The Historic
​Artcraft Theatre

What's playing!

See what's on sale now, and what's in store!
Keep your eye on this page for the most recent activity and title announcements!
Yes, 35mm film is STILL our preferred movie format! 

We will be announcing movies as they are ready to come on sale. Normally about 6-8 weeks prior to the movie, or sooner if possible. 
Film being inspected by our projectionist, Steve Blair
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.
Reel Women / Vintage Wine event!
All tickets $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Mallow Run Winery wine - or - a small popcorn / soda combo

Moulin Rouge!

7:30 p.m., Friday, November 13
Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Rated PG-13 - 2 hours, 7 minutes - 2001 - Musical, Romance, Drama
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo
At the turn of the century in Paris, amidst the glamorous backdrop of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, a poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. The film blends modern pop classics with the spirit of 1900s Parisian bohemians
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Sponsored by
The Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation
There are no advance tickets for this event. Admission is day of show, at the door only.
Admission is just one canned or non-perishable good donated at the door.
All collected goods will be donated to Interchurch Food Pantry

Cartoons for Cans

November 14 , 2020
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Saturday
Not Rated  - Approximately 45 minutes per showtime (six cartoons)
Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Start your Saturday with six classic Warner Brothers cartoons. Each showtime, approximately 45 minutes, contains different cartoons!
Starring: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and friends!
Sponsored by: The Elba L. and Gene Portteus Braningin Foundation
A Brew and View event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Shale Creek Brewery beer -or- a small popcorn/soda combo

Road House

November 14 , 2020
7:30 p.m. - Saturday
Rated R- 1989 - 1 hour, 54 minutes - Action, Thriller
Highly educated and legendary bar bouncer proves he's more than capable to bust heads of the troublemakers at The Double Deuce!
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott
Sponsored by: Circle B Construction
Tickets may become available again later. Stay tuned.

The Bell's of St. Mary's

November 20 and 21
2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday
November 22
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
Not Rated - 1945 - 2 hours, 6 minutes - Christmas, Drama
​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
Tickets may become available again later. Stay tuned.

The Santa Clause

November 27 and 28
2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday
** 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27 and 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28  are SOLD OUT **
November 29
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
Rated PG - 1994 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Christmas, Comedy, Family
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 and Page
Tickets may become available again later. Stay tuned.

A Christmas Story

December 4 and 5
2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday
** 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5  are SOLD OUT **
December 6
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
Rated PG - 1983- 1 hour, 37 minutes - Christmas, Comedy, Family
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
Tickets may become available again later. Stay tuned.

It's a Wonderful Life

December 11 and 12
2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday
​** 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12  is SOLD OUT **
December 13
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
Rated PG - 1946 - 2 hours, 10 minutes - Christmas, Family, Fantasy
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: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Sponsored by: Planker Realty Group, LLC
A members exclusive FREE showing.
All members receive free admission, small popcorn, and small soda!

The Shop Around the Corner

December 17
7 p.m. - Thursday
​** This event is SOLD OUT **
Not Rated - 1940 - 1 hour, 39 minutes - Comedy, Drama, Romance, Christmas
Scheduled to show in 35mm film
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: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan
All shows sold out!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 18 and 19
2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday
**SOLD OUT**
December 20
2 and 5:30 p.m. - Sunday
** SOLD OUT **
Rated PG - 1989 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Christmas, Family, Comedy
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