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Movies at The Virginia 2017-2018 Season

June 3, 2017

LA LA LAND (2016)  Reel Deal
TUE & THUR, August 29 & 31, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
A surprising bittersweet love story with captivating musical numbers and two great performances by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, playing a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles.

FROZEN SING-A-LONG (2013)  Reel Deal
FRI-SUN, September 1-3, 2017 (6:30pm Fri & Sat & 2:30pm Sat & Sun)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (102 min) Come sing your hearts out, kids of all ages, at this special captioned presentation of the most popular animated feature film of all time!

DANCES WITH WOLVES (1990)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, September 5 & 7, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG-13 (3 hours)

AVATAR (2009)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, September 19 & 21, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) News Gazette Film Series
Sat, September 23, 2017 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (3 hours 36 min)

ONCE (2007)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, October 3 & 5, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (85 min)

HOCUS POCUS (1993)  REWIND 92.5 FILM SERIES
Sat, October 7, 2017  (2pm)
Tickets: $5 On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (96 min) Rewind 92.5 FM returns to the Virginia with this 90’s cult classic. It has been three centuries, and the three Sanderson sisters are resurrected at last in Salem, MA, on Halloween night.
Come as you are, or come as your favorite character, and run amok, amok, amok!

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, October 17 & 19, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (91 min)

FIVE NIGHTS OF HITCH – News Gazette Film Series
Tickets: $6 (or see all five for $24)
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Unquestionably our most popular short film series, 5 Nights of Hitch is back with five critically-acclaimed blockbusters from the irreplaceable master of suspense.

LIFEBOAT (1944) Mon, Oct 23 (7pm) Rated PG (97 min)
THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955) Tue, Oct 24  (7pm) Rated PG (99 min)
TO CATCH A THIEF (1955) Wed, Oct 25  (7pm) Rated PG (106 min)
REBECCA (1940) Thur, Oct 26 (7pm) Rated PG (130 min)
PSYCHO (1960) Fri, Oct 27 Rated R (109 min)

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)
REEL DEAL: VIRGINIA THEATRE SPECIAL EVENT
Sat, October 28 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (100 min) The king of musical cult classics returns to the Virginia’s silver screen after more than a decade-long absence! A recently engaged couple whose car breaks down in an isolated area must pay a call at the castle residence of Dr. Frank N. Furter. With Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meat Loaf.

Rocky Horror Picture Show House Rules: Costumes and props are welcome. Sorry, no outside food, beverages, or liquids are allowed inside the theatre. Nothing may be thrown inside the theatre or at the movie screen.

THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992) Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, October 31 & Nov 2 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (102 min)         

BEN HUR (1959)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, November 11, 2017 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated G (3 hours, 32 min)   

TITANIC (1997) Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, November 28 & 30, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG-13 (3 hours 14 min)

DIE HARD (1988) REWIND 92.5 Films Series
Sat, December 2, 2017 (7pm)
Tickets: $5 On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (2 hours 11 min) Just in time for the holidays!…  Follow off-duty NYC cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he takes on a group of highly organized criminals led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) who perform a heist in a Los Angeles skyscraper under the guise of a terrorist attack. Made for $28 million, Die Hard grossed over $140 million theatrically worldwide and has been named one of the best action movies ever made.

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES:  THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER
Tickets: $6 (or see all five for $24)
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
These are some of our favorite movies all year long! Five classic Christmas tales shown in an historic setting—with a nice cup of complimentary hot chocolate, too. Share the holiday cheer with your family and friends, at the Virginia Theatre this winter.
All screenings 7pm (with a 1pm matinee Saturday) 

Schedule:
December 11, 7pm: Home Alone (1990) Rated PG (103 min)
December 12, 7pm: White Christmas (1954) Rated G (120 min)
December 15, 7pm It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated PG (130 min)
December 16, 1 & 7pm: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated PG (130 min)
December 19, 7pm: Elf (2003) Rated PG (97 min)*
December 21, 7pm: Miracle On 34th Street (1947) Rated PG (130 min)

* Please note that A Christmas Carol (1951) has been replaced by Elf (2003)

HOLIDAY IN WHOVILLE
presented by CPD Special Events
Sun, December 17, 2017 (1pm)
Tickets: $3 Standard/FREE for children 2 and under
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Last year, the turnout at the Whoville event was unbelievable!  Join us at the Virginia Theatre for a real holiday treat!  Watch Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Jim Carrey) followed by pictures with Santa, crafts, caroling, and hot chocolate. After the show, enjoy the holiday lights with trolley rides around West Side Park.

ROCKY (1976)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, January 2 & 4, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (120 min)

FINDING NEMO / FINDING DORY: REEL DEAL SPECIAL FEATURE
January 6, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $5 (or $8 for both)
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Finding Nemo (2003) 1pm / Rated G (100 min)
Finding Dory (2016) 7pm Rated PG (97 min)

BRAVEHEART (1995)  Reel Deal
January 9 & 11, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (3 hours)

ARSENIC & OLD LACE (1944) News-Gazette Film Series
January 13, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (120 min)                    

CHINATOWN (1974)   Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, January 16 & 18, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (130 min)        

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2008)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, January 23 & 25, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (120 min)

DR. ZHIVAGO (1965)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, February 3, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG-13 (3 hours 17 min)

HIDDEN FIGURES (2016) Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, February 6 & 8, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (127 min)   

DRIVING MISS DAISY (1989)  Reel Deal
Tue & Thu, March 6, 2018 (7pm)  
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (99 min)

GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, March 17, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated G (3 hours 58 min)

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998)  Real Deal
Tue & Thu, March 27 & 29, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated R (123 min)

REWIND 92.5 FILM SERIES: Patrick Swayze Double-Chested Feature:
Ghost (1990)
& Road House (1989)
Sat, March 31, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $5 each (or see both for $8)
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
1pm Ghost (1990) Rated PG-13 (127 min)
7pm Road House (1989) Rated R (114 min)

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952) News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, April 14, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated G (103 min)

THE HELP (2011)  Reel Deal
May 8 & 10, 2018 (7pm)
Tickets: $5
On Sale Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG-13 (2 hours 26 min)

MY DARLING CLEMINTINE (1946)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, May 12, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (97 min) 

DISNEY SUMMER!
We’re finishing off one season and starting another with a bang! Join us at the Virginia Theatre all summer long when we feature the greatest Disney animated classics of all time, from yesterday and today!
Tickets: just $3 (or buy all 11 for just $25)
On Sale Date: July 14, 2017

Tue & Thur, June 19 & 21  (6:30pm) Cinderella (1950)
Tue & Thur, June 26 & 28 (6:30pm) The Jungle Book (1967)
Tue & Thur, July 3 & 5 (6:30pm): Toy Story 3 (2010)
Mon & Tue, July 9 & 10 (6:30pm) Despicable Me (2010)
Wed & Thur, July 11 & 12 (6:30pm) Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Fri & Sat, July 13 & 14  (1pm & 7pm) Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Tue & Thur, July 24 & 26 (6:30pm) The Little Mermaid (1989)
Tue & Thur, Aug 7 & 9 (6:30pm) Minions (2015)
Tue & Thur, Aug 14 & 16 (6:30pm) Snow White (1937)
Tue & Thur, Aug 21 & 23 (6:30pm) The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Tue & Thur, Aug 28 & 30 (6:30pm) Mary Poppins (1964)


NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Readers’ Choice!
Sat, June 23 (1pm & 7pm)    
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Spring 2018
Your vote counts!  Make your voice heard and help choose the winner of this season’s News-Gazette’s Reader’s Choice Contest. The winning film will screen on July 23, 2018. Visit  www.newsgazette.com to cast your vote for any one of the following titles:

  • Bringing Up Baby (1938)
  • Cleopatra (1963)
  • King Kong (1933)
  • Metropolis (1927)
  • A Star Is Born (1954)

 

AFRICAN QUEEN (1951)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, July 7, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated PG (105 min)

THE LONG, LONG TRAILER (1953)  News-Gazette Film Series
Sat, August 18, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
Tickets: $6 
On Sale Date: Fri, July 14, 2017 – 10am
Rated G (96 min)

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