Fall Semester Line-Up at the Extraordinaire Cinema!

By Sarah, October 11, 2017

By Courtney Wallen

 

High Point University offers a ton of things to do on campus if you need a break from hitting the books or just want to hang out with friends.  The Extraordinaire Cinema, located in R.G. Wanek Center, shows the latest blockbusters and Hollywood hits every week.

 

If you didn’t happen to catch the newest Guardians of the Galaxy release, or those fun-loving minions in Despicable Me 3, don’t worry because the Extraordinaire Cinema has got you covered. Don’t forget to grab some complementary snacks and a drink from the concession booth before you head in!

 

Check out this semester’s line-up here:

 

Apollo 13 – August 21^st

Baywatch – August 28^th & 29^th

Before I Fall – September 2^nd

47 Meters Down – September 4^th & 5^th

Megan Leavey – September 11^th & 12^th

Wonder Woman – September 18^th & 19^th

• This highly praised flick stars Gal Gadot as the title character, DC Comics’ most popular heroine! Set in WWI era, Wonder Woman fights alongside America’s bravest while realizing her destiny. Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman is the top-grossing live-action film directed by a female.

 

Cars 3 – September 22^nd

Finding Dory – September 24^th

 

• A heartwarming, lovable prequel to Finding Nemo, Dory (played by Ellen DeGeneres) embarks on a journey through the sea to find her long-lost parents. The hardship she faces is her difficult memory loss.  Finding Dory is the fourth highest-grossing animated film of all time!

 

Transformers: The Last Knight – September 25^th & 26^th

The Fate of the Furious – October 2^nd & 3^rd

Despicable Me 3 – October 7^th

Queen of Katwe – October 8^th

• Born in the slums of Katwe in the heart of Uganda, 10-year-old Phiona tries to help out her family to make ends meet. She meets a missionary, Robert Katende, who teaches her the game of chess.  Phiona’s success grows and grows, leading her to escape her life of poverty.  This is a feel-good story about faith, courage and determination!

 

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 – October 9^th & 10^th

The House – October 23^rd & 24^th

Dunkirk – October 27^th & 29^th

• Famed director Christopher Nolan creates a polished story of resistance and survival of WW2’s Battle of Dunkirk. Starring former One Direction member, Harry Styles, this film is filled with action, suspense and determination.

 

It Comes at Night – October 30^th & 31^st

Beauty and the Beast – November 6^th & 7^th

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets – November 11^th & 12^th

The Hitman’s Bodyguard – November 13^th & 14^th

Moana – November 19^th

• A determined teenager sets sail to find a way to save her people. Along the way, she meets a demi-god Maui and together, they travel an action-filled journey fulfilling the quest of her ancestors. Moana celebrates the Polynesian and Pacific Islander heritage and culture!

 

Leap – November 20^th & 21^st

Renegades – December 4^th & 5^th

 

*Dates and movie titles are subject to change.