Starting April 30

A small Nevada town is plagued by deadly underground creatures in this classic horror-action comedy. Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star as reluctant handymen-turned-monster killers (“This valley is just one long smorgasbord!”) who get a helping hand from Michael Gross and Reba McEntire as a resourceful—and well-armed—survivalist couple. (“You didn’t get penetration even with the elephant gun!”)

Rated PG-13

1990

Starting October 16

From the fertile imagination of Tim Burton comes an animated musical fantasy that celebrates TWO favorite holidays. Jack Skellington, the leading citizen of “Halloween Town,” (“I am the Pumpkin King!”) yearns for something new and finds it in “Christmas Town” (“What’s this? What’s this?”). Danny Elfman’s songs are a treat in a movie loaded with spooky tricks. (“Everyone hail to the Pumpkin Song!”)

1993

Rated PG

Starting November 27

Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, an elf who is, well, different from the other elves. When Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) informs Buddy that he was adopted, he sets out to find his real father (James Caan). A modern Christmas classic, thanks to Ferrell’s endearing performance as Buddy (“Son of a nutcracker!”), whose childlike Christmas spirit softens the most cynical of hearts. (“Santa, HERE? I know him, I know him!”)

2003

Rated PG

Sunday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 21

Director Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels, set in the mythological world of Middle Earth. (“In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom…”) A ring, lost for centuries, must be found and destroyed to prevent the dark lord who created it from enslaving the world. Collectively the winners of 17 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture (The Return of the King), presented on the big screen with additional footage not seen in the original theatrical versions. (“One ring to rule them all…”)

2002

PG-13

Sunday, September 25 & Wednesday, September 28

Director Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels, set in the mythological world of Middle Earth. (“In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom…”) A ring, lost for centuries, must be found and destroyed to prevent the dark lord who created it from enslaving the world. Collectively the winners of 17 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture (The Return of the King), presented on the big screen with additional footage not seen in the original theatrical versions. (“One ring to rule them all…”)

2003

PG-13

Sunday, October 2 & Wednesday, October 5

On Halloween night a mysterious masked figure holds revelers to account for breaking the rules of the holiday (don’t EVER extinguish a Jack-o-Lantern before midnight!) Four interwoven stories of horror and revenge, with the usual tropes of the genre, are served up in ghoulish dark humor. This eventual cult classic (initially released straight to DVD) is even scarier on the big screen. (“Always check your candy.”) Rated R

2007

Rated R

Sunday, October 9 & Wednesday, October 12

A group of scientists at a remote Antarctic outpost are threatened by an alien life form that inhabits its victims. Soon the men are overcome by fear and paranoia: who is still human and who is possessed by “The Thing?” Got off to a slow start at the box office, but, thanks to a huge fan following and critical reassessment, is now considered a modern horror classic. (“Man is the warmest place to hide.”)

1982

Rated R

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 1 & 4

Christmas comedy about an 8-year-old boy (Macaulay Culkin), who is mad at his family and is glad when they accidentally leave for Christmas vacation without him (“I made my family disappear!”). But being “home alone” isn’t all fun and games (well, maybe it is) when two bungling burglars (Joe Pesci & Daniel Stern) force him to defend his house. (“You guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?”) 

1990

Rated PG

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 24 & 27

Re-live (or experience for the first time) the MAGIC of Harry Potter’s first adventure on the big screen. (“You’re a wizard, Harry!”) Daniel Radcliffe stars as 11-year-old Harry, in his first year at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (“Keep an eye on the staircases. They like to change.”) Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are his best friends Ron & Hermione. (“She needs to sort out her priorities!”)

2001

Rated PG

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 10 & 13

“Yippee-ki-yay…!” A wildly entertaining action thriller starring Bruce Willis as New York cop John McClane, in LA during Christmas to visit his wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia). When the skyscraper where Holly works is taken over by a murderous gang it falls to McClane to save the day. Alan Rickman is superbly sinister as the chief villain. (“Do you really think you have a chance against us, Mr. Cowboy?”)

1988

Rated R

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 3 & 6

It’s Thanksgiving and stressed-out advertising exec Steve Martin just wants to get home to his wife and kids. Weather-related cancellations force him to pair up with good-natured (but somewhat annoying) shower curtain ring salesman John Candy. John Hughes (Ferris Bueller) wrote and directed this holiday comedy about mismatched strangers who become unlikely buddies. (“Those aren’t pillows!”)

1987

Rated R

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 27 & 30   

“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” The ORIGINAL horror classic from master of terror Wes Craven. A group of teenagers is being terrorized in their dreams (and in reality?) by Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a hideous maniac with blades for fingers. Featuring Johnny Depp in his film debut and Heather Langenkamp as the teenage girl who takes on Freddy (“I’m your boyfriend now, Nancy.”)

1984

Rated R

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 13 & 16

“Mogwais” are cute, cuddly creatures that make great pets…so long as the rules are followed. They’re not, of course, and soon malicious “gremlins” are wreaking havoc. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg from a script by Chris Columbus (The Goonies). Billed as a comedy horror movie, some violent scenes prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating for future films.  (“Never feed him after midnight.”) 

1984

Rated PG

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 6 & 9

“Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the lead pipe?” 80’s comedy based on the popular board game, presented with all three of its original alternate endings. Murder is on the menu at a mysterious mansion! The quirky suspects include Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, and Eileen Brennan. (“I have absolutely no idea what we're doing here, but I am determined to enjoy myself!”)

1985

Rated PG

SEPTEMBER 1 & 4

Director Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels, set in the mythological world of Middle Earth. (“In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom…”) A ring, lost for centuries, must be found and destroyed to prevent the dark lord who created it from enslaving the world. Collectively the winners of 17 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture (The Return of the King), presented on the big screen with additional footage not seen in the original theatrical versions. (“One ring to rule them all…”)

LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001)

EXTENDED EDITION Rated PG-13

AUGUST 4 & 7

Tom Cruise stars as Navy fighter pilot “Maverick” in this blockbuster that is the perfect 1980’s blend of action, patriotism and romance. The soundtrack album, with songs by Kenny Loggins and Berlin, including the Oscar®-winning Take My Breath Away, went platinum nine times. Kelly McGillis plays a flight instructor romantically drawn to the reckless Cruise. (“I feel the need…the need for speed!”)

1986

Rated PG

JULY 28 & 31

Classic time-travel comedy from Steven Spielberg & Robert Zemeckis.  80’s teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) teams up with mad scientist Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). (“Doc, are you telling me you built a time machine … out of a DeLorean?”) Marty is transported to the year 1955 and must find a way to get "back to the future."  ("Roads?  Where we're going, we don't need roads!")

1985

Rated PG

JULY 21 & 24

Futuristic action thriller that became a word-of-mouth hit and a landmark 90’s movie. Keanu Reeves is Neo, a hacker who discovers reality is not what it appears to be (“Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real?”)  With mind-blowing stunts and visual effects that bend the laws of physics. (“Unfortunately, no one can be told what the matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.”)

1999

Rated R

JULY 7 & 10

Coming-of-age comedy about friendship and baseball. In the summer of ’62 new kid in town Scotty Smalls wants to fit in, but there’s a problem: he can’t play baseball! Before summer is over, he will make new friends, and together they will confront “the Beast,” a mysterious dog with a scary reputation.  The scene where Ham teaches Scotty how to make s’mores is a classic. (“You’re killing me, Smalls!”)

1993

Rated PG

JUNE 23 & JUNE 26

You’ll have “the time of your life” at this romantic crowd-pleaser, set at a Catskills summer resort in 1963. Jennifer Grey (Ferris Bueller’s sister) plays Baby, a rich girl who finds herself attracted to a working-class dance instructor (Patrick Swayze).  Primarily known for tough-guy roles, 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