HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

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

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

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

CLUE

CLUE

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

INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE

INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE

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

INTERSTELLAR

INTERSTELLAR

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

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25*, SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

Adventure! Comedy! Romance! (And oh, so quotable!) Dashing Westley (Cary Elwes) is intent onrescuing lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) from an unhappy fate as the bride of Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Mandy Patinkin is a fencing master (“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”) and Billy Crystal is Miracle Max, a medicine man who treats the “mostly dead.” (“Have fun storming the castle!”)

1987

Rated PG

GONE WITH THE WIND

GONE WITH THE WIND

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Epic love story set against the backdrop of the Civil War and winner of 10 Oscars® including Best Picture & Best Supporting Actress (Hattie McDaniel). Vivien Leigh won Best Actress for portraying Scarlett O’Hara, who goes from carefree southern belle (“Fiddle-dee-dee!”) to indomitable heroine (“Tomorrow…is another day!”). Clark Gable is Rhett Butler, the charming rogue who pursues her. (“Frankly, my dear…”)

1939

Rated PG

CASABLANCA

CASABLANCA

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (VALENTINE’S DAY)*

World War II love story and Best Picture Oscar® winner starring Humphrey Bogart as a cynical cafe owner who is more of a romantic than he lets on (“Here’s looking at you, kid”). When long-lost love Ingrid Bergman shows up in Casablanca, sparks fly. Claude Rains is Captain Renault, whose approach to law enforcement is, well, flexible. (“I’m shocked, SHOCKED, to find that gambling is going on in here.”)

1942

Rated PG

THE LOST BOYS

THE LOST BOYS

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

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN (PART 2)

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN (PART 2)

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

THE EXORCIST (EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT)

THE EXORCIST (EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (HALLOWEEN)

William Friedkin directed this horror classic, nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, presented here with footage not contained in the original theatrical release. Linda Blair plays a 12-year-old girl whose bizarre behavior forces her distraught mother (Ellen Burstyn) to conclude that her daughter may be possessed by the devil, and that only an exorcist can help. (“The power of Christ compels you!”)

1973

Rated R

TWISTER

TWISTER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

“Tighten your seat belt” for the ORIGINAL blockbuster about daring storm chasers who risk their lives to study the dark side of nature. Primo special effects put you inside the action, as an ensemble cast led by Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton explore the mysterious and deadly world of tornadoes. You haven’t fully experienced this thrilling spectacle until you see it on the big screen in 4K Digital. (“It’s a wonder of nature, baby!”)

1996

Rated PG-13

THE POLAR EXPRESS (20TH ANNIVERSARY)

THE POLAR EXPRESS (20TH ANNIVERSARY)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

“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

ELF

ELF

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, 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

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (35TH ANNIVERSARY)

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (35TH ANNIVERSARY)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

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

LOVE ACTUALLY

LOVE ACTUALLY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Love is in the air with this irresistible romantic comedy set in London during the Christmas season. The varied plotlines, all of them with love as their theme, feature a first-rate ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth and Bill Nighy as a jaded rock star with a mischievous wit. (“Despite all my complaining, we have had a wonderful life!”)

2003

Rated R

PULP FICTION (30TH ANNIVERSARY)

PULP FICTION (30TH ANNIVERSARY)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s landmark crime drama is also a dark comedy, filled with surprises. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson star as hitmen who banter about things outside their violent profession (“You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in Paris?”) Nominated for 7 Oscars® including Best Picture and winner for its VERY original screenplay. (“They call it a Royale with cheese.”)

1994

Rated R

THE GOONIES

THE GOONIES

SATURDAY, JULY 13, SUNDAY, JULY 14 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

(“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

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1

SUNDAY, JULY 21 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

In this first half of the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry prepares for his ultimate battle with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). When Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic, Harry and his friends must rely on one another more than ever to find the Horcruxes which contain parts of the Dark Lord’s soul…before it’s too late. (“These are dark times, there is no denying.”)

2010

Rated PG-13

DIRTY DANCING

DIRTY DANCING

SUNDAY, JULY 28 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

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