The KOOP Radio Nightbeat Film Series presents: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Featuring a pre-screening DJ set, beginning at 6 p.m., with a KOOP Radio personality TBA KOOP Radio presents a screening of the 2017 Christmas zomcom musical Anna and the Apocalypse, starring Ella Hunt (AppleTV+'s Dickinson, Gilda Radner in Saturday Night). A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven – at Christmas – forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other. The Nightbeat Film Series is curated by the programmers and members of the primarily volunteer-run community radio station. Each selected film reflects the format of the programmer’s show on KOOP Radio and the artists they play and is inclusive of the station’s mission to serve Austin’s diverse community. More information at https://koop.org When the zombie apocalypse hits the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - teenager Anna and her high school friends have to fight, sing and dance to survive, with the undead horde all around them. Teaming up with her best friend John, Anna has to fight her way through zombified snowmen, Santas, elves and Christmas shoppers to get across town to the high school, where they'll be safe. But they soon discover that being a teenager is just as difficult as staying alive, even at the end of the world. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE – 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20

Inspired by real events in 1997, a group of college misfits invite an unhoused professor to crash on their porch. Think Dazed & Confused meets Superbad. Home Free is a Trojan horse. It is a hilarious coming-of-age college comedy with a bangin' 90's mixtape-inspired original soundtrack produced by GRAMMY Award-winner and ten-time GRAMMY-nominated Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and featuring 90's icons (members of Beastie Boys, Dinosaur Jr, Luscious Jackson, Pharcyde, Jurassic 5, etc.) and local Austin legends (Ghostland Observatory, White Denim, Buffalo Hunt, Sabrina Ellis, etc.) that's fun AF but also is intended to be a catalyst for serious social change around the issue of homelessness. This movie shares profits with The Other Ones Foundation. It also inspired the Been There music festivals which have raised millions of dollars to build homes for Austin's unhoused neighbors (Been There 3 happening on 11/2/2024 at Radio East). This film also inspired the formation of the non-profit Been There (follow them on Instagram @beenthereusa). Been There is a Trojan-horse-style movement led by a community of creative do-gooders transforming films, festivals and art into catalysts for positive societal change. Join us. If you wish to contribute to Been There, you may do so here - https://givebutter.com/b1l7Yi Every screening during this residency will be followed by Q&A's with cast and crew. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNOwh5SjyPg

Bydesign2 the movie Is about 2 brothers that move out to big cities and document their journey becoming future artists. One brother documents the Austin music/rave scene while the other brother documents the Los Angeles skate scene. Discovering new places and experiences through their lenses, they uncover the underground scene and tell a real life story about street dreams.

Radiohead vs. Nosferatu = first movie release for Silents Synced! As a life long Radiohead / alt rock music fan and independent Cinema owner, I’m extremely proud to announce this… On Tuesday June 25th, at 6:30pm, BLUE STARLITE stood up infront of OUR Art House Cinema peers, and delivered a speech in Chicago at the Ind/ex Art House convention announcing the launch of Silents Synced.  Www.silentsynced.com Deadline ran this… https://deadline.com/2024/06/silents-synced-pairs-classic-movies-rock-music-1235984148/ And Collider ran this… https://collider.com/silents-synced-screenings-radiohead-nosferatu/ It’s a new category of event cinema experiences, a cinematic happening designed for the purpose of bringing new audiences to Independent cinemas all with the blessing of the Bands whose music is synced up to re-imagined re-mixes of classic silent films. A project I have been working on for 2 1/2 years. The first title IS Nosferatu paired with Radiohead. WE created the series specifically for independent cinemas, because we need all the independent cinemas we can keep around! We cant wait to share this experience we created at our own cinema with you!

Let One Man's Trash take you back to a simpler time full of incessant product placement, cryogenically frozen psychopaths, and when everyone thought Rob Schneider was a comedic genius. 1993's Demolition Man stars Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes in one of the best bad action movies ever made. Grab your Taco Bell and sea shells, Eric Samaniego & Wright Sulek are bringing the trivia, games, and prizes for this ridiculous flick!

A brand new indie horror flick produced in part by our friends at Plum Creek Records in Lockhart makes its Austin premiere! Max, a young record store clerk stumbles upon a rare vinyl LP and is drawn into the world of a 1970s hippie commune. An invitation to the remnants of the cult and its unholy spawn leads to grave circumstances for Max and her friends.