La La Land (2016)
When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.
Hosted by Ella Coulter.
Runtime: 128 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Miracle (2004)
When college coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe, the heavily-favored Soviet team. As the U.S. squad tries to overcome insurmountable odds and win the gold medal, the team becomes a microcosm for American patriotism during the Cold War.
Hosted by Dr. Chris Perks and Brian Russell.
Runtime: 135 minutes
Rating: PG
Lincoln (2012)
With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind.
Sponsored by John and Barbara Winkler in memory of Caroline Winkler.
Community Pix: That Thing You Do!
Coming to the Giant Screen Theater thanks to Community Host Kelly VanLaningham, join us Tuesday, April 30, 2024 for Community Pix: That Thing You Do!
Watch wily band manager Mr. White (Tom Hanks) as he helps a small town band achieve big time success when they release a Beatles-style pop song in 1964. Pennsylvania band the "Oneders" become a sensation after their drummer breaks his arm, and is replaced by jazz enthusiast, Guy Patterson, who injects something a bit different into their music.
The Sound of Music
Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater, as we show one of the nation's most beloved films: The Sound of Music. Enjoy a classic musical that has left an iconic footprint in pop-culture, with six Academy Awards under it's apron, a stunning performance from Best Actress winner Julie Andrews, and songs that have remained as fresh and relevant today as the day they were written.
This showing of The Sound of Music is dedicated to the loving memory of Holly French.