Sex Tape LIFE OF BRIAN. It’s not the story of Jesus, but that of some guy named Brian who lived nearby. The Monty Python gang takes on the N ew Testament in this irreverent 1979 comedy. 7 p.m. Thu., July 24; 7:30 p.m. Fri., July 25; 10 p.m. Sat., July 26; and 4 p.m. Sun., July 27. Hollywood MUCHO GUSTO. Wordsmith Robert Isenberg — formerly of Pittsburgh, and once a regular CP contributor — relocated to Costa Rica more than a year ago and found work as a reporter. He returns to the ’Burgh tonight to screen a selection of short films from his travels and encounters in Latin America. Subjects include: a cigar factory in Nicaragua, attempting to scuba dive, a dog hotel, and Isenberg’s own bike ride from the Caribbean to the Pacific. 7 p.m. Fri., July 25. ModernFormations, 4919 Penn Ave., Garfield. robertisenberg@yahoo.com. $2 suggested donation
Medusa and the Kraken sea monster along the way. The film features stop-motion animation from Ray Harryhausen. The 1981 film continues an ongoing Sunday-night series of staff picks. 8 p.m. Sun., July 27. Regent Square 48-HOUR FILM PROJECT. It’s becoming a summer tradition: Form a film-production team; be assigned a genre, a prop, a character and a line of dialogue; and shoot a short film in just 48 hours. Pittsburgh’s teams have finished their films; judges have seen them; and tonight, you can screen the finalists and see the prizes awarded. 6 p.m. Mon., July 28. Hollywood YOJIMBO. Akira Kurasawa directs this 1961 film about an unemployed samurai (Toshiro Mifune) who discovers he can benefit from an ongoing battle between two rival clans. In Japanese, with subtitles. 8 p.m. Wed., July 30. Melwood. $2
RISKY BUSINESS. Paul Brickman directs this 1983 comedy about a teen (Tom Cruise, in Ray-Bans) who throws a big party when his parents are away. 10 p.m. Fri., July 25, and 10 p.m. Sat., July 26. Oaks FILM KITCHEN. The series for local and independent film does a special road edition at the Hollywood Theater — and instead of featuring just a few filmmakers, curator Matthew Day offers 16 shorts by 14 local artists. Most works are only a few minutes long. “Pittsburgh Winter” is a charming, fanciful comedy by Marcus Morelli. “Dreaming Ant” is Chris Smalley’s black-and-white homage to the Bloomfield store that was Pittsburgh’s last brick-and-mortal videorental emporium. Ivette Spradlin offers the playful “Courtney’s Birthday at Moraine State Park.” N ils Hanczar’s “God Hates Radiation” is a delightfully sick-’n’-twisted animation employing appropriated audio. In the experimental “Lost Kingdom,” Madelyn Roehrig juxtaposes Hindu Buddhist sculpture and contemporary architecture. Tess Allard’s “Bird.land” uses voiceover to tell a creepy supernatural story, with evocative images from Allegheny Cemetery. “Helen Iris: Watch Dog” is a comedy about a misguided busybody, made by Day himself, Gayle Pazerski and Brad Stephenson. Julie Sokolow’s “Making House Calls” profiles Dr. Jim Withers’ Operation Safety Net, which does street medicine for Pittsburgh’s homeless. Sarah Kaili Chamizo and Lakeeba Coleman offer music videos (the former spoofy, the latter earnest). Andy Kellemen profiles “A Patisserie in Pittsburgh.” Sean Ferris tells a dystopic, dialogueless murder tale in “Barking Lane.” Michael Pisano blends live action and animation in the dreamlike “Loss.” And Scott Whiteman, of the Everything is Terrible! collective, offers three mischievously — and hilariously — tweaked 1980s anti-drug videos. 7 p.m. Sat., July 26 (6 p.m. reception). Hollywood. $5. (Bill O’Driscoll) CLASH OF THE TITANS. In this actioner from Desmond Davis, set in mythical Greece, Perseus (Harry Hamlin) goes questing, battling the snake-headed
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The Purge: Anarchy INEQUALITY FOR ALL. Jacob Kornbluth’s documentary give former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich a platform to discuss the current state of income inequality in the United States, i.e. why do so few people have so much money, and what does it mean for the rest of us? The 2013 film continues a series of monthly screenings of films related to labor issues. 7:30 p.m. Thu., July 31. The Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall. 412-831-3871 or www. battleofhomesteadfoundation.org. Free VACATION. Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to take his family to Wally World, but the trip turns into a nightmare. Harold Ramis directs this 1983 comedy adapted from John Hughes’ short story. 7:30 p.m. Thu., July 31. Hollywood ANDY WARHOL FILMS. Many of Warhol’s films and video works are available for personal viewing in the Warhol’s new multimedia room. Ongoing. Free with museum admission. Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. www.warhol.org
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