Teen Audiences
Our films, concerts and events that may be of interest to teens. Have an idea for a film you’d like to see at the Colonial? Email kirsten AT thecolonialtheatre DOT com.
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Monster Squad
Directed by Fred Dekker. US. 1987. PG-13. Running time: 82 min.
- Fri, Oct 8, 9:45 pm
“Squad boasts a seemingly foolproof premise (The Little Rascals meet Universal’s monsters), but it nevertheless took years to develop a cult, thanks largely to marketing that made it look like a soulless Ghostbusters knock-off. A clever script by Shane Black and director Fred Dekker pits a resurgent Count Dracula (Duncan Regehr) and his clique of monster sidekicks against a pint-sized monster club devoted to exploring pressing matters like whether the Wolfman can drive a car. More »
The Goonies
Directed by Richard Donner. US. 1985. PG. Running time: 114 min.
- Sat, Oct 16, 2:00 pm
“A bunch of kids, led by a diminutive Sean Astin (Sam the Hobbit in The Lord of the Rings) let their overactive imaginations run riot when they find an antique treasure map. More »
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Directed by Terry Gilliam. US. 1975. PG. Running time: 90 min.
- Fri, Nov 26 to Mon, Nov 29
Consistently listed by critics and fans as one of the greatest film comedies of all times, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a very silly retelling of the epic story of King Arthur’s search for the Holy Grail. Along the way, King Arthur and his Knights come upon the Black Knight, the Knights That Say Ni, the Castle Anthrax, the killer rabbit, the bridge of Death, and more. More »
Batman Returns
Directed by Tim Burton. US. 1992. PG-13. Running time: 126 min.
- Fri, Dec 3, 9:45 pm
Dark, twisted and filled with only the holiday cheer that Tim Burton could bring, Batman Returns was Burton’s last run at the Caped Crusader. This was also the last time Michael Keaton would be the Dark Knight. Released in June of 1992 the film was a stark contrast to the summer heat blazing outside. The Colonial feels it is only right to play this dark fairy tale in December with the bitter cold on the outside and bitter villains (Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken) scheming on the inside. (Bob Trate)
A Christmas Story
Directed by Bob Clark. US. 1983. Ages 6+. Running time: 98 min.
- Sat, Dec 11, 2:00 pm
“A Christmas Story grasps the full scope of childhood injustice and obsession. Amid the comically cranky Santa Clauses and tree-lighting mishaps, the movie’s key moment is a Billingsley crying jag, prompted by a fight with the neighborhood bully and the fear that his dad will clobber him. The affection audiences feel for A Christmas Story is related to the holiday spirit, yes, but specifically to director Bob Clark and writer Jean Shepherd’s awareness of how the true meaning of Christmas manifests in the real world, where a warm meal on a cold, dark day–and a surprising moment of parental grace–can ease a troubled mind.” (Noel Murray, The Onion A.V. Club)