SATURDAY, MAY 31*, SUNDAY, JUNE 1 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Grease is STILL the word! John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John star in the original high school musical (“Summer loving, had me a blast…”) The dynamite score (the album went multi-multi-platinum) includes “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” (performed by 50’s heartthrob Frankie Avalon) and “You’re the One That I Want.” (“I’ve got chills…they’re multiplying…and I’m losin’ control!”)
1978
Rated PG
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
Blockbuster film version of the romantic thriller that became a literary phenomenon. 17-year-old Bella (Kristen Stewart) moves to a new town where she meets a cool guy named Edward (Robert Pattinson) who is impossibly fast and strong, has ice-cold skin…and is a vampire! Despite obvious complications, the two find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. (“You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you.”)
2008
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, JUNE 14*, SUNDAY, JUNE 15 (FATHER’S DAY) & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Celebrate Father’s Day with this non-stop adventure, directed by Steven Spielberg, based on an idea from George Lucas. Archeologist/action hero Indiana Jones (“Trust me”) is in a race to find the mysterious lost Ark of the Covenant. The Ark is said to contain enormous power, and “Indy” (Harrison Ford) and Marion (Karen Allen) must find it before the Nazis do. (“Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”)
1981
Rated PG
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Tom Cruise stars as Navy fighter pilot Maverick in the ORIGINAL 80’s hit that is the perfect blend of action, patriotism and romance. (“I feel the need…the need for speed!”) Kelly McGillis plays a flight instructor romantically drawn to the reckless Maverick and Val Kilmer co-stars as Iceman, Maverick’s chief rival for “best of the best” at the Top Gun school. (“You figured it out yet? Who’s the best pilot?”)
1986
Rated PG
SATURDAY, JUNE 28*, SUNDAY, JUNE 29 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
“There’s something strange in the neighborhood” in this iconic 80’s comedy. New York City is experiencing an ominous surge in paranormal activity and Sigourney Weaver has a demon living in her refrigerator. So who’s she gonna call? Ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray (“He slimed me!”) are the experts who can avert the coming disaster (“Dogs and cats, living together…mass hysteria!”)
1984
Rated PG
SATURDAY, MAY 31*, SUNDAY, JUNE 1 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Grease is STILL the word! John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John star in the original high school musical (“Summer loving, had me a blast…”) The dynamite score (the album went multi-multi-platinum) includes “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” (performed by 50’s heartthrob Frankie Avalon) and “You’re the One That I Want.” (“I’ve got chills…they’re multiplying…and I’m losin’ control!”)
1978
Rated PG
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
Blockbuster film version of the romantic thriller that became a literary phenomenon. 17-year-old Bella (Kristen Stewart) moves to a new town where she meets a cool guy named Edward (Robert Pattinson) who is impossibly fast and strong, has ice-cold skin…and is a vampire! Despite obvious complications, the two find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. (“You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you.”)
2008
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, JUNE 14*, SUNDAY, JUNE 15 (FATHER’S DAY) & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Celebrate Father’s Day with this non-stop adventure, directed by Steven Spielberg, based on an idea from George Lucas. Archeologist/action hero Indiana Jones (“Trust me”) is in a race to find the mysterious lost Ark of the Covenant. The Ark is said to contain enormous power, and “Indy” (Harrison Ford) and Marion (Karen Allen) must find it before the Nazis do. (“Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”)
1981
Rated PG
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Tom Cruise stars as Navy fighter pilot Maverick in the ORIGINAL 80’s hit that is the perfect blend of action, patriotism and romance. (“I feel the need…the need for speed!”) Kelly McGillis plays a flight instructor romantically drawn to the reckless Maverick and Val Kilmer co-stars as Iceman, Maverick’s chief rival for “best of the best” at the Top Gun school. (“You figured it out yet? Who’s the best pilot?”)
1986
Rated PG
SATURDAY, JUNE 28*, SUNDAY, JUNE 29 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
“There’s something strange in the neighborhood” in this iconic 80’s comedy. New York City is experiencing an ominous surge in paranormal activity and Sigourney Weaver has a demon living in her refrigerator. So who’s she gonna call? Ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray (“He slimed me!”) are the experts who can avert the coming disaster (“Dogs and cats, living together…mass hysteria!”)
1984
Rated PG
SUNDAY, JULY 6 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
You’ll have “the time of your life” at this romantic crowd-pleaser, set at a summer resort in 1963. Jennifer Grey (Ferris Bueller’s sister) plays Baby, a rich girl attracted to a working-class dance instructor (Patrick Swayze). Tough guy Swayze’s experience with the Joffrey Ballet (who knew?) prepared him for the role. We dare you to sit still during the film’s big finish. ("Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”)
1987
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, JULY 12, SUNDAY, JULY 13 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
The ORIGINAL big-screen debut of master puppeteer Jim Henson’s lovable creations. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are supported by hundreds of colorful Muppet characters, with cameo appearances from the likes of Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn and Steve Martin. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for “The Rainbow Connection.” (“Why are there so many songs about rainbows?”)
1979
Rated G
SUNDAY, JULY 20 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
“Riddle me this, riddle me that, who’s afraid of the big, black bat?” Val Kilmer stars in this thoroughly 90’s, tongue-in-cheek depiction of Gotham City’s most famous vigilante. (“It’s the car, right? Chicks love the car.”) With Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian (“I’ll bring the wine, you bring your scarred psyche.”), Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey as the Riddler (“Was that over the top? I can never tell.”)
1995
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, JULY 27 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
“Mamma Mia, here I go again…my, my, how can I resist you?” Start with the music of ABBA, add an all- star cast including Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, mix in plenty of romance and the breathtaking scenery of the Greek Isles, and you get one of the most joyous movie musicals ever made. With hit songs from “Take a Chance on Me” to “Waterloo” to “Dancing Queen” (“See that girl, watch that scene…!”)
2008
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, MARCH 15*, SUNDAY, MARCH 16 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
“Cowabunga!” They’re lean, green, and on the screen! The ORIGINAL live-action version of the popular comic book/cartoon adventure. Four radioactively mutated, crime-fighting turtles use their martial arts skills to clean up the streets of New York City. Named for Renaissance painters (don’t ask), these fun- loving heroes enjoy fighting almost as much as they enjoy eating pizza. (“I love being a turtle!”)
1990
Rated PG
SUNDAY, MARCH 23 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Cult classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a troubled suburban teenager who survives a freak accident and begins having visions of a giant bunny rabbit named Frank. And then things get really strange. Part sci-fi thriller, part teen angst drama, with an amazing cast that includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore and Katharine Ross. Presented in its original theatrical version. (“I have to obey him. He saved my life.”)
2001
Rated R
SATURDAY, MARCH 29*, SUNDAY, MARCH 30 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Rousing action adventure, filled with romance and humor, that revived one of Hollywood’s most famous monster franchises. Starring Brendan Fraser as an explorer searching for a lost Egyptian city with a 3,000-year-old secret, joined by Rachel Weisz as an adventure-seeking librarian. (“You better think of something fast, because if he turns me into a mummy, you’re the first one I’m coming after.”)
1999
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Touching romance based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks. Framed as a story told by a man (James Garner) to a woman (Gena Rowlands) about young lovers living in the 1940’s. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams won critical acclaim for their break-out performances as a couple whose relationship is tested by war and class distinctions. (“I wrote you 365 letters…I wrote you every day for a year…”)
2004
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, APRIL 12*, SUNDAY, APRIL 13 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
(“Hey, you guys!”) Beloved 1980’s adventure comedy presented by Steven Spielberg, with music by Cyndi Lauper and REO Speedwagon (it doesn’t get any more 80’s than that!) A group of young friends find an old pirate’s map and their search for buried treasure is full of spooky caves, booby traps, and harrowing situations that strengthen their bonds of friendship. (“Goonies never say die!”)
1985
Rated PG
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (EASTER) & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Much-loved adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. In an era of arranged marriages, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is determined to marry for love. To her amazement she finds the one person she cannot stand is the one man she may not be able to resist. With Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn, Judi Dench and Matthew Macfadyen as the proud and equally amazed Mr. Darcy. (“You have bewitched me, body and soul.”)
2005
Rated PG
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Adam Sandler stars as a failed hockey player trying to raise money to save his grandmother from foreclosure on her home. When he discovers he has a talent for golf, he enters tournaments, causing an uproar with his unorthodox style. Carl Weathers co-stars as golf coach “Stubbs” Peterson (“Just tap it in…just tap it in…”) and Bob Barker makes a hilarious cameo appearance as himself (“The price is WRONG…!”)
1996
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, MAY 4 & WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Wes Craven’s ORIGINAL Scream, the one that thrilled and surprised 1990’s audiences and revived the slasher movie genre. A group of teenagers are fans of horror movies, taking delight in debating all the tropes and cliches of the genre. (“There’s a formula to it! A very simple FORMULA!”) But when reality starts to imitate art, it’s no laughing matter. (“Do you like scary movies?”)
1996
Rated R
SATURDAY, MAY 10*, SUNDAY, MAY 11 (MOTHER’S DAY) & WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Before there was Wicked, there was The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in the beloved musical based on the book by L. Frank Baum. This magnificent Technicolor production features Judy Garland in her star-making role (“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…”) and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West. (“I’ll get you, my pretty…and your little dog too!”)
1939
Rated G
SATURDAY, MAY 17*, SUNDAY, MAY 18 & WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Muppets creator Jim Henson directed this musical fantasy about a teenage girl (Jennifer Connelly) who must enter the mythical world of the Labyrinth to rescue her kidnapped baby brother. The casting of David Bowie as the Goblin King made this an iconic 80’s movie; Bowie’s five original songs include “Magic Dance,” which he performs with a gaggle of goblin puppets. (“You remind me of a babe…”)
1986
Rated G
SUNDAY, MAY 25 & WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
NOT your typical western. This politically incorrect 70’s comedy from director Mel Brooks stars Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart and Gene Wilder as the Waco Kid. Madeline Kahn plays saloon singer Lily von Shtupp (“Oh…a wed wose. How womantic!”) who falls for Sheriff Bart (“Oh, it’s twue, it’s twue!”) Harvey Korman plays the villain whose name is unfortunately similar to movie star Hedy Lamarr’s. (“That’s HEDLEY!”)
1974
Rated R
