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Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!

Director: David Seltzer Run Time: 128 min. Format: DCP Rating: R Release Year: 1988

Starring: Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky

Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a mother and housewife who’s always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.

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