What a month! March of 2025 brings us an eclectic mix of movies and moods!–silent classics, social commentary, recent “must-sees,” a family favorite and a madcap comedy. See you at the movies!
Spy Kids (Miramax, 2001) — Saturday, March 1 @ 2:00 PM
Top international spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez (Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino) are called out on a secret mission, only to be captured by an evil mastermind. Fortunately, there are two people who possess the skills and know-how to save them—their kids! Newly added to the National Film Registry. Color, 88 min. (Film)
Almost Famous (Paramount Pictures, 2000) — Saturday, March 1 @ 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)
A Face in the Crowd (Warner Bros., 1957) — Friday, March 7 @ 7:30 PM
An Arkansas drifter (Andy Griffith) is discovered by the producer of a small radio station (Patricia Neal), ultimately rising to great fame and influence on national television. Black & white, 125 min. (Digital)
Employees’ Entrance (First National/Vitaphone, 1933) — Saturday, March 8 @ 2:00 PM
Warren William plays a tyrannical department store manager who chases after profits—and Loretta Young. Part of an ongoing series highlighting the most popular titles from NAVCC’s Film Loans Program. New 35mm print from NAVCC’s Film Preservation Laboratory. Black & white, 75 min.
The Social Network (Columbia Pictures 2010) — Saturday, March 8 @ 7:30 PM
Nerdy, awkward Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) becomes a billionaire by creating the website, Facebook. But he ends up embroiled in legal disputes as the friends who helped him during his rise to the top are now eager to see him fall. Newly added to the National Film Registry. Color, 120 min. (Film)
[The Packard Campus Theater will be closed on March 14-15 due to scheduled maintenance.]
The Crowd (MGM, 1928) — Friday, March 21 @ 7:30 PM
An ordinary couple (James Murray and Eleanor Boardman) struggles to survive in the big city on his meager wages after a tragic accident threatens to destroy them. Live musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson. Black & white, 104 min. (Film)
Lassie Come Home (MGM, 1943) — Saturday, March 22 @ 2:00 PM
When separated from her young master, a beloved collie undertakes a danger-filled trek across Scotland and England to rejoin him. Based on the novel by Eric Knight. Color, 90 min. (Film)
The Woman on the Beach (RKO, 1947) — Saturday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM
A troubled sailor begins to think his mistress’s blind husband can really see. Director Jean Renoir delves into themes of psychological turmoil and complicated relationships, set against the backdrop of post-war America. Color, 90 min. (Film)
Shine (New Line Cinema, 1996) — Friday, March 28 @ 7:30 PM
Geoffrey Rush won an Oscar for his portrayal of piano prodigy David Helfgott, who fights to overcome schizophrenia and return to the concert stage. Color, 100 min. (Film)
The Palm Beach Story (Paramount Pictures, 1942) — Saturday, March 29 @ 2:00 PM
To finance her husband’s struggling career, a married woman courts an eccentric millionaire. Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea star in Preston Sturges’ classic screwball comedy. Black & white, 88 min. (Film)
The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (Paramount Pictures, 1943) — Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30 PM
After a wild farewell party for the troops, a small-town girl (Betty Hutton) wakes up to find that she married a soldier but can’t remember his name. Even worse, he’s disappeared and she’s pregnant! Black & white, 99 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.