FICC Classic Movie Night: Cancelled due to Projector issue

“Classic Movie Night” at the Community Center, 7pm

• NY State has dropped the mask mandate, so it is no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the movie.
• Admission is by donation. Microwave popcorn, soda, and water will be available, also by donation.

Each film will be introduced by David Hoch, a retired English professor who has taught several different film courses.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Escape from Fort Bravo (1953)- western, 98 min.

     William Holden, Eleanor Parker, John Forsythe, William Demarest, Directed by John Sturges.

Well-executed Civil War-era story where Confederate prisoners are being held in an Arizona fort.

Thursday, Dec. 8-Airport (1970)-drama/suspense, 137 min. Rated PG

     Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jacqueline Bisset, Helen Hayes (Oscar), George Kennedy, Van Heflin.

All-star cast in one of the first ‘’disaster’’ movies detailing a hectic winter night at a metro airport.

Thursday, Dec. 15- The Quiet Man (1952)- comedy/romance, 127 min.

     John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald, Directed by John Ford (Oscar).

Boisterous blarney, with American boxer returning to his native Ireland, falling for a spirited lass, but has to deal with native customs, including a dowry and the woman’s bullheaded brother! A labor of love for Ford and his Irish-American cast. Oscar for Best Cinematography.

Thursday, Dec. 22-National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)- comedy, 97 min. Rated PG-13

     Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid, Diane Ladd, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki,

Funny saga of the Griswold family’s disaster-filled holiday season. Written by John Hughes.