Will Ferrell's funniest movie about NASCAR will screen twice in August at Houston-area Alamo Drafthouses. Both screenings are part of our Quote-Along series so that means plenty of funny one-liners, props and games. Audiences are also encouraged to come dressed in their best NASCAR costume. So take a sharp left around the bend for quality fun from The Action Pack.

It's been two years since the world was robbed of one of its greatest screenwriters. Celebrate the life and work of John Hughes at the Alamo Drafthouse this August with a one-night only screening of SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, his classic high school romance starring Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson and Mary Stuart Masterson. Plus, learn details about an upcoming Houston appearance by Master Pancake Theater. 

To celebrate the 1986 release of David Lynch's ode to weirdness, we're screening the film BLUE VELVET twice this month. We've booked a special 35mm print and we'll have specials on Pabst Blue Ribbon at both screenings. Don't miss this certified cult classic and cinematic masterpiece. 

The latest film in our Free Family Fun series will take you back to an '80s childhood full of arcade machines, early computer animation and Lance Guest's curly hair.

In celebration of three more screenings of the GREASE SING-ALONG this August, here are ten things you may not have known about the classic musical.