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Film Mommie Dearest (1981)

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Based on the scandalous tell-all memoir by Joan Crawford's daughter, Mommie Dearest is an enduring camp classic, thanks in no small part to Faye Dunaway's unhinged performance as the psycopathic, ultra-competitive mother-from-hell. This afternoon, celebrate Mothers' Day with an interactive screening of the film, in all its shrieking, hilarious, and creepy glory. Arrive early for a pre-show hosted by Dick O' Day and featuring a Crawford look-alike contest, prizes, and a performance by the sultry, Crawford-obsessed new-wave quartet, the Joans. Bring your darling mother — but leave the wire hangers at home.

– Suzanne Niemoth

Note: V.I.M. (Very Important Mother) tickets are available for $20. They include reserved seating at the theatre and brunch at nearby Violet.