CINEMA RETRO Series at the Wilmette Theatre

Ever wish going to the movies was like it used to be—with cartoons instead of trailers before the film, lush scores instead of loud beats, acting greats instead of lightweights on screen? Now, with the launch of the Wilmette Theatre’s CINEMA RETRO, you can enjoy this nostalgic movie-going experience once again.

CINEMA RETRO, running mostly Sundays at 3pm starting January 18, brings the most influential movies of the 1960s and 70s back for a return engagement. Before each film—your host, George Mangan will treat moviegoers to a film score montage from the CINEMA RETRO film series, a brief introduction to the film’s awards, talent, reception, and behind-the-scenes stories, and a classic cartoon.

Come see the great films of yesterday, digitally re-mastered for an enhanced viewing experience today. Senior discounts available when children or grandchildren accompany classic film buffs. Discounts are also available when buying the full film series package.

For tickets and other information about CINEMA RETRO, please visit: www.wilmettetheatre.com

CINEMA RETRO FILM SERIES SCHEDULE:

JANUARY 18: The Deer Hunter (1978), starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep. In this powerful war drama, the lives of 3 close friends are shaped, shattered and transformed by their experiences in Vietnam

FEBRUARY 15: Cape Fear (1962), starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum and Polly Bergen. In this film noir, a convicted sex offender seeks revenge on the prosecutor who put him away.

MARCH 22: Once Upon A Time In The West (1968), starring Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda and Claudia Cardinale. In this spaghetti western, a mysterious stranger joins forces with a notorious outlaw to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless killer.

APRIL 17 (at 7pm): Goldfinger (1964), starring Sean Connery, Gert Frobe and Honor Blackman. James Bond, Secret Agent 007 is back and his mission takes him to Fort Knox where Auric Goldfinger is planning to destroy the world economy. In honor of its 50th anniversary, the theatre will be screening a new 4k restoration DCP of the film.

MAY 31: Planet of the Apes (1968), starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowell and Kim Hunter. Astronauts land on a planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are the oppressed.

About The Wilmette Theatre:

The not-for-profit Wilmette Theater is the premiere multi-arts and performance center anchoring the downtown Wilmette business district by providing vibrant entertainment, education, and enrichment for the community. 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091. www.wilmettetheater.com | 847-251-7424.

Julie Mangan of @properties is a proud sponsor of the CINEMA RETRO film series

Community sponsor: North Shore Community Bank

Media sponsor: Make it Better