Arts & Entertainment

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Retro Series Presented At Orland Park Cinema

Marcus Orland Park Cinema presents extended versions of 'Lord Of The Rings' trilogy throughout August in end-of-summer retro series.

ORLAND PARK, IL -- As summer winds to a close, Marcus Theatres and Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres will beam retro favorites on the silver screen at the Marcus Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. LaGrange Road. For just $5, moviegoers can revisit Middle Earth by seeing the extended editions of the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy on Sundays at noon and Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (For tickets and more information visit Marcus Theatres Lord Of The Rings retro series.) Following are dates and times:

August 12, 13 and 15: “The Fellowship of the Ring” — Rated PG 13
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

August 19, 20 and 22: “The Two Towers” — Rated PG 13
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

August 26, 27 and 29: “The Return of the King” — Rated PG 13
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Over Labor Day weekend. revel in two cult classics. Visit Marcus Theatres for showtimes, tickets and more information.

August 31 – September 3: “Jaws” — Rated PG
A local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer team up to hunt down a great white shark wreaking havoc at a beach resort.

August 31 – September 3: “The Goonies” — Rated PG
In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of young misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient and valuable treasure.

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