These days, video game movies are all the rage. However, the concept of releasing films that are either based on video games or that have a plot that’s largely about video games is far from a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been happening for more than 40 years. Throughout this month, Times Cinema will celebrate these types of movies with its “Joystick June” film series.
Starting June 2 and running through June 29, the Milwaukee revival theater will screen a total of eight video game-related films that range from celebrated classics like Tron and The Last Starfighter, modern-ish mainstays like Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World and Tron Legacy (in 3D!), and cult favorites like eXistenZ and The Wizard. Tickets to each of these films cost $11 (except Tron Legacy in 3D, which runs $12) and can be purchased at Times Cinema’s website or its box office. Get ready for Joystick June and check out the full lineup below!
eXistenZ (1999)
June 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 3 @ 4:00 p.m.
June 4 @ 4:00 p.m.
June 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Last Starfighter (1984)
June 3 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
Tron (1982) and Tron Legacy (2010) in 3D Double Feature
June 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 10 @ 4:30 p.m.
June 11 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tron (1982)
June 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Tron Legacy (2010) in 3D
June 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)
June 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Wizard (1989)
June 17 @ 4:00 p.m.
June 18 @ 4:00 p.m.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
June 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 24 @ 4:00 p.m.
June 25 @ 4:00 p.m.
June 29 @ 6:30 p.m.
Silent Hill (2006)
June 24 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 25 @ 6:30 p.m.
June 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
