Tim Burton’s 1996 alien invasion spoof faithfully recreates the wooden characters and schlocky story of cheesy ’50s sci-fi and Ed Wood movies
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world’s major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, “come in peace.” U.S. President James Dale (Jack Nicholson) receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that the Martians’ mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.
The film features an all-star ensemble cast consisting of Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Pam Grier, and Natalie Portman.
PG-13, 1 hr 46
DRIVE-IN RULES:
1. Movie starts at 9 pm. Gates open at 7:45 pm; Please arrive no later than 8:30 pm; . Use the main Cobblestone driveway to enter the parking lot. You will be guided to your parking space.
2. Ticket price ($35) includes 2 people and 2 concession items (medium popcorn or medium drink). An employee will take your order when checking you in and deliver the items to your car.
3. We recommend 2-3 people per car as it can be difficult to see the screen from the back seat. Extra people (third, fourth or fifth person) are $5 each, pay when you arrive. We have limited room for large trucks and backing-in; it’s first come, first served.
4. You will need an FM radio. We found channels 97 to 98.5 are best, but search your frequencies for anywhere from 97 to 100. We have one FM radio to loan out for those who need it.
5. Please be aware if you are able to turn off your headlights and breaklights. If not, we recommend a blanket or duct tape to cover the lights. If you have bike racks or a rooftop cargo box on top of your car, we recommend taking those off before arriving.
6. Please maintain good social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from all other moviegoers. Do not congregate outside your car.
7. No open containers of alcohol are allowed in cars. You are welcome to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in our courtyard. Happy Hour is 7:30 pm-8:30 pm, $5 beer and wine, in our courtyard.
8. You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands to enter the lobby to use the bathroom. Only one person or one family unit allowed inside at a time.
9. If you need to order more concession items after the movie has started, please order from the service window at the theater. Please maintain social distancing while standing in line.
10. Please tip your servers! They are working hard running back and forth between the theater and the drive-in.
11. Once the movie starts, if you need assistance and an employee is not outside, please call the theater at 530-584-2431.
12. Shows can be cancelled due to bad weather. In that case, you will be issued a full refund or your tickets moved to another night.