THE I. JOSEPH HYATT Classic Film Series
Your favorite classic movies shown on 35mm film – the way they were meant to be seen
UCPAC’s I. JOSEPH HYATT Classic Film Series is more than just great movies IN 35MM.
It’s a trip back in time to the days when going to the movies was an event! Make sure to come early so you don’t miss our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer” organ in action. Our 35mm Classic Film Series is ongoing and features films from all eras. Here’s what’s playing:
Events
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CLUELESS IN 35MM
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesCalling all Bettys and Baldwins! Totally pause at our photo op for some rad pics, and don’t forget to grab some sweet treats and cocktails in our Café when you come to see “Clueless” in 35mm!
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PINK FLAMINGOS IN 35MM
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesJoin us for John Waters’ notorious 1972 cult classic “Pink Flamingos,” starring the inimitable Divine as a self-proclaimed queen of filth competing in a grotesque rivalry for the title of “the filthiest person alive.”
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THE DARK CRYSTAL AND LABYRINTH 35MM DOUBLE FEATURE
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of fantastic fantasy/adventure films from Jim Henson in 35mm: “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” (starring David Bowie). Rated PG
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IN 35MM
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesRaised in the sewers of New York, bathed in radioactive ooze, and trained in the art of ninjutsu by their rat sensei Splinter, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael – are heroes in a half shell! Don’t miss this totally tubular adventure in 35mm!
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STEPHEN KING 35MM DOUBLE FEATURE – CARRIE AND PET SEMATARY
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesJoin us in October for a terrifyingly great Stephen King 35mm double feature: “Carrie” and “Pet Semetary.”
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THE KARATE KID IN 35MM
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesTravel back to the 80s with one of the decade’s best-loved films, “The Karate Kid” in 35mm! Snap a selfie at our dojo-themed photo op before the film, and enjoy cocktails, candy, popcorn, and more.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS IN 35MM
UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United StatesBy popular demand, “The Polar Express” in 35mm stops at UCPAC’s Main Stage this Christmas Eve Eve. All aboard!
What movie theatres still show 35mm films in New Jersey?
UCPAC is currently the only theatre proudly showing classic 35mm films in the Garden State. When you come to our theatre in Rahway, you will see some of the best films ever made, shown by people who truly appreciate the artform and experience of seeing movies in a “classic movie palace”.
Get to know the film fans who BRING YOU THE I. JOSEPH HYATT CLASSIC FILM SERIES.
About I. Joseph Hyatt (1953-2025):
A lifelong resident of Woodbridge, New Jersey, Hyatt was an entertainment archeologist/author who was best known for his work on the 2011 documentary “Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic.” He authored over 30 books about film and was creator of the 2018 documentary “Hollywood Victory Caravan – A Star Spangled Story.” Hyatt was a member of the Sons of the Desert – the International Laurel and Hardy Society, as well as the Rahway Retired Men’s Club, and served on the boards of the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) and the Historical Association of Woodbridge Township.
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers proudly honored the legacy of lifelong Board Member, author, historian, and film enthusiast I. Joseph “Irv” Hyatt with the renaming of UCPAC’s beloved 35mm classic film series. The 35mm and 16mm film series, formerly known as UCPAC’s Third Thursdays Film Series, is now known as the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series, recognizing Hyatt’s remarkable contributions to UCPAC and his dedication to preserving and sharing the magic of classic cinema for over two decades.
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