SUN APR 19 & WED APR 22
High school senior Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) raises playing hooky to an art form in this 80’s comedy from writer/director John Hughes. Whether it’s singing from a parade float (“Shake it up baby, now…”) or crashing a fancy restaurant, Ferris knows how to show his friends a good time. (“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”)
1986
PG-13
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31*
Director John Carpenter’s ORIGINAL horror classic. Escaped maniac Michael Myers returns home 15 years after committing a grisly murder…and just in time for Halloween. Jamie Lee Curtis, in her film debut, plays a babysitter who is stalked by Myers. A sleeper hit at the box office, this thriller inspired a whole series of “slasher movies” featuring teenagers in peril. (“You can’t kill the boogeyman.”)
1978
Rated R
STARTING OCTOBER 31 (CHECK THEATRE FOR DAYS & SHOWTIMES)
Time-travel comedy adventure 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
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Delightful romcom starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. She’s a magazine writer whose assignment is to date a man, drive him crazy, then write an article telling women what NOT to do. He’s a hotshot advertising executive trying to win a bet with his boss in order to land an important account. Both have ulterior motives, complicated by an undeniable attraction. (“True or False? All’s fair in love and war.”)
2003
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15*, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“The hills are alive” with the sound of the most popular musical of all time, winner of the Academy Award® for Best Picture. Julie Andrews stars as governess to the seven lively children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Shot on location in Austria, the majestic Alps look awesome on the big screen and the score by Rodgers & Hammerstein is full of favorite tunes. (“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...”)
1965
Rated G
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
Delightful romantic comedy about an Italian American Brooklyn family, filled with memorable characters. Cher won a Best Actress Oscar® for her performance as a reserved widow being pursued by a passionate baker (Nicholas Cage) who wears his heart on his sleeve. (“Snap out of it!”) Olympia Dukakis, who plays Cher’s mother, was named Best Supporting Actress. (“Do you love him, Loretta?”)
1987
Rated PG
SAT MAY 9*, SUN MAY 10 (MOTHER’S DAY) & WED MAY 13
Before there was Wicked, there was The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in this beloved Technicolor musical. With Judy Garland as Dorothy (“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…”), Billie Burke as Glinda the Good Witch of the North (“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?”) and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West. ("I’ll get you, my pretty…and your little dog too!")
1939
Rated G
STARTING MAY 15
Comedy adventure—and monster-sized hit—that introduced Shrek (Mike Myers), an ogre who rescues a princess (Cameron Diaz). Entertaining for both children and adults, this clever parody of fairy tales won the first Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature. Eddie Murphy plays Shrek’s scene-stealing donkey sidekick. ("We can stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I'm making waffles!")
2001
Rated PG
SUN MAY 24, MON MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)* & WED MAY 27
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
SAT MAY 30*, SUN MAY 31 & WED JUNE 3
Tim Burton’s blockbuster launched the Batman movie franchise and made “Batmania” a cultural phenomenon. Michael Keaton stars (“I’m Batman!”) and Kim Basinger is inquiring photo-journalist Vicki Vale. With original songs by Prince and a marvelously maniacal performance by Jack Nicholson (“Where does he get those wonderful toys?”) as the Joker (“I have given a name to my pain, and it is Batman.”)
1989
Rated PG-13
SUN JUNE 7 & WED JUNE 10
Hit 90’s comedy about a “way-normal” teenager (Alicia Silverstone) growing up beautiful, popular and rich in Beverly Hills. She doesn’t date high school boys (“As IF!”) and hasn’t learned to park (“What’s the point? Everywhere you go has valet.”). And ex-stepbrother Paul Rudd is “kind of a Baldwin.” Modern re-telling of Jane Austen’s Emma, with dialogue that is way-quotable. ("He does dress better than I do…what would I bring to the relationship?”)
1995
Rated PG-13
A young Sam Raimi co-wrote and directed this indie cult classic of the horror comedy genre, widely considered to be the best of the Evil Dead franchise. While walking in the woods, Ash (Bruce Campbell) and his girlfriend stumble upon a mysterious cabin with a dark secret. Soon Ash is tormented by demons (“Gimme back my hand!”) and there’s an absurd amount of blood and gore, with a healthy dose of slapstick humor. ("Who’s laughing now?”)
1987
Rated R
SAT JUNE 20*, SUN JUNE 21 (FATHER’S DAY) & WED JUNE 24
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
SAT JUNE 27*, SUN JUNE 28 (MEL BROOKS 100TH BIRTHDAY) & WED JULY 1
Celebrate funnyman Mel Brooks’ 100th Birthday with this affectionate spoof of Star Wars. 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!”) while John Candy is the half man, half dog Barf (“I am my own best friend!”) Brooks plays two roles: the incompetent President Skroob and the Yiddish-speaking wiseman Yogurt. ("May the Schwartz be with you!")
1987
Rated PG
SAT JULY 4*, SUN JULY 5 & WED JULY 8
Steven Spielberg’s original summer blockbuster, based on Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel. A killer shark is terrorizing vacationers at Amity Island and a trio of shark-hunters take to the high seas in pursuit. John Williams won an Oscar® for his ominous score (“Duunnn dun…dun dun.”) It’s been over 50 years and folks still think twice about going in the water. (“You’re going to need a bigger boat.”)
1975
Rated PG
SUN JULY 12 & WED JULY 15
“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
SUN JULY 19 & WED JULY 22
The beloved movie version of the popular children’s book about an 11-year old boy who loves to read. He becomes engrossed in the story of a young warrior, Atreyu, who, during his journey through a magical world, encounters a curmudgeonly turtle, the “Ancient One,” (“We don't even care whether or not we care...”) and a kindly flying “luckdragon.” (“Never give up, and good luck will find you.”)
1984
Rated PG
SUN JULY 26 & WED JULY 29
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 fromMichael 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
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
“You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch!” Jim Carrey stars in this big-screen version of Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s story about a grumpy green holiday-hating creature who tries to disrupt the plans of the Christmas-loving residents of the town of Whoville. Carrey brings his unique brand of zany humor to the role (“I must stop this Christmas from coming…but what would I WEAR?”)
2000
Rated PG
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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 5 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
“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 different endings. Murder is on the menu at a mysterious mansion and 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
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11*, SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
Thrilling adventure in which Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) teams with his father Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery) in search of the legendary Holy Grail. Plenty of action, as Indy battles a familiar foe (“Nazis. I hate these guys.”) with lots of comedic banter between the professor (“Those people are trying to kill us!”) and his more experienced adventurer son (“It happens to me all the time.”)
1989
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, MONDAY, JANUARY 20 (MLK DAY)* & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
Futuristic epic from visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan. When a disastrous agricultural famine devastates the planet, a team of astronauts led by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a mission to find a new home for the human race. Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects and tailor-made for the big screen. (“Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.”)
2014
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Sleep all day, party all night, never grow old…teenage vampire living in the 1980’s! A sleeper hit decades before the Twilight saga, this dark comedy featured a hot young cast including Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jamie Gertz and the Two Corys (Feldman and Haim) and, naturally, a soundtrack of pop tunes. It doesn’t get any more 80’s! (“Even though you’re a vampire, you’re still my brother.”)
1987
Rated R
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Epic finale of the Twilight Saga. Newly-weds Bella and Edward are now a vampire couple (yes, it’s a new Bella) and the birth of their child brings them into conflict with the Volturi, the powerful aristocracy who control the vampire world. With the help of their werewolf allies, Bella and her family face the climactic showdown that will determine their fate. (“I thought we’d be safe forever, but forever isn’t as long as I’d hoped.”)
2012
Rated PG-13
