Just when you thought you missed these movies on the big screen! Canisius Cinema is scheduled on selected Friday nights at 10 p.m. in Penfold Commons unless otherwise noted. The features are pre-released movies that have left the theater, but are not yet available on video or DVD.
- Fall 2009 Screenings -
Star Trek
Friday, August 21 | 9:30pm | Bart Mitchell Quad
(rain location Penfold Commons)
In this prequel, we meet James T. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura and the rest of group who will become the famed crew of the Enterprise. This film follows the early days and struggles of the team on their first mission out of Starfleet Academy.
Terminator: Salvation
Friday, August 28 | 9pm | Bart Mitchell Quad
(rain location Penfold Commons)
Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor is the man fated to lead the human resistance against an army of Terminators. The future is altered by the appearance of a mysterious stranger named Marcus Wright. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
The Taking of Pelham 123
Friday, September 11 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
Year One
Friday, September 25 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Friday, October 9 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
The battle for Earth has ended, but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons and has decided to return to Earth with force. Megatron is back and seeking revenge against the Autobots who have some reinforcements of their own in this fueled up sequel.
Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
Friday, October 23 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
Funny People
Friday, November 6 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.
GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra
Friday, November 20 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.
Star Trek
Friday, August 21 | 9:30pm | Bart Mitchell Quad
(rain location Penfold Commons)
In this prequel, we meet James T. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura and the rest of group who will become the famed crew of the Enterprise. This film follows the early days and struggles of the team on their first mission out of Starfleet Academy.
Terminator: Salvation
Friday, August 28 | 9pm | Bart Mitchell Quad
(rain location Penfold Commons)
Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor is the man fated to lead the human resistance against an army of Terminators. The future is altered by the appearance of a mysterious stranger named Marcus Wright. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
The Taking of Pelham 123
Friday, September 11 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
Year One
Friday, September 25 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Friday, October 9 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
The battle for Earth has ended, but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons and has decided to return to Earth with force. Megatron is back and seeking revenge against the Autobots who have some reinforcements of their own in this fueled up sequel.
Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
Friday, October 23 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
Funny People
Friday, November 6 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.
GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra
Friday, November 20 | 10pm | Penfold Commons
An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.
All plot synopses are courtesy of Swank Motion Pictures and http://www.imdb.com/
For more information on Canisius Cinema, please contact Connie Pielri, Director of Campus Programming at pileric@canisius.edu or 716-888-2190.