(George Miller, US/Australia 1998, 95 min.)

After an accident incapacitates Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell), ever resourceful Babe the Pig sets out to save the farm. Stranded in a Megalopolis bed & breakfast, our hero must win over the other initially hostile animal tenants, including orangutans, chimps, dogs, cats, and a goldfish. With a deft understanding of the power of film grammar and using the kinetic visual style he brought to his Mad Max trilogy, brilliant filmmaker Miller has created a funny and moving sequel that is just as good as the original. The bizarre production design and melancholy tone has made Pig in the City more popular with adults than children. Preceded by THE HARDLY BOYS IN HARDLY GOLD (William Wegman, US 1995, 28 min.)

(Joe Dante, US 2005, 60 min., dvd projection)

American soldiers killed in a current war begin returning home as zombies with rotting flesh. Dressed in their desert fatigues, the soldiers turn deadly only when they’re kept from voting the reigning political administration out of office. This devastating satire from the director of Gremlins and The Howling was made for cable television’s Masters of Horror anthology series. Followed by DEATHDREAM (DEAD OF NIGHT, Bob Clark, US 1972, 90 min.) Initially thought killed in action in Vietnam, Andy Brooks returns to his small hometown and soon develops a craving for human blood that drives him to stalk victims. An atmospheric, moody horror film, Deathdream is also a perceptive critique of a patriarchal society that willingly sacrifices its own sons.

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MISS SADIE THOMPSON
(Curtis Bernhardt, US 1953, 91 min., 35mm)

Somerset Maugham’s oft-told Rain gets the 3-D and TechnicolorTM treatment. Fiery redhead Rita Hayworth plays the title character, a good-time gal waiting between ships on a South Sea Island when she earns the wrath of a sanctimonious preacher (José Ferrer). Aldo Ray and Charles Bronson are along for the fun ride. Fresh popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on sale in the lobby.

THE STRANGER WORE A GUN
(Andre De Toth, US 1953, 83 min., 35mm)

Randolph Scott plays a former outlaw trying to go straight who gets lured into a holdup. This terrific color and 3-D Western from the director of House of Wax features an outstanding supporting cast: George Macready, Claire Trevor, Alfonso Bedoya, Lee Marvin, and Ernest Borgnine. Fresh popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on sale in the lobby.