Stagecoach (1939)
Sunrise Cinema, Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 9:30 AM -STAGECOACH - The film that marked the beginning of the prolific John Wayne-John Ford tandem, this landmark Western revolves around an assorted group of colorful passengers aboard the Overland stagecoach bound for Lordsburg, New Mexico, in the 1880s. An alcoholic philosophizer (Thomas Mitchell), a lady of ill repute (Claire Trevor) and a timid liquor salesman (Donald Meek) are among the motley crew of travelers who must contend with an escaped outlaw, the Ringo Kid (Wayne), and the ever-present threat of an Apache attack as they make their way across the Wild West.
The Thin Man (1934)
Sunrise Cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 9:30 AM -THE THIN MAN - Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of this classic pre-Code comedy-mystery. The story centers around retired detective Nick Charles (William Powell) who, while spending much of his time managing his wife Nora Charles’ (Myrna Loy) considerable fortune and consuming questionable quantities of alcohol, is asked to follow the trail of a missing inventor. Although reluctant to interrupt his holiday in Manhattan, he is persuaded to investigate by his wife's craving for adventure, and together they embark upon a case that leads to the disclosure of deception and murder.
To Be or Not To Be (1942)
Sunrise Cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 9:30 AM: TO BE OR NOT TO BE - Sunrise Cinema rolls on with a black comedy from legendary director Ernst Lubitsch. Acting couple Joseph (Jack Benny) and Maria Tura (Carole Lombard) are managing a theatrical troupe when the Nazis invade Poland. Maria is having an affair with Lieutenant Sobinski (Robert Stack), who suspects Professor Siletsky (Stanley Ridges) is a Nazi spy. With Siletsky in possession of a list of members of the Polish resistance, the Turas' company takes action. Using their skill for impersonation, Joseph and company must confuse the Nazis and stop Siletsky from handing over the list.
Godzilla (Gojira) (1954)
Sunrise Cinema, Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 9:30 AM: GODZILLA - Godzilla first roared onto screens 70 years ago, and we celebrate the king of all monsters’ birthday with our screening of the original Japanese-language version. After the freighter Eiko-maru is mysteriously destroyed, a series of tragic events ensues, including the sinking of multiple ships sent to investigate and the devastation of Odo Island. This leads to the discovery of Godzilla, a giant sea monster awakened by underwater hydrogen bomb testing. Paleontologist Kyohei Yamane (Takashi Shimura) argues that Godzilla, impervious to conventional weapons, should be studied, while the government attempts to destroy the monster with military force.
