MOVIE SCHEDULE
July 12 - The Muppets (2011) Trailer
‘The Muppets’ tells the story of Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary and Gary's girlfriend Mary as they help Kermit the Frog reunite the Muppets to raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theatre from Tex Richman, a businessman who plans to demolish the studio to drill for oil.
Can you name the two old men that sit in the balcony on the classic Muppets television show? If you know the answer -it will help you win tonight’s Muppets & Jim Henson trivia contest! Before the movie kids will enjoy activities like hula hoops, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and FREE popcorn for all!
July 19 - The Dark Knight (2008) Trailer
The sequel to 2005’s Batman Begins, The Dark Knight finds Batman, Gordon, and Harvey Dent launching an assault on the mob when they let the clown out of the box, the Joker, bent on turning Gotham on itself and bringing any heroes down to his level.
Join us for a showing of The Dark Knight; just before the midnight world-premiere of The Dark Knight Rises- the conclusion of Christopher Nolan's Batman series! All ages are encouraged to show up in their superhero finest for a costume contest with prizes. Think of it as Comic Con in Chapel Hill!
August 2 - Back to the Future (1985) Trailer
This American science-fiction classic tells the story of Marty McFly, a teenager who is accidentally sent back in time from 1985 to 1955. He meets his future-parents in high school and accidentally attracts his future mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by causing his parents-to-be to fall in love, and with the help of scientist Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, he must find a way to return to 1985.
Join us on Wallace Plaza for the first ever Enchantment Under the Sea 1950’s-style dance! Put on those poodle skirts, bobby socks, and slick back that hair into the finest DA- and win prizes for best costume! Enter the twist contest and dance the night away to 50’s music! As always, we’ll have kids activities & games, and free popcorn for all.
August 9 - Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) Trailer
Mrs. Montague and Mr. Capulet are two elderly neighbors who despise each other. When they leave their gardens, their gnomes come alive. The Montague garden is filled with blue garden gnomes, and the Capulet garden houses red garden gnomes – and they don’t get along until Gnomeo and Juliet meet and fall in love! This British animated children’s movie is based on William Shakespeare's classic play Romeo & Juliet.
Join us on Wallace Plaza for a Gnome Scavenger Hunt! Kids will search for hidden gnomes that reveal a path of clues that lead to prizes! Form a team for some Shakespeare trivia even the kids will know – prizes for the winning team. Every movie night enjoy activities like hula hoops, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more for the kids and FREE popcorn for all!
August 16 - Vertigo (1958) Trailer
Vertigo is Alfred Hitchcock’s most enduring and classic psychological thriller starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes. It tells the story of a retired police detective suffering from acrophobia (extreme or irrational fear of heights) who is hired as a private investigator to follow the wife of an acquaintance to uncover the mystery of her peculiar behavior.
Think you’re a Hitchcock fan? Join us before the movie for trivia based on Hitchcock’s films and life. Bring friends and family to form a team – but only the smart ones! Winners take home gift certificates to downtown restaurants.