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, NOVEMBER 30 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
An American in LA (Cameron Diaz) and a Brit in London (Kate Winslet) swap houses at Christmas time to escape the memory of former boyfriends. They get more than they bargained for when the change of scenery brings unexpected romance. Jude Law and Jack Black co-star in this heartwarming romantic comedy that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season. (“I like corny...I’m looking for corny in my life!”)
2006
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6*, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
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
STARTING DECEMBER 12
“You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch!” Jim Carrey stars in this big-screen version of Dr. Seuss’ much-loved 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 21 & WEDNESDAY, 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
Second adventure in the original Indiana Jones trilogy, about the search for a mystical stone in India. Action-packed and intense, it helped bring about the creation of the PG-13 rating after its release. Hold on to your seats during the breath-taking bridge collapse and the thrilling mine-cart race! Ke Huy Quan plays Indy’s 11-year-old car-driving sidekick Short Round. (“Okey dokey, Dr. Jones. Hold on to your potatoes!”)
1984
Rated PG
Francis Ford Coppola’s powerful adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic coming-of-age story, set in Oklahoma in the early 1960’s. Presented in a 4K digital restoration with an introduction by Coppola and additional footage that includes a beginning and ending more true to the book. The amazing young 1980’s cast includes future stars Tom Cruise, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio and Patrick Swayze. (“Stay gold.”)
1983
Rated PG-13
The ORIGINAL! Wicked-smart teen comedy written by and co-starring Tina Fey. Lindsay Lohan is a former home-schooler adjusting to high school, where she meets “The Plastics,” the cool girls who rule the school. Lacey Chabert is Gretchen (“That is SO fetch!”), Amanda Seyfried is Karen (“I’m psychic…it’s like I have ESPN.”) and Rachel McAdams is their leader Regina (“Gretchen, stop trying to make ‘fetch’ happen!”)
2004
Rated PG-13
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
The ultimate 1980’s “Brat Pack” movie from writer-director John Hughes. Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy are “the brain, the beauty, the jock, the rebel, and the recluse,” stuck in high school detention together. Before it’s over they will learn some powerful truths about one another—and themselves. (“Could you describe the ruckus, sir?”)
1985
Rated R
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Your mind is the scene of the crime in this fast-paced heist film (and science fiction thriller) from visionary writer/director Christopher Nolan. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a thief whose brand of corporate espionage involves infiltrating people’s dreams to learn their secrets. A mind-bending and visually stunning thrill ride from one of Hollywood’s most original filmmakers. (“Dreams…feel real while we’re in them, right?”)
2010
Rated PG-13
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20*, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27*, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Mel Brooks comedy starring Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, struggling with the legacy of his infamous mad-scientist grandfather (“That’s FRONKensteen!”) Strong supporting cast includes Marty Feldman as Igor (“It’s pronounced Eye-gor”), Madeline Kahn, Peter Boyle, Terri Garr (“Roll, roll, roll in ze hay,”) and Cloris Leachman as the late baron’s mysterious housekeeper Frau Blucher (“Yes, yes, say it…he vas my boyfriend!”)
1974
Rated PG
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4*, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Beloved cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost makes his big-screen appearance in this live-action comedy from director Brad Silberling and executive producer Steven Spielberg. Paranormal expert Bill Pullman and his teenage daughter Christina Ricci move into a haunted mansion where Casper’s malevolent ghost-uncles complicate his efforts to make friends. (“Can I keep you?”)
1995
Rated PG
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11*, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) uses stop-motion animation to tell the tale of a young man who mistakenly weds a corpse and needs the help of his real-life bride-to-be to set things right. Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson and Albert Finney lend their voices to this warmhearted musical fantasy, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. (“You may kiss the bride.”)
2005
Rated PG
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
“Let your soul take you where you long to be” with this big-screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster stage musical. With all the romance (“Love me…that’s all I ask of you”), the spectacle (“Masquerade! Paper faces on parade!”) and the unforgettable score that made this one of the grandest and most popular shows of our time. (“Help me make the music of the night…”)
2004
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
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Music, comedy, and manic car chases through the streets of Chicago, all rolled into one 80’s cult classic. Original SNL cast members John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star as Jake and Elwood Blues, brothers who are getting the band back together to save the orphanage where they grew up. Filled with show- stopping numbers from such musical icons as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and James Brown. (“We’re on a mission from God.”)
1980
Rated R
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9*, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
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
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16*, SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
In Chapter Two of the epic adventure, presented with additional footage not seen in the original theatrical version, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring. Along the way they meet Gollum, a grotesque creature who owned the ring for 500 years and is obsessed with getting it back. (“Must have the precious. They stole it from us!”)
2002
Rated PG-13
