Memphis Movie Highlights This Week

A 'Twin Peaks' marathon and a documentary on 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels are among the notable film events in Memphis.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:03pm

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This week in Memphis, movie fans can catch a marathon screening of the cult classic TV series 'Twin Peaks' and a documentary film about 'Saturday Night Live' creator Lorne Michaels. The 'Twin Peaks' marathon will take place at a local theater, while the Lorne Michaels documentary 'Lorne' will be shown at the Ridgeway Cinema Grill.

Why it matters

Memphis has a vibrant independent film scene, with specialty theaters and events catering to cinephiles. These screenings highlight the city's diverse movie offerings, from classic TV revivals to insightful documentaries about influential figures in entertainment history.

The details

The 'Twin Peaks' marathon will feature all 18 episodes of the cult series, while 'Lorne' is a documentary about the long-running creator and producer of 'Saturday Night Live' directed by acclaimed documentarian Morgan Neville.

  • The 'Twin Peaks' marathon will take place on April 18-20.
  • The 'Lorne' documentary will screen at Ridgeway Cinema Grill on April 21.

The players

Lorne Michaels

The creator and longtime producer of the iconic sketch comedy series 'Saturday Night Live'.

Morgan Neville

An experienced documentary filmmaker known for acclaimed projects like '20 Feet From Stardom' and 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?'.

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What they’re saying

“As far as he knows, he's the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP).”

— Chris Herrington, Arts and Culture Writer

The takeaway

Memphis continues to offer a diverse array of film programming, from classic TV revivals to insightful documentaries, catering to the city's passionate movie-going community.