It’s a new year and we got some films to show! Come to the Packard Campus in January and start 2025 off right!
Almost Famous (Paramount Pictures, 2000) — Friday, January 10 @ 7:30 PM
After being assigned to write an article for Rolling Stone magazine, a 15-year-old aspiring journalist hits the road with an up-and-coming rock band during their 1973 concert tour. Loosely based on director Cameron Crowe’s own experience as a music critic. Color, 122 min. Rated R. (Film)
Beetlejuice (Warner Bros., 1988) — Saturday, January 11 @ 2:00 PM
When their New England home is taken over by a family of trendy New Yorkers, a couple of likable, home-loving ghosts (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) seek assistance from the afterlife’s freelance “bio-exorcist” (Michael Keaton) to scare off the new owners. Color, 93 min. (Film)
Cinema Paradiso (Miramax, 1989) — Saturday, January 11 @ 7:30 PM
A prominent movie director returns to his Sicilian home village for the first time in many years to attend the funeral of the town’s former film projectionist, who served as the filmmaker’s mentor when he was a young boy. In Italian with English subtitles. Color, 123 min. (Film)
Hairspray (New Line Cinema, 1988) — Friday, January 17 @ 7:30 PM
In director John Waters’ cult classic, Traci Turnblad (Ricki Lake) becomes the teen queen of Baltimore’s number one TV dance program and uses her local stardom to fight segregation. Color, 90 min. (Film)
Shrek (Universal Pictures, 2001) — Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00 PM
A lovable green ogre (Mike Myers) and his loudmouthed Donkey (Eddie Murphy) embark on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) in an effort to win back the deed to his beloved swamp from the scheming Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). Winner of the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Color, 90 min. (Film)
American Graffiti (Universal Pictures 1973) — Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30 PM
From director George Lucas (Star Wars) and producer Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather), this classic coming-of-age story is set against the 1960s backdrop of hot rods, drive-ins, and rock ‘n’ roll. Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, and Suzanne Somers in their breakout roles. Note: The Theater will be showing the original version of this film. Color, 110 min. (Film)
G-Men (Warner Bros., 1935) — Friday, January 24 @ 7:30 PM
After his friend is gunned down by mobsters, a street-wise New York City lawyer (James Cagney) decides to become a federal agent in order to bring the murderers to justice. New 35mm print from the NAVCC Film Preservation Laboratory. Black & white, 85 min.
The Miracle Worker (MGM, 1962) — Saturday, January 25 @ 2:00 PM
A visually-challenged tutor (Anne Bancroft) attempts to teach blind and deaf girl (Patty Duke) sign language while fending off her overprotective parents. Based on the true story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. Black & white, 106 min. (Film)
All That Heaven Allows (Universal Pictures, 1955) — Saturday, January 25 @ 7:30 PM
A widow (Jane Wyman) causes a shock to her two adult children and upper-crust peers when she falls in love with a very young, very earnest man (Rock Hudson) who grows and cares for trees. Color, 89 min. (Film)
The Plot Against Harry (King Screen Productions, 1971) — Friday, January 31 @ 7:30 PM
Former numbers runner Harry Plotnick (Martin Priest) is back on the streets after a nine-month prison stint. Caught in a whirlwind of Jewish family life and all kinds of New York strivers, Harry must contend with mobsters, lawyers, caterers, an overbearing sister, a daughter he has never met, cops, rabbis, and a radio host. Black & white, 81 min. (Film)
PLEASE NOTE:
Programs are free and the matinee show will be family friendly. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.
Patrons must go through an “airport style” security check upon entering and no large parcels, purses or backpacks are permitted.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. 930) prohibits the possession of any firearm or other dangerous weapons on this Federal facility. This includes in the parking lot, on all roads, trails, and grounds as well as inside the building. This also applies to off-duty law enforcement officers (LEO) and concealed-carry permit holders.
The Packard Campus is located at 19053 Mount Pony Road in Culpeper, Virginia. Access to the campus parking lot begins one hour before show time, entrance into the building begins 45 minutes before the show, and the theater opens for seating 30 minutes before the curtain. Please do not arrive early and queue at the Packard Campus gate.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center oversees one of the largest collections of motion pictures in the world. Acquired primarily through copyright deposit, exchange, gift and purchase, the collection spans the entire history of the cinema. Since 2008, the art deco theater located at the Packard Campus has shown films each week and screened more than 2,500 titles. The programs highlight the best in cinema, including silent films, Hollywood classics, kids’ cartoons and foreign films.
For more information on LC screenings, see this link.
Titles and formats subject to change