2006 Science Fiction Movie Fest

Mounds Theatre First Annual
Science Fiction Movie Festival
August 18 - 20, 2006

This August 18 - 20 the Mounds Theatre presents five of the greatest science fiction movies of the 20th century. Each movie will be shown at least twice over a period of three days to give everyone a chance to view these great films the way they were meant to be seen - on a large screen in their original 35mm formats with other true fans. These are real movies being shown in a real movie theatre. And of course there will be a fully stocked concession stand selling popcorn (with real butter), candy and beverages. This is the real deal - no video or imitation toppings allowed.
This film festival is a fundraiser for
The Portage for Youth

The five movies are:

Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927) - This is the 2002 restored version distributed by Kino International. 124 minutes. Silent with original orchestral score by Gottfried Huppertz. B & W. No rating.
The War of the Worlds (1953) - The original film version produced by George Pal. 85 minutes. Technicolor. No rating
Forbidden Planet (1956) - With Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis and Robby the Robot. 98 minutes. CinemaScope. No rating.
Planet of the Apes (1968) - The original film version starring Charlton Heston. 112 minutes. Panavision. Rated [G]
Alien (1979) - Director Ridley Scott's science fiction horror masterpiece starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and John Hurt. Be warned: “In space no one can hear you scream” 117 min. Panavision. Rated [R]

All tickets are $8.00 at the door. A separate ticket is needed for each movie. Advance sale discount single and multiple movie tickets will be available here and at the Mounds Theatre very soon. They must be purchased by August 17. Availibility of tickets at the door will depend on the number of advance tickets sold.

Schedule

Friday August 18

    5:00 p.m. The War of the Worlds (1953)
    6:50 p.m. Alien (1979)
    9:15 p.m. Metropolis (1927)

Saturday August 19

   12:00 p.m.   The War of the Worlds (1953)
   1:50 p.m. Planet of the Apes (1968)
     4:10 p.m.   Forbidden Planet (1956)
     7:00 p.m. Metropolis (1927)
   9:30 p.m. Alien (1979)

Sunday August 20

   12:30 p.m. Forbidden Planet (1956)
      2:35 p.m.    Metropolis (1927)
    5:00 p.m.    Planet of the Apes (1968)

Single movie price: All tickets $8.00 at the door.
Each movie will require a separate ticket.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Advance order single movie ticket price: All tickets $7.50 ($8.00 at the door)

Advance order movie ticket packages are shown below. Prices at the door are shown in parentheses. However, there is no guarantee that all ticket packages will be available at the door. It will depend on advance ticket sales and individual movie ticket sales at the door.

Friday August 18
3 movies: The War of the Worlds, Alien & Metropolis -- $21.00 ($22.00 at the door)
2 movies: Alien (6:50) & Metropolis (9:15)-- $14.50 ($15.00 at the door)

Saturday August 19
5 movies: The War of the Worlds, Planet of the Apes, Forbidden Planet, Metropolis & Alien      -- $30.00 ($35.00 at the door)
3 movies The War of the Worlds (noon), Planet of the Apes (1:50) & Forbidden Planet (4:10)         -- $21.00 ($22.00 at the door)
2 movies: Metropolis (7:00) & Alien (9:30) -- $14.50 ($15.00 at the door)

Sunday August 20
3 movies: Forbidden Planet, Metropolis & Planet of the Apes -- $21.00 ($22.00 at the door)
2 movies: Forbidden Plannet (12:30) & Metropolis (2:35) -- $14.50 ($15.00 at the door)
2 movies: Metropolis (2:35) & Planet of the Apes (5:00) -- $14.50 ($15.00 at the door)

Advance orders of more than $200, will get a 5% discount. No quantity discounts at the door.

Advance ticket orders may be paid with check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).

Only cash or credit cards will be accepted at the door. No Checks will be accepted at the door.

Ordering advance tickets
1) Download the ticket order form (in pdf format), fill it out, include a check or credit card number and mail it to the Mounds Theatre. Orders must be received by August 17.
2) For credit card orders only, the form can be faxed to the Mounds Theatre. Orders must be received by August 17.
3) You may call the Mounds Theatre and leave your name and phone number. Someone will call you back to take your order. You will have to supply your name, address, credit card number and expiration date.
4) Sorry, but tickets cannot be purchased online.

All tickets will be held at the Mounds Theatre Box Office (651-772-2253) for pickup prior to the movie. No tickets will be mailed to buyer. There are no refunds. Ticket exchanges must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the ticketed movie(s) and may only be made if there is ticket availability at another date and time.

All movies listed above have been booked and should be shown as scheduled. However, it is possible that due to circumstances beyond our control (shipping delays, damaged film, etc.) a change in the posted schedule could occur. In that case the Mounds Theatre will do everything possible to post notification of any changes in a timely manner. The Mounds Theatre will take appropriate action with regards to tickets purchased in advance at its discretion depending on the exact nature of the situation.

Advance Discount Ticket Order Form (pdf - 19KB)
Science Fiction Movie Festival Flyer - please print and distribute! (pdf - 53KB)