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“Nickelodeon” holds a special place in 15-year-old Hudson Purma’s heart. Oh, not the cable channel behind "SpongeBob SquarePants." The 1976 Peter Bogdanovich comedy, natch. Four years ago, his dad took him to see the film at AFS Cinema.

That’s how he got hooked on the classics.

“I told my dad, ‘We need to go see more of these,’” he remembers.

Hudson’s family became regulars at the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, catching a couple dozen movies that year. Watching the pre-show introductions from Stephen Jannise, programmer for the historic downtown theater, blew Hudson’s mind. Every old movie had a story behind it. They were works of art.

Just one problem for a budding cinephile.

“I couldn’t talk about these films with my friends, because no one had seen them,” he says.

So, Hudson started Flick Clique (@flickcliques), a teen-oriented classic film series creating a new generation of fans for yesteryear’s greats, from Akira Kurosawa to Barbara Stanwyck. Screenings happen on the first Monday of every month at Sekrit Theater in Southeast Austin.

Their next show, George Romero’s 1968 horror gem "Night of the Living Dead," plays Sept. 7. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the movie starts at sunset. Tickets are $5 per person and $10 per family at the door.

Flick Clique mostly shows pre-1970 films, which Hudson programs himself. So far, he’s curated series themed around Alfred Hitchcock, Shakespearean adaptations, coming-of-age stories, and more. It involves a lot of research and catch-up viewing. He’s 15, remember.

"Night of the Living Dead" closes out a run of monster movies, preceded by "Godzilla" and "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." (Zombies, atomic lizards, and classic Universal monsters—a little something for every boy and ghoul.) Next up: films featuring iconic scores.

A clique needs more than one member. Shows draw anywhere from 20 to 60 people. They’re not just for teens; film lovers of all ages are invited.

Tap the link in our bio to read more from Eric Webb (@byericwebb).⁠

Photo: @limpatricia97 How a 15-year-old film buff helps Austin teens discover old Hollywood

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Were you imagining that those glistening, leather-clad beefcakes on horseback wearing assless chaps were all straight? Let us walk you through a history of queer cowboys — and make the case for a resurgence.⁠
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#cowboys #gay #gaycowboys #lgbtqi #kisskiss #queer #love #loveislove #question #answer

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I love my friends!!!!

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Spotlighting just a few of the top contenders from our recent Sufmas Sing-Along T-Shirt design contest. So many great submissions—it was tough to pick just one!

Celebrating designs from:

1 - “Rejoice! - Sing-Along w/ Sufjan!” by @moldyreeds
2 - “The Midnight Clear” by Arden Smith
3 - “Sufjan’s Banjo Strumming” by @cmykadam
4 - “That Was the Worst Christmas Ever” by @byericwebb
5 - “Star Unicorn” by @neleangela

Hosting a public Sing-Along this year? We’d love to hear about it. Visit the link in bio and fill out the Sing-Along Host Form. 🎄

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scenes from a table read

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first ever market is over and i had so much fun!!

i neeeeeearly sold out and loved the experience so much. still running on adrenaline so i’ll just say that i freaking love making stuff and i loooove my friends who SHOWED UP so big for me today! oh and also everyone thank nicole for her multiple performances as Really Excited Customer 🙂‍↕️

bandana bag, hallelujah
tote bag, hallelujah
diet coke keychain, hallelujah !!!!

see u next time??? 👀🥰😘

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“On a typical night beneath Highland Lounge’s mirror ball, sweaty bodies writhe to Ariana Grande songs and drag queens collect crumpled dollars. Every couple of months, though, the gay nightclub in downtown Austin undergoes an outrageous transformation.

The dance floor turns into a wrestling ring. Grinding clubbers cede the room to musclebound warriors grappling in skintight outfits. The drag queens … never mind, still there.

Welcome to Uncanny Attractions: a raucous, high-concept evening of pro wrestling, drag and burlesque that makes “WWE Raw” look square by comparison.

“What drag gives people is an experience, and I think that’s what wrestling gives—an experience,” says Devin Carter, a wrestler who frequently appears on the Uncanny roster. “It makes you feel something. It takes you away from reality.”

And in a fraught time for LGBTQ rights in Texas, Uncanny’s smackdowns serve up camp with a side of catharsis. Their next event, “Cirque du So Gay,” takes over Highland on Aug. 15 — perfect timing, as Austin celebrates its own Pride a couple months later than the national observance in June.”

🔗 Read the full article at the link in our bio!

Thank you to @kut_austin and @byericwebb for telling our story! As we gear up for Cirque du So Gay in August, this article serves as a reminder of why we’re here. And thank you to @theedevincarter, @zakai_x, @olioliolisummers, and @theonlymaxine for being our voice in this story. We’re truly nothing without the community. 🩷🌈

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Rumor has it if you do something two years in a row it’s now a tradition. So please welcome the Burnet Road Bar Crawl to its rightful place as my new summer custom.

One thing about me is that I genuinely, deeply love Burnet Road. It’s long, it’s a little unhinged, and it has exactly the right mix of bars to make a long summer stroll feel worth each and very stop along the way.

Thank you to Anna for planning and coordinating everything with me and to Nathan for making sure our sticker cards were laminated. I already can’t wait for next year.

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🎂🎉🎈going to sleep for a week after a birthday filled with cake, wine, pasta, bagels, and the best friends in the world. i’m the luckiest! 31 is going to be gooood!

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