Private Cinema Selections
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Browse this alphabetical list with film and fan favorites.
Invite family and friends. Make your own show.
$96.00 for your choice of movie and up to 20* guests. 

Seven Days, changing showtimes at Vassar Theatre, scheduled in addition to regular programming.

Select date and showtime here or with film below, make your payment. Vassar Theatre will confirm your film choice and showtime via email. Discount on popcorn and pop combos offered during Private Cinema. Call (989) 823-3030 with questions or to reserve a show.

Big Screen Gaming offers 2 hours of playtime for $96.00. Bring your own console (HDMI connection required) and favorite videogames. 

* $3.00 for each additional ticket collected at showtime (max. 80 safe-distance capacity with #CinemaSafe protocols in place). No outside food and beverages permitted.

“Major League” (R, 107 min. Comedy, Sport, 1989)

New owner purposely puts together a horrible team so she can move them. When the plot is uncovered, they start winning just to spite her. Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen. 

Make your own show.

“Mean Girls” (PG-13, 97 min. Comedy, 2004) 

Elevated by a fun screenplay and outstanding ensemble cast (Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler), this cult comedy finds fresh, female-fronted humor in the high school experience. 

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“Minions” (PG, 91 min. Animation, Comedy, 2015)

Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who with her inventor husband hatches a plot to take over the world. Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton. 

Make your own show.

“Moonfall” (PG-13, 130 min. Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)

When a mysterious force knocks the moon out of orbit and on a collision course, a NASA executive (Halle Berry), an astronaut (Patrick Wilson) and a conspiracy theorist (John Bradley) take one giant-step to save mankind. Go behind the scenes and find out how NASA helped the filmmakers to turn science fiction into fact:.

Make your own trip.

“No Country for Old Men” (R, 122 min. Crime, Drama, 2007) 

Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong near the Rio Grande… Four Oscars for Best Picture, Directing and Writing (Ethan & Joel Coen) and Javier Bardem. Also starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson. 

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“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (R, 93 min. Comedy, Drama, 1987)

A man struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving with a lovable oaf of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion. Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins.

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“Queen Bees” (PG-13, 100 min. Comedy, Drama, 2021)

“Mean Girls” meets “Golden Girls” in this comedy for the young at heart that proves it’s never too late to make new friends and perhaps even find another love. “An ideal date night or friends' group evening out. Love is love and there's no expiration date…” (Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups)

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“The Secret Life of Pets” (PG, 87 min. Animation, Comedy, 2016) 

The quiet life of Max is upended when Duke moves in, a stray he instantly dislikes. 
Book this film and proceeds benefit Tuscola County Animal Shelter & Adoptable Pets.

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“The Secret Life of Pets 2”
(PG, 86 min. Animation, Adventure, 2019)

Continuing the story of Max, Duke and their furry and feathery friend. 
Book this film and proceeds benefit Tuscola County Animal Shelter & Adoptable Pets.

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“Sing” (PG, 108 min. Animation, Musical, 2016) 

Returning in February.  Impresario Buster Moon tries to save his theater with a singing competition as the finalists find that their lives will never be the same.
 
"SING 2" Dec 22 to Jan 4.

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“Sing 2”
(PG, 112 min. Animation, Musical)

Arriving with big dreams and spectacular hit songs, Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage show yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of Redshore City.

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (PG-13, 148 min. Fantasy Adventure)

With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
Book a personal appearance by #donwtownvassar's own Friendly Neighborhood Hero.

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“The Tale of Despereaux”
(G, 93 min. Animation, Adventure, 2008)

Based on the book classic, a brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat. Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Dustin Hoffman.  Booking this film benefits Tuscola County Animal Shelter & Adoptable Pets.

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“Terms of Endearment” (PG, 122 min. Comedy, Drama, 1983)

Hard-to-please Aurora is looking for love, and her daughter's family has problems. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow. Five ‘Best Picture’ Oscars.

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“Tommy Boy” (PG-13, 97 min. Cult Comedy, 1995)

The underachieving son of an auto-parts tycoon teams up with a snide accountant to try and save the family business. Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy.

Make your own show.

“Uncharted”
(PG-13, 116 min. Action, Adventure)

Join Drake and Sully (Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg) on a $5 billion treasure hunt 500 years in the making. What starts as a heist job becomes a globe-trotting race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas) finds it.
Great film to combine with gaming on the VT Big Screen.

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“We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story” (G, 62 min. Animation, Adventure, 1993)

Scientist goes back to prehistoric times to feed dinosaurs a magic cereal that increases their intelligence – before they land in modern New York City.

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