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- My Neighbor Totoro Sep 4, 5, 6
- The Valley of Gwangi Sep 11, 12
- Jason and the Argonauts Sep 18, 19, 25, 26
- The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 11
- Mysterious Island Oct 16, 17, 23, 24
- Clash of the Titans Oct 30, 31
Discounted group tickets are available for these films. Contact Julia Rosen at jrosen@burnsfilmcenter.org
My Neighbor Totoro
Pure delight from the animation virtuoso Hayao Miyazaki. This is the magical story of two sisters who move to the country, find a protector in the form of a forest spirit who resembles an enormous bunny rabbit, and take an enchanted journey on the multilegged Catbus.
Hayao Miyazaki. 1988. 86 m. G. Japan, in English.
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The Valley of Gwangi
After cowboys at a Wild West show discover a new attraction—a tiny prehistoric horse—in the Mexican desert, they’re off to see what else they can find. Imagine their excitement when they encounter living dinosaurs. Imagine the dinosaurs’ objections. Thrilling pursuits and intense battles ensue, with spectacular Harryhausen effects.
James O'Connolly. 1969. 96 m. G. US. Warner Bros.
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Jason and the Argonauts
As if the storyline for Jason’s epic quest for the Golden Fleece weren’t exciting enough on its own, Harryhausen embellished it with a series of fantastic stop-motion mythic monsters for the hero to conquer. And conquer he does. Who needs Luke Skywalker and his lightsaber when you’ve got Jason and his sword?
Don Chaffey. 1963. 104 m. G. UK/US. Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
In this fast-paced fantasy Sinbad confronts perils including an evil sorcerer, a ferocious cyclops, a giant roc, a dragon, and the fact that his girlfriend has been miniaturized by a magic spell. With Harryhausen’s special effects—especially the climactic flight with a skeleton—it’s fantastically exciting.
Nathan Juran. 1958. 88 m. G. US. Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Mysterious Island
Harryhausen’s stop-motion animation mastery makes this rousing story (based on the sequel to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) unforgettable. The action takes place on an unknown island where castaways must contend with a host of fantastic giant animals—and then there’s the rumbling volcano.
Cy Endfield. 1961. 101 m. NR. US/UK. Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Clash of the Titans
In his last major feature film, Harryhausen presents a horde of monsters that outdoes the powerhouse cast (including the likes of Maggie Smith and Laurence Olivier). Full of drama and passion, this is the real deal, the classic tale of the valiant Perseus, not to be confused with the Sam Worthington remake.
Desmond Davis. 1981. 118 m. PG. US. Warner Bros.
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