Movie: A Christmas Story

“A Christmas Story” (Warner Bros. 1983) is a comedy based on the stories of Jean Sheppard, directed by Bob Clark. It’s the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa Claus more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. Ralphie connives, conspires and campaigns for the most fabulous Christmas present ever in this heartwarming, hysterical and sweetly nostalgic holiday film. Starring roles are played by Jean Shepherd, Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Ian Petrella. The movie is 1 hour 38 minutes, rated PG.

Show time is 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors age 60 and older, $3 for youth age 11 to 18. Youth 10 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Refreshments, including popcorn, are available for purchase.