Films4Families: Saturday Morning at the Movies
SIFF
Cinema invites film lovers of all ages to discover and share the finest
in family cinema. Join us every other Saturday to experience these
classic titles as they were meant to be seen -- on the big screen! SIFF
is offering this exploratory tour of great movies for a fraction of the
usual family trip to the multiplex! $7 adult, $2 child/youth under 18
when accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, October 4
10:00am
The Black Stallion
d. Carroll Ballard, 1979, 118 min.
The big screen is essential for experiencing this visually
stunning adaptation of Farley Mowat's novel about a shipwreck that
strands a young boy and an Arabian stallion on a remote island. The
film is a testament to great storytelling using minimal dialogue and
features a memorable performance by Mickey Rooney.
Saturday, October 18
10:00am
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
d. Steven Spielberg, 1982, 120 min.
Young Elliott befriends an alien stranded on Earth, beginning a
fantastic adventure to help E.T. find a way back to his home planet.
Spielberg's warm-hearted family masterpiece is just as emotional and
awe-inspiring today as it was 25 years ago.
Saturday, November 1
10:00am
The Karate Kid
d. John G. Avildsen, 1984, 127 min.
Targeted by bullies, Daniel enlists the help of Mr. Miyagi, a
handyman (and karate master) from his apartment building, who teaches
him that there is more to karate than fighting. Directed by John G.
Avildsen.
Saturday, November 15
10:00am
To Kill A Mockingbird
d. Robert Mulligan, 1962, 129 min.
Harper
Lee's classic novel is transformed into the finest of family dramas and
features one of cinema's greatest performances by Gregory Peck. Atticus
Finch defends a young black man wrongfully accused in a southern court
while demonstrating tolerance and integrity through his strong
parenting.
Saturday, November 29
10:00am
Mary Poppins
d. Robert Stevenson, 1964, 139 min.
Julie Andrews brings her magical nanny to the stuffy Banks
household, unleashing wonderful dance numbers and an outrageous set of
songs. This delightful mixture of live-action and animation was a
marvel of its time but it's the creative energy throughout that keeps
modern audiences spellbound.
Saturday, December 13
10:00am
Singin' In The Rain
d. Stanley Donen, 1952, 103 min.
Singin' In The Rain is a
buffet of the greatest musical sequences committed to film. Amidst a
historical tale of Hollywood's switchover to sound filmmaking,
audiences are treated to Gene Kelly's title song while skipping through
puddles, Donald O'Connor's knockout physical performance of "Make 'em
Laugh," and the big production of "Broadway Melody."
