ENTER THE DRAGON

ENTER THE DRAGON

SUNDAY, MAY 28 & WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

This martial arts blockbuster (with inflation-adjusted box office receipts of $2 billion) made Bruce Lee a superstar. Lee is recruited to investigate a Bond-like villain (with his own island, naturally) and is aided by a slew of other real-life martial artists, including karate champion Jim Kelly. Dazzling displays of martial arts look spectacular in 4K Digital. (“You have offended my family. And you have offended the Shaolin Temple.”)

1973

Rated R

PURPLE RAIN

PURPLE RAIN

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 (PRINCE’S BIRTHDAY)

Prince stars in this semi-autobiographical musical about a talented singer on the rise. Filled with exciting concert footage showcasing The Purple One’s inimitable style and featuring an original song score which earned Prince both an Oscar and a Grammy. Smash hit singles performed include “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy.” (“Are we gonna’ let the elevator bring us down? Oh no, let’s go!”)

1984

Rated R

TWILIGHT (15TH ANNIVERSARY)

TWILIGHT (15TH ANNIVERSARY)

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Blockbuster film version of the romantic thriller that became a literary phenomenon. 17-year-old Bella (Kristen Stewart) moves to a new town where she meets a cool guy named Edward (Robert Pattinson) who is impossibly fast and strong, has ice-cold skin…and is a vampire! Despite obvious complications, the two find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. (“You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you.”)

2008

Rated PG-13

BACK TO THE FUTURE

BACK TO THE FUTURE

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 (FATHER’S DAY) & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

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

DIRTY DANCING

DIRTY DANCING

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

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

Jaws

Jaws

SUNDAY, JULY 2 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster screen version of 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 almost 50 years and folks still think twice about going in the water. (“You’re going to need a bigger boat.”)

1975

Rated PG

Gone With the Wind

Gone With the Wind

Sunday, JANUARY 22 & Wednesday, JANUARY 25

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-13

THE BIRDS

THE BIRDS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Director Alfred Hitchcock (the “Master of Suspense”) finds a way to make ordinary birds scary. A small coastal town is terrorized by a series of increasingly aggressive (and lethal) bird attacks… and no one can explain why. Tippi Hedren, in her memorable screen debut, sounds the alarm (“These weren't a few birds!”) and before long the townspeople are freaking out (“It’s the end of the world!”)

1963

Rated PG-13

PILLOW TALK

PILLOW TALK

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Pure fun with Rock Hudson and Doris Day as a playboy and an interior decorator who quarrel over the phone on their shared party line (remember those?). When they accidentally meet in person, he falls for her and pretends to be someone else to win her over. Tony Randall completes the triangle as Hudson’s friend who is also Day’s suitor. ("As many times as I've been married, I'll never understand women.)

1959

Not Rated

HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

“Something wicked this way comes.” Year three at Hogwarts and escaped prisoner Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) is on the loose. Complicating the situation is the presence of terrifying soul-eating creatures called dementors. To investigate, Harry and his friends employ a magical “Marauder’s Map” of the school. (“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.”)

2004

Rated PG

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Lavish and delightfully entertaining 1970’s version of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, reported to be the mystery-writer’s favorite movie version of any of her novels. With a killer all-star cast, including Lauren Bacall, Sean Connery, Ingrid Bergman and Albert Finney, who gives a tour-de-force performance as detective Hercule Poirot. (“Has it occurred to you that there are too many clues in this room?”)

1974

Rated PG

MY FAIR LADY

MY FAIR LADY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

“Wouldn’t it Be Loverly” to see this gorgeous Lerner & Loewe musical on the big screen? Rex Harrison stars as an exacting English phonetics professor who transforms cockney flower girl Audrey Hepburn into a refined young lady of high society. (“By George, I think she’s got it!”) Experiencing this winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, will leave you feeling you “Could Have Danced all Night.”

1964

Rated G

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Musical comedy that became a cult classic, presented in its original theatrical version. Mild-mannered assistant florist Rick Moranis cultivates a talking, blood-thirsty plant with an insatiable appetite (“Feed me, Seymour!) First-rate cast includes Steve Martin as a singing sadistic dentist (“I thrill when I drill a bicuspid!”) and Bill Murray as his all-too-willing masochistic patient (“You are something special!”)

1986

Rated PG-13

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

“Cowabunga!” They’re lean, green, and on the screen! The ORIGINAL live-action version of the popular comic book/cartoon adventure. Four radioactively mutated, crime-fighting turtles use their martial arts skills to clean up the streets of New York City. Named for Renaissance painters (don’t ask), these fun- loving heroes enjoy fighting almost as much as they enjoy eating pizza. (“I love being a turtle!”)

1990

Rated PG

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (40TH ANNIVERSARY)

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (40TH ANNIVERSARY)

Sunday, October 16 & Wednesday, October 19

When 10-year-old Elliott (Henry Thomas) finds a creature from outer space in his backyard, he decides he’s found a new friend and declares, “I’m keeping him.” This heart-warming science fiction film touched audiences of all ages in the summer of ’82 and brought Steven Spielberg his third Oscar nomination for directing. It also featured a breakout performance by 6-year old Drew Barrymore as Elliott’s little sister. ("E.T. phone home.")

1982

Rated PG

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein

Sunday, October 23 & Wednesday, October 26

Monstrous laughs ensue when legendary comedy team Abbott & Costello (of “Who’s on first?” fame)

star as train station baggage clerks who receive crates intended for a local “House of Horrors.” Soon

they are mixed up with some pretty scary characters, including Frankenstein’s monster (Glenn Strange),

Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr.) and Dracula, played by horror icon Bela Lugosi (“Look into my eyes…look

deeper…”)

1948

Not rated

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Sunday, October 30 & Wednesday, November 2

“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

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (70TH ANNIVERSARY)

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (70TH ANNIVERSARY)

Sunday, November 6 & Wednesday, November 9

American Film Institute pick for greatest movie musical of all time, this delightful comedy teams Gene Kelly with Donald O’Connor (“Make ‘em laugh…make ‘em laugh…”) and newcomer Debbie Reynolds (“Good morning!”) in the role that made her a star. The scene where Kelly is singing—and dancing—in the rain is alone worth the price of admission. (“What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again…”)

1952

Rated G

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Sunday, November 13 & Wednesday November 16

“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

The Polar Express

The Polar Express

Sunday, November 20 & Wednesday, November 23

“All aboard!”
On Christmas Eve a boy takes a mysterious train bound for the North Pole, in this adaptation of the heartwarming 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