Movies to see this week: 'Revenge of the Sith,' 'Uncle Boonmee,' 'Vertigo' (2025)

This week's repertory movie recommendations are an eclectic assortment of nearly century-old cartoons, important Iranian films, and the first Thai film to win top honors at the Cannes Film Festival.

Also, Star Wars.

Here's what to catch this week at movie theaters around the Twin Cities.

Vertigo (1958) in 70mm

Wednesday, April 23–Thursday, April 24, at The Heights Theater

The Heights' Hitchcock Film Festival, presented in partnership with The Trylon Cinema, is wrapping up its weekly run of classics from the master of suspense. The fest has featured rarely screened films (Under Capricorn) and underappreciated gems (Foreign Correspondent), but it's capping off the run with a classic.

When I think of Vertigo, its iconic scenes and psychedelic interludes spring to my mind. I don't always recall the scope of the winding story and how it folds in on itself as viewers unravel the mystery simultaneously with Scottie.

That lead role is played by Jimmy Stewart, a former detective who develops a severe fear of heights after a harrowing rooftop chase. He's hired to follow a woman, and, naturally, nothing is quite as it seems on first glance. 3951 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights ($19, but sold out)

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Thursday, April 24–Wednesday, April 30 at more than a dozen theaters (see listings below)

This week's recommendations have some heavy subject matter and at least one film that could undeniably be categorized as "slow." So, the counter to that is the third chapter of George Lucas' Star Wars reboot.

Revenge of the Sith, arguably the best-loved of that trilogy, is getting a rerelease for its 20th anniversary. Both Hayden Christensen andEwan McGregor have returned to their roles from these movies in recent years. Maybe that's reason enough to dive back into the origin of Darth Vader.

Since May 4 is on the horizon (May the Fourth, aka Star Wars Day), expect to see more Star Wars films dropping into theaters.

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010)

Saturday, April 26, at Walker Art Center

Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Palme d'Or-winning movie won't be confused with Revenge of the Sith. The mystical film set in a Thai jungle is visually stunning with an incredibly patient camera.

It follows the elderly Boonmee (Thanapat Saisaymar) as he takes a mournful journey through his past, both with living family members and with a forest spirit who may be his dead son, a mystical catfish, and a cave where he was born in a past life. 725 Vineland Pl., Minneapolis ($8/$6 for Walker members)

The Cartoons of Max Fleischer

Saturday, April 26 at Alamo Drafthouse

The Alamo salutes pioneering animator Max Fleischer, putting a run of his short cartoons on the big screen. His work is almost instantly recognizable, even if his name isn't. He paved the way with techniques like rotoscoping and synchronized sound with animation to make delightful cartoons featuring characters like Betty Boop, Superman, and Popeye.

The screening will feature nine shorts, all presented in new 4K restorations. 9060 Hudson Rd., Woodbury ($11.91)

More movies screening this week:

• April 23: Hellavision Television presents Track Attack at The Main Cinema
• April 23: Pride and Prejudice (2005) at Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Rosedale, Emagine Eagan, Emagine Lakeville, Emagine White Bear, Emagine Willow Creek, Parkwood Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema, and West End Cinema
• April 23–24: Pride and Prejudice (2005) at AMC Southdale and Oakdale Cinema
• April 23–27: Pride and Prejudice (2005) at St. Michael Cinema
• April 23: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) at Edina Mann Theatres
• April 23–24: Airplane 2025 (2025) at The Trylon Cinema
• April 24: Night Moves (1975) at Emagine Willow Creek
• April 24: Dogma (1999) at AMC Southdale
• April 24–30: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) at Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Mounds View, AMC Rosedale, AMC Southdale, Bloomington 13 at the Mall of America, Emagine Eagan, Emagine East Bethel, Emagine Lakeville, Emagine Willow Creek, Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema (also May 1), St. Michael Cinema (April 24–27 only), and West End Cinema
• April 24 and 27: Lost Highway (1997) at Grandview Theatre
• April 25: Z-Fest Film Festival at St. Michael Cinema
• April 25–27: Demolition Man (1993) at The Trylon Cinema
• April 25 and 29: Happy Gilmore (1996) at Alamo Drafthouse
• April 26: The Keep (1983) at Alamo Drafthouse
• April 26: Ponyo (2008) at The Parkway Theater
• April 27: Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (1991)at Audrey Rose Vintage
• April 27: Happy Gilmore (1996) at Emagine Eagan, Emagine Lakeville, Emagine White Bear, Emagine Willow Creek, Oakdale Cinema, and West End Cinema
• April 27: Heartworn Highways (1976) at Alamo Drafthouse
• April 27–28: Interstellar (2014) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, and West End Cinema
• April 27–29: Chocolat (1988) at The Trylon Cinema
• April 28: Alison’s Birthday (1981) at Emagine Willow Creek
• April 28: Marcus Mystery Movie at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema, and West End Cinema
• April 29: Catacomb Cinema Club at Bryant Lake Bowl
• April 29: The Brides of Dracula (1960) at Alamo Drafthouse
• April 29: The Encampments (2025) at the University of Minnesota (free)