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Better Off Dead at Cinemagic Hooksett

Most people of a certain age will instantly recognize the movie quote, “I want my two dollars!” It brings back recollections of madcap teen comedies filled with the likes of Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and of course John Cusack. Don’t miss your chance to take a stroll down memory lane this Thursday, April 5 when Cinemagic in Hooksett, NH holds a screening of Better Off Dead!

Don’t remember the iconic quote? Need to refresh your memory? Is it possible you’ve never seen the movie?!? Check out the trailer:

Better Off Dead was released in October of 1985, which means it will be 33 years old this fall. Want to see if the laughs you remember still hold up? Tickets are available online now! The movie starts at 8:00 pm, and tickets are $8.75 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: http://www.cinemagicmovies.com/movie/27708/Better-Off-Dead

Did you know the Cinemagic in Hooksett hosts a Cult Classics movie every month? The lineup for the remainder of 2018 is as follows:
. April 5th – Better Off Dead
. May 3rd – The Last Starfighter
. June 7th – The Burbs
. July 5th – Last Unicorn
. August 2nd – Commando
. August 2nd – Total Recall
. September 6th – Time Bandits
. October 4th – Dead Alive
. November 1st – Ninja Scroll
. December 6th – Excalibur

I have to say I’m excited about the idea of seeing The Last Unicorn on the big screen again! I saw it with Townie #2 a few years ago when Red River Theatres in Concord, NH hosted The Last Unicorn author Peter Beagle for a special screening. It was an honor to meet him!

I also have to say that seeing Excalibur on the big screen would be pretty awesome. What future Cult Classic movies are you excited about seeing?

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Two Studio Ghibli Films at Red River Theatres!

Are you a Miyazaki fan? Red River Theatres in Concord, NH is holding  screenings of the classic Studio Ghibli films, My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Both movies will be shown in the month of March. These make the 3rd and 4th Studio Ghibli movies that Red River Theatres has shown; they’ve previously had screenings of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.  I hope they continue showing more of the Studio Ghibli canon!

My Neighbor Totoro will be shown on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00am. http://www.redrivertheatres.org/2018/02/my-neighbor-totoro/
This screening will be the dubbed English version. Fun for the whole family!

Howl’s Moving Castle will be shown on Thursday, March 29th at 7:00pm http://www.redrivertheatres.org/2018/02/howls-moving-castle/
This screening will be the Japanese version with English subtitles.

It’s not unheard of for these screenings to sell out, so if you’re interested in attending I’d recommend purchasing your tickets online ahead of time.

Last year Townie #2 and I attended the screening of Princess Mononoke at Red River Theatres. Going to special movie events there is always tons of fun! They welcome and encourage moviegoers to dress in costume for the show, so plan ahead. For Princess Mononoke Red River Theaters suggested folks come dressed as their favorite Miyazaki characters- we dressed as Totoro and Mei and won movie passes for our efforts! We may have to break out these costumes again!

(These outfits brought to you by my trusty hot glue gun!)

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Ticket Alert: Mary and the Witch’s Flower – Premiere Screening January 18th

Mary and the Witch’s Flower is the first film from Studio Ponoc, under the direction of Hiromasa Yonebayashi. If the style of animation looks familiar, you’ve likely seen some of Studio Ghibli’s films! Yonebayashi worked as an animator on both Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle (Classic Ghibli movies!) and he was also the director of The Secret World of Arietty. Mary and the Witch’s Flower promises more of the same gorgeous animation that made Studio Ghibli world renowned.

The story of Mary and the Witch’s Flower is adapted from the novel The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. (Fans of Arthurian legend may recognize Mary Stewart’s name from her beloved Merlin Trilogy: The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment, and The Crystal Cave.) The story follows Mary on an action packed adventure, described as “a heartfelt story of a young girl trying to find her place in the world.” Check out the trailer below:

Mary and the Witch’s Flower’s premiere screening is next Thursday, January 18th. Go to https://www.fathomevents.com/events/mary-and-the-witchs-flower to see where the movie is playing in your area. This is a one night only event! Some theaters have the dubbed version (playing at 7:00pm), others have a subtitled version (playing at 8:00pm), so be sure to check the details carefully when purchasing your tickets. This is a national event, with over 500 theaters participating in screening the film. Tickets can be purchased through the Fathom Events website.