A Most Excellent Movie

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure screens tonight at the Capitol Theatre as part of the Melt Bar and Grilled Late Shift Series. It’s a fitting selection for the cult-classics line-up, one which features George Carlin as Rufus, an emissary from the future, tasked with making sure two valley dudes pass a history exam so they can later imbue the future’s culture with the music and wisdom of their garage band. Time travel and ludicrous 1980s special effects are worth the $5 ticket price alone, as is Keanu Reeves’ voice and Keanu Reeves’ haircut. To top it all off, Cleveland Cinemas is offering most excellent prizes for the best historical costume in the audience. Dust off those Halloween wigs and waistcoats and have yourself a hilarious sci-fi night at the movies. The film shows at midnight. (Allard)