Planes, Trains And Automobiles

Planes, Trains And Automobiles

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

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

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

Gremlins

Gremlins

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

Clue

Clue

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

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Starting February 12

“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

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Starting February 19

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

THE MALTESE FALCON

THE MALTESE FALCON

SEPTEMBER 22 & 25

Classic detective story from famed mystery writer Dashiell Hammett.  Humphrey Bogart, in his star-making role as private eye Sam Spade, is hired by a mysterious woman (Mary Astor) to find her missing sister. The plot thickens with the emergence of unsavory characters dying to get their hands on a priceless statuette of a Falcon. (“The stuff that dreams are made of...”)

1941

Not rated

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part three

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part three

SEPTEMBER 15 & 18

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: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003)

EXTENDED EDITION Rated PG-13

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part two

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part two

SEPTEMBER 8 & 11

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: THE TWO TOWERS (2002)

EXTENDED EDITION Rated PG-13

WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Starting February 26

The ORIGINAL musical version of Roald Dahl’s cherished children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Gene Wilder plays Willy Wonka, an eccentric candy maker who opens his mysterious and magical factory to a few golden ticket winners. Wilder is full of fun as a man whose confectionary imagination is matched only by his sense of mischief. (“The suspense is terrible…I hope it’ll last!”)

1971

Rated G

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part one

THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: part one

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

THE NEVER ENDING STORY

THE NEVER ENDING STORY

Starting March 5

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

The Quiet Man

The Quiet Man

Starting March 12

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the classic love story, set in Ireland, that earned John Ford a Best Director Academy Award®. John Wayne plays a former American boxer who falls in love with fiery redhead Maureen O’Hara. Her obstinate brother (Victor McLaglen) and Wayne come to blows in a rousing climax peppered with trash talk and grudging respect. ("Your widow—me sister—could’ve done a lot worse.”)

1952

Rated G

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

Starting March 19

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

TOP GUN

TOP GUN

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

Back to the Future

Back to the Future

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

THE MATRIX

THE MATRIX

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

THE SANDLOT

THE SANDLOT

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

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

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

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

JUNE 16 (FATHER’S DAY) & JUNE 19

Maybe the greatest adventure movie ever made, directed by Steven Spielberg from an idea from George Lucas. This film introduced audiences to archeology professor/action hero Indiana Jones, and concerns the search for the legendary 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