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Call Me By Your Name
2017 132mins Italy, USA, France, Brazil (15) Romance
Directed by Luca Guadagnino Starring Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg

It's the summer of 1983, and precocious 17-year-old Elio Perlman is spending the days with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student who's working as an intern for Elio's father. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of their surroundings, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever.

Lady Bird
2018 94mins USA (15) Comedy / Drama
Directed by Greta Gerwig Starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts

In Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating both the humor and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.

The Swimmer
1968 95mins USA (PG) Drama
Directed by Frank Perry Starring Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986 103mins USA (12A) Comedy
Directed by John Hughes Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara

After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.

Licorice Pizza
2021 133mins USA (15) Romance/Comedy
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Sean Penn, Benny Safdie, Bradley Cooper, Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, HAIM

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Adventureland
2009 100mins USA (15) Comedy / Drama
Directed by Greg Mottola Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds

It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em (Kristen Stewart).

Stand By Me
1986 89mins USA (15) Adventure / Drama
Directed by Rob Reiner Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland

After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio (Jerry O'Connell), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman) encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

The Way Way Back
2013 103mins USA (12) Comedy / Drama
Directed by Jim Rash|Nat Faxon Starring Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Snack Shack
2024 112mins USA (15) Comedy
Directed by Adam Rehmeier Starring Conor Sherry, Gabriel LaBelle, Mika Abdalla

Inseparable best friends AJ and Moose decide to run the local pool's snack shack after their plan to sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Things take a turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big plans, and friendship, at risk.