Crosstown Theater

Years have gone by since Molly Stewart (Betsy Russell, SAW 3-7) worked as a teenage prostitute. Now a law student at UCLA, Molly is determined to leave her past behind. But after learning that Lieutenant Andrews, the detective who helped save her life, has been murdered as a result of witnessing a mob related hit, Molly decides its time to return to her old neighborhood to avenge his death.

Diana Ross stars as legendary singer Billie Holiday in LADY SINGS THE BLUES! Nominated for an academy award, Diana carries the movie with intense acting chops and of course her own brilliant interpretations of Billie Holiday songs - the recordings of which went number on on the Billboard charts.

Crosstown Arts and WYXR present another edition of filmmaker and Memphian Craig Brewer’s SECRET SCREENING in the Crosstown Theater on Friday July 15! You are invited to come and enjoy one of Craig’s favorite films, with an introduction to the film from Craig himself!

After a chance meeting at La Brea Tar Pits and an unlikely first date, Harry and Julie are on their way to falling head over heels in love.

A later work by John Waters, PECKER stars Edward Furlong as the titular character, a kind of typical 90’s era 20 something slacker who still lives at home and takes pictures just for fun in his hometown (and Water’s) of Baltimore. Pecker get’s discovered by a New York art critic (played perfectly by Lili Taylor) and his life, as well as his family’s is turned completely upside down.

Prepare to be immersed in an atmosphere of artistic freedom that will take you on a journey through the striking melodies and uncharacteristic rhythms of jazz, intertwined with spoken word. This plat form will showcase a collaborative experience of the music, art, culture, heritage, and forms of jazz including Renaissance jazz, be-bop, cool, and more! Experience the electrifying sounds of various legends such as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakely, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and others.  Get ready to be caught up in the mix of Notez&Flow!