Crosstown Theater

The documentary film You’re the Life of Me loosely follows the pursuit of creative renewal that Howard Rambsy and Barbara Jean Mercer experience as they engage with music making in their later years.

The 1991 film "The Addams Family," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, is a dark comedy that brings Charles Addams' iconic characters to life. The story centers on the Addams family, a quirky and macabre clan led by Gomez and Morticia Addams. Their unsettlingly peculiar lives are disrupted when a con artist named Abigail Craven and her […]

"A Nightmare on Elm Street," released in 1984 and directed by Wes Craven, is a classic horror film that introduced the iconic character Freddy Krueger. The story revolves around a group of teenagers in the small town of Springwood who are haunted in their dreams by Freddy, a disfigured killer with a glove of razor-sharp […]

Miloš Forman directed Peter Shaffer’s screenplay, based on his Tony Award-winning play, about the 18th century rivalry between journeyman court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham in an Academy Award-winning tour-de-force performance) and his rival, young upstart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (fellow Best Actor nominee Tom Hulce). Saul Zaentz’s lavish production features opulent period details, while Shaffer’s witty script speaks eloquently about the challenge of art while leaving room for Mozart’s gorgeous music to dominate. The film earned 11 nominations and its 8 Oscar wins include Best Picture, Actor, Art Direction, Costume Design, Directing, Makeup, Sound, and for Shaffer’s adapted screenplay.

"The Goonies," released in 1985 and directed by Richard Donner, is an adventure-comedy film that follows a group of kids in the small town of Astoria, Oregon. When they discover a treasure map in the attic of one of their homes, the gang—known as the Goonies—sets out on a quest to find the hidden pirate […]

"Psycho," directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960, is a landmark in the thriller and horror genres. The film follows Marion Crane, who steals a large sum of money and flees, eventually checking into a remote motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. As Marion disappears, her sister and a private detective begin searching […]

"Young Frankenstein," released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks, is a comedic homage to classic horror films. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, who initially rejects his family's legacy. However, he eventually returns to his ancestral castle and, inspired by his grandfather's experiments, decides to continue the […]

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," released in 1975 and directed by Jim Sharman, is a cult musical comedy that parodies science fiction and horror B-movies. The film follows a young engaged couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves stranded at the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a flamboyant and eccentric alien transvestite. Throughout the night, […]

"Creature from the Black Lagoon," released in 1954 and directed by Jack Arnold, is a classic sci-fi horror film that introduced audiences to a memorable monster. Set in the Amazon rainforest, the story follows a group of scientists who discover a prehistoric amphibious creature living in a remote lagoon. As they attempt to capture the […]

"The Evil Dead," released in 1981 and directed by Sam Raimi, is a seminal horror film known for its intense scares and innovative style. The story follows five college friends who venture to a remote cabin in the woods for a vacation. There, they discover an ancient book called the Necronomicon, which, when read aloud, […]