Flashback Cinema
GOODFELLAS (35TH ANNIVERSARY)
1990 • Rated R
Sunday, February 23, Wednesday, February 26
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” Director Martin Scorsese’s classic chronicle of life in the mob, based on the true story of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta). The killer cast includes Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino and Joe Pesci, who won an Oscar® for his performance as the volatile Tommy DeVito (“I’m funny how? Funny, like, I’m a clown? I amuse you?”)
SHREK
2001 • Rated PG
Sunday, March 2, Wednesday, March 5
Off-beat comedy adventure—and monster-sized hit—about Shrek (Mike Myers), an ogre who rescues a princess (Cameron Diaz). Entertaining for both children and adults, this clever parody of fairy tales won the first Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature. Eddie Murphy plays Shrek’s scene-stealing donkey sidekick. (“We can stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I’m making waffles!”)
MOONSTRUCK
1987 • Rated PG
Sunday, March 9, Wednesday, March 12
Delightful romantic comedy about an Italian American Brooklyn family, filled with memorable characters. Cher won a Best Actress Oscar® for her performance as a reserved widow being pursued by a passionate baker (Nicholas Cage) who wears his heart on his sleeve. (“Snap out of it!”) Olympia Dukakis, who plays Cher’s mother, was named Best Supporting Actress. (“Do you love him, Loretta?”)