Cult Classics
Films you know and love that have a special meaning for you that you may not have seen in a while. Come revisit some of your favorites.
The Player
- Thu, Jan 9
Director: Robert Altman Run Time: 124 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1992
Starring: Fred Ward, Greta Scacchi, Peter Gallagher, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg
A morally dubious Hollywood executive (Tim Robbins) finds himself entangled in a criminal plot that mirrors the dark twists of his own movies. Blending film noir with sharp industry satire, this adaptation of Michael Tolkin’s novel is both a stylish murder mystery and a self-aware Hollywood critique. Featuring a stellar supporting cast—including Peter Gallagher, Whoopi Goldberg, and Greta Scacchi.
Quick Change
- Thu, Mar 6
Director: Bill Murray, Howard Franklin Run Time: 89 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1990
Starring: Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Jason Robards, Randy Quaid, Stanley Tucci
The star of Caddyshack, Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day headlines and co-directs this uproarious Big Apple heist-and-pursuit caper. Bill Murray plays Grimm, a frazzled urbanite who disguises himself as a clown - and sets out to rob a bank. Geena Davis and Randy Quaid play accomplices in Grimm's daring scheme, and Jason Robards is the blustery cop caught up in Grimm's "Clown Day Afternoon." Swiping a million bucks is a snap compared to getting out of town. Grimm and cohorts commandeer a car, a cab, a bus, a baggage tram and a plane to make what becomes a less-than-merry escape. But for comedy lovers, Quick Change is a ticket to ride!
Darkman
- Thu, Apr 10
Director: Sam Raimi Run Time: 95 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1990
Starring: Colin Friels, Frances McDormand, Larry Drake, Liam Neeson, Nelson Mashita
Dr. Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson) is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when a gang, led by the sadistic Robert G. Durant (Larry Drake), obliterates his laboratory. Burned beyond recognition and altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake attempts to rebuild his laboratory and reestablish ties with his former girlfriend Julie (Frances McDormand). But his most challenging task lies within himself. Torn between his desire to create a new life with Julie and his quest for revenge, the man known as Darkman begins to assume alternate identities in this stunning, fast-paced action thriller from director Sam Raimi.
Clue
- Thu, May 8
Director: Jonathan Lynn Run Time: 94 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1985
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Michael McKean, Tim Curry
Here is the murderously funny movie based on the world-famous Clue board game. Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth the butler? Meet all the notorious suspects and discover all their foul play things. You'll love their dastardly doings as the bodies and the laughs pile up before your eyes.
Superbad
- Thu, Jun 12
Director: Greg Mottola Run Time: 113 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2007
Starring: Bill Hader, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Seth Rogen
From the guy who brought you Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin comes SUPERBAD. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) want nothing more than to lose their virginity before they head off to college. To do that, though, they need to get liquor for the big party that night. With the help of their friend Fogell, a.k.a. McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), and his fake I.D., the three of them go on a hilarious chase for that elusive booze, dodging incompetent cops (Knocked Up's Seth Rogen and "Saturday Night Live's" Bill Hader), angry neighbors and jealous boyfriends. Hailed as an "iconic comedy...a true classic of its times" (Pete Hammond, Maxim), SUPERBAD is a laugh-out-loud masterpiece!"