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Bell, Book and Candle

Bewitch yourself with Bell, Book and Candle, Robert Quine’s 1958 romantic comedy

Kim Novak stars as Gillian Holroyd, a glamorous and independent witch who becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson (James Stewart). Using her magical powers, Gillian casts a love spell on Shep, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities. Featuring a stellar supporting cast, including Jack Lemmon as Gillian’s mischievous brother and Elsa Lanchester as her eccentric aunt, the film dazzles with its whimsical atmosphere, witty dialogue, and enchanting performances.

Bewitch yourself with Bell, Book and Candle, Robert Quine’s 1958 romantic comedy
Kim Novak stars as Gillian Holroyd, a glamorous and independent witch who becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson (James Stewart). Using her magical powers, Gillian casts a love spell on Shep, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities. Featuring a stellar supporting cast, including Jack Lemmon as Gillian’s mischievous brother and Elsa Lanchester as her eccentric aunt, the film dazzles with its whimsical atmosphere, witty dialogue, and enchanting performances.

  1. 12:00 pm

Y2K

Y2K, directed by Kyle Mooney, is a comedic romp through the chaos and absurdity of the turn-of-the-millennium panic.

Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film follows two slacker friends, played by Jaeden Martell and Mason Gooding, who find themselves in the middle of a wild house party as they try to save their hacker friend (Rachel Zegler) from the havoc she inadvertently unleashed on the world’s computer systems. As midnight approaches and Y2K hysteria peaks, the trio faces hilarious mishaps, bizarre party antics, and unexpected revelations, all while attempting to prevent a seemingly catastrophic meltdown.

Y2K, directed by Kyle Mooney, is a comedic romp through the chaos and absurdity of the turn-of-the-millennium panic.
Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film follows two slacker friends, played by Jaeden Martell and Mason Gooding, who find themselves in the middle of a wild house party as they try to save their hacker friend (Rachel Zegler) from the havoc she inadvertently unleashed on the world’s computer systems. As midnight approaches and Y2K hysteria peaks, the trio faces hilarious mishaps, bizarre party antics, and unexpected revelations, all while attempting to prevent a seemingly catastrophic meltdown.

  1. 12:15 pm

Queer

A24 presents Queer, a romantic period drama by Luca Guadagnino set in Mexico City.

The film follows William Lee, portrayed by Daniel Craig, an American expatriate who leads a solitary existence among a small American community. His life takes a turn upon meeting Eugene Allerton, a young student played by Drew Starkey, igniting an intense and complex relationship. As Lee becomes infatuated with Allerton, the narrative delves into themes of desire, obsession, and the search for connection in a foreign land.

A24 presents Queer, a romantic period drama by Luca Guadagnino set in Mexico City.
The film follows William Lee, portrayed by Daniel Craig, an American expatriate who leads a solitary existence among a small American community. His life takes a turn upon meeting Eugene Allerton, a young student played by Drew Starkey, igniting an intense and complex relationship. As Lee becomes infatuated with Allerton, the narrative delves into themes of desire, obsession, and the search for connection in a foreign land.

  1. 2:30 pm
  2. 5:15 pm
  3. 8:15 pm

Members Only: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Film Club Members are invited to a special screening of Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind in honor of the late Terri Garr!

During a mysterious blackout, Indiana family man Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) has a strange encounter with loud, colorfully-lit UFOs. Shaken by the experience, he finds himself unable to return to normal life and becomes obsessed with a recurring mental image of a flat tower-shaped object. All the while, authorities scramble to document similar incidents across the world and determine what message – if any – is being relayed to humanity.

Film Club Members are invited to a special screening of Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind in honor of the late Terri Garr!
During a mysterious blackout, Indiana family man Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) has a strange encounter with loud, colorfully-lit UFOs. Shaken by the experience, he finds himself unable to return to normal life and becomes obsessed with a recurring mental image of a flat tower-shaped object. All the while, authorities scramble to document similar incidents across the world and determine what message – if any – is being relayed to humanity.

  1. 4:00 pm

Gremlins

Celebrate the holidays with 40th anniversary screenings of Gremlins, Joe Dante’s darkly humorous horror comedy!

The story begins when Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives a mysterious, adorable creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift from his father. With strict care instructions—no bright light, no water, and no feeding after midnight—Billy struggles to follow the rules, inadvertently unleashing a horde of mischievous, destructive gremlins on his quiet town. As the creatures wreak havoc, Billy and his girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates) race to stop the chaos and save their community.

Celebrate the holidays with 40th anniversary screenings of Gremlins, Joe Dante’s darkly humorous horror comedy!
The story begins when Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives a mysterious, adorable creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift from his father. With strict care instructions—no bright light, no water, and no feeding after midnight—Billy struggles to follow the rules, inadvertently unleashing a horde of mischievous, destructive gremlins on his quiet town. As the creatures wreak havoc, Billy and his girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates) race to stop the chaos and save their community.

  1. 7:15 pm

The Princess Diaries

It’s our last Slumber Party Parties screening of the year, so we figured we’d team up with our friends at Super Yaki to screen the 2001 Anne Hathaway classic The Princess Diaries!

A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.

Make sure to get their for the preshow at 9:30PM when doors open! And don’t forget to stop by Super Yaki’s booth to check out their awesome merch display! 

It’s our last Slumber Party Parties screening of the year, so we figured we’d team up with our friends at Super Yaki to screen the 2001 Anne Hathaway classic The Princess Diaries!
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
Make sure to get their for the preshow at 9:30PM when doors open! And don’t forget to stop by Super Yaki’s booth to check out their awesome merch display! 

  1. 10:00 pm

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