ABOUT THE EVENT:

The American Cinematheque is proud to remember legendary illustrator Drew Struzan, the creator of iconic posters for classics like THE GOONIES, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL and THE THING, as well as franchises like BACK TO THE FUTURE, STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES. Through his bold, expressive style that brought a painterly sense of color and form to Hollywood’s larger-than-life stories, Struzan’s art has defined the look and feel of “the blockbuster” for generations, and his work will remain beloved by audiences and filmmakers for years to come.

11:00am | BACK TO THE FUTURE

1:00pm | THE GOONIES

3:00pm | E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

Start times are approximate. There will be brief (approximately 5-10 minute) intermissions between films. Ticket includes entry to all films in the marathon.

ABOUT THE FILMS:

BACK TO THE FUTURE, 1985, Dir. Robert Zemeckis, 116 Mins, Universal, USA

When teenager Marty McFly is blasted to 1955 in the DeLorean time machine created by the eccentric Doc Brown, he finds himself mixed up in a time-shattering chain reaction that could vaporize his future—and leave him trapped in the past.

FORMAT: DCP

THE GOONIES, 1985, Dir. Richard Donner, 114 Mins, Warner Bros., USA

Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner and Chris Columbus collaborate to create an epic children’s adventure of subterranean caverns, sunken galleons and a fortune in lost pirate treasure waiting to be found by a group of friends known as the Goonies. With brothers Mikey (Sean Astin) and Brand’s (Josh Brolin) house slated for demolition by greedy land developers, the boys decide their only hope lies in finding a long-lost treasure. They uncover a treasure map and with their friends descend to a subterranean sea and an abandoned galleon in this fun-filled, fast-paced adventure.

FORMAT: DCP

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, 1982, Dir. Steven Spielberg, 115 Mins, Universal, USA

Journey back to the magic and adventure of one of the most beloved American films with E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, the masterpiece from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg. Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton star in the unforgettable story of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy who helps him find his way home. This astounding story is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage and the overwhelming power of friendship.

FORMAT: DCP