Spaceballs (1987) is a comedy film that parodies the Star Wars trilogy and other sci-fi franchises. It was co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks, who also plays two roles in the film.

The film follows the adventures of Lone Starr, a mercenary who must rescue Princess Vespa from the evil Spaceballs, who want to steal the air from her planet. Along the way, he learns about the power of the Schwartz, a mysterious force that can help him defeat the Spaceballs. The film features many jokes, references, and spoofs of popular culture, such as Star Trek, Alien, Planet of the Apes, and The Wizard of Oz.

The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, and Joan Rivers. The film was released by MGM on June 24, 1987, and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. However, it has since become a cult classic and one of Brooks’s most popular films.

About Reel to Read

The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, include a Recommended Reads list based on the movie.

This event is free and open to all, but due to limited seating, registration is required. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 minutes before start time. After the event starts, all registered seats are released so we highly recommend that you arrive early. Please note that guests can arrive up to 15 minutes after the film starts. We reserve the right to prohibit guests from holding seats and late arrival. No food or drinks are allowed in SNFL program rooms.

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