The Fargo Theatre announced Monday the film titles for their upcoming summer Classic Film Series.
This year, the classics are just that: classic. Titles include “West Side Story,” “Some Like it Hot” and “Gone With the Wind.”
If you’re looking for some summer fun, consider checking out these exciting screening.
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) – May 12
Starring a young Keanu Reaves and Alex Winter as Ted and Bill respectively, the duo must travel back in time to pass their history class.
The two dunces go on an excellent adventure through space and time. Along their journey the duo meet the likes of Napolean Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln among others. Featuring “bogus,” “dude” and “woah,” “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” is the perfect comedy to kick off the summer.
West Side Story (1961) – June 9
Dancing, singing and just the right amount of snaps, “West Side Story” is a modern interpretation of “Romeo & Juliet.” When Maria falls in love with a boy from the wrong gang, they must keep their relationship a secret. What ensues is the climax of a family feud where the last man standing wins.
North By Northwest (1959) – July 7
What’s a classic film series without a little Alfred Hitchcock?
Starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, this thriller features murder and romantic intrigue. Grant’s character, Roger Thornhill, travels across the country to escape the rumors in New York. Accompanied by his lover, Saint’s Eve Kendall, the couple learns that all secrets must come to the light and who they can really trust.
Some Like It Hot (1959) – August 11
The perfect title for a perfect hot summer day, “Some Like It Hot” is a comedy starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.
When Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon) witness a gang murder, the two must go on the run as women. During their time as the opposite gender, they encounter the most unexpected of predicaments, including Ms. Sugar Kane Kowalczyk.
Considered one of the best comedies ever made, this film will have you laughing from start to finish.
Gone With the Wind (1939) – September 8
To end the summer right, the Fargo Theatre is showing one of the most classic films of them all, “Gone With the Wind.”
Starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, “Gone With the Wind” is set in the heart of the Civil War. It follows Scarlett O’Hara, the vain and manipulative Southern belle, as she moves through men, redefines her standards and maintains her family’s legacy despite the destruction around her. Central to this film is growth and will allow viewers to experience the war in an entirely unique perspective and fashion.
All the films listed above are at 7:30 p.m. on their respective dates and cost $5. For more information, visit the Fargo Theatre’s website or call (701) 239-8385.