Movies This Week: December 28, 2012 - January 3, 2013

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My Neighbor Totoro

I'm not even sure why I'm writing a Movies This Week for a week that has no new movies opening in Austin, so far as I can tell.

Oh, yes, I know why: Because this IS Austin, and there are plenty of special screenings and events. All the ones I could find this week are at Alamo Drafthouse -- feel free to leave a comment or let me know if non-Alamo special screenings are happening within the week.

Alamo Kids' Camp, revived for the winter holidays, is showing the dubbed version of My Neighbor Totoro for free daily at 10 am, from Saturday through Thursday, at the Lake Creek location. And Sunday through Thursday, Alamo South Lamar will screen the dubbed Castle in the Sky, also for free. These movies are first-come, first-served. Hop on the catbus and head over.

For a less family-friendly option, Alamo Ritz has weekend screenings of Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.

If you want to skip New Year's Eve parties in favor of moviegoing, the most lavish option is at Alamo Ritz, where you can watch The Apartment and enjoy a multi-course feast with wine pairings. It's early enough that you could still have fun downtown afterwards. There aren't many seats left so if this interests you, get tickets now. Personally, I've always felt The Apartment was something you watched on NYE only if you were alone with no invites, perhaps doing laundry at the same time to feel really masochistic about it.

If you want to see a local movie, Alamo Ritz is bringing back Austin High on Monday night.

Thursday night is Alamo South Lamar's last night before renovations -- check out the lineup. (You will never, ever guess which one I am going to see. Let's just say I gave my husband a really nice present.) If those movies and events don't appeal to you, head over to the Village for a 4K digital screening of Lawrence of Arabia.