BLACK THEN: AGAIN! is a month-long celebration of Blaxploitation films of the 70s and beyond, curated by Josiah Howard, who literally wrote the book on the film genre! SHAFT – John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is the ultimate in suave black detectives. He first finds himself up against Bumpy (Moses Gunn), the leader of the black…
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DBL FTR: The Defiant Ones & Black Mama White Mama Screening
BLACK THEN: AGAIN! is a month-long celebration of Blaxploitation films of the 70s and beyond, curated by Josiah Howard, who literally wrote the book on the film genre! The Defiant Ones – 4:00 PM: Two of the convicts, John Joker Jackson (Tony Curtis) and Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier), who are chained together, find an opportunity…
Together Brothers Film Screening
BLACK THEN: AGAIN! is a month-long celebration of Blaxploitation films of the 70s and beyond, curated by Josiah Howard, who literally wrote the book on the film genre! TOGETHER BROTHERS – Directed by William Graham. In one of the poorer neighborhoods of Galveston, Texas, a respected black police officer is killed. The only witness to…
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka Screening – VHS Pasta Night
VHS PASTA NIGHT – our monthly celebration of films on VHS! Come early from 6-8 PM for amazing retro and artistic vendors selling classic VHS, posters, toys, and so much more! We’ll also be serving up delicious pasta dinner specials (this month – Mac n’ Cheese with Cornbread!), leading up to an amazing pre-show reel…
Masters of the Universe on VHS
By the power of Grayskull…it’s the first installment in Sleepover Trading Co.’s brand new Video Visions Series — bringing you magnetic memories, analog oddities, and forgotten shelf treasures from the golden age of tape. First up is a childhood favorite (some say obsession) of Sleepover co-founders Guido & Rob: Masters of the Universe – the…
Sleepover Trading Co presents The Woods (New horror movie screening + Director Q&A)
Dare to Enter THE WOODS? Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and hometown horror! Sleepover Trading Co. and Avalon Lounge invite you to an exclusive screening of THE WOODS, a brand-new horror film shot right here in Catskill and throughout upstate New York. What starts as a nostalgic reunion turns into a nightmare. Four…
Spice World screening on VHS
Spice up your life! Join us for Spice World (1997) and relive the girl power magic of the Spice Girls’ film debut! With Richard E. Grant, Alan Cumming, and a whole lot of chaos, this VHS screening is part of Story Screen’s iconic Pasta Night—complete with custom commercial breaks. Come early for a Sleepover Trading…
Film: DORY PREVIN: ON MY WAY WHERE / Story Screen Music Film Festival
Dory Previn: On My Way to Where SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Documentary; 1 hr, 19 min) The 2024 documentary, from co-directors Julia Greenberg and Dianna Dilworth, follows Dory Previn, an Academy Award nominated lyricist for Hollywood musicals, writing songs for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. A 1960s Hollywood tabloid…
Film: WAYNE’S WORLD / Story Screen Music Film Festival
Wayne’s World SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM (Comedy/Musical; 1 hr, 35 mins) The 1992 comedy based on the famous SNL sketch, features Mike Myers and Dana Carvey reprising their roles as hosts of a public access talk show, who get swept up into the world of music production and record companies. The Story…
Matinee: Musical Cartoon Shorts / Story Screen Music Film Festival
Assorted Musical Cartoon Shorts SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM (Animation/Musical; 90 mins) A collection of animated shorts all with a musical spin from around the world, ranging from the early 20th century to today. The Story Screen Music Film Festival (SSMFF) is a new film festival spotlighting both music-based cinematic storytelling and the…