BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 11/13/26
Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat” sticks around the Blue Mouse Theatre for another week and Martin McDonagh’s long-awaited (at least by me) new movie, “Wild Horse Nine,” finally arrives at the Grand. Also Craft Night returns at the Grand with Wes Anderson’s “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.”
The Blue Mouse Theatre – 2611 North Proctor
“Cat in the Hat” – Nov. 13-15 at 4 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
Everybody loves Dr. Seuss. So it’s no surprise that they keep trying to do a “Cat in the Hat” movie. Perhaps this time they’ve done it. “The Cat in the Hat” was always too chaotic for even Jim Carrey to do in live action. So perhaps animation is the way to go. This time the Cat is voiced by Bill Hader.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” – Nov. 14 at 11 p.m.
Every month the Blue Mouse presents a late night showing of the anarchic musical classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” 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 decades. Participation and dressing up are highly encouraged.
Darrell Nulisch with Alex Schultz LIVE – Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
One of the best things about the Blue Mouse is that it is equipped to have live concerts. This week you can catch Darrell Nulisch with Alex Schultz and the Tacoma All Stars. Tickets are $35 in advance with a handful of VIP tickets for $50. Get them while you can.
The Grand Tacoma Cinema – 606 Fawcett Avenue
“Wild Horse Nine” – Nov. 13-14 at 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:50pm, 7:20pm. Nov. 15 at 12:00pm, 2:10pm, 4:50pm, 7:20pm. Nov. 16 at 1:40pm, 4:50pm. 7:30pm. Nov. 17 at 1:35pm, 4:50pm, 7:30pm. Nov. 18 at 1:20pm, 4:45pm, 7:30pm. Nov. 19 at 1:40pm, 4:50pm, 7:30pm.
Martin McDonagh is one of those filmmakers where if he makes a movie, I want to see it. His films include “In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,” “Missouri.” Honestly, you should already be interested in this movie. But if you must know things like cast and plot, it’s a 1970s CIA yarn starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. Trust it to be darkly funny and on my Top Ten list for the year.
“Marie Antoinette” – Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.
Sofia Coppola’s vision of France’s legendary teenage queen has been fully restored for a 20th anniversary screening that looks lush and beautiful on the big screen. The Grand is also playing a documentary about the making of this movie on Tuesday, November 17th. I’m talking about that next.
“Making Marie Antoinette” – Nov. 17 at 1:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.
When Sofia Coppola filmed “Marie Antoinette” in France and at the Palace of Versailles, her mother Eleanor filmed her daughter making the movie. For twenty years over 80 hours of footage went unseen. But following Eleanor’s wishes, the footage has been cut into a feature length intimate behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s creative process while making “Marie Antoinette.”
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” – CRAFT NIGHT – Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
It’s that time again. Bring your crafts and hobbies because it’s Craft Night at the Grand with a November staple, Wes Anderson’s stop motion masterpiece, “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.” The lights remain up and the audience remains active while George Clooney plays a wily fox. Tickets are going fast for this one.
“La Bola Negra” – Nov. 13-14 at 2 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at 4:20 p.m., 7:10 p.m. Nov. 17 at 1:25 p.m., 7:20 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. Nov 19 at 1:35 p.m., 4:10 p.m.
Cannes-winning co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, collectively known as Los Javis, bring you an epic story told in three generations of men around pivotal times in Spanish history. This Spanish film is Spain’s entry for Best International Feature for the Academy Awards. Check it out while you can.
“Wicker” – Nov. 13 at 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at 11:25 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at 11:15 a.m., 3:20 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Nov. 16 at 1:25 p.m., 5:35 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Nov. 17 at 4:45 p.m., 7:40 p.m. Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., 7:20 p.m. Nov. 19 at 1:45 p.m., 4:40 p.m.
A comedic fable about a woman played by Olivia Colman who commissions the local basketmaker (played by Peter Dinklage) to build her a husband made of wicker, played by Alexander Skarsgård. This promises to be a romantic and odd movie. I’m looking forward to seeing it.
“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” – Nov. 13 at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 14 at 1:35 p.m. Nov. 15 at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 16 at 3:40 p.m. Nov. 18 at 7:10 p.m.
If I told you only the title of this movie and that many critics are saying that both John Turturro and Steve Buscemi may finally get those Oscars they deserve with this movie, that alone should be enough to get you in the theater. In fact, I can’t think of anything better to say. Go see it while you can. This one’s only playing until Wednesday.
“Wildwood” – Nov. 13 at 11:20 a.m., 5:05 p.m. Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m., 5:05 p.m. Nov. 15 at 2:20 p.m., 5:35 p.m. Nov. 16 at 1:35 p.m., 4:40 p.m. Nov. 17 at 4:35 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at 7:10 p.m.
From the people who brought you “Kubo and the Two Strings” comes a love letter to Portland, Oregon. If you’re a fan of stop-motion animation, you owe it to yourself to see this movie on the big screen. When a teenager’s baby brother is kidnapped by crows and taken to the mysterious Wildwood forest, she’ll brave everything to get her baby brother back.
“You Can See Everything” – Nov. 13-14 at 11:50 a.m., 3:20 p.m., 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at 11:25 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Nov. 16 at 1:15 p.m., 7:20 p.m. Nov. 17 at 1:15 p.m, 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1:35 p.m., 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at 1:15 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:20 p.m.
Imagine a simple blood test that would flag any sort of ailments you might have. That was the basic idea behind the company Theranos. Elizabeth Holmes, the founder, drummed up millions in venture capital, but the secret of Theranos was that it never even came close to working. Comedian Nathan Fielder works with documentarian Lance Oppenheim in uncovering just who Elizabeth Holmes is and what she’s about. The trailer for this documentary was so creepy that people are already making memes of it.
For more information on upcoming movies visit grandcinema.com and bluemousetheatre.com.
Next week, the latest “Hunger Games” comes to the Blue Mouse.
