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Movies for the Kid in You
Good guys, bad guys, monsters, and magic of all kinds.

DVD/BACK part 1
Back to the Future
After a time traveling car takes him to the 1950s, Marty’s future depends on getting his parents to fall in love. (PG)

DVD/BEETLEJUICE*
Beetlejuice
Recently deceased newlyweds hire a jokester from the afterlife to rid their home of its new owners. (PG)

DVD/BIG*
Big
Much to his surprise, a mysterious carnival game grants Josh’s wish to be “big.” (PG)

DVD/BIG
Big Fish
As he reconciles with his ailing dad, a man finds that the best tall tales are the ones that are true. (PG–13)

DVD/BUTCH*
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
A sweet talker and a sharp shooter—you could never hope to meet a more likable pair of bank robbers. (PG)

DVD/CAT*
Cat Ballou
A virtuous young schoolmarm recruits a washed up cowboy and sets out to avenge her father’s death in the Old West. (NR)

DVD/CHRISTMAS*
A Christmas Story
This holiday classic brings back the wide eyed wonder of childhood at any time of the year. (PG)

DVD/CLOSE
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Images of an odd mountain and a five-note melody haunt Roy after an alien encounter in the desert. (PG)

VIDEO/E.T.
E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial
One of those movies you wish had a sequel; you’ll laugh and cry along with this modern family classic. (PG)

DVD/GHOSTBUSTERS*
Ghostbusters
A ragtag bunch bands together to save New York City from menacing ghosts poised to wreak havoc. (PG)

DVD/HARVEY*
Harvey
A six foot tall invisible rabbit is the cause for a day full of confusion in a sleepy 1950s town. (NR)

DVD/JURASSIC*
Jurassic Park
In a theme park gone wrong, a group of scientists and two children find out first hand what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the earth. (PG–13)

DVD/MRS.*
Mrs. Doubtfire
Daniel will do anything to stay close to his children after a bitter divorce—even if it involves a wig and heavy housework. (PG–13)

DVD/PINK*
Pink Panther
The best of the bumbling detectives, Jacques Clouseau tries to find the stolen Pink Panther diamond. (NR)

DVD/PRINCESS*
The Princess Bride
An evil prince, a beautiful princess, a goodhearted pirate, a pit of despair, some great swordfights, and a love for the ages. (PG)

DVD/SUPERMAN*
Superman
The classic superhero from Krypton battles his arch nemesis, Lex Luthor, while his geeky alter ego tries to woo news reporter Lois Lane. (PG)

DVD/WIZARD*
The Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum’s classic tale of Dorothy and her little dog Toto leaps brilliantly to the screen in this Technicolor marvel. (G)

* Indicates the title is also available on video

NR = Not Rated

Prepared by Heather Booth, July 2005
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