Weekend coming back around in L.A.? That means it's movie time! Below, we have some choice picks from independent movie theaters around the city — from Christopher Nolan to claymation, there's something for everyone on this list.

The Dark Knight Gardena Cinema Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 @ multiple showtimes Tickets are $12, more info here . Synopsis: It’s not an exaggeration to say that Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman changed superhero movies forever. The caped crusader (Christian Bale) and the Joker (an Oscar-winning performance from Heath Ledger) face off in this dark comic book movie about surveillance states and the nature of justice.

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you dig the rainy darkness and race-against-the-clock thriller elements of films like Se7en , or Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs is one of your favorite villains. Turning Red (Accessible screening) The Academy Museum’s Ted Mann Theater Saturday, May 25 @ 11 a.m.

Tickets are $10, more info here . Synopsis: 13-year-old Mei is desperate to see her favorite boy band, but her problems are a little bigger than fandom and teen angst when she discovers a family secret — when emotions run high, the women in her family turn into giant red pandas. Turning Red had a limited theatrical release when it initially came out in 2022, so this is your chance to see the red panda hijinks on a big screen! This family matinee is an accessible screening, offering open captions, dim lighting, and reduced volume.