Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers

Stanley Kubrick’s filmic version of Stephen King’s novel The Shining is the most beautiful mash up of terror that includes architecture, madness, a time/space collapse, and surreal imagery. The Shining takes place essentially in one place, The Overlook Hotel, that Jack Torrance (starring Here’s Johnny! Jack Nicholson) shares with his wife and psychic son as caretakers for the winter. It doesn’t take long for the hotel to consume his thoughts and propel him to do the unthinkable…murder his family.

Celebrate the new year by going back in time with our brunch screening of 200 CIGARETTES!

We all know that making the most out of New Year’s Eve is an annual exercise in torment but for the characters in 200 Cigarettes, their NYE is one for the books. Set in New York in 1981, this comedy film highlights all the fears-of-missing-out associated with ringing in the new year: not having a date, not liking the date you have, throwing a party that no one attends, and never finding the party! The film’s laughs and killer soundtrack are the perfect way to relax before your NYE kicks in. Plus, Elvis Costello!

Part of Nitehawk’s 2014 NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND screenings.

Starring: Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Aileen Quinn, Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry, Geoffrey Holder

It’s a hard knock life for us! Annie is a spunky orphan whose adventurous spirit winds up creating one very special family. Set in the depression era of New York in the 1930s, Annie and her fellow orphan friends live with the horrible Miss Hannigan but everything changes one day when the assistant to the wealthy Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks visits to find a young girl to spend some time at their residence. Directed by John Huston and featuring iconic performances by Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters, Annie is full of songs, Sandy, a bit of danger and a whole lot of heart. A must see for your New Year’s weekend!

Nitehawk Cinema and Ballast Point Present…
FILM FEAST: CHRISTMAS VACATION

Watch in the Griswolds tackle the holidays during their CHRISTMAS VACATION! Second date added: Tuesday, December 9 at 7:15pm!

‘Tis the season with Nitehawk Cinema and Ballast Point’s Film Feast presentation of the holiday classic Christmas Vacation. As always, the screening includes delicious beverage and food menu pairings related to the film. The best part? You’ll be served each course during the specific moments that inspired the film so you can experience edible sensations while watching all of the action unfold on-screen! After the movie there will be an after party in the cafe with Christmas punch and homemade cookies!

Bad luck seems to follow Clark Griswold and his family no matter where they go or what they do. The perpetual optimist, our dear Clark (don’t you just love the young Chevy Chase?) tries to make the holidays a special family event by chopping down the biggest tree in the forest, hanging a million Christmas lights, and dealing with his obnoxious visiting family members. He does this all while banking on his holiday bonus – but will it come? This third installment of the National Lampoon Vacation film series was written by the beloved John Hughes (just like another popular holiday flick, Home Alone).

“GRISWOLD CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIE”
savory rosemary pine nut shortbread, olive oil foam

Drink Pairing: “The Warm Embrace of Kith & Kin”
Ballast Point Old Grove Gin, Cherry Heering, Maple Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

“AUDREY & ELLEN’S VEGGIES”
herb roasted baby vegetables, walnut and chive vinaigrette

Drink Pairing: “The Second Day of Christmas”
Ballast Point Pale Ale

“SAUSAGE FLYING SAUCER”
cumin scented buttermilk biscuit, sage and apple sausage, black pepper country gravy

Drink Pairing: “Mele Kalikimaka”
Ballast Point “Indra Kunindra” Curry Export Stout

“CHRISTMAS DINNER”
turkey two ways, confit leg, roasted breast, whipped potatoes, haricot vert, pan jus

Drink Pairing: “The Fourth Day of Christmas”
Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale

“HALLELUJAH, HOLY SHIT”
Ballast Point Three Sheets Aged Rum Egg Nog

Menu items subject to change, no substitutions.

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All we want for Christmas is YOU and that’s why Nitehawk & Brightest Young Things are throwing a LOVE ACTUALLY holiday party featuring a live performance of Christmas Carols by the Mistletones!

Get into the holiday spirit with Ugly sweaters! Delicious themed drinks! Live music!

Love Actually is a modern day holiday classic that follows the complicated love lives of eight couples in the lead up to Christmas in jolly ol’ London. Set against the comeback story of the once great Billy Mack and a Christmas themed version of his old hit song “Love is All Around,” these loved up or love lorn characters are all somewhat intertwined: there’s grieving, breakups, near hookups, long-time marriages versus first-time marriages, and first loves. At the holiday heart of it all, and just a darn good time, Love Actually is a celebration that love is indeed all around us!

Pre-party drinks courtesy of Lejay.

Starring: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightly, Bill Nighy, Rowan Atkinson

Love Actually is a modern day holiday classic that follows the complicated love lives of eight couples in the lead up to Christmas in jolly ol’ London. Set against the comeback story of the once great Billy Mack and a Christmas themed version of his old hit song “Love is All Around,” these loved up or love lorn characters are all somewhat intertwined: there’s grieving, breakups, near hookups, long-time marriages versus first-time marriages, and first loves. At the holiday heart of it all, and just a darn good time, Love Actually is a celebration that love is indeed all around us!

It’s a hazy shade of winter one Christmas for a trio of rich friends in Beverly Hills in LESS THAN ZERO. A 35mm presentation!

Bret Easton Ellis’ novel on the complicated lives of three friends in Beverly Hills over the holidays – mainly excessive drug use, huge debts, and major family drama – gets the big screen treatment in this super stylish film set to the best tunes the late 1980s had to offer. When Clay returns home for the holidays after his first semester at an east coast university, he discovers that his former girlfriend and best friend haven’t been doing so well (to say the least) in their life decisions. Despite its sunny SoCal setting, Less Than Zero offers a glimpse into the dark side of the privileged but also the power of friendship. We declare this a new holiday must-watch movie!

Part of Nitehawk’s December ALL YOU WANT FOR XMAS brunch series.

Starring: Kelli Maroney, Tony O’Dell, John Terlesky, Russell Todd, Barbara Crampton

Holiday shopping can be a scary experience but just imagine being trapped overnight in a shopping mall with killer robots! That’s what happens when a group of teenagers who work at the mall decide to party after-hours in one of the stores. Their celebration turns sour when the mall goes on lock down and then the robot security system is triggered to get rid of the intruders! Just like in the fight against the zombies in Dawn of the Dead, the mall offers the only tools for survival at the Chopping Mall!

Nitehawk kicks off the holiday season with the worst present ever…a doll possessed by a serial killer in CHILD’S PLAY! A 35mm presentation!

A single mom hopes to make her son’s birthday wishes come true by giving him the sweetest talking doll on the market but, well, we know about best intentions. Dear Chucky is actually housing the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray (aka the “Lakeshore Strangler”) who, through the magic of voodoo, manages to do so after being shot by the cop Mike Norris. Of course, when Chucky starts acting all murderous no one believes the kid or the mother…until it happens to them!

Part of Nitehawk’s December XMAS CHOPPING midnite series.

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Annie Potts, Harry Dean Stanton, James Spader

Our favorite love triangle: misfit Duckie loves Andie but she’s got it bad for rich boy Blane. Will the social divides so prominent in high school ruin everyone’s chances for love? It’s hard to mention all the things that make this film so fantastic: everything about Duckie but particularly when he sings Otis Redding, Annie Potts’ fetish-loving record store owner, Andrew McCarthy’s beady eyes, all things Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton as the lovable father, and the creepy lurkings of James Spader. Plus, that glorious soundtrack! Pretty in Pink is the 1980s at its very best.