Escape to the Silver Screen

Harvard Square’s Brattle Theatre, known to screen quirky, lesser-known flicks, has a new batch of titles prepared for the next couple of weeks, along with a number of appearances from respected individuals inside and out of the film community.

Here’s what’s coming up, and why you should grab a group of friends and schedule a movie night!

20,000 Days on Earth

Described by the Brattle as a “lyrical ode to creativity,” the film delves into the mind of musician Nick Cave with a blended approach toward documentary and drama. Nick Cave’s success has been well-documented since he formed the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in 1983, and this feature seeks to provide a unique take on the creative process itself.

Showing: Thursday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

A Hard Day’s Night

Shortly after their storied appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles released a film to announce their arrival on the world stage. Check it out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic film, and to watch the fab four entertain audiences with a whirlwind of fun and British "humour." Friday’s screening promises to be especially fun—with a special collaboration for Artweek Boston!

Showing: Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 at 12:30, 5:00, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5 at 12:30, 5:00, 7:00 p.m.

God Help the Girl

Stuart Murdoch, writer/director of the indie band Belle & Sebastian, details an eclectic summer in Glasgow when three transient souls meet and decide to form a pop group. Starring Emily Browning (Sleeping Beauty, A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins), this candid look on the transformation of societal frustration into art seeks to relate to both artist and patron.

Showing: Friday, Oct. 3 at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2:30, 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2:30, 9:00 p.m..

Teen Lust

A 1979 exploitation piece, Kristen Baker portrays a young police cadet whose sensuality leads to her harassment throughout the film’s entirety. Raunchy and loaded with what Lars Nilsen considers “black-humored perversity,” Teen Lust surely will entertain a light-hearted audience.

Showing: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 p.m..

E-Team

Winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Cinematography Award, Directors Ross Kauffman and Katy Chevigny tell the story of the Emergencies Team, or E-Team, the infantry of a human rights organization that uncovers details after a purported abuse occurs in the world community. Should the incident warrant further investigation, the team illuminates the realities of the atrocities and brings otherwise neglected first-hand accounts to life. The E-Team delves into the Syrian Civil War and Gaddafi’s tyrannical reign, while also getting a glimpse at what it takes to balance such mentally taxing work with a typical home life. Kauffman himself will be attending for a special Q&A moderated by the VES department’s own Robb Moss.

Showing: Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Voyage of the Rock Aliens (Trash Night)

A blending of Grease-style musical with extraterrestrial cameos? What more could you ask for? This month’s F-grade film is sure to shock and entertain an audience ready to endure a horrifically indulgent display.

Showing: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Special Appearances:

Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m.

BJ Novak, well-known for his work on the Emmy Award-winning comedy mockumentary series The Office, will be signing his newest work, The Book with No Pictures.