"In Dreams: Films of David Lynch" leads programming lineup alongside Women’s History Month plans, and three brand-new movie parties, including "Shrek" and "Jumanji"
Thirty-six years ago, an FBI agent named Dale Cooper drove into the small town of Twin Peaks and, by extension, the multiverse of madness that David Lynch brought to the world.
Today, on Twin Peaks Day, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is announcing “In Dreams: Films of David Lynch,” a month-long retrospective of the dimensionally transcendent filmmaker behind surreal neo-noir masterpieces like “Mulholland Drive,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.”
The David Lynch series anchors a programming lineup that includes femme-forward titles for Women’s History Month, as well as three brand-new interactive events including this week’s “Shrek” Movie Party. Tickets are available now for all of Alamo Drafthouse’s March programming lineup at drafthouse.com.
Lynch passed away on January 15th, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy that spanned multiple artistic forms–film, television, music, and visual art. With “In Dreams: Films of David Lynch,” Alamo Drafthouse invites audiences to experience–on the big screen–Lynch’s unique ability to blend noir, horror, comedy, and existential dread, and the unforgettable cinematic experiences he created. Whether revisiting “Wild At Heart’s” aching romance, the sun-soaked fever dream of “Mulholland Drive,” or the haunting mysteries of “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,” this retrospective honors Lynch’s unparalleled vision.
“Lynch was a singular artist who peeled back layers of the collective unconscious in American pop culture,” says Jake Isgar, Head of Alternative & Specialty Programming for Alamo Drafthouse. “We hope you’re able to lose yourself in the dream with us.”
The four-week-long retrospective launches Friday, March 7th, with Lynch’s first feature film, “Eraserhead,” as well as his mid-’80s “comeback” in “Blue Velvet.” Select Alamo Drafthouse locations will screen nearly all of Lynch’s feature films, with the exception of his critically-lauded 1999 biopic “The Straight Story.”
Movie Parties and Interactive Events
At Alamo Drafthouse’s signature Movie Party events, audiences interact and celebrate the films they love. This March’s lineup begins this weekend with a super swampy family-friendly favorite.
“Shrek” Movie Party
Express your inner ogre at this magical Movie Party event, where every ticket includes ogre ears, a custom onion keychain, an interactive bird toy, and a smell-along card – that includes waffles, brimstone, and naturally, burps – to fully immerse you in the world of “Shrek!” Screenings begin February 28th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/event/movie-party-shrek.
“Game Night” Movie Party
The cult behind this dark 2018 comedy continues to grow, so we knew it had to be a Movie Party even if it’s not at all profitable for Frito-Lay. Each ticket includes a sewing kit, a hamburger dog toy, a dog keychain (don’t get it bloody!), a small bag of a certain brand of tortilla chips, and an Alamo-branded shopping bag. Screenings begin March 7th at select locations. Tickets at drafthouse.com/event/movie-party-game-night.
“Jumanji” Movie Party
Sorry to tell you this, millennial friends, but it’s been thirty years since the original “Jumanji” landed in theaters and the collective imagination of generations to come.
Whether you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia or a fun way to show your kids this Robin Williams classic, this Movie Party will be pretty special. Each ticket includes animal dice, a wooden player token, monkey tail, hand drum, and acrylic keychain designed to resemble the game board’s crystal ball. Screenings begin March 14th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/event/movie-party-jumanji-1995.
Femme-forward films for Women’s History Month
This year, several of Alamo Drafthouse’s monthly repertory series will mark Women’s History Month with a lineup of classic and unconventional titles celebrating the power, artistry, and impact of women in film.
Killer Cuts: “Titane”
The Killer Cuts series pops the clutch for “Titane,” Julia Ducournau’s bold, feminist fever dream. “Titane” is visceral, a boundary-pushing body horror film that’ll leave audiences shaken, mesmerized, and quite possibly smelling of petrol. Screenings start February 28th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/show/titane.
Queer Film Theory 101: “Charlie’s Angels” (2000)
A high-energy action spectacle with an iconic trio, “Charlie’s Angels” subverts expectations with its campy, self-aware tone and celebrates female camaraderie and strength. Screenings start March 14th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/event/queer-film-theory-101-charlies-angels-2000.
The Essentials: “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?”
A twisted tale of sibling rivalry, this psychological thriller showcases powerhouse performances from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford while both were in the midst of one of Hollywood’s most legendary feuds. Screenings begin March 7th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/show/what-ever-happened-to-baby-jane.
The Essentials: “The Lady Eve”
Preston Sturges’ sharp-witted romantic comedy is a masterclass in screwball chemistry, featuring the brilliant Barbara Stanwyck as a con artist who more than holds her own against Henry Fonda’s naïve millionaire. Screenings begin March 14th. Tickets at drafthouse.com/show/the-lady-eve.
The following titles in The Essentials series will screen only at select Alamo Drafthouse locations.
About Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was founded in 1997 as a single-screen mom and pop repertory theater in Austin, TX. Twenty-eight years later, with 42 locations and counting, Alamo Drafthouse has been called “the best theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly and “the best theater in the world” by Wired. Alamo Drafthouse has built a reputation as a movie lover’s oasis not only by combining best-in-class food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star-studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse created Fantastic Fest, a world-renowned genre film festival dubbed “The Geek Telluride” by Variety featuring independents, international filmmakers, and major Hollywood studios. Alamo Drafthouse continues to expand its brand in new and exciting ways, including the American Genre Film Archive, a non-profit film archive dedicated to preserving, restoring and sharing film, and with several new theaters announced for this year and beyond.
