Cleveland, OH
Movie Nerd Report: What’s showing on the last weekend of May – The Land
We are already at the end of May, and this week offers a little something for everyone! Here is your #movienerdreport!
Tonight (Wednesday) at the Capitol Theatre (1390 W.65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102) is the latest edition of “WTF Wednesday,” which shows movies that are certainly not anything that you would catch at the local multiplex. Tonight’s feature is called “Buffet Infinity” which is a film told entirely through mock commercials. It all kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket information is available at: https://www.clevelandcinemas.com/our-locations/x0fp0-capitol-theatre/?date=2026-05-27
The buzziest title that opens this weekend is “Backrooms” which was directed by Youtuber Kane Parsons. He was only 19 years old when this film went into production last year. He joins a growing list of Youtubers turned filmmakers, from Ohio’s own Chris Stuckmann who made “Shelby Oaks,” and the other film currently in theaters, Curry Baker’s “Obsession.” “Backrooms” features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass.
The narrative feature film debut from Oscar winning documentarian Daniel Roher also opens this week, it’s called “Tuner”. It tells the story of a piano tuner who realizes he has a knack for using his hearing to crack open safes. It stars Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman.
The WWII drama “Pressure” looks at the tension-filled 72 hours before D-Day and features Brenden Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott who plays Captain James Stagg.
Popular comedian, Nate Bargatze, makes his feature film debut in “The Breadwinner,” which tells the story of a guy who has to become the stay-at-home dad when his wife gets a big business opportunity. Mandy Moore plays his wife in the family flick.
Over at the Cleveland Cinematheque (11610 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106) :
Thursday at 6:25 p.m. the Future of Film is Female series concludes with the film “Reeling.” The story tells of a man who struggles to fit in with old friends and family after a life altering accident.
Thursday at 8 p.m. they will show the film “Hello Darkness.” It is described as a bent suburban musical which is comprised of hundreds of pirated film clips.
Thursday at 9:30 p.m. they will show the Guy Maddin Executive produced DIY horror film “City Wide Fever.”
Friday at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday at 8:10 p.m. they will present the French film “Two Pianos,” which features Charlotte Rampling.
Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. they will present a 4K restoration of the Czech film “Morgiana.”
Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. they will present the new documentary by master filmmaker Werner Herzog in “Ghost Elephants.” It looks at a conservation biologist who has been searching for an elusive herd of elephants.
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. they will present the Hungarian film “Hanussen.”
More information about the films and ticket prices are at: cinematheque.cia.edu
At the Nightlight Cinema (30 N High Street Akron, OH 44308):
In addition to the new film “Backrooms,” Saturday and Sunday they will be playing the acclaimed historical drama “Silent Friend,” which features Lèa Seydoux.
They also will be playing the original Oscar winning “Shrek” in honor of its 25th Anniversary!
More Information about the films and ticket prices are at: nightlightcinema.com
Lastly, after its successful premiere and subsequent run at the Cedar Lee, the film “The Last Shop On Walnut” will have a premiere in Ravenna, where it was primarily filmed! The film will play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ravenna 7 Movies (215 W. Cedar Ravenna, OH 44266).
More information about tickets is available at: ravenna7movies.com
Stay tuned for more movie happenings next week!
Cleveland, OH
1 in custody after shots fired in Mayfield Heights
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – One person is in custody after shots were fired outside early Tuesday morning.
Mayfield Heights police said this happened around 4:20 a.m. in the area of Temple Avenue.
Multiple people heard the shots and called 911.
Responding officers determined there were no injuries.
No information on the suspect has been released and police said the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to calls the Mayfield Heights Police Department Detective Bureau at (440) 442-2323 ext. 333.
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Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Cavaliers Are on LeBron Watch Again After ECF Sweep
The Cleveland Cavaliers season has ended at the hands of the New York Knicks in humuliating fashion. While you can take solace in the fact that they lost in the Eastern Conference Finals, being swept is inexcusable.
You know the scene in Space Jam (the good Space Jam) where Bugs Bunny grabs Michael Jordan by the face and screams “WE NEED YOUR HELP.”
That is how all Cavs fans, and likely executives, are looking at the way of LeBron James.
This series will stick with this team:
It’s no secret that, after yet another season in which the Cavs failed to reach the NBA Finals, changes are coming. An expensive team that saw its opponents’ fans take over its home court will not sit well with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert.
There are many questions Koby Altman and staff will have to answer, and one of those is whether they can get LeBron back one last time.
LeBron James will be a free agent when the league’s new year starts this summer, and it’s been mentioned that he has had many suitors already reaching out for his services. While a lot of the discussion is about the potential of LeBron staying with the Lakers, the Cavaliers are always going to be linked to the King when he has his choice of places he can play.
If Los Angeles isn’t his choice, Cleveland simply makes the most sense both Basketball-wise and, of course, narrative-wise. This is LeBron after all.
What can LeBron bring to the Cavs in his 24th season?
The Cavs need an alpha in that locker room, someone who isn’t going to just sit on his hands and watch this team fall apart in the playoffs over and over again. LeBron can and would be the alpha this team needs.
As we approach the final chapter of the greatest career for a single player in NBA history, he is not going out without a fight.
How do they get it done?
Now there will be multiple choices that go into this for LeBron. Do the Cavs give him the best chance to win his fifth NBA title in his career? You can easily look up and down this roster and say, yes, this is his best bet.
What about the coaching situation? Will Kenny Atkinson remain the head coach in 2026-27? What does James Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s future look like with the Cavs? Can they make the money work?
If the Cavs can pull off getting LeBron back for one last run, a sign and trade will be the easiest route for the return. Which brings up the next question of who the Cavs would send to play alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?
This very well could be the most important offseason in franchise history. The first step is easy. Find a way to bring LeBron back one last time.
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2 hospitalized after Cleveland house fire, 6 displaced
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Fire was dispatched to a structure fire Monday evening.
According to Cleveland Fire, crews responded to the 3300 block of E 134th Street.
Two adults were transported by Cleveland EMS to MetroHealth in stable condition for evaluation after inhaling smoke.
The fire is currently under investigation, Cleveland Fire said, and the Fire Investigation Unit personnel remain on scene.
The estimated total damage is $85,000 and it also damaged a neighboring home due to radiant heat exposure.
Cleveland Fire said the American Red Cross was requested to assist the five adults and one child displaced from the fire.
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