Thread to report classic/vintage movies re-releases in theaters

[JMS1223]

This thread will be for reporting any classic/vintage movies that return to theaters that are chain-wide (Regal, AMC, IMAX, Showcase etc.) or shown across a large portion of the country as a re-release or special engagement (Fathom Events, or studio released like what Sony did with Cruel Intentions earlier this year).

About a week ago some Regal and AMC theaters ran a two night special engagement of The Shining in 4K in anticipation for the release of Doctor Sleep. I learned of this event only days before it occurred.

Yesterday, Regal ran a 40th Anniversary re-release of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I literally learned about this the morning of screening.

I think since some of these special screenings can easily be missed because of not hearing about them in time, it might be a good idea to have a thread reporting of any such screenings.

I would suggest only using this thread for screenings showing at multiple theaters and not just at your local theater.

[A Sith Lord?]

We've had threads discuss this previously.

[BluBonnet]

This is a good idea.

I'm going to watch the 35th anniversary Ghostbusters that's being shown today!

[prkchopexpress]

you can check fandango sometimes.

i mean, if you’re not by an art cinema, you might be out of luck.

there is something called flashback cinema with some theatres that does dcp every week. usually sunday and wednesday

[JMS1223]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

you can check fandango sometimes.

I do but some days it slips by me and that is why I never noticed Month Python was playing until the day of. Also I don’t always have time to check every single day, so I just thought it would be nice if someone learns of an upcoming re-release it would be nice to have them posted here so we can better plan to go to them instead of learning at last minute.

[whiteberry]

October 9
Clue (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-blog/2019/5/14/clue

October 10
Ghostbusters (Fathom Events)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...th-anniversary

Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary - YouTube

October 13, 15 and 16
Alien (Fathom Events/TCM Big Screen Classics)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...niversary-1979

Alien 40th Anniversary (1979) presented by TCM - YouTube

October 13 and 16
Gremlins (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b.../5/11/gremlins

October 20 and 23
Beetlejuice (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...10/beetlejuice

October 25-31
Rocky Horror Picture Show (AMC Theatres)
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/r...ial-show-61836

October 27 and 30
A Nightmare On Elm Street (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...-on-elm-street

November 3 and 6
Planes, Trains And Automobiles (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...nd-automobiles

November 10, 12 and 13
The Godfather Part II (Fathom Events/TCM Big Screen Classics)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...niversary-1974

The Godfather: Part II 45th Anniversary (1974) presented by TCM - YouTube

November 10 and 13
Die Hard (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b.../10/4/die-hard

November 14
The Twilight Zone (Fathom Events)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-twilight-zone
*Not the movie but 6 episodes from the original TV series

November 17 and 20
The Polar Express (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...-polar-express

November 24 and 27
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...orcerers-stone

December 1 and 3
When Harry Met Sally (Fathom Events/TCM Big Screen Classics)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...niversary-1989

December 1 and 4
Home Alone (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...0/4/home-alone

December 8 and 11
Meet Me In St. Louis (Fathom Events/TCM Big Screen Classics)
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...niversary-1944

December 8 and 11
White Christmas (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...hite-christmas

December 15 and 18
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...stmas-vacation

December 22 and 24
It's A Wonderful Life (Flashback Cinema)
http://www.flashbackcinema.net/new-b...wonderful-life

[JMS1223]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

October 9...

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I wanted to see here. As new screenings come in I would love to see them posted here so that those that wish to attend can plan ahead.

[whiteberry]

For those that missed The Wizard Of Oz Fathom event earlier this year, there will be another chance to see it in theaters:

October 25-31 (AMC Theatres)
The Wizard of Oz: 80th Anniversary In Dolby Cinema
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...y-cinema-61932

[whiteberry]

My local Regal theater is selling advance tickets for:

November 30:
The Polar Express
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/hs1...ess/ho00009910

December 14:
Elf
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/hs19-elf/ho00009909

December 21:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/hs1...ion/ho00009911

Although the December 7 Christmas movie hasn't been posted yet, it will most likely be "A Christmas Story" because it looks like they are showing the same four movies they showed last year ("The Polar Express", "A Christmas Story", "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", and "Elf")

If the past is any indication, I would expect some of these movies (especially "Elf") to also show up at AMC Theatres in December.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

For those that missed The Wizard Of Oz Fathom event earlier this year, there will be another chance to see it in theaters:

October 25-31 (AMC Theatres)
The Wizard of Oz: 80th Anniversary In Dolby Cinema
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...y-cinema-61932

Wow, it should look amazing in Dolby Cinema. This is A-List friendly too.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

Although the December 7 Christmas movie hasn't been posted yet, it will most likely be "A Christmas Story" because it looks like they are showing the same four movies they showed last year ("The Polar Express", "A Christmas Story", "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", and "Elf")

Well, I was wrong. I played around with the URL and discovered it will be "Gremlins". Regal didn't show it last year during December but they did show it during December 2017.

December 7:
Gremlins
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/hs1...ins/ho00009912

[whiteberry]

A Star Wars Marathon Event on December 18 is showing up on the Atom and AMC Theatres websites:

Experience all nine Star Wars saga films in one epic day. Fans will receive a commemorative pin and blanket, and a special concession offer.
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/s...arathon/116465

On Wednesday, December 18, ahead of it’s official opening on December 20, fans can be among the first to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by attending Star Wars Marathon. Experience all nine Star Wars saga films in one epic day. Fans will receive a commemorative pin and blanket, and a concession offer. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will start at 5pm local time, one hour earlier than regular public show times.
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/s...marathon-62012

[JMS1223]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

A Star Wars Marathon Event on December 18 is showing up on the Atom and AMC Theatres websites:

Apparently this is only going to be playing at five theaters in NY and LA. But still a neat event.

[whiteberry]

It looks like the Star Wars Marathon Event will also be showing at Cinemark:
https://cinemark.com/movies/star-war...alker-marathon

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

It looks like the Star Wars Marathon Event will also be showing at Cinemark:
https://cinemark.com/movies/star-war...alker-marathon

I'd love to see 'Empire' on a deluxe ultra large screen, but not on a XD screen that is a set 1.78 screen resulting in 'letterboxing' - a properly w-i-d-e 2.39 screen please.

[whiteberry]

According to a press release posted by Slap-Happy, Back To The Future will be returning to theaters next year for its 35th anniversary:

Over the next year, fans around the world will be treated to new, inspired-by merchandise across a variety of categories, theatrical re-releases, anniversary celebrations, digital content and more.

Where we're going, we don't need roads… be on the lookout for theatrical events and the debut of the "Back to the Future" trilogy in 4K from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, as well as a celebration from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) later in 2020.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/...ars-1028615374

[JMS1223]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

According to a press release posted by Slap-Happy, Back To The Future will be returning to theaters next year for its 35th anniversary:

“ a celebration from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) later in 2020.”

Looks like we can expect this to be one of the TCM Fathom Events next year. Maybe October’s?

[Rich65]

For horror fans hopefully these will get rereleases next year for their respective anniversaries:

Friday The 13th - 40th Anniversary
The Fog - 40th Anniversary
Fright Night - 35th Anniversary

Fingers Crossed

[Mikezilla3k]

The New Parkway Theater in Oakland, CA is showing a couple of horror films:

Beetlejuice on October 23th
Night Of The Living Dead (68) on October 25th
Halloween (78) on October 26th
Nosferatu (23) on October 27th
House (77) on October 31st
The Exorcist on October 31st
Carrie (76) on October 31st
The Manchurian Candidate (62) on November 23th

https://www.thenewparkway.com/upcomingevents/calendar/

[mikesncc1701]

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

House (77) on October 31st

Oh what I wouldn't give to see that on the big screen. I usually FB message or email my local arthouse theater around August/September to see if they'll do a screening of it but they can never find a print to show.