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All films are digitally projected and accompanied by our improved sound system. Light snacking is encouraged!
THE LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA |
FIVE STAR FILMS |
The Kid (1921)
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Shadow of China (1990-Japan/U.S.) Directed by Mitsuo Yanagimachi Rated R Learn more at iMDB Starring: John Lone, Vivian Wu, Sammi Davis Set in exotic Hong Kong just prior to its hand-over by the British to China. The multi-layered, intriguing tale of a powerful young Chinese tycoon who’s ruthless in business. Rumors arise that he’s really the orphaned Japanese son of a hated officer who had multitudes of Chinese civilians massacred during WW II. He’s now a target for revenge. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
Seven Samurai (1954-Japan) |
Girl on the Bridge (1999-France) |
| The Blues Brothers (1980) Directed by John Landis Rated R Learn more at iMDB “It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We got a full tank of gas—half a pack of cigarettes. It’s dark. And we’re wearing sunglasses.” This legendary comedy, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, is secretly one of the greatest big screen musicals of all time. Two outlaws on a mission from God revisit every form of American music in the course of putting their band back together, saving an orphanage and instigating the most ridiculously destructive car chase ever. Saturday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
The Legend of 1900 (1999-Italy) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore Rated R Learn more at iMDB Starring: Tim Roth, Bill Nunn, Clarence Williams III The absorbing story of a man born and abandoned aboard a cruise ship on January 1, 1900. Years later his dazzling talent on the piano brings fame, although he’s never set foot on shore. One day, he tries to leave in hopes of making a life on land. Roth delivers a superb portrayal of an enigmatic genius. Marvelous musical score. Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
| Mary Poppins (1964) Directed by Robert Stevenson Rated G Learn more at iMDB “Practically perfect in every way.” Walt Disney’s proudest achievement still stands up against today’s computer-generated fare. In fact, it looks better than ever. A proper nanny moves in with the family of a cold-hearted banker and introduces his children to the magic hidden underneath the surface of London—including the boyish heart of their father. Don’t forget the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Dick Van Dyke and all the great music! Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
Dinner Rush (2000) Directed by Bob Giraldi Rated R Learn more at iMDB Starring: Danny Aiello, John Rothman Conflict between head chef son and restaurant owner father. Dad misses his late wife’s traditional Italian menu; junior insists upon nouvelle cuisine. The Tribeca eatery hums. Regulars and all manner of poseurs frequent it—but so do underworld elements. The terrific kitchen scenes are authentic—the film’s director actually owns the restaurant. Saturday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
| 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Directed by Stanley Kubrick Rated G Learn more at iMDB The apes have done it. They’ve finally escaped the atmosphere and landed on their moon. Soon they’ll reach Jupiter and catch the first glimpse of their destiny… The first “serious” science fiction movie is definitely the most beautiful—a stunning, mind-expanding masterpiece. Endlessly copied and parodied, isn’t it about time you saw it on the big screen? Saturday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
Enchanted April (1992-U.K.) Directed by Mike Newell Rated PG-13 Learn more at iMDB Starring: Alfred Molina, Polly Walker, Joan Plowright, Miranda Richardson A charming film about four Englishwomen, circa 1920’s, two of whom are stuck in empty marriages. On impulse, they rent a villa and jaunt off to sunny Italy. The women are instantly entranced by the place, and each basks in the tranquility offered by gorgeous surroundings. Without warning, things change. Saturday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
| The Philadelphia Story (1940) Directed by George Cukor Not Rated Learn more at iMDB Katherine Hepburn is a real piece of work. As the infamous socialite Tracy Lord, she’s caught in a love triangle between the blackmailing Jimmy Stewart and her ex-husband, Cary Grant. Wait a minute—isn’t she supposed to be marrying that other guy? Here’s a romantic comedy that remembered to be funny—and it’s actually romantic, too. Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
My Blue Heaven (1990) Directed by Herbert Ross Rated R Learn more at iMDB Starring: Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Joan Cusack A New York hood enters the government’s witness protection program. He’s given a false identity, taken out of his “fuggedaboutit” environment and dropped into a Midwest town where he’s supposed to live happily ever after. This is not exactly his cup of pasta. A hilarious piece of work and some hot music. Saturday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD FAMILY MOVIE Home Alone (1990) |
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