2/16 All the Presidents Men (50th Anniversary)

Alan J. Pakula's riveting account of Woodward and Bernstein's investigation into the Watergate scandal remains the definitive journalism thriller. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman bring intense credibility to their roles as the Washington Post reporters who refused to let the story die, following leads late into the night and famously being told to "follow the money." William Goldman's sharp screenplay and Gordon Willis's moody cinematography create an atmosphere of paranoia and urgency that feels startlingly relevant today. Winner of four Academy Awards, All the President's Men is both a masterclass in investigative journalism and a reminder of the press's vital role in democracy.

3/16 Trainspotting 1996 (30th Anniversary)

Danny Boyle's explosive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel announced a bold new voice in cinema with its kinetic style and unflinching portrayal of heroin addiction in Edinburgh. Ewan McGregor's star-making performance as Mark Renton leads an ensemble cast through a world of poverty, friendship, and desperate choices. With its innovative visual techniques, pulsing soundtrack, pitch-black humor, and Renton's iconic "Choose Life" monologue, Trainspotting became a generational touchstone that influenced countless films to follow. Controversial, exhilarating, and ultimately humanistic, it remains one of British cinema's most electrifying achievements.

4/13 M 1931 (95th Anniversary)

Fritz Lang's M is not only one of the first great sound films but remains one of cinema's most chilling psychological thrillers. Peter Lorre gives a haunting performance as a child murderer stalked by both police and Berlin's criminal underworld in Weimar Germany. Lang's innovative use of sound, shadow, and urban paranoia created a template for crime films that endures to this day. With its expressionistic cinematography and moral complexity, M transcends its era to ask timeless questions about justice, mob mentality, and the nature of evil itself.

5/18 Notorious (80th Anniversary)

 Alfred Hitchcock's romantic spy thriller is among his most elegant and emotionally complex films. Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman sizzle with chemistry as an American agent and the daughter of a Nazi sympathizer who must infiltrate a group of German agents in post-war Brazil. Their forbidden romance unfolds against a backdrop of espionage, with Claude Rains delivering a memorable performance as the suspicious husband. From the iconic kissing scene that defied censorship codes to the nail-biting climax, Notorious showcases Hitchcock at the height of his powers, blending suspense, romance, and visual poetry into pure cinema.

6/15 The Searchers (70th Anniversary)

John Ford's monumental Western starring John Wayne is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Wayne gives his most complex performance as Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran on an obsessive years-long quest to find his niece, kidnapped by Comanches. Shot in Ford's beloved Monument Valley, The Searchers is a visually stunning epic that examines racism, obsession, and the mythology of the American West with unexpected depth. Its influence on filmmakers from Martin Scorsese to George Lucas is immeasurable, and its haunting final image remains one of cinema's most iconic moments.

7/20 Thelma & Louise (35th Anniversary)

 Ridley Scott's explosive road movie transformed the buddy film genre and became a cultural phenomenon. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are unforgettable as two best friends whose weekend getaway spirals into a desperate flight from the law after an act of self-defense. Callie Khouri's Oscar-winning screenplay and the leads' powerful chemistry created complex, flawed, wholly human characters whose journey toward liberation resonated deeply with audiences. With its stunning desert cinematography, memorable supporting turn from a young Brad Pitt, and that unforgettable ending, Thelma & Louise remains a bold, defiant celebration of female friendship and freedom.

8/03 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (40th Anniversary)

 John Hughes' most beloved comedy is the ultimate celebration of youth, friendship, and living in the moment. Matthew Broderick is perfectly cast as the charming high school senior who fakes sick to spend one perfect day in Chicago with his best friend and girlfriend, all while evading his suspicious principal. From the parade scene set to "Twist and Shout" to breaking the fourth wall to share life philosophy with the audience, Ferris Bueller became the voice of a generation with its message to stop and look around once in a while. Forty years later, it remains endlessly quotable, effortlessly entertaining, and a joyful reminder not to take life too seriously.

9/14 Little Shop of Horrors 1986 (40th Anniversary)

Frank Oz's deliriously entertaining musical horror-comedy brings the off-Broadway hit to vivid cinematic life. Rick Moranis stars as mild-mannered Seymour, whose mysterious plant brings fame and fortune to his struggling flower shop, but at a terrible price. With an incredible supporting cast including Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and the voice of Levi Stubbs as Audrey II, the man-eating plant, Little Shop combines catchy Alan Menken songs, elaborate puppetry, vibrant production design, and pitch-perfect comedy. Set in a stylized 1960s Skid Row, this cult classic proves that sometimes the darkest stories make the best musicals!

10/19 The Howling (45th Anniversary)

Joe Dante's wickedly entertaining werewolf film helped usher in a new era of horror in the 1980s. Dee Wallace stars as a traumatized news anchor who retreats to a remote California resort for therapy, only to discover the community harbors a hairy secret. With groundbreaking transformation effects by Rob Bottin that rivaled (and some say surpassed) those in An American Werewolf in London released the same year, The Howling blends genuine scares with dark humor and knowing nods to classic horror films. Pino Donaggio's haunting score and Dante's assured direction make this an essential werewolf classic that launched numerous sequels and remains a fan favorite 45 years later.

11/16 Silence of The Lambs (30th Anniversary)

 Jonathan Demme's masterful psychological thriller became only the third film to sweep the "Big Five" Academy Awards (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay) and established the template for modern serial killer films. Jodie Foster is brilliant as FBI trainee Clarice Starling, who must enlist the help of imprisoned cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins in his chilling, Oscar-winning performance) to catch another killer. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between Starling and Lecter, combined with the film's intense atmosphere and intelligent screenplay, creates a thriller that's as psychologically complex as it is terrifying. Thirty-five years later, it remains deeply unsettling and utterly compelling.

*Films subject to change as available from the box offices