Fargo (1996)
Thursday, November 12th at 7: 15 PM
Joel and Ethan Coen consolidated their standing among the major American filmmakers of their generation with Fargo, a blackly comic crime caper that juxtaposes folksy regionalism, gruesome violence, and an unexpectedly affecting vein of human warmth. William H. Macy stars as Jerry Lundegaard, a desperate Minneapolis car salesman whose spectacularly ill-conceived scheme to have his wife kidnapped sets off a chain of increasingly bloody consequences across the frozen Minnesota landscape. Enter Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), the heavily pregnant, unfailingly polite police chief whose cheerful disposition conceals a formidable intelligence and whose investigation brings her face-to-face with acts of almost incomprehensible cruelty.
Hercules (1997) with Actor Tate Donovan
Saturday, November 14th at 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Mark and Megan Connolly
Go the distance with Disney’s exuberant, gospel-infused spin on Greek mythology, featuring one of the studio’s most distinctive heroes—and the voice that brought him to life. Tate Donovan stars as Hercules, the son of Zeus who is stripped of his immortality as an infant and raised among mortals, only to discover that reclaiming his place on Mount Olympus will require proving himself a true hero. Directors John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) marry the irreverent energy of a screwball comedy with Gerald Scarfe’s striking character designs and an infectious soundtrack by Alan Menken and David Zippel, including “Go the Distance” and “Zero to Hero.”
Join us for this special presentation of a beloved Disney favorite with the voice of Hercules himself, Tate Donovan, appearing in person as our special guest.
Click here to reserve your spot at an intimate meet and greet reception with Tate Donovan, the voice of Hercules, immediately following the film.
Tate Donovan is an actor, director, and producer known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. Born in Tenafly, New Jersey, Donovan gained early recognition from his roles in films such as Love Potion No. 9 and Memphis Belle, and of course, voicing the the title character Hercules! On television, he has been celebrated for his work in acclaimed series including “The O.C”, “Damages”, and “24”, as well as recurring roles on “Friends” and “MacGyver”. In addition to acting, Donovan has established a successful career behind the camera, directing episodes of hit shows like “The Gossip Girl,” “The Fosters,” and “Glee”. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Theatre, Donovan continues to balance his on-screen work with directing and advocacy, often lending his platform to support humanitarian causes such as refugee assistance and disaster
relief efforts. Thank you for visiting The Colonial, Tate Donovan!
Twister (1996)
Sunday, November 15th
The forecast calls for flying cows, airborne farm equipment, and some of the most exhilarating disaster-movie spectacle of the 1990s in Jan de Bont’s breathless ode to extreme weather. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star as Jo and Bill Harding, estranged storm chasers whose impending divorce is temporarily put on hold when a historic outbreak of tornadoes sends their ragtag research team racing across Oklahoma in pursuit of the perfect storm. Conceived from an original screenplay by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin, Twister combines Crichton’s fascination with science run spectacularly amok with the muscular visual sensibility de Bont brought to Speed. Arriving at a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s transition toward digital effects, it remains one of the great tactile spectacles of the 1990s: computer-generated tornadoes collide with practical destruction, roaring wind, torrential rain, hurtling debris, location photography, and enormous physical sets, all marshaled toward selling the audience a convincing illusion rather than showcasing the machinery behind it. The result is blockbuster filmmaking at its most elemental, transforming wind, water, landscape, and sheer physical destruction into a cinematic experience whose illusion remains remarkably convincing.
90s Night
Friday, November 13th at 8:00 PM
We’ve taken you through the decades to the 20s, 50s, 70s, 80s & now the 90s!
Get ready to party like it’s 1999 – or in this case, 1996! We’re celebrating 30 years of The Colonial Theatre as a nonprofit with 90s music provided by legendary DJ Moshe, the Spin Therapist, themed cocktails, and photo ops! All we need is YOU to put on your best 90s inspired outfit to come celebrate with us!
As if, everybody! We’re going to infinity… and beyond. Prepare to spice up your life!