Cowtown Movie Classics

Thank you to everyone who celebrated GARY COOPERFEST at today! A very heartfelt thanks to , and for taking the time to chat with us, and to for supporting our event. His work is still cherished decades later!

Check out these incredible artifacts from the collection of film historian, Lynn Spalding. Thank you for sharing them with us, !

TODAY Is COOPERFEST! Starting at 2pm, join us at to see three early classics featuring Hollywood’s iconic leading man, Gary Cooper.

Admission and parking are FREE with the purchase of two concessions! There will be a newly-recorded video discussion with , author of GARY COOPER OFF CAMERA: A DAUGHTER REMEMBERS. Showtimes are 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.

An unusually versatile leading man, GARY COOPER was just as adept at Screwball Comedy and Romantic Melodrama as he was Adventure and Western genres.

THIS SUNDAY AT , join us for GARY COOPERFEST 2024: A three film tribute to Hollywood’s quintessential leading man. Relive the early films that solidified as a major star! Showtimes are at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.

There will be a newly recorded video discussion with , author of GARY COOPER OFF CAMERA: A DAUGHTER REMEMBERS. Those attending our event will receive 30% off her book!

THIS SUNDAY AT , join us for GARY COOPERFEST 2024: A three film tribute to Hollywood’s quintessential leading man. Relive the early films that solidified as a major star! Showtimes are at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.

There will be a newly recorded video discussion with , author of GARY COOPER OFF CAMERA: A DAUGHTER REMEMBERS. Those attending our event will receive a 30% discount off her book!

OUR 50th EPISODE! In honor of The Caped Crusader's 85th anniversary, and the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton's trailblazing 1989 film, we are joined by the mastermind behind the BATMAN film franchise, MICHAEL E. USLAN.

Originally shown at the Texas Theatre in 2024.

Michael Uslan on 35 Years of BATMAN (1989) OUR 50th EPISODE! In honor of The Caped Crusader's 85th anniversary, and the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton's trailblazing 1989 film, we are joined by the ma...

We’d like to wish a very Happy Birthday to legendary film historian, writer, and raconteur, DAVID DEL VALLE . His great wit is matched only by his remarkable life experiences, and his encyclopedic knowledge of horror, and Hollywood history.

We are proud to call him a friend! 🎂 🍾 🦇

You can see many of our conversations on YouTube.com/BigJohnCreations.

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY is a beautifully executed documentary about love and resilience in the face of adversity.

Even if you’ve never seen a Christopher Reeve movie before, it’s still a very moving account of a remarkable human being. If you are a fan of the actor, or his SUPERMAN films, it paints a more complete picture of his passion, artistry, suffering and bravery.

See it in a theater, if you can, but definitely don’t miss it when it’s streaming.

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FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY! Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm, is presenting the special Spanish Version of DRACULA (1931) at the . Lost for decades, this is a RARE opportunity to see it on the big screen and you could win a PAIR OF TICKETS.

HOW TO WIN: First, follow both and . Then, in the comment section, tag two friends, and let us know who your favorite Dracula is. That’s it! Winners will be contacted the Monday before.

In an era before language dubbing became mainstream, this film was shot simultaneously with the famous Bela Lugosi version, using a Spanish-speaking cast and the same sets and costumes.

Thank you to every one who came out to see BATMAN on the big screen! Special thanks to the and their staff for having us, and to for participating in our pre-show discussion.

Look out for the full interview on YouTube.com/BigJohnCreations. Merry Batman Day, y’all!

TODAY at 5pm, join us at the to celebrate BATMAN DAY right, with a big screen presentation of Tim Burton’s 1989 original!

Arrive early for a newly recorded video conversation with Michael Uslan, the mastermind producer behind the Batman film franchise. Few people love the comic book medium as much as he does, and there would be no “Dark Knight” in the mainstream popular culture without his contributions.

If you can’t make the screening, stay tuned to YouTube.com/BigJohnCreations for the full, uncut discussion (at a later date.)

In honor of BATMAN DAY, here is the film that Bruce Wayne and his parents saw on that fateful night! Douglas Fairbanks’ THE MARK OF ZORRO was also a primary inspiration to Batman creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

Tracey Goessel on THE MARK OF ZORRO (1920) Tracey Goessel, film preservationist and author of THE FIRST KING OF HOLLYWOOD: THE LIFE OF DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, joins COWTOWN MOVIE CLASSICS to discuss the or...

How is everyone celebrating BATMAN DAY this Saturday? Lots of great events happening in DFW, from and having some fun Bat-sales and specials, to the screening the 1989 original at 5pm.
If you arrive a little early, you can see our interview with Batman movie mastermind, .

I started my pregaming a little early with a viewing of BATMAN FOREVER at AMC. I am not ashamed to admit director Joel Schumacher’s first Bat-flick is, by far, the most underrated entry in the franchise. Yes, it’s big, it’s camp, but it’s handmade, spectacular and genuinely well written with some memorable lines. It’s a clear continuation of Tim Burton’s more psychological themes, mashed up with some madcap 1966 mayhem and a budget. Lots to love.

In fact, one of my prized possessions is a card signed by Schumacher. A gift from .

Perhaps one of the greatest beauties who ever lived, Gene Tierney was also a talented and versatile actress. What is the first film that comes to mind when you think of her?

See our full discussion with film historian and producer DANIEL MARINO!

Dan Marino on THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947) Film historian and producer DANIEL MARINO returns to discuss this haunting romance from 1947. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (CLEOPATRA), THE GHOST AND MRS...

Always a fun time at . Thank you to everyone who spent your evening with us! Special thanks to for letting us preview their QUATERMASS AND THE RETROSPECTIVE by Michael H. Price. You can see the full documentary on the Cinema Force YouTube channel.

Check out the calendar for a diverse lineup of awesome events in September and October! We will be back on Sunday, 9/29 for GARY COOPERFEST 2024: Three early films celebrating the Hollywood icon, starting at 2pm.

It was great being back home at tonight! Thank you to everyone who spent your evening with us.

Check out their calendar for a diverse lineup of awesome events in September and October! We will be back on Sunday, 9/29 for GARY COOPERFEST 2024: Three early films celebrating the Hollywood icon, starting at 2pm.

TONIGHT AT 7:30, - SEE the sci-fi/horror classic that directly inspired the body horror of John Carpenter’s THE THING and David Cronenberg’s THE FLY. It will be accompanied by a newly recorded video discussion with film historian, DANIEL MARINO.

Stick around after the film for a sneak peek at a new documentary on Nigel Kneale’s QUATERMASS series, courtesy of !

TONIGHT AT 7:30, - SEE the sci-fi/horror classic that directly inspired the body horror of John Carpenter’s THE THING and David Cronenberg’s THE FLY. It will be accompanied by a newly recorded video discussion with film historian, DANIEL MARINO.

Stick around after the film for a sneak peek at a new documentary on Nigel Kneale’s QUATERMASS series, courtesy of !

THIS SATURDAY, 9/21 at 5pm- We are celebrating BATMAN DAY, in style, at the with a 35th anniversary screening of director Tim Burton’s original BATMAN (1989). Get seated before the trailers, and you will see part of our newly recorded video discussion with BATMAN franchise mastermind, MICHAEL USLAN . Movie showtime is at 5pm.

Mr. Uslan (author of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN) is a producer, writer, educator and lawyer, who purchased the film rights to Batman in the late 70’s, and spent a decade fighting the uphill battle to get his Dark Knight interpretation of the character on the big screen.

He has had an executive producer role on every Batman-related (live action and animated) feature film since 1989, including this year’s JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX. A biographical play, based on his memoir THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN, opens this October at the in Tampa.

Film historian Charles Casillo (author of ELIZABETH AND MONTY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THEIR INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP) joins us to discuss this shocking 1951 melodrama from director GEORGE STEVENS. A PLACE IN THE SUN stars Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters in career-defining performances.

Charles Casillo on A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951) Film historian Charles Casillo (author of ELIZABETH AND MONTY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THEIR INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP) joins us to discuss this shocking 1951 melodram...

THIS THURSDAY at 7:30pm, join us at for a night of COSMIC HORROR! Our mystery screening of a 1950’s sci-fi classic will be accompanied by a newly recorded video discussion with film historian and producer, DANIEL MARINO.

Stick around after the film for a sneak peek at QUATERMASS AND THE RETROSPECTIVE, a new documentary from . This overview of the seminal BBC serial turned Hammer Horror franchise is written and narrated by journalist and historian MICHAEL H. PRICE and directed by ERIK CLAPP.

Admission and parking are FREE with the purchase of two concessions.