Name: PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE & SPACEBALLS
Start: 2026-06-19T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-19T23:00:00-04:00
Location: The Carolina Theatre of Durham

RETRO FILM SERIES DOUBLE FEATURES
Select Fridays at 7pm | $12 per person.
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7pm
Tim Burton’s PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
(PG, 1985, 90 min)
Retro celebrates Paul Reubens and his incomparable Pee-wee Herman, the man whose bow tie is as legendary as his laugh. When Pee-wee’s beloved bicycle is stolen, he sets off on a cross-country adventure that’s part road trip, part slapstick fever dream, and 100% chaotic genius. From chase sequences that defy physics to diners that defy logic, every encounter is zanier than the last. Reubens’ unstoppable energy and impeccable comic timing turn even the tiniest mishap into pure comedy gold, while director Tim Burton’s early, offbeat visual flair makes the world feel deliciously weird. Decades later, Pee-wee’s adventure still delights, surprises, and proves that imagination (and a bow tie) conquers all.
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CENTENNIALS SCREENING!
Mel Brooks’ SPACEBALLS
(PG, 1987, 96 min)
May the Schwarz be with you! In honor of Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, we’re blasting off with his legendary sci-fi parody. When the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) kidnaps Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) to steal her planet’s air, it’s up to Lone Star (Bill Pullman) and his loyal sidekick Barf (John Candy) to save the galaxy. Full of outrageous gags, sight gags, and hilarious homages to Star Wars and beyond, Brooks’ masterpiece proves why his humor remains timeless. With cameos from Mel Brooks himself as Yogurt, iconic one-liners, and a galaxy of absurdity, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the man behind the laughs. And with whispers of a sequel reboot, the cosmic fun isn’t over yet!
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• Mel Brooks (June 28, 1926 – ): This EGOT-winning filmmaker, actor, and comedian is famous for hilarious farces and parodies like Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, History of the World Part I, and Spaceballs.