90 years ago in 1933, KING KONG was released. The film had a massive impact on popular culture, influencing a whole new generation, and with the recent films it's clear, that the popularity of KING KONG will never die. He's the most recognizable ape in movie history!

Legendary special effects pioneer Willis O'Brian's groundbreaking techniques for the film were so revolutionary, it earned him a patent. His persistence and skill, combined with a brilliant script penned by James Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose executed flawlessly under the creative direction of Merien C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's resulted in one of the most indelible films in history.

The careful detail, advanced technique, and passion put into the creation of KING KONG makes it one of a kind, even today. The charm of this film is that even though it was made in 1933, audiences can still watch it in complete awe and wonder about how it was made. In our current era of CGI, films can lose the amazement and creativity offered by the practical effects on display in KING KONG. If there's any movie that fully displayed (and took advantage of) the numerous possibilities of film (without the intense technology that we see today), it would be this film. KING KONG truly has a heart and soul, and will continue to amaze and inspire special effects artists and audiences until the end of time.

No one can possibly forget the iconic image of King Kong on top of the Empire State Building. It symbolized modern capital civilization, morality, love, and also the power of film when it's in the right hands.

Come witness the electrifying, sensational thrill that startled millions! We're celebrating 90 years of monkey business with host ButtercupVondingus, the original KING KONG, a bananas intermission performance from local luminary April O'Peel, and the 2017 release KONG: SKULL ISLAND (to really showcase the contrast and evolution of cinema's top ape).

Still the most amazing show on any screen!

Thursday, April 13
KING KONG (33)
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Intermission

KING KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Movie 9:00 pm

See one, or see 'em both for one B-A-N-A-N-A-S price!

KING KONG (Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Shoedsack, 1933 / 104 mins / PG) A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND (Jordan Vogt-Roberts, 2017 / 14A / 118 mins) After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.