Films Information Films will be in the Chicago room this year
Thursday 5pm - Dogma (1999) 135 min The last known descendant of Christ is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole. 7:30pm - Monsters Inc. (2001) 92 min Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley find his world disrupted. 9pm - ET: The special Edition (1982) 115 min Revised in 2002 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release. This version features new footage and enhanced effects. While the "PCizing" of certain scenes may put off some fans of the original, it remains a classic story well worth revisiting. 11pm - Hercules (1997) 92 min Ok... So here's the official plotline: The son of the Greek Gods Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it. Now as long as you forget the actual mythology involved in this tale, it's another fun Disney Classic. If you can't, feel free to harass the movie. 12:30am - Godzilla vs. Mothra (1964) 87 min After a storm, a giant egg washes up on a beach near a condo development. It is put on public display by the developer. However, the developer's plans go awry when he disrupts Godzilla's rest and the monster goes stomping through Tokyo again. It's up to the elderly Mothra, and its two offspring, to save Tokyo from destruction. 12pm - Hercules (1997) 92 min Ok... So here's the official plotline: The son of the Greek Gods Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it. Now as long as you forget the actual mythology involved in this tale, it's another fun Disney Classic. If you can't, feel free to harass the movie. 1:30pm - The Birds (1963) 119 min The residents of Bodega Bay are suddenly confronted with a malicious, full-scale attack by birds of all shapes and sizes. This may be one of Hitchcook's purest expressions of an arbitrary universe. 3:30pm - Godzilla vs. Mothra (1964) 87 min After a storm, a giant egg washes up on a beach near a condo development. It is put on public display by the developer. However, the developer's plans go awry when he disrupts Godzilla's rest and the monster goes stomping through Tokyo again. It's up to the elderly Mothra, and its two offspring, to save Tokyo from destruction. 5pm - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 100 min Stop by the Consuite at 4:45pm to load up on Chocolate at the Chocolate Buffet and then roll on in to watch the show. 7pm - Kate & Leopold (2001) 120 min Have an early date night with your sweetie. This cute movie tells how Kate who lives in the 21st century falls in love with Leopold who lives in the 19th. Long distance relationships have nothing on this... 9pm - Rein of Fire (2002) 101 min A brood of fire-breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins setting fire to everything, establishing dominance over the planet. 11pm - Powerpuff Girls (2002) 87 min Saving the world before bedtime! This movie manages the difficult task of providing a very kid centered plot while appealing to adults on a totally different level. The film tells the origin of the Powerpuff Girls before the cartoon series. It explains why they were born and why they dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil. 12:30am - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 93 min With the combination of an incredibly funny script and the unique physical comedy of Peter Sellers, this classic Kubrick film still maintains its comic appeal long after the cold war has ended. 2am - Clockwork Orange (1971) 137 min The adventures of a young man, who loved a bit of the old ultra-violence, went to jail, was brainwashed and came out cured, or was he? 11:00am - Saturday Morning Cartoons 12:30pm - Xanadu (1980) 93 minutes The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve, the result, roller disco. Feel free to sign along with the movie, and wear your best spandex! 2pm - Monsters Inc. (2001) 92 min Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley find his world disrupted. 3:30pm - Stargate (1994) 121 min An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra. 5:30pm - Clash of the Titans (1981) 118 min It's not easy dealing with the gods... Perseus has to rescue Andromeda, before she has to marry a monster. Zeus has set up a few tests for Perseus on the way, like capturing Pegasus, defeating Medusa, and finding a way to kill the dreaded Kraken... 7:30pm - O'Brother Where art Thou? (2000) 106 min This unique rendition of Homer's "The Odyssey" is a delight not only to watch but to listen to as well. Bring your Banjo and come sing along. 9:30pm - Men in Black II (2002) 82 min Same Planet. New Scum. 11pm - Queen of the Damned (2002) 100 min The vampire Lestat becomes a rock star whose music wakes up the queen of all vampires. 1am - Fantasia 2000 - (1999) 75 min The continuation of Disney's experiment in interpreting classical music through animation. 2:15am - Late night cartoons 10:45am - Fantasia 2000 - (1999) 75 min The continuation of Disney's experiment in interpreting classical music through animation. 12:00pm - Powerpuff Girls (2002) 87 min Saving the world before bedtime! This movie manages the difficult task of providing a very kid centered plot while appealing to adults on a totally different level. The film tells the origin of the Powerpuff Girls before the cartoon series. It explains why they were born and why they dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil. 1:30pm - Men in Black II (2002) 82 min Same Planet. New Scum. |