Theatrical: Re-Released!
A list of the films I saw theatrically long after their initial release. So, this would include films that were re-released in 3D or IMAX, or just films that were showing as a special event.
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- DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEmbeth DavidtzMarcus GilbertWhen Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead in order to return home.2018-11-02 - The local second-run theater showed this film as part of their flashback series. I remember when this film came out in the theaters and a ton of friends talked about it, but I didn't see it till a few years later, then it became a favorite of mine. I had to see this on the big screen when it was showing at the Temeku Theater. It had also been many years since I had seen the film, so I was happy to watch it again.
- DirectorSean S. CunninghamStarsBetsy PalmerAdrienne KingJeannine TaylorA group of teenage camp counselors attempt to re-open an abandoned summer camp with a tragic past, but they are stalked by a mysterious, relentless killer.2017-10-13 - The local second-run theater showed this film as part of their flashback series. An added bonus that I actually watched this on Friday the 13th (October 13th). I could not let that opportunity pass by. I also hadn't seen this film in many years, so it was an excellent film to finally see on the big screen.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsJack NicholsonShelley DuvallDanny LloydA family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.2017-10-06 - The local second-run theater showed the film as part of their flashback series. Hadn't seen this is quite some time and I thought it would be fun to experience it on the big screen. Very good movie, still scary.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsHarrison FordRutger HauerSean YoungA blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.2017-03-03 - The local second-run theater showed the film as part of their flashback series. Couldn't miss this one!
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsMichael J. FoxChristopher LloydLea ThompsonMarty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.2015-09-05 - The local second-run theater was showing this for a 2-night only event. I remember my mom asking if I wanted to go see it with her and her friend and said "no", then a bit later changing my mind, but it was too late. So...I never got to see it on the big screen. So, I was able to remedy that problem! In fact this time, I took my oldest with me, so he could enjoy it as well. So glad I did, it is one of my all-time favorites for sure!
- DirectorTom ShadyacStarsJim CarreyCourteney CoxSean YoungA goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.2014-09-05 - The local second-run theater was showing this for a 2-night only event. I can vividly remember seeing this film in the theater when it first came out and I cannot recall a time I laughed as hard. I was not going to miss this opportunity to see it again! Awesome movie!!!
- DirectorIvan ReitmanStarsBill MurrayDan AykroydSigourney WeaverThree parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.2014-08-29 - For the 30th Anniversary of the film, they released it back into theaters. I was not going to miss this opportunity. I also was able to take my two oldest kids, so now they can say they saw it on the big screen!
- DirectorJim SharmanStarsTim CurrySusan SarandonBarry BostwickA newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.2014-04-05 - The local second run theater showed the film as part of it's Flashback Series. Of course this film had long-since been out, this was my first time seeing it. I had to experience what so many had called quite an experience, they were right, unforgettable for sure.
- DirectorPeter FarrellyBobby FarrellyStarsJim CarreyJeff DanielsLauren HollyAfter a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, a dumb limo driver and his dumber friend set out on a hilarious cross-country road trip to Aspen to return it.2014-03-07 - The local second-run theater was showing the film as part of their Flashback Series. Love this movie!
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonDanny DeVitoMichelle PfeifferWhile Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.2014-01-04 - The local second-run theater was showing this film as part of their Flashback Series.
- DirectorVictor FlemingKing VidorStarsJudy GarlandFrank MorganRay BolgerYoung Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.2013-09-22 - This was re-released to IMAX theaters in 3D. It was filmed in "full-frame", so I'm not entirely sure why it was released to IMAX, but nonethess...it was...perhaps for sound purposes. In any case, this was re-released and I could not wait to see this in the theater for my first time. I have obviously seen this MANY MANY times on TV/VHS/DVD and will likely buy it on BluRay when it comes out...which is today in fact.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKate CapshawKe Huy QuanIn 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace.2013-09-06 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. There is a chance that my parents took me to see this when I was a kid, but I don't think so as I was a bit young and my sister would have been much too young. So when I heard this was playing...I made sure I could go. I also took my son with me, as he'd never seen it at all. This was also the last remaining Indiana Jones film that I had NOT seen theatrically. (I saw Raiders in it's IMAX re-release nearly a year prior). It was amazing to see this on the big screen!
- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.2013-07-05 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. I was too young to have seen this in the theater during it's initial run, but being one of my all-time favorites, I was not going to miss this opportunity.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsSam NeillLaura DernJeff GoldblumA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.2013-04-06 - They re-released Jurassic Park to IMAX screens in 3D. My son and I are both HUGE fans of the Jurassic Park movies, so we were not going to miss this opportunity. For me this was probably my 6th time or so seeing in the theater (but first in 3D IMAX) and this was son's first time theatrically as well. It was worth every penny...I should have gone to see it again before it left the theaters.
- DirectorTony ScottStarsTom CruiseTim RobbinsKelly McGillisAs students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.2013-02-10 - For one week only they re-released this film in 3D IMAX to promote the blu-ray release. I never got to see this movie in the theater, as I would have been a bit too young, but I LOVE this film, so I had to see it. My son had never seen it, so I wasn't about to let him miss this opportunity.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKaren AllenPaul FreemanIn 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.2012-09-10 - I enjoyed seeing it so much, I went to see it again the next day! Just me this time though. :)
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKaren AllenPaul FreemanIn 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.2012-09-09 - Back in September of 2012 the film was re-released to IMAX screen to promote the blu-ray release of the Indiana Jones series. My son had never seen the film and I'd never seen the film on the big screen, so I was not going to miss this opportunity.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsJeff BridgesJohn GoodmanJulianne MooreJeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.2012-09-07 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. Being one of my all time favorite comedies AND having never seen it in the theater during it's first release, I wasn't going to miss this chance to see it! It was epic!
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.2012-08-03 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. I love this film, I was going to take my son, but he wasn't really interested in going. This isn't one of those, "You need to see this movie in the theater" films, so I didn't pressure him to go with. No big deal, I enjoyed it myself. :) Amazing movie!
- DirectorAmy HeckerlingStarsSean PennJennifer Jason LeighJudge ReinholdA group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs and rock n' roll.2012-07-06 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. I have always loved this film and I never saw it in the big screen. I was definitely going to go see it!
- DirectorFred ZinnemannStarsGary CooperGrace KellyThomas MitchellA town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon train.2012-06-14 - The theater out in Clairemont, San Diego, CA was showing the film as part of it's classic series of films. I had never seen the movie at all, so I was interested in seeing it and even better to see it on the big screen. It was a great way to see the film for the first time!
- DirectorGene SaksStarsJack LemmonWalter MatthauJohn FiedlerA New Yorker newly separated from his wife moves in with his best friend, a divorced sportswriter, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.2012-06-11 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. I had never seen the film at all and am always interested in seeing classic films that I haven't seen in the theater, so I made sure to go get it. Funny story, when I want to see it the theater was also showing The Hunger Games there, so the theater was packed and I was quite surprised by turn out, then an employee came in and told everyone that The Hunger Games had moved to another screen. About 90% of the people in the theater left....that made a bit more sense. :)
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHenry ThomasDrew BarrymorePeter CoyoteA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.2012-06-01 - My local second-run theater was showing this as a two-night only event. My son had never seen the film and I think everyone should see this film (in the theater if possible) so I made sure to take him. It was so amazing to see this in the theater again! If memory serves, I saw this in the drive-in theater when it was released in 1982 or re-released in 1984.
- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsEwan McGregorLiam NeesonNatalie PortmanTwo Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.2012-02-22 - The film was re-released to 3D screens. My son, sadly, has never sen any of the Star Wars films in the theater (except the animated Star Wars Clone Wars) and he REALLY likes the movies, so I wanted to make sure he got to see this, so he and I went to see it. It was great! This probably my 5th+ time seeing in the theater (not in the 3D though)
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSam WorthingtonZoe SaldanaSigourney WeaverA paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.2010-08-29 - Avatar had been out for ALMOST a year and was probably still playing at a few second-run theaters, but it was re-released with extra footage. I was all about seeing Avatar again and with extra footage, SIGN ME UP! I also took my son.