Cutting Through Rocks
$11.50
Dir. Tim Burton
1985, USA, 91 min
Rated PG
One of the most eccentric comedies of the 1980s, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure is a pop-culture touchstone that helped make a manic oddball named Pee-wee Herman—the creation and alter ego of actor-comedian Paul Reubens—into an icon for outsiders of all ages. It also established the distinctive style of director Tim Burton, whose eye-popping visual sense is already on full display in this, his first feature film. Following the gleefully irreverent Pee-wee as he embarks on a road trip to recover his beloved stolen bicycle, the movie unfolds with the antic invention of a live-action cartoon, combining a gallery of memorably wacky characters, colorful, kitschy Americana, and surreal flights of fancy into a joyously uninhibited paean to creativity and the spirit of childhood.
This event is free to attend. Space may be limited, so please book your seat online to secure a spot. Cinematheque acknowledges the continued and generous support of the Assiniboine Credit Union for our Cabin Fever series.
Do you remember the first time you went to the movies as a kid? We sure do, and we’re recreating the foundational experience every Sunday in January and February. Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids!, a Cinematheque tradition, returns with cherished kids’ films. Shake the snow off your boots and spend an afternoon at the movies. Please remember that this series is aimed at families with children aged 6-12. We appreciate your cooperation.
