Because everyone loves a double meaning, Milwaukee Film took one look at the month of June, contemplated it being the start of summer as well as Pride Month, and came up with a movie series that covers the latter with just a sprinkling of the former.
Titled “Summer CAMP!” (we’re going to skip the all caps and punctuation after this), the 10 films selected for the monthlong run primarily reflect the Merriam-Webster definition of camp as “something so outrageously artificial, affected, inappropriate, or out-of-date as to be considered amusing.” You’ll also find a couple movies that head to camp as in cabins and mosquitos and — in one case — slasher horror.
Here’s the full Summer Camp lineup, all of which unspool at the Oriental Theatre:
- Death Becomes Her — June 4 at 6:30 p.m.
- Polyester (in Odorama!) — June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
- Xanadu — June 7-8 at 3 p.m.
- Grease 2 — June 12-13 at 9:30 p.m.
- Showgirls — June 19-21 at 9 p.m.
- Brokeback Mountain (4K restoration) — June 22 at noon and 6 p.m.; June 24 and 26 at 6 p.m.
- Moonrise Kingdom — June 21-22 at 3 p.m.
- D.E.B.S. — June 26-27 at 9 p.m.
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? — June 28-29 at 3:45 p.m.
- Sleepaway Camp — June 28 at 9:45 p.m.
“Summer CAMP! is more than just a movie series; it’s a love letter to queer culture, resilience and joy,” Milwaukee Film GenreQuees programmer Jack Feria said in a release. “Whether you're a lifelong lover of camp or just discovering its magic, this series promises unforgettable screenings and communal celebration of all things fabulously extra.”
At the same time the organization announced its June’s plans, Milwaukee Film also revealed a collaboration with Deer District BID #53 to bring a quartet of family-friendly movies to the Deer District’s Beer Garden. All four free screenings start at 6 p.m. and are open to the public:
For more information on any of the movies, use the embedded links or hop over to the Milwaukee Film website.
