BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 8/7/2026
The spider isn’t leaving the mouse house anytime soon. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is unstoppable at the Blue Mouse for its second week.
It’s also time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show again. Over at the Grand, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues its run, as does Hadestown: The Musical, which has been selling much better than I would otherwise expect.
The Grand offers a chance not only to watch cat videos but also to adopt a cat, along with a documentary about Girl Scout Cookie season.
Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N. Proctor St.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Aug. 7 at 3:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.; Aug. 8-9 at 3:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
It’s been a while since the last Spider-Man movie, but Tom Holland hasn’t lost a step. His portrayal of Spider-Man continues to be one of the best. This time around, he’s got an occasional ally in Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and an appearance by Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk. There’s a lot going on in this one. It’s clear that this is both the latest chapter and a setup for future movies.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Aug. 8 at 11:30 p.m.
It’s time to do the Time Warp again as The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Blue Mouse. Tim Curry absolutely eats the scenery in this fun and ridiculous film. If you’ve never gone to one of these screenings, you’re missing out on a cultural touchstone that has lasted for decades. Participation and dressing up are highly encouraged.
The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett Ave.
I Want Your Sex – Aug. 7-8 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.; Aug. 9 at 2:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 4:20 p.m.; Aug. 12 at 4:40 p.m.; Aug. 13 at 4:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Gregg Araki (Mysterious Skin, The Doom Generation) brings us his latest. Cooper Hoffman stars as Elliot, who lands a job with renowned artist and provocateur Erika (Olivia Wilde). Boundaries, desires and power dynamics are tested and broken in this edgy film that mixes romantic comedy, mystery and satire.
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World – Aug. 7 at 11:35 a.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8 at 1:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 9 at 1:30 p.m., 5:25 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 2:15 p.m.; Aug. 12-13 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Poetry doesn’t have pop icons, but if it did, Mary Oliver would be one. A bestselling Pulitzer Prize winner who was openly queer and intensely private, Oliver is the subject of this rare look into the life of one of America’s most celebrated poets. The documentary includes never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks and correspondence, along with recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi and Oprah Winfrey. It captures her unique view of the world.
Hadestown: The Musical – Aug. 7 at 11:45 a.m. and 4:40 p.m.; Aug. 8 at 11:25 a.m. and 4:40 p.m.; Aug. 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 4:00 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 12 at 1:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.; Aug. 13 at 1:40 p.m.
A live theater recording of the hit musical Hadestown. The production won eight Tony Awards in 2019, including Best Musical. This genre-defying musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz, following two intertwining love stories: those of Orpheus and Eurydice and King Hades and his wife, Persephone. It’s a musical theater performance you won’t want to miss.
The Odyssey – Aug. 7-9 at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 1:20 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 1:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.; Aug. 12-13 at 1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The biggest blockbuster of summer 2026, Christopher Nolan’s latest big-budget epic is an adaptation of one of the first epics ever written down. The Odyssey is the first big-budget Hollywood movie filmed entirely with IMAX cameras. Nolan, known for his use of practical effects, used a 60-foot puppet for the Cyclops sequence rather than relying on an entirely computer-generated image. Stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson have all talked about the challenging work they put into making this film.
Cookie Queens – Aug. 7-8 at 11:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.; Aug. 9 at 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 1:15 p.m., 4:50 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 1:55 p.m., 4:50 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12-13 at 1:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
You’ve seen them outside grocery stores. You buy their cookies every year. Cookie Queens is a coming-of-age documentary that follows a group of Girl Scouts as they enter Girl Scout Cookie season.
CatVideoFest 2026 – Aug. 7 at 1:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.; Aug. 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Aug. 9 at 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.; Aug. 10 at 2:15 p.m.; Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m.; Aug. 12-13 at 7:15 p.m.
As you likely know, the internet is held together by cat videos. The very best cat videos end up at CatVideoFest. This isn’t just a chance to watch hilarious and fun videos of cats on the big screen. From 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, you might find a cat of your own to adopt and begin making your own cat videos.
Olmo – Aug. 11 at 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
This week’s entry in the Grand’s Tuesday Film Series is Olmo. Olmo is simply trying to be an ordinary teenager, but his responsibility as caregiver for his bedridden father hampers his ability to be like his friends. When his beautiful neighbor invites him to a party, his determination leads to a night of chaos and an opportunity to discover himself.
IndieWire described the film this way: “Imagine an alternate version of Napoleon Dynamite where everyone’s situation was played for sincerity rather than cynical irony, and you’ll have a rough idea of the vibes that Olmo captures.”
