It may be a short month but, oh, the many worlds we go to! From the prehistoric to the future, from Illinois, USA, to Scotland, from New York City to the razzle dazzle days of old Hollywood! See below for what we are playing.
Ice Age (Twentieth Century Fox, 2002) — Saturday, February 1 @ 2:00 PM
Heading south to avoid a bad case of global frostbite, an unlikely trio of prehistoric misfits embark on a hilarious quest to reunite a human baby with his tribe. Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. Color, 81 min. (Film)
Desperately Seeking Susan (MGM, 1985) — Saturday, February 1 @ 7:30 PM
If you know what to look for, anything can be found in the personal ads—including the love of your life! Rosanna Arquette is irresistible in her first starring role, while pop star Madonna gives a marvelously offbeat performance in this delightful madcap comedy about mistaken identity. Color, 104 min. (Film)
“Susan” was recently added to the Library’s National Film Registry.
Local Hero (Warner Bros., 1983) — Friday, February 7 @ 7:30 PM
A Texas oil executive Mac (Peter Riegert) is dispatched to a remote seaside village in Scotland with orders from his crackpot boss (Burt Lancaster) to buy out the town and develop the region for an oil refinery. But as business mixes with pleasure, Mac finds himself enchanted by both the picturesque community and its oddball denizens. Color, 111 min. (Film)
Happy Gilmore (Universal Pictures, 1996) — Saturday, February 8 @ 2:00 PM
A tepid hockey player (Adam Sandler) takes up tournament golf to raise cash for his grandmother, who is about to lose her house. Color, 92 min. (Film)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (Warner Bros., 1940) — Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30 PM
A profile of Abraham Lincoln (Raymond Massey) details his early struggles to make a living, his courtships, his legal experience, and his election as 16th President of the United States. Based on the Robert E. Sherwood’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Black & white, 110 min. (Film)
Dirty Dancing (Lions Gate, 1987) — Friday, February 14 @ 7:30 PM
An innocent teen (Jennifer Grey) vacationing with her parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s Catskills gets a jolt of culture shock when she crushes on the hotel’s slick, handsome dance instructor (Patrick Swayze). The soundtrack yielded the Oscar-winning Best Song, “(I’ve Had the) Time of My Life.” Color, 97 min. (Film)
“Dancing” was recently added to the Library’s National Film Registry.
A Soldier’s Story (Columbia Pictures, 1984) — Friday, February 21 @ 7:30 PM
Following the murder of a black officer on a segregated Louisiana military base during World War II, an Army lawyer is brought in to investigate, only to discover that almost everyone on the base—regardless of skin color—had a reasonable motive to kill the detestable soldier. Adapted by Charles Fuller from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Color, 101 min. (Film)
Roll Bounce (Twentieth Century Fox, 2005) — Saturday, February 22 @ 2:00 PM
It’s the late ‘70s, and roller skating to soul tunes and disco is a way of life for teen skater Xavier (Bow Wow) and his pals. But when the local rink closes, they must pull together as a team to try and win big money at a rival rink’s skate competition. Color, 112 min. (Film)
Gold Diggers of 1933 (Warner Bros., 1933) — Saturday, February 22 @ 7:30 PM
Busby Berkeley’s production numbers highlight this backstage extravaganza about a millionaire-turned-songwriter who financially backs a Broadway show, much to the surprise of three unemployed chorus girls. Part of an ongoing series highlighting the most popular titles from NAVCC’s Film Loans program. Black & white, 96 min. (Film)
“Diggers” was, in 2003, added to the Library’s National Film Registry.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Paramount Pictures, 1982) — Friday, February 28 @ 7:30 PM
Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the starship Enterprise face off against an old adversary, Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán), who first appeared in “Space Seed” from the original television series. A special presentation of this 1967 episode will precede the feature. Color, 50 min. & 113 min. (Digital & Film)
“Wrath of Kahn” was recently added to the Library’s National Film Registry.
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