Stonewall Movie Nights are held monthly in collaboration with OUTSFL
Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and queer cinema under the stars. These free-to-attend screenings celebrate LGBTQ+ stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us. Whether you’re a film buff or just looking for a welcoming space to unwind, come as you are and enjoy the show with friends old and new.
The Wedding Banquet
Thursday, January 8 | 6:30 pm
The Wedding Banquet is a 1993 romantic comedy film directed, produced, and co-written by Ang Lee. The story concerns a gay Taiwanese immigrant man (Winston Chao, in his film debut) who marries a mainland Chinese woman (May Chin) to placate his parents (Gua Ah-leh and Lung Sihung) and get her a green card. His plan backfires when his parents arrive in the United States to plan his wedding banquet, and he has to hide the truth of his gay partner (Mitchell Lichtenstein).
Some Like it Hot
Thursday, February 12 | 6:30 pm
Some Like It Hot (1959) is a classic American screwball comedy in which two musicians, after witnessing a mob hit, disguise themselves as women and join an all‑female band to escape the gangsters. Chaos, romance, and sharp wit follow as they travel to Florida with the band’s singer, played by Marilyn Monroe.
Uncle Howard
Thursday, March 12 | 6:30 pm
Uncle Howard (2016) is a documentary in which filmmaker Aaron Brookner uncovers the lost archives of his uncle, Howard Brookner—a rising queer director who died of AIDS in 1989. As Aaron excavates footage long hidden in William S. Burroughs’ bunker, the film becomes both an intimate family portrait and a rediscovery of a vibrant artistic life cut short.
Funny Lady
Thursday, April 10 | 6:30 pm
Funny Lady (1975) is a musical biographical drama that continues the story of entertainer Fanny Brice after the events of Funny Girl. Played again by Barbra Streisand, Fanny navigates a turbulent professional and romantic partnership with showman Billy Rose, set against lavish musical numbers and the shifting world of 1930s entertainment.
Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss
Thursday, May 8 | 6:30 pm
Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss is a 1998 independent romantic comedy that follows Billy Collier, a gay photographer in West Hollywood who becomes infatuated with Gabriel, a charming but seemingly straight waiter he casts in a photo project. As Billy recreates classic Hollywood movie kisses with drag queens and vintage flair, his growing crush on Gabriel blurs the line between art and longing, turning the film into a playful, wistful exploration of queer desire and unrequited love. The movie marked a breakout role for Sean P. Hayes, foreshadowing the comedic charisma he later brought to Will & Grace
A Star is Born
Thursday, June 11 | 6:30 pm
A Star Is Born (2018) follows seasoned musician Jackson Maine as he discovers Ally, a gifted but struggling singer whose raw performance of “La Vie en Rose” instantly captivates him. As Jackson helps launch Ally into stardom, the film traces the soaring arc of her career alongside his own unraveling, shaped by addiction and fading fame. Directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper and Lady Gaga, the film blends romance, tragedy, and music into a modern retelling of a classic Hollywood story, earning widespread acclaim and significant box office success
1985
Thursday, July 9 | 6:30 pm
1985 is a 2018 American drama directed by Yen Tan that follows Adrian, a closeted young man returning from New York to his conservative Texas hometown at Christmastime, carrying the unspoken weight of an AIDS diagnosis. Shot in evocative black‑and‑white, the film expands on Tan’s earlier short and unfolds with quiet, aching restraint as Adrian struggles to reconnect with his parents and younger brother while deciding how much of his truth he can share. Anchored by Cory Michael Smith’s understated performance and supported by Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis, 1985 becomes a tender portrait of family, loss, and the unspoken grief of a generation marked by the early AIDS crisis.
Mildred Pierce
Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 pm
Mildred Pierce (1945) is a gripping blend of film noir and domestic melodrama, directed by Michael Curtiz and anchored by Joan Crawford’s Oscar‑winning performance. Adapted from James M. Cain’s 1941 novel, the film follows a fiercely determined mother who builds a restaurant empire to provide her daughters with the security and status she never had—only to be undone by the cold ambition and betrayal of her eldest, Veda. With its shadowy cinematography, flashback‑driven murder mystery, and emotionally charged portrait of maternal sacrifice, Mildred Pierce stands as both a Hollywood comeback triumph for Crawford and a defining classic of mid‑century American cinema.
The Weekend
Thursday, September 10 | 6:30 pm
The Weekend is a 2018 American comedy written and directed by Stella Meghie, following Zadie, a sharp‑tongued stand‑up comedian whose life and love interests collide during an ill‑advised getaway with her ex‑boyfriend and his new partner. Set at a cozy bed‑and‑breakfast run by Zadie’s mother, the film turns romantic tension and emotional awkwardness into a witty character study, elevated by Sasheer Zamata’s standout performance. As new connections form and old wounds resurface, The Weekend blends humor and vulnerability into a smart, intimate portrait of relationships in transition.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 pm
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) is a chilling psychological thriller directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford at the height of their legendary rivalry. The film follows Jane Hudson, a former vaudeville child star unraveling into delusion, as she torments her paraplegic sister Blanche inside their decaying Hollywood mansion—a claustrophobic setting that turns sibling resentment into gothic horror. Adapted from Henry Farrell’s novel, the movie blends noir shadows, grotesque camp, and powerhouse performances, becoming both a late‑career triumph for its stars and a defining entry in the “psycho‑biddy” subgenre. Its mix of suspense, tragedy, and Hollywood decay has cemented it as a classic of American cinema.
Bound
Thursday, November 12 | 6:30 pm
Bound (1996) is a neo‑noir erotic crime thriller written and directed by the Wachowskis in their feature debut, starring Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, and Joe Pantoliano. The film follows Corky, a tough ex‑con, and Violet, the mobster’s girlfriend who becomes her lover, as they hatch a high‑stakes plan to steal millions in mafia money and frame Violet’s volatile boyfriend Caesar. With its sleek visual style, tight plotting, and electric chemistry between its leads, Bound subverts noir conventions while delivering a sharp, suspenseful heist story that has since become a queer cinema classic.
Steel Magnolias
Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 pm
Steel Magnolias (1989) is a beloved American comedy‑drama directed by Herbert Ross and adapted from Robert Harling’s play, inspired by his sister’s life. Set in a small Louisiana town, the film centers on a tight‑knit circle of women who gather at Truvy’s beauty salon to share gossip, grief, and unwavering support. With an all‑star ensemble—Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts—the story blends sharp humor with heartfelt emotion as it follows the joys and sorrows of friendship, motherhood, and resilience. Its mix of wit, Southern charm, and devastating poignancy has made Steel Magnolias an enduring classic of American cinema.
