Happy Friday, readers! Welcome to another edition of Reel Talk.
As the desert's high season starts to settle down, there's still plenty coming up for valley movie fans, including a whole new viewing experience in Cathedral City.
Mary Pickford unveils its new ScreenX screen
Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place in Cathedral City unveiled on Wednesday the addition of ScreenX, a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience that extends the movie screen onto the surrounding walls of the auditorium using projectors. If you've ever wished you could be in the middle of all the action on screen, this is one step toward that immersive experience.
What's cool is that this is the first ScreenX screen in the Coachella Valley, and it's one of about 35 theaters in the United States with the technology so far, according to General Manager Ted Hane. I got a chance to witness this new screen with a special screening of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," which is out this weekend. You can also take part in ScreenX now too for the price of a regular movie ticket (which varies depending on the time of day) plus an upcharge of $6.95.
ShortFest is coming up
Get your shorts on and get ready to watch some short films very soon! The 30th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest is just a few weeks away — taking place June 18 through 24 — and passes are available for purchase now. We still don't know the official lineup, but we can expect another great mix of comedies, horror/thrillers, LGBTQ+ stories and more. Before the list of films drops, you can check out the official poster designed by Palm Springs artist Shag.
Dive into film noir
In case you missed it: The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival returned for its 25th year earlier this month with screenings of popular and underrated films and a number of special guests. I wasn't able to attend because I was spending some time with my family, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy some of these titles at home. I plan on spending some time with the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, this weekend by watching his sinister "Shadow of a Doubt."
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