Classic Film Series- Beetlejuice

The Center for the Arts celebrates Halloween during the Classic Film Series with Beetlejuice. Grab your kids, friends, families, and get ready for a fantastic time! Sweet treats, popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.

Rated:
PG

*This film may be unsuitable for children, viewer discretion is advised

Event Time:
Movie starts at 7:00 pm
Doors will open at 6:30 pm

Cost:
Tickets are $3/all ages, and are available for purchase over the phone or at the door.  All tickets at non-refundable.

Location: 
Center for the Arts Main Hall

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy fantasy film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Film Company and distributed by Warner Bros. The plot revolves around a recently deceased young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) who become ghosts haunting their former home, and an obnoxious, devious ghost named Betelgeuse (pronounced Beetlejuice, portrayed by Michael Keaton) from the Netherworld who tries to scare away the new inhabitants (Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones, and Winona Ryder) permanently.

After the success of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Burton was sent several scripts and became disheartened by their lack of imagination and originality. When he was sent Michael McDowell's original script for Beetlejuice, Burton agreed to direct, although Larry Wilson and later Warren Skaaren were hired to rewrite it. Beetlejuice was a critical and commercial success, grossing $73.7 million from a budget of $15 million. 

Awards and Honors

At the 61st Academy Awards, Beetlejuice won the Academy Award for Best Makeup, (Steve La Porte, Ve Neill and Robert Short.) while the British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominated the film with Best Visual Effects and Makeup at the 42nd British Academy Film Awards.

Beetlejuice won Best Horror Film and Best Make-up at the 1988 Saturn Awards. Sidney also won the Saturn for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Juno, and the film received five other nominations: Direction for Burton, Writing for McDowell and Skaaren, Best Supporting Actor for Keaton, Music for Elfman and Special Effects.  Beetlejuice was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.  Beetlejuice was 88th in the American Film Institute's list of Best Comedies.

Other Upcoming Classical Films:
Nov. 5—Classic Romance, featuring Roman Holiday (NR)
Dec. 3—Classic Holiday, featuring White Christmas (NR)
Jan. 7—Classic Comedy, featuring Some Like it Hot (NR)
Feb. 4—Classic Action, featuring Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
March 3—Classic Suspense, featuring Rear Window (PG)
April 7—Classic Sing-Along, featuring Grease (PG-13)
May 5—Classic Animation, featuring Alice in Wonderland (G)
June 2—Classic Horror, Jaws (PG)*

*Beer and wine will also be available for purchase at movie events! Drinks provided by 503 Uncorked.