Balboa Theatre — Retro Rewind Summer Film Series
Cult classics are in this summer during the Retro-Rewind Film Series at Balboa Theatre! A downtown San Diego gem, Balboa Theatre enjoys a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue’s vintage ambiance is sure to enhance the viewer experience for casual, curious and even serious movie buffs.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Fast Times at Ridgemont High kicked off the series earlier this season. Now the nostalgia continues with The Goonies, The Lost Boys, Napoleon Dynamite, Ghostbusters and Shaun of the Dead. Plan your Sundays — and one extra-special Friday — (showtimes and details below) around special showings of some all-time favorite films. And take advantage of the Me+3 Four-pack deal, to save on tickets when ordering any of the Sunday Retro Rewind shows.
The Goonies
- The Retro-Rewind fun kicks off Sun, July 13 @ 1:00 PM with a Steven Spielberg production, The Goonies. (Warner Bros., Dir. Richard Donner, 1985)
A group of teenagers finds a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps, natural obstructions, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot.
The Lost Boys
- Retro Rewind continues Sun, July 13 @ 6:00 PM with The Lost Boys.
Two brothers discover that their new hometown is haunted by a group of teenage vampires. (Warner Bros., Dir. Joel Schumacher, 1987)
Napoleon Dynamite
- For a unique screening and an after-the-flick interactive session on Fri, July 25 @ 7:00 PM, come experience Napoleon Dynamite Live!
This unique evening includes a full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite” followed by a lively, freewheeling, interactive experience, with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). *This is a special event in the Retro Rewind series. Event offerings and pricing are specific to this date.
Ghostbusters
- It’s the classic find-the-phantom comedy that causes viewers to laugh and startle with delight. Don’t miss the Retro Rewind, Ghostbusters, Sun, August 3 @ 1:00 PM!
A group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers. But when New York City comes under attack from a host of supernatural demons, the self-proclaimed Ghostbusters must step up and save the world from the sinister ‘Zuul.’ (Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Dir. Ivan Reitman, 1984)
Shaun of the Dead
- Summer heats up with a horror spoof chock-full of comedic gore in the Retro Rewind, Shaun of the Dead, Sun, August 3 @ 6:00 PM.
A beer-swilling slacker tries to get his life in order while repelling the zombies that have overrun London. (Focus Features, Dir. Edgar Wright, 2004)
(Please Note: This film is Rated R. Children under age 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Screenings are open to all ages, so bring the whole family to experience these movies on the big screen and enjoy special retro-themed snacks and treats.
