Stray Cat Film Center — Local services in Kansas City

Tired of soulless box-office slop and $20 popcorn? You should try Stray Cat!

Stray Cat Film Center is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall theater that screens a wide range of programming, from b-movies to art films, hidden gems, classics, documentaries, live soundtracked silent films -- and tickets are rarely above $10. Andrew's Video Void, a free and always-strange found-footage variety show, has become a monthly institution for my friend group. It's not big box-office slop, but human-made slop, low quality nonsense public access TV style, and I much prefer it to shiny garbage that's being pushed through the bigger theaters.

The curators are true film enthusiasts who are just doing it for the love of the game, so they are always cooking up something interesting. If I feel like going to see a movie, I check Stray Cat's calendar before I look...

This space is such an endearing little gem of KC. My partner hosted their birthday here for a private showing of a film and everyone involved was beyond gracious and kind. I've also seen plenty of odd ball films here with pals when we want an affordable hang. StrayCat goes beyond "cult classics" but helps enter you into the world of cinema as an art- in a silly goofy not stressful way. Something beautiful about drinking donation based beer, microwave popcorn and sitting on a couch to see a movie. If you've seen Gilmore Girls and know the "Black White & Read" movie theater ... this really...

Stray Cat Film Center is an asset to the cinematic culture of this fair city. The film programs are unexpected, funny, campy, outrageous, and artful. The volunteer staff are al great folks with a passion for movies, art, music and culture. They have some light refreshments available at every screening, and their COVID protocols are reliable. They also offer private screenings if you want to throw a party...