With the borough socked in by another layer of snow, Nighthawk Books has announced a second day-long marathon screening of films from its DVD rental collection.
The Friday, Feb. 26, roster of films starts at 1 p.m. with The Little Mermaid, one of the most enduringly popular Walt Disney animated films.
The family-friendly lineup continues art 3 p.m. with Kiki’s Delivery Service, Hayao Miyazaki’s charming animated tale of a young witch making her way in a new city.
Swordplay and swashbuckling action is on the menu at 5 p.m., when the store will show Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers and, at 7 p.m., The Four Musketeers. These films are loaded with action, gorgeous cinematography, and an all-star cast including Charlton Heston as Cardinal Richelieu, Faye Dunaway as Milady, and Michael York as the gallant D’Artagnan. Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay, and Richard Chamberlain round out the cast as the three daring musketeers.
The marathon wraps up at 9 p.m. with Nashville, Robert Altman’s satirical look at the country music capital of the world during America’s bicentennial celebration.
Nighthawk Books is located at 212 Raritan Avenue, between Second and Third Avenues in downtown Highland Park.