Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
- Today, May 20
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Robert Altman Run Time: 110 min. Release Year: 1982
Starring: Cher, Karen Black, Kathy Bates, Sandy Dennis, Sudie Bond
On the 20th anniversary of his death, the members of a James Dean fanclub gather at a five-and-dime for a reunion.
Our birthday trilogy concludes with a night you’re gonna wish you could turn back time to join if for some reason you decide to miss out: On May 20th, we are celebrating the one and only CHER on the night of her big 8-0 with a screening of her breakout film role, 1982’s COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN!
Directed by the late, great Robert Altman, JIMMY DEAN follows a group of old friends who reunite on the anniversary of James Dean’s death to have a very boozy night of absolute unraveling. Cher and her costars (truly an Avengers lineup if you’re gay and over 40: Karen Black, Sandy Dennis and a baby Kathy Bates) deliver the kind of legendary actressing that will make you want to scream in delight.
The film also notably offers trans representation that while not without its problems (it was 1982), still possesses a humanity and grace that Hollywood barely ever even manages 44 years later. If you have already seen JIMMY DEAN, you know what we’re talking about. If you haven’t? We got you, babe. -PETER KNEGT
Featuring a Cher look alike contest and a pre-show drag performance by Hot Honey Ham.
Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.