The Nickelodeon Theatre Introduces “National Treasures,” First Curated Series
May 29, 2013
COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 201# – “National Treasures: A Retrospective of American Classics,” the Nickelodeon Theatre’s first curated series, will begin playing at the Nickelodeon Theatre for 12 consecutive weekends and Mondays for Summer 2013, from June 1 – August 17.
Janell Rohan, who holds a master’s degree in film studies from UCLA, and assisted in the selection of films for the 2013 Indie Grits Festival, curated the series. National Treasures presents a well-rounded collection of films that are part of American pop culture made from 1940-1986.
“I thought about why these particular films continue to captivate American movie-goers of all generations,” said Rohan, in her curator’s notes for the series. “Which characteristics allow them to remain relevant and engraved in our collective conscience? How do our various ages, socio-economic statuses, geographic origins, and cultural heritages change the way we experience these films? Though the films span nearly 60 years and various genres, what these movies all share is their success at capturing the zeitgeist of their period and are each inextricably woven into the fabric of American popular culture.”
National Treasures film schedule (screening times are available at www.Nickelodeon.org):
June 1-3: Casablanca
June 8-10: Annie
June 15-17: Dr. Strangeglove
June 22-24: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
June 29-July 1: Little Shop of Horrors
July 6-8: Chinatown
July 13-14: The Evil Dead
July 20-22: Bonnie and Clyde
July 27-29: His Girl Friday
August 3-5: Airplane
August 10-12: Sunset Boulevard
August 16-17: Grease (sing along)
For more information, show times and to purchase tickets, visit www.nickelodeon.org or call (803) 254-8234. Follow the Nickelodeon on Facebook and on Twitter: @NickTheatre.
