Barry Sonnenfeld, 1991
PG-13; 105 minutes
“More than merely a sequel of the TV series, the film is a compendium of paterfamilias Charles Addams's macabre drawings, a resurrection of the cartoonist's body of work. For family friends, it would seem a viewing is de rigueur mortis.” —Rita Kempley, The Washington Post
Tod Browning, 1931
NR; 75 minutes
Cowtown Movie Classics returns to the Modern with a special presentation of Dracula (1931), the film that sparked the monster movie craze of the 1930s–1940s and turned Bela Lugosi into an immortal cultural icon.
Pioneering horror director Tod Browning (Freaks) created this first sound adaptation of Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire novel, which sees the ancient aristocrat (Lugosi) sail from his crumbling castle in Transylvania to fog-drenched London in search of new blood.
Join us for a lecture by the collaborative duo Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe as they discuss Sunset Corridor, 2024, the latest chapter of their ongoing series of narrative ecosystems.
Mel Brooks, 1974
PG; 108 minutes
“This black-and-white parody of the Karloff classic is the most cinematically assured, coherent and (relatively speaking) tasteful of Brooks's films.” —Paul D. Zimmerman, Newsweek
Modern Contemporaries members and Bass Hall Young Patrons members only
Reservations required
5:30-7 pm
Café Modern
7 pm Private Exhibition Tour
Associate ($150) level members and above
December 1
Free for Modern members at the Associate level ($150) and above, as well as their children, grandchildren, and special friends. Celebrate the joy of the season at a family-friendly gathering featuring sweet treats and holiday fun!
All Modern members
November 1–12
10–5 pm
Our annual members’ holiday shopping event has gotten a lot sweeter! Shop for fun and quirky gifts as well as higher-end jewelry, décor, and accessories, plus lots of choices for hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and stocking stuffers! Members save 20% from November 1 through November 12 on selected merchandise. Spend $50 through November 12 to be entered to win a fabulous gift basket!
September 7 from 10 am to 5pm
Free resources from noon to 4 pm
Calling all art educators! Join us in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District for a day dedicated to celebrating educators like you. Connect with fellow teachers, explore educational resources, and enjoy free admission for you and your family. Don't miss out on this exciting day of appreciation and inspiration!
Robert Aldrich, 1962
NR; 132 minutes
“A lurid melodrama of hate, revenge and murder, a high-class horror film, in the Hitchcock vein, with virtuoso performances from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and moments both searing and poignant.” –James Powers, The Hollywood Reporter
Associate ($150) level members and above
November 16, 6–8 pm
Ticketed event
Members are invited to celebrate the opening of Diaries of Home at this exclusive after-hours event, featuring a live performance, access to the new exhibition, and complimentary beer, wine, and light bites.
