Hamilton’s Pharaohplex Hosts Apocalyptic Valentine’s Date Night

Want a Valentine’s Day date that isn’t "meh?" Forget jostling crowds in overpriced restaurants and paying 300 bucks for a dozen roses. Why not spend Valentine’s Day with a front seat to the end of the world?

On Valentine’s Day weekend, the Pharaohplex Theater in Hamilton is having a special screening of Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse, an independent comedy that envisions life in Missoula after Yellowstone explodes and kills all civilization. Yes, you read that correctly, this movie takes the streets, diners, and even local celebrities of Western Montana and drops them into a funny, end-of-the-world scenario.

An apocalypse movie with a comedic twist. Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse, which is directed by John Weingart, teaches us that even when society collapses, good food and great company matter. Bonus? The screening also features No Service, an award-winning short documentary that brings even more Montana flavor to your evening.

Why It’s a Perfect Choice for Valentine’s Day

Is there anything that bonds two people like laughter? Particularly when it is at the expense of the future in which Missoula’s greatest treasures somehow survive the apocalypse? To be honest, a road trip to Hamilton is an adventure in itself. The cozy, indie film vibe of the old Pharaohplex is just the right ambiance to leave an impression on a memorable evening.

Maybe afterward, Get some late-night pie at a local diner and debate: Which Missoula spots would (or wouldn’t) survive the end times? Or go for a moonlit drive across the Bitterroot Valley, imagining your ideal survival hideout. You tell me a more romantic night than that. Go ahead... I'll wait!

Showtimes & Ticket Info

•  Dates: February 14-16
• Tickets: At the Pharaohplex box office or the official film website

The film is having select showings throughout February and March. Be one of the first in the country to see this soon-to-be cult classic.