SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (PRESIDENT’S DAY) & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returns for his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. New adventures abound, with a flying car, a hostile tree (the Whomping Willow), an enchanted diary and a house-elf named Dobby. Kenneth Branagh plays vain celebrity professor Gilderoy Lockhart, author of “Magical Me.” (“Let me introduce you to your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher…me!”)

2002

Rated PG

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to have a “good old-fashioned family Christmas,’’ but Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and a house full of wacky relatives don’t make it easy. Chase and Quaid are joined by fellow Saturday Night Live alumni Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray. Beverly D’Angelo is Clark’s always supportive wife, Ellen. (“We checked every bulb, didn’t we?”)

1989

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY DEC 17, WEDNESDAY DEC 20 & SUNDAY DEC 24 (CHRISTMAS EVE)

Frank Capra’s classic is a cherished Christmas tradition for countless families. Building & Loan owner George Bailey (James Stewart) is all that stands between the good people of Bedford Falls and the wicked miser Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). When misfortune strikes on Christmas Eve, George realizes, with the help of an angel, that he truly has a “wonderful life.” (‘No man is a failure who has friends.”)

1946

Rated PG

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10

Off-the-wall comedy that spoofs every disaster movie cliché. The fate of an imperiled airliner depends on Ted Striker (Robert Hays), a nervous former pilot with a “drinking problem.” Ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julie Hagerty) is the flight attendant. (“There’s no reason to become alarmed… by the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?”) Leslie Nielson plays the no-nonsense doctor who lends a hand. (“And don’t call me Shirley.”)

1980

Rated PG

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, MONDAY, JANUARY 15 (MLK DAY) & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

Experience the MAGIC of Harry Potter’s first adventure! Daniel Radcliffe stars as an 11-year-old orphan who learns his true identity (“You’re a wizard, Harry!”) and is enrolled at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (“Keep an eye on the staircases. They like to change.”) Co-starring Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry’s new friends Ron & Hermione. (“She needs to sort out her priorities!”)

2001

Rated PG

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

“It’s showtime!” Michael Keaton is Beetlejuice (“the ghost with the most, babe”) in this supernatural comedy from director Tim Burton. Ghosts Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis need help scaring off an unwanted family, so they hire the bizarre “freelance bio-exorcist” Beetlejuice. With Winona Ryder in her breakout role as a teenager obsessed with the afterlife. (“I myself AM strange and unusual.”)

1988

Rated PG

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (HALLOWEEN) & WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1

Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic, based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel. Jack Nicholson (“Here’s Johnny!”) is the caretaker of a closed hotel with a really…bad…past. He and his family are virtually alone in the spooky old building. Or are they? Shelly Duvall, as Nicholson’s distraught wife, discovers her husband is turning into someone she barely recognizes. (“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”)

1980

Rated R

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

We double-dog-dare you not to love this heartwarming comedy! 9-year old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) wants a “Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle” for Christmas, but no one else thinks that’s a good idea (“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”). Darren McGavin plays Ralphie’s dad (“the Old Man”), who receives an unusual lamp as a “major award.” (“Aaah! ‘Fra-GEE-lee!’ It must be Italian!”)

1983

Rated PG

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

A man visits a mysterious Chinatown shop and finds the perfect Christmas gift for his son: a cute, cuddly creature called a “mogwai.” It’s a terrific pet…so long as certain rules are followed (“Never feed him after midnight!”) Spoiler alert: the rules are broken! Billed as a horror comedy, some violent scenes prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating for future films. (“With mogwai comes much responsibility. But you didn’t listen.”)

1984

Rated PG

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

“All aboard!” On Christmas Eve a boy takes a mysterious train bound for the North Pole, in this adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. The performance-capture animation used by director Robert Zemeckis made it possible for Tom Hanks to play six roles, including the conductor (“Tickets, please!”) and Santa Claus. (“The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.”)

2004

Rated G

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

With comedy, romance, and of course, Bing Crosby singing White Christmas, this musical favorite is full of wonderful Irving Berlin songs (“Snow…snow…snow!”). Crosby and Danny Kaye star as World War II vets and Broadway performers who stage a show at a Vermont inn, with Rosemary Clooney and Vera- Ellen as the singing Haynes Sisters. (“Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister…”)

1954

Not Rated

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

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, AUGUST 6 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

The second chapter in the phenomenally successful Twilight saga. It’s a difficult time for 18-year-old Bella (Kristen Stewart), and her vampire boyfriend Edward (Robert Pattinson), who is keeping his distance for her safety. Can her budding friendship with hunky werewolf Jacob (Taylor Lautner) mend her broken heart? (“These violent delights have violent ends.”)

2009

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Quentin Tarantino’s enormously satisfying alternate history of World War II. Brad Pitt stars as the Tennessee-born leader of an allied commando unit (“We’re in the Nazi-killin’ business. And cousin, business is a-boomin!”) Christoph Waltz won an Oscar for his performance as a wicked (and wickedly funny) opportunistic S. S. Colonel (“So, gentlemen, let’s discuss the prospect of ending the war tonight”)

2009

Rated R

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

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 the 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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Funnyman Mel Brooks directed this spoof of Star Wars in which space mercenary Captain Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) battles the diabolical Dark Helmut (Rick Moranis). (“I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate!”) John Candy plays half man, half dog Barf (“I am my own best friend!”) With Joan Rivers as the droid Dot Matrix and Mel Brooks as the Yiddish-speaking Yogurt. ("May the Schwartz be with you!")  

1987

Rated PG

LABOR DAY WEEKEND & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

(“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, SEPTEMBER 10 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Talk about your scary AI futures! Director James Cameron’s forward-thinking sci-fi thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (“I’ll be back!”) as a cyborg assassin sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose unborn son is destined to save mankind. Can human resistance fighter Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) save her in time? (“Listen and understand! That Terminator is out there!)

1984

Rated R

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

The first chapter in director Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels. In the mythological world of Middle Earth, a ring lost for centuries must be found and destroyed to prevent the dark lord who created it from enslaving the world. Presented with additional footage not seen in the original theatrical version. (“One ring to rule them all…”)

2001

Rated PG-13