BACK TO THE FUTURE at the ‘Reel Late at the Tivoli’ Midnight Series this Weekend

There was an internet meme floating around a couple of months ago – a photo from BACK TO THE FUTURE II showing that January 4, 2013 was the futuristic date that Marty McFly travelled to! Turns out it was a hoax (and a rather pointless one at that) – the real date was Oct. 21, 2015. What a relief! For a moment, there, I was afraid we didn’t have time to build those flying cars, levitating skateboards, and talking sneakers.

Today, the original BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) is dated only by its Huey Lewis soundtrack and the choice of a De Lorean as a time machine. Except for a needless scene in which an obviously dubbed Michael J. Fox pretends he’s both Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix, there’s little to criticize, and much to admire. One surprise in watching BACK TO THE FUTURE 28 years later is how cleverly the plot and script ties the past and present events together. Watching the film for a second or third time only adds to the pleasure, because references become clear that during a first viewing only seemed like idle dialogue. You’ll have the chance to watch it again on the big screen this weekend when it plays midnight at the Tivoli in St. Louis as part of their Reel Late Midnight series this weekend (May 10th and 11th). I will be there with BACK TO THE FUTURE trivia and prizes so bone up on your McFly knowledge!

Admission is only EIGHT BUCKS!

The Tivoli is located at 6350 Delmar in The Loop. Visit Landmark’s The Tivoli’s website HERE

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/st.louis/tivolitheatre.htm

Here’s the rest of the Reel Late at the Tivoli Midnight schedule for the next couple of months:

May 17-18 WILLOW
May 24-25 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
May 31-June 1 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
June 7-8 BRAZIL (European Cut)
June 14-15 CASABLANCA
June 21-22 BATMAN (1989)