Flashback Cinema
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
1981 • Rated PG
Sunday, June 15, Wednesday, June 18
Celebrate Father’s Day with this non-stop adventure, directed by Steven Spielberg, based on an idea from George Lucas. Archeologist/action hero Indiana Jones (“Trust me”) is in a race to find the mysterious 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?”)
TOPGUN
1986 • Rated PG
Sunday, June 22, Wednesday, June 25
Tom Cruise stars as Navy fighter pilot Maverick in the ORIGINAL 80’s hit that is the perfect blend of action, patriotism and romance. (“I feel the need…the need for speed!”) Kelly McGillis plays a flight instructor romantically drawn to the reckless Maverick and Val Kilmer co-stars as Iceman, Maverick’s chief rival for “best of the best” at the Top Gun school. (“You figured it out yet? Who’s the best pilot?”)
GHOSTBUSTERS
1984 • Rated PG
Sunday, June 29, Wednesday, July 2
“There’s something strange in the neighborhood” in this iconic 80’s comedy. New York City is experiencing an ominous surge in paranormal activity and Sigourney Weaver has a demon living in her refrigerator. So who’s she gonna call? Ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray (“He slimed me!”) are the experts who can avert the coming disaster (“Dogs and cats, living together…mass hysteria!”)
DIRTY DANCING
1987 • Rated PG-13
Sunday, July 6, Wednesday, July 9
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.”)
THE MUPPET MOVIE
1979 • Rated G
Sunday, July 13, Wednesday, July 16
The ORIGINAL big-screen debut of master puppeteer Jim Henson’s lovable creations. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are supported by hundreds of colorful Muppet characters, with cameo appearances from the likes of Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn and Steve Martin. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for “The Rainbow Connection.” (“Why are there so many songs about rainbows?”)
BATMAN FOREVER (30TH ANNIVERSARY)
1995 • Rated PG-13
Sunday, July 20, Wednesday, July 23
“Riddle me this, riddle me that, who’s afraid of the big, black bat?” Val Kilmer stars in this thoroughly 90’s, tongue-in-cheek depiction of Gotham City’s most famous vigilante. (“It’s the car, right? Chicks love the car.”) With Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian (“I’ll bring the wine, you bring your scarred psyche.”), Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face and Jim Carrey as the Riddler (“Was that over the top? I can never tell.”)
MAMMA MIA
2008 • Rated PG-13
Sunday, July 27, Wednesday, July 30
“Mamma Mia, here I go again…my, my, how can I resist you?” Start with the music of ABBA, add an all- star cast including Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, mix in plenty of romance and the breathtaking scenery of the Greek Isles, and you get one of the most joyous movie musicals ever made. With hit songs from “Take a Chance on Me” to “Waterloo” to “Dancing Queen” (“See that girl, watch that scene…!”)