Blast into space or the mountains with these September film events in Wichita
September is well underway, but the month still holds several local film events that include sci-fi, comedy and mystery flicks from the past.
Here’s a look at what’s coming.
ORPHEUM THEATRE
200 N. Broadway, Get tickets at wichitaorpheum.com
Anniversary Film Series: “Galaxy Quest” (1999)
It’s hard to believe it’s the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite comedies. It follows the alumni cast of a space opera television series who have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. But they also have to defend Earth and the alien race from a reptilian warlord. Never give up! Never surrender!
Showing: 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Tickets: $8, $7 for students, seniors and military.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
This traveling film festival will present movies spotlighting outdoor storytelling and filmmaking from more than 40 countries. The films explore remote vistas, analyze topical environmental issues, and bring audiences up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports and more. This stop on the tour is hosted by Rendezvous Adventure Outfitters.
Showing: 7 p.m. Sept.
28. Tickets: $20.
Take 36 Top 10 Showcase
This is the concluding event of the Tallgrass Film Association’s Take 36 film race, where creatives are tasked with conceiving, developing, writing, shooting and editing a short film made in just 36 hours. It showcases the top 10 films as voted on by Tallgrass programmers. There will also be an audience award winner announced. So rest up!
Showing: 7 p.m. Sept.
29. Tickets: $10.
EMILY BONAVIA TALLGRASS FILM CENTER
120 E. First St. (Unit 113), Get tickets at tallgrassfilm.org/ tallgrass-film-center
“The Autopsy of Jane
Doe” (2016)
Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the “Jane Doe,” they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets. Presented by Madame Mae’s Horror Frights.
Showing: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Tickets: $15 plus taxes and fees.
“Demons” (1985)
A group of random people are invited to a screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theater with ravenous demons. That’s what you get for a matinee price! Ha. Presented by the Gate Record Store.
Showing: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets: $10 plus taxes and fees.
“When Nietzsche Wept” (2007)
Viennese doctor Josef Bruer meets with philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche to help him deal with his despair.
Showing: 7 p.m. Sept.
17. Tickets: $10 plus taxes and fees.
“Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill”
This documentary tells the story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. The film charts her troubled adolescence through her meteoric rise in the music world and her tragic early death. Presented by Spektrum Muzik.
Showing: 7 p.m. Sept.
20. Tickets: $10 plus taxes and fees.
“CatVideoFest 2024” This is a compilation reel of the latest fun cat videos culled from the Internet and more. Tallgrass is partnering with Save the Kitties, a Derby non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cats. Ten percent of ticket proceeds will go to the organization.
Showings: 1 p.m. Sept. 21 and 22 Tickets: $7 plus taxes and fees.