The Historic
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Film being inspected by our projectionist, Steve Blair
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All films subject to change. Trust us, we don't like that situation any more than you, and we do our best to avoid it.
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The Monster SquadOctober 22 and 23
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1987- 1 hour, 19 minutes - Action, Comedy, Fantasy Rated PG-13 Scheduled to show in 35mm film courtesy of the Chicago Film Society A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters. Starring: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht Sponsored by: Henn, Haworth, Cummings, and Page |
Meet Sammy Terry!
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The ghoulish great will be around Franklin celebrating Franklin Parks and Recreation's "Halloweentown" event on Saturday, October 23!
Meet Sammy from 2-4 p.m. at the stage near the courthouse, or from 4-7p.m. in front of The Historic Artcraft Theatre! Sammy will also help introduce the 7:30 p.m. showing of "The Monster Squad"! |
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BeetlejuiceOctober 29 and 30
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1988 - 1 hour, 32 minutes - Comedy, Fantasy Rated PG Scheduled to show in 35mm film The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton Sponsored by: Swartz Family Community Mortuary |
On Sale:
Members: Now General Public: Oct. 20 |
Reel Women / Vintage Wine event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of wine from Mallow Run Winery -or- a small beverage / popcorn combo While You Were SleepingNovember 5
7:30 p.m. - Friday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1995 - 1 hour, 43 minutes - Comedy, Drama, Romance Rated PG Scheduled to show in 35mm film A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher Sponsored by: Promise Advisory Group, Shellee Pietras |
No advance tickets for this event. All donations will be collected at show time.
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Admission is just one canned or non-perishable good.
All goods will be collected and donated to Interchurch Food Pantry Cartoons for CansNovember 6
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) Six cartoons at each feature (approximately 45 minutes) - Different cartoons at each showtime! Scheduled to show in 35mm film Start your Saturday with a block of classic Warner Brothers cartoons! Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher Sponsored by: Vaught Family Eye Care |
On Sale:
Members: Now General Public: Oct. 20 |
Brew and View event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a beer from Shale Creek Brewery -or- a small beverage / popcorn combo The WarriorsNovember 6
7:30 p.m. (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1979 - 1 hour, 32 minutes - Action, Crime, Thriller Rated R Scheduled to show in 35mm film Come out to plaaaaaa-y-aaaaay! In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down. Starring: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright Sponsored by: Leugers Insurance Group |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Oct. 26 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 2 |
FREE for veterans and active military - all showings Nov. 12 and 13
GloryNovember 12 and 13
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1989 - 2 hours, 2minutes - Drama, Historical Rated R Scheduled to show in 35mm film Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates. Starring: Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman Sponsored by: Hoffman and Newcomb, Trial Lawyers |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Oct. 26 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 2 |
The Bells of St. Mary'sNovember 19 and 20
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday November 21 2 & 5:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1945 - 2 hours, 6 minutes - Christmas, Drama Not Rated Scheduled to show in 35mm film At a big city Catholic school, Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a building. Starring: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers Sponsored by: Cheryl Halik, State Farm Agent |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 2 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 9 |
The Santa ClauseNovember 26 and 27
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday November 28 2 & 5:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1994 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Christmas, Comedy Rated PG Scheduled to show in 35mm film When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson Sponsored by: Henn, Haworth, Cummings + Page |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 9 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 16 |
Brew and View event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a beer from Shale Creek Brewery -or- a small beverage / popcorn combo Die HardDecember 2
7:30 p.m., Thursday - one showing only! (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1988 - 2 hours, 12 minutes - Christmas, Action, Thriller Rated R Scheduled to show in 35mm film Yipee Kay-Yaa! An NYPD officer tries to save his wife and several others taken hostage by German terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia Sponsored by: Alsip Law Office |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 9 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 16 |
A Christmas StoryDecember 3 and 4
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday December 5 2 & 5:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1983 - 1 hour, 33 minutes - Christmas, Comedy Rated PG Scheduled to show in 35mm film In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Starring: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin Sponsored by: The Willard |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 16 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 23 |
It's A Wonderful LifeDecember 9
1:30 p.m. - Thursday - Swartz Senior Series *This showing only - free for anyone 55-and-over courtesy of Swartz Family Community Mortuary. PLUS - free small popcorn & beverage courtesy of Franciscan Senior Promise. December 10 and 11 2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday December 12 2 & 5:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1946 - 2 hours, 10 minutes - Christmas, Family, Fantasy Not Rated Scheduled to show in 35mm film An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Starring: Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore Sponsored by: Planker Realty Group, LLC |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 9 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 16 |
Two performances you won't want to miss!Glenn Miller OrchestraDecember 15
3 & 7 p.m. - Wednesday Two Christmas themed performances by the world-renowned orchestra - returning to the Artcraft Theatre for their fourth time! Sponsored by: Ed and Vanessa Diekhoff Janette Koon, CFP, Waddell and Reed Franklin Symphonic Council |
RSVP begins:
Tuesday, Nov. 16 |
A FREE showing for Franklin Heritage, Inc. / Artcraft Theatre members only!
Includes a free popcorn and beverage combo! The Shop Around the CornerDecember 16
7 p.m. - Thursday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1940 - 1 hour, 39 minutes - Christmas, Comedy, Romance Not Rated Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal. Starring: Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Frank Morgan |
On Sale:
Members: Tuesday, Nov. 23 General Public: Tuesday, Nov. 30 |
National Lampoon's Christmas VacationDecember 17 and 18
2 & 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday December 19 2 & 5:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday (Doors open ~45 minutes prior to showtime) 1989 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Christmas, Comedy Rated PG-13 Scheduled to show in 35mm film The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis Sponsored by: City View Farm Apartments |