Novelist William Peter Blatty based his best-seller on the last known Catholic-sanctioned exorcism in the United States. Blatty transformed the little boy in the 1949 incident into a little girl named Regan, played by 14-year-old Linda Blair. Suddenly prone to fits and bizarre behavior, Regan proves quite a handful for her actress-mother, Chris MacNeil (played by Ellen Burstyn, although Blatty reportedly based the character on his next-door neighbor Shirley MacLaine). When Regan gets completely out of hand, Chris calls in young priest Father Karras (Jason Miller), who becomes convinced that the girl is possessed by the Devil and that they must call in an exorcist: namely, Father Merrin (Max von Sydow). His foe proves to be no run-of-the-mill demon, and both the priest and the girl suffer numerous horrors during their struggles.
Source: Rialto Cinema & YAHOO! MOVIE INFO

The movie shows once only, on Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. Cerrito Classics are popular: it’s always a good idea to buy your tickets in advance, at the box office or online. Plan to arrive early, to select your seats and to order beer or wine and delicious, freshly-made food.

Don’t forget to check out The Scene. It’s a stylish place to meet before or after the show, or any evening at all. Opens daily at 5:00 and has its own special menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts, plus a great wine list.

Pre-show video. Produced by Michael DeWitt

…and a correction to the previous post

Re: Sundar Shadi’s Gifts, Free Screening, October 20, 11AM

Mr. Shadi actually began his display in a vacant lot next to his house on the Arlington. It was only after he passed that his display appeared at the PG&E right-of-way at Schmidt and Moeser. Our apologies for the mis-information.

Like “Casablanca,” “Gilda” draws from a shadowy World War II-era of menace and intrigue. “Gilda” is set in Buenos Aires, in a city where covert German fascists exercise considerable power.

Also like “Casablanca,” “Gilda’s” central plot deals with a triangle, but the affairs in “Gilda” are both twisted and extremely powerful.

A down-and-out gambler, played by Glenn Ford, is taken on as an assistant to George Macready’s character: the ruthless boss of an international cartel, who runs an illegal casino.

The shocker is that Ford discovers that Macready’s new wife is the torrid Gilda, with whom he had a recent and incendiary affair.

You’ll never forget Rita Hayworth as Gilda, who burns up the screen with her silken sexiness, especially when she performs “Put the Blame on Mame.”

“Gilda” defined Rita Hayworth as the reigning screen siren for her era.

The movie shows once only, on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. Cerrito Classics are popular: it’s always a good idea to buy your tickets in advance, at the box office or online. Plan to arrive early, to select your seats and to order beer or wine and delicious, freshly-made food.

Have you checked out The Scene? It’s a stylish place to meet before or after the show, or any evening at all. Opens daily at 5:00 and has its own special menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts, plus a great wine list.

Told in flashback, the movie tells the story of three contrasting characters who played key roles in the throes of the late 19th century conflict between the Wild West and a more law-abiding society. James Stewart plays U.S. Senator Ransom Stoddard, who years earlier when he was a young lawyer was terrorized and robbed by a gang of outlaws headed by the brutal Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). Stoddard forms an uneasy alliance with an old-time cowboy, played by John Wayne, which leads to Stoddard becoming—despite his misgivings—a hero and political leader.

“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” is considered one of director John Ford’s masterpieces.

“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” shows once only on Thursday, August 8 at 7pm. All seats are $8. Getting to the theater early is always a good idea – for a choice of seating and to order freshly-made food and drinks. You are strongly advised to buy tickets in advance at the box office or online.

Have you been to The Scene? If not, you’re missing out on an atmospheric café/wine bar, with dishes such as creative Panini, special salads, and desserts. The Scene opens every day at 5:00; stop by before or after the movie, or just come in anytime to enjoy a drink or a delicious light meal.

Pre-show video. Produced by Michael DeWitt