Cinema Under the Stars: Blue Beetle
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Cassiano Park | 1728 Potosi St.
Enjoy free paletas provided by Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI), fresh popcorn and face-painting courtesy of Countdown City Geeks, and free comic books donated by Heroes & Fantasies, Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Medical Center, Big Alpaca Comics, and Alien Worlds! Water and sports donated by District 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo and ice provided by Mireles Party Ice.
Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets!
Event is free. RSVP here.
Blue Beetle
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto
2023, USA, 127 min
Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Superhero Blue Beetle. Click image to view trailer.
Preceded by:
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake
Javier Badillo, 2023, Canada, 5 min
When Lupe and her band find themselves battling a monstrous creature in outer space, the lessons from her abuela finally remind Lupe that connecting to her Latina roots is important, and punk rock is more than just loud music. Click image to view trailer.
Event is free. RSVP here.