“I sincerely believe that to see good films, and to see important films, is one of the most profoundly civilizing experiences that we can have as people.” -- Roger Ebert
Texas Public Radio's 2026 Cinema Tuesdays series is coming! Join us beginning May 26 for a summer full of classic films at a new location, Alamo Drafthouse Park North!
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday, and seating is open, general admission-style. Our doors open at least 30 minutes before showtime.
TPR members or non-members may make reservations for individual films using the links below.
We look forward to seeing you at the movies, and remember, all proceeds benefit Texas Public Radio!
The 2026 Cinema Tuesdays series is made possible by Americus Diamond, Stevens Lighting, Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, Pasha Mediterranean Grill, and the Law Office of Frank Sandoval.
August 4 – The Last Waltz
One of the top concert films of all time, directed by Martin Scorsese, "The Last Waltz" features The Band in their final public appearance with their classic lineup, live at the Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. Special guest performers at this event included Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan. Later in-studio performances also included in the film feature Emmylou Harris and The Staples Singers. 116 minutes, Rated PG.
Make a reservation here: https://support.tpr.org/a/waltz
If you would like to attend this film and make an alternate free-will donation, you may do so at our TPR table one hour before showtime. Limited spaces will be available in person at the theater.
August 11 - McCabe & Mrs. Miller
“Robert Altman has made a dozen films that can be called great in one way or another, but one of them is perfect, and that one is ‘McCabe & Mrs. Miller’” – Roger Ebert
At the turn of the 20th century, a lonely stranger rides into town in the Pacific northwest, as rain pelts the landscape, turning unturned dirt into mud and lending a bleak air to this anti-Western. Warren Beatty stars as the hapless John McCabe, who goes into business with Mrs. Miller (Julie Christie) running a bordello in the still under-construction town of Presbyterian Church (priorities, people). Soon a big corporation is trying to move in, and McCabe must decide whether to move out or stand his ground. Featuring songs by Leonard Cohen. 121 minutes, Rated R.
Make a reservation here: https://support.tpr.org/a/mccabe
If you would like to attend this film and make an alternate free-will donation, you may do so at our TPR table one hour before showtime. Limited spaces will be available in person at the theater.
August 18 - The Apostle
Robert Duvall’s second film as a director also features one of his most complex characters, a Texas preacher named E.F. “Sonny” Dewey, whose temper and jealousy land him in hot water, and on the run after a fatal altercation with his estranged wife’s boyfriend. Re-branding himself as “The Apostle E.F.,” Duvall’s character lands in rural Louisiana where he charms a retired minister into starting a new church. It’s a passionate performance, and Duvall was nominated for Best Actor. Although the bulk of the movie was shot in Louisiana, the opening scenes were filmed in Texas. 134 minutes, Rated PG-13.
Make a reservation here: https://support.tpr.org/a/apostle
If you would like to attend this film and make an alternate free-will donation, you may do so at our TPR table one hour before showtime. Limited spaces will be available in person at the theater.
August 25 - To Be Or Not To Be
As nervy as it is hilarious, this screwball masterpiece from Ernst Lubitsch stars Jack Benny and, in her final screen appearance, Carole Lombard as husband-and-wife thespians in Nazi-occupied Warsaw who become caught up in a dangerous spy plot. To Be or Not to Be is a Hollywood film of the boldest black humor, which went into production right before the U.S. entered World War II. Lubitsch manages to brilliantly balance political satire, romance, slapstick, and wartime suspense in a comic high-wire act that has never been equaled. Werner Heymann was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. 99 minutes, Not Rated.
BONUS! Before tonight's feature, we'll also enjoy the 1930s-era musical short, "Jazz a la Cuba."
Make your reservation here: https://support.tpr.org/a/to-be
If you would like to attend this film and make an alternate free-will donation, you may do so at our TPR table one hour before showtime. Limited spaces will be available in person at the theater.
September 15 - SPECIAL EVENT - Cinema Interruptus, "Vertigo"
Experience Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" like never before ‒ with a hot dog bar, nachos, popcorn, wine, beer, snacks, and the freedom to yell "Stop!" whenever something catches your eye. Join TPR's Nathan Cone for an interactive, insightful evening of film and fun at our Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater for this special evening. It's Downtown Tuesday with free parking at City of San Antonio lots, meters and garages. We recommend the City Tower Parking Garage with entrances at 60 North Flores as well as 111 North Main Avenue.
This is a separate event, and is not part of the regular Cinema Tuesdays season. Reserve your spot here: https://support.tpr.org/a/vertigo
