418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
FALL/winter CINEMA
Eyes Wide Shut
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Nightmare Before Christmas
7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s controversial final film, Eyes Wide Shut. Utilizing the celebrity marriage of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise as the focal point of this deeply mysterious film, Kubrick sets their relationship on a bizarre odyssey against the backdrop of a dream-like New York City during the holiday season.
See it Friday, Dec. 6 at 7. The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
Nightmare Before Christmas
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Nightmare Before Christmas
7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
From the minds of Tim Burton and Henry Selick, Nightmare Before Christmas was instantly solidified as a cult classic upon its release in 1993. With its gothic art design, groundbreaking animation techniques, and wildly catchy original songs, Nightmare Before Christmas is a perfect alternative to the traditional holiday classics.
See it Friday, Dec. 13 at 7. The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Join us as we cap off the holiday season with a 35th anniversary screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. This off-kilter comedy follows the Griswald family as they navigate the stresses of the holidays in hopes of accessing the joy the season promises.
See it Friday, Dec. 20 at 7. The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.