If going to the movies is on the list for August, stroll on over to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 700 W. Seventh Street, Los Angeles, where independent is the name of the game.<\/p>\n
In celebration of the release of the PlayStation 5 game \u201cGhost of Y\u014dtei,\u201d fans can walk the Way of the Samurai at screenings of classic samurai cinema throughout August.<\/p>\n
Look for these films:<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cThe Tale of Zatoichi\u201d at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, Sunday, Aug. 3, and Monday, Aug. 4 and at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cLady Snowblood\u201d at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9; 4:10 and 10:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11; and at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201c13 Assassins\u201d at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17; 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19; 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20; 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cLone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance\u201d at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23; 9:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24: 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25; 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26; 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cRan\u201d at 1:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1; 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2; 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4<\/p>\n
Alamo Drafthouse is offering snacks inspired by the game and the movies. On the pop-up menu are Togarishi Shishito Peppers, a Mango Matcha Shake, a Midori & Rye cocktail, and the Yuzu Gin Spritz.<\/p>\n
And just so movie and game lovers don\u2019t forget the fun they\u2019ve had, themed Ghost of Y\u014dtei commemorative popcorn buckets shaped like rice baskets will be available to purchase \u2014 filled with popcorn, of course.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s more fun to be had during the month of August at the Alamo Drafthouse.<\/p>\n
Didn\u2019t pass the entrance exam to get on \u201cJeopardy!\u201d? No worries, the Alamo has the answer with its new game that is played right from the theater seat, not on an embarrassing stage. All \u201cJeopardy! Interactive\u201d requires is a smartphone, tablet or iPad.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Players will be pitted against other patrons, and the person who gives the correct answer first chooses the next clue. They also win fun prizes. There will be 61 clues across three rounds and \u201cDaily Doubles\u201d as well. Answer incorrectly and be penalized, but skip a question and there\u2019s no penalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tickets are available for 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 13, Aug. 27 and Sept. 10.<\/p>\n
Alamo\u2019s Only at the Alamo movie programming in August includes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Killer Cuts presents \u201cTales from the Hood,\u201d 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cClueless\u201d Movie Party, 6:30 and 7:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fantastic Fest presents: \u201cEbony & Ivory\u201d followed by a Live Q&A session with actor Sky Elobar, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, and at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8; without the Q&A at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 9<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cThe Outsiders:\u201d The Complete Novel Movie Party, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cGhostbusters\u201d Movie Party, 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23<\/p>\n
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema<\/p>\n
700 W. Seventh Street, Suite U240, LA<\/p>\n