SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Quentin Tarantino’s enormously satisfying alternate history of World War II. Brad Pitt stars as the Tennessee-born leader of an allied commando unit (“We’re in the Nazi-killin’ business. And cousin, business is a-boomin!”) Christoph Waltz won an Oscar for his performance as a wicked (and wickedly funny) opportunistic S. S. Colonel (“So, gentlemen, let’s discuss the prospect of ending the war tonight”)

2009

Rated R

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Touching romance based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks. Framed as a story told by a man (James Garner) to a woman (Gena Rowlands) about young lovers living in the 1940’s. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams won critical acclaim for their break-out performances as the couple whose relationship is tested by war and class distinctions. (“I wrote you 365 letters…I wrote you every day for a year…”)

2004

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Funnyman Mel Brooks directed this spoof of Star Wars in which 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!”) John Candy plays half man, half dog Barf (“I am my own best friend!”) With Joan Rivers as the droid Dot Matrix and Mel Brooks as the Yiddish-speaking Yogurt. ("May the Schwartz be with you!")  

1987

Rated PG

LABOR DAY WEEKEND & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

(“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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Talk about your scary AI futures! Director James Cameron’s forward-thinking sci-fi thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (“I’ll be back!”) as a cyborg assassin sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose unborn son is destined to save mankind. Can human resistance fighter Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) save her in time? (“Listen and understand! That Terminator is out there!)

1984

Rated R

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Reese Witherspoon stars in the hit comedy about the intersection of fashion, beauty and jurisprudence. Sorority girl Elle Woods is seriously in love, but her boyfriend doesn’t think she’s serious enough to marry. The solution? Apply to Harvard Law School! (“What, like it’s hard?”) Getting in proves to be only half the battle, as she must overcome stereotypes to win the respect of her classmates. (“Malibu Barbie lives!”)

2001

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

The drama continues as 18-year-old Bella (Kristen Stewart) remains torn between her vampire boyfriend Edward (Robert Pattinson) and her hunky werewolf friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner). As if that weren’t enough, a malicious vampire is trying to destroy Bella. Can Edward work with Jacob to protect her? (“If we weren’t natural enemies, and you weren'‘t trying to steal my reason for existing, I might actually like you.”)

2010

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

In this thrilling climax to the trilogy, armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world. And one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Winner of 11 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director (Peter Jackson), and presented here with footage not seen in the original theatrical version. (“My friends…you bow to no one.”)

2003

Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, JULY 9 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

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

SUNDAY, JULY 16 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

The biggest hit of the popular Shrek series. Shrek (Mike Myers) and his bride Fiona (Cameron Diaz) visit the land of Far Far Away and get a less than enthusiastic reception from her parents. Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) makes his first appearance and Eddie Murphy returns as Donkey (“Shrek, don’t worry. Things just seem bad cuz it’s dark and rainy and Fiona’s father hired a sleezy hitman to whack you.”)

2004

Rated PG

SUNDAY, JULY 23 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

The ORIGINAL! This iconic 80’s slasher movie did for summer camp what Jaws did for the beach. A group of amorous teenage counselors gather at the isolated and reputedly haunted Camp Crystal Lake, where years earlier a boy named Jason Voorhees drowned…because of neglect by some amorous teenage counselors. What could go wrong? (“You’re doomed if you stay here! This place is cursed…cursed!”)

1980

Rated R

SUNDAY, JULY 30 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Tom Cruise stars as Navy fighter pilot Maverick in the ORIGINAL 80’s hit that is the perfect 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 Maverick. (“I feel the need…the need for speed!”)

1986

Rated PG

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

John Hughes comedy starring Molly Ringwald as a teenage girl who can’t seem to shake an annoying geek played by Anthony Michael Hall (“I’m getting input here that I’m reading as relatively hostile”) while the cool senior she likes (Michael Schoeffling) doesn’t seem to know she’s alive. As if that weren’t enough, her entire family has forgotten her 16th birthday! (“This is the single worst day of my entire life.”)

1984

Rated PG

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Cecil B. DeMIlle’s masterpiece, and the granddaddy of all Biblical epics. Charlton Heston stars as Moses, the Egyptian prince who becomes a holy man, and Yul Brynner plays Rameses, the Pharaoh who tries to destroy him (“So let it be written…so let it be done!”) Looking better than ever in stunning 4K Digital, the parting of the Red Sea is an awesome spectacle on the big screen. (“Behold his mighty hand!”)

1956

Rated G

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Animated action-adventure that started a franchise beloved by children of all ages. Executive producers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg teamed with director Don Bluth for this story set in a time when the earth was new. Five young dinosaurs take an incredible journey, overcoming obstacles and banding together in friendship. (“Some things you see with your eyes. Others you see with your heart.”)

1988

Rated G

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 (EASTER) & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Landmark rock opera from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice comes to life on the big screen. Provocative for its time (yet warmly embraced by Pope Paul VI), this musical spectacle is both spiritual and electrifying. With Ted Neeley as Jesus, Carl Anderson as Judas (“Do you think you’re what they say you are?”) and Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene. (“I don’t know how to love him...”)

1973

Rated G

SUNDAY, APRIL 16 (SELENA’S BIRTHDAY) & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

The amazing true story of Selena Quintanilla who in her tragically short life found love and rose to become the queen of Tejano (Tex-Mex) music. Jennifer Lopez gives a star-making performance as Selena, and Edward James Olmos plays the singer’s devoted father. A celebration of the life and music of an enormous talent who captured the hearts of millions. (“I’m looking up at the moon. And I’m dreaming.”)

1997

Rated PG

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

NOT your typical western. This politically incorrect 70’s comedy from director Mel Brooks stars Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart and Gene Wilder as the Waco Kid. Madeline Kahn plays saloon singer Lily von Shtupp (“Oh…a wed wose. How womantic!”) who falls for Sheriff Bart (“Oh, it’s twue, it’s twue!”) Harvey Korman plays the villain whose name is unfortunately similar to movie star Hedy Lamarr’s. (“That’s HEDLEY!”)

1974

Rated R