Enjoy a summer of film at the Walker Theatre, featuring classics, indie favorites, and ticket giveaways from WUTC and the Tivoli Theatre Foundation.
As we slide into the “dog days” of summer here in Chattanooga, there’s no better way to beat the heat than by settling into a cool, historic theater and enjoying a great film, or several.
The Bobby Stone Film Series, presented by the Tivoli Theatre Foundation, continues this July and August at the Walker Theatre, and WUTC is excited to be partnering with the Foundation to bring you a chance to win free tickets to each of the remaining films.
From Southern classics to courtroom thrillers, cult favorites, documentaries, and sweeping ensemble dramas, this summer's remaining lineup offers something for every kind of movie lover. Whether you're into golden-age Hollywood, 90s nostalgia, or offbeat indie gems, there’s a seat waiting for you.
Here’s what’s coming up:
July
The Firm
Friday, July 11 at 8:00 PM
A young lawyer gets more than he bargained for in this suspenseful legal thriller about corruption, secrecy, and survival.
Rated R | 2h 34m | Tickets
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 PM
A soulful, surprising documentary about cult musician Swamp Dogg and his artistic, musical haven in suburban LA.
Not Rated | 1h 35m | Tickets
Cape Fear
Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 PM
Martin Scorsese’s chilling psychological thriller starring Robert De Niro as a convict seeking revenge.
Rated R | 2h 8m | Tickets
To Kill A Mockingbird
Saturday, July 19 at 3:00 PM
The timeless story of Atticus Finch and his quiet fight for justice in Depression-era Alabama.
Not Rated | 2h 9m | Tickets
The Night of the Iguana
Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 PM
Tennessee Williams’ drama of redemption and reckoning on the Mexican coast.
Not Rated | 2h 5m | Tickets
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 PM
A heartfelt story of friendship, memory, and resilience across generations.
Rated PG-13 | 2h 10m | Tickets
Nashville
Sunday, July 20 at 5:00 PM
Robert Altman’s sweeping portrait of politics, country music, and American life.
Rated R | 2h 39m | Tickets
August
Down By Law
Friday, August 1 at 8:00 PM
Jim Jarmusch’s deadpan prison break comedy with standout performances and style.
Rated R | 1h 47m | Tickets
Holes
Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 PM
A boy sent to a desert camp finds mystery, friendship, and a long-buried truth.
Rated PG | 2h | Tickets
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Saturday, August 2 at 8:00 PM
A Southern twist on Homer’s Odyssey, full of music, misadventure, and charm.
Rated PG-13 | 1h 46m | Tickets
Steel Magnolias
Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 PM
A moving story of Southern women, friendship, and strength in the face of loss.
Rated PG | 1h 57m | Tickets
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Sunday, August 3 at 5:00 PM
Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman star in this emotional family drama.
Not Rated | 1h 48m | Tickets
The Six Triple Eight
Friday, August 15 at 7:00 PM
The true story of the only all-Black, all-female battalion in World War II.
Rated PG-13 | 2h 7m | Tickets
Want to see one of these films for free?
WUTC is giving you a chance to win free tickets to each of the remaining screenings. Tune in on-air, follow us on social media, and check our giveaways page for your chance to win!
Whether you’re revisiting a classic or seeing it for the first time, the Bobby Stone Film Series offers something rare: the chance to enjoy timeless films on the big screen in the beautiful Walker Theatre.
See you at the movies!
