WAYNESBORO – The following films will be shown at the Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. Main St.
Friday, Dec. 6, 4 & 7 p.m. “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” (PG-13 1:30) As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. “Christmas TV Classics” (G 2:00) JOIN US AS WE SHOW 3 TV CLASSICS BACK-TO-BACK ON OUR BIG SCREEN! FROSTY, RUDOPLH & SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (PG 1:45) In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).
Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. “The Muppets A Christmas Carol” (G 1:25) The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m. “Here” (PG-13 1:45) Told in a non-linear fashion, the film’s story covers the events of a single spot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to contemporary times. During the film, the screen is often sub-divided into multiple panes, presenting events from different time periods simultaneously.
