Paramount Summer Classics: SouthCyberShipSheiks in 70mm
Say that five times fast. Then go see the (inter)stellar films the Paramount Theatre has lined up for you this week. From outer space to the ocean to the desert, you'll be led on some unforgettable cinematic journeys this weekend. Best of all, this week's films will be shown in glorious 70mm, twice the width of your normal 35mm film strip, for the ultimate viewing experience. Hike on over to the Paramount to realize your film fantasies in full size.
Tron
Friday, August 24 @ 7:30 & 9:40 pm
Saturday, August 25 @ 4 pm
Forget Russell Crowe: Tron was the ultimate in (virtual) gladiatorial fighting. Cyberkinetic, light cycle-fast, and all-around unforgettable, this film is the fantasy of any video gamer. First time in Austin in 70mm!
"You've enjoyed all the power you've been given, haven't you? I wonder how you'd take to working in a pocket calculator."
South Pacific
Saturday, August 25 @ 7 pm
Sunday, August 26 @ 2:30 & 7 pm
How to make love and war more exciting? Put 'em on an island--with music! James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific becomes more or less songs of the South Pacific in this classic Rogers & Hammerstein musical.
"Once you have found her,
Never let her go.
Once you have found her,
Never let her go!"
Titanic
Tuesday, August 28 @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, August 29 @ 7:15 pm
Celebrate Titanic's 10th anniversary by watching its first 70mm showing in Austin! If you haven't seen it yet--or even if you have--this is sure to be the ultimate Jack and Rose viewing experience. Or at least better than that whole Jesus tomb film thing.
"That's the one good thing about Paris: there's a lot of girls willing to take their clothes off."
Lawrence Of Arabia
Thursday, August 30 @ 7:15 pm
Friday, August 31 @ 7:15 pm
Lawrence of Arabia? In 70mm? Say no more. British operations in Arabia are romanticized, demonized, and aestheticized as Lawrence struggles with issues of identity and duty.
"I can't make out whether you're a bloody madman or just half-witted."
"I have the same problem, sir."
