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Announcing the Return of Cerrito Classics with Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”!

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The Cerrito Classics series comes back with one of our favorite films!

Do you remember the Cerrito Classics series? Every month, the Friends of the Cerrito Theater would host a classic film at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito. Have you missed it?

It’s back! Starting this month, the Friends will resume hosting this film series. It will start with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958), starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. Stewart plays a former police detective who was forced into retirement because of a fear of heights. He’s approached by an old friend who wants him to tail his wife, whose odd behavior may be linked to a mysterious past. His investigations lead them both down a dangerous road.

“Vertigo” is considered by many to be Hitchcock’s best film. It was one of the first 25 films to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” It has been selected in many polls by the American Film Institute, and was selected as the number one mystery by that organization. The movie was set and shot in the Bay Area, and has many location shots in San Francisco and other nearby spots. It features one of Bernard Hermann’s best scores, and the masterful cinematography is by Robert Burks.

“Vertigo” will play only once, on Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm. It may sell out, so we advise you to buy tickets in advance, either at the box office or online. Seats are a bargain at $9. Arriving early is a good idea, in order to choose your seat and also order delicious food and wine or beer.

Upcoming Classics

The Cerrito Classics series will continue on Thursday, April 30 with “Groundhog Day.” It will then go on hiatus until August, when it will resume with more classic films to be announced later.

See you at the movies!

Movie Awards Party at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito!

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Come watch the annual movie awards at the theater!

On Sunday, March 15, Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will have a viewing party of the big movie awards show. The event will be a benefit for RYSE, a center in West Contra Costa County created by young people to provide safe spaces for themselves and their peers.

The red carpet will start at 3 pm, and the awards will start at 4 pm. In addition to the awards show, there will be appetizers, beverages, games, trivia, prizes, and a costume contest (to participate, come dressed in a movie-themed outfit). All of this is included in the $49 price of a ticket.

Please click here for more information. You can buy tickets on line or at the box office. We advise you to buy your tickets early, as the event will probably sell out.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the theater!

“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary

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See the most popular musical of the 21st century on the big screen!

The groundbreaking musical “Hamilton” made its debut in 2015. A filmed version of the Broadway play was supposed to have been released in 2020, but the pandemic kept that from happening. It’s finally being made available now.

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater and film to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will show this 10th anniversary release starting Friday, September 5. It will be there for only a week. If you want to see Hamilton in its original production with its original cast, now is your chance! You can buy tickets on line or at the box office. Click here for more information.

Thanks, and see you at the movies!