Screenings

Sci-Fi Summer: After discovering a crashed flying saucer and a dangerous alien creature frozen beneath the ice on a military base in the Arctic, an Air Force captain (Kenneth Tobey) and a journalist (Margaret Sheridan) must work together to stop the creature from killing the base’s inhabitants. Directed by Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks. Black & white, 87 min. (Film) (NR)

A World War I soldier (John Gilbert) meets a French woman (Renée Adorée) while stationed in France and before starting combat. Their relationship transforms his experience and understanding of war and its effects on ordinary people as he struggles with the competing interests of friendship and duty. Directed by King Vidor. Silent, with live accompaniment by Andrew Simpson. Black & white, 151 min. (Film)…

A scientist (Claude Rains) develops an experimental chemical process that renders him invisible but also spirals him into recklessness and a life of crime. His fiancée (Gloria Stewart), his colleagues, and the police attempt to help him and stop his descent into madness. Directed by James Whale. Black & white, 71 min. (Digital) (NR)

Jackie Robinson stars as himself in a biographical drama that traces his rise from the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues. Alongside Ruby Dee as Rachel Robinson, he faces racism while breaking baseball’s color barrier. Directed by Alfred E. Green. Black & white, 77 min. (Film) (NR)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: John Hurt portrays John Merrick, a severely disfigured man in Victorian England, who is rescued from exploitation and introduced to London society by Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins). Directed by David Lynch, produced by Mel Brooks and nominated for eight Academy Awards. B&W, 124 min. (Film) (PG)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) and Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) are two Broadway producers who attempt to make a fortune by staging a musical they believe will fail spectacularly in this classic satirical comedy. Written and directed by Mel Brooks, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Color, 90 min. (Digital) (PG)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: Lone Star (Bill Pullman) and Barf (John Candy) are rogue space pilots hired to rescue a princess from incompetent galactic dictator Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis). Wise Yogurt (Mel Brooks, also the director and writer) provides guidance and helps launch this science fiction comedy and Star Wars parody. Color, 90 min. (Film) (PG)