Las Cruces Public Libraries is set to spin up some cinematic cyclones with a tornado-themed movie marathon at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. On May 3, film aficionados can enjoy a trifecta of twister films, starting at 11 a.m. in the Kiva Room, situated at 200 E. Picacho Ave., conveniently accessed via Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
The whirlwind of films will kick off with a 1996 classic featuring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. Taking to heart the communal spirit of shared spectacles, the library is encouraging attendees to bring along light snacks to munch on during the screenings. The second showing, slated to begin at 1 p.m., stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell in a tale from 2024. The finale, commencing at 3:15 p.m., showcases Skeet Ulrich and the late Anne Heche in a production from the previous year. As detailed by the City of Las Cruces, all movies shown will be rated PG-13, adding to the accessibility of the event.
While the exact titles are currently stirring in the wind, enthusiasts can find the names of the movies set to screen by checking the Library’s online calendar. It's a chance to not just passively observe the chaotic beauty of these natural phenomena on screen but also to collectively experience the dramatic storytelling that often accompanies them.
Following May's tempestuous theme, the First Saturday Movie Marathon is looking to beautifully expand into new landscapes. In June, the featured films will explore the vibrant, animated universes of Miles Morales. According to a statement from Deanna Duffy, Librarian at Las Cruces Public Libraries, July's selection will navigate the hues of emotions while August will see audiences time-travel. Viewers should brace to be taken back to the past and then returned to the future in what promises to be a continuous series of thematic movie explorations.
