Missoula's Roxy Theater November Screenings

Now that the calendar has flipped to November, it's time to put away your Halloween decorations and bring out your turkeys, cornucopias and... other Thanksgiving decorations. I don't know what else there is.

It's also time to put away the horror films and bring out the Thanksgiving films... Come to think of it, there aren't many Thanksgiving films outside of Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It's the go-to movie for Thanksgiving every year. Steve Martin and John Candy are brilliant in the comedy road trip movie. If you're like me and watch it every Thanksgiving, this year is your lucky year to watch it on the big screen.

The Roxy Theater posted its November schedule of special events. This month features Planes, Trains and Automobiles, other fun throwbacks, and a new release. Here are my top 5 showings at the Roxy this month.

The Big Chill (Nov 1-3)

Credit: Columbia Pictures

1983's The Big Chill is directed by Lawrence Kasdan and stars Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum and William Hurt. The film follows a former group of college friends reuniting after one of their friends passed away.

The Royal Tenanbaums (Nov 8-10)

2001's The Royal Tenenbaums was directed by Wes Anderson and stars Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray. The film follows the dysfunctional Tenenbaums reuniting after their father announces he's dying.

Credit: Touchstone Pictures

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Nov 18-25)

Credit: Paramount Pictures

1987's Planes, Trains and Automobiles is directed by John Hughes and stars Steve Martin and John Candy. Martin's character struggles to make it home for Thanksgiving and must tag along with Candy's goofball character.

Wicked (Nov 22)

Credit: Universal Pictures

2024's new release Wicked is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. The Broadway musical makes its debut on the big screen this November.

The Last Waltz (Nov 29-Dec 1)

Credit: FM Productions

1978's The Last Waltz is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars The Band's members. The film documents The Band's final performance.

For the full schedule, check out the Roxy Theater's website.

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