The Belcourt to host a 25-film series celebrating 1999

Zoom in: The volume of modern classics that arrived on the eve of the millennium is mind-boggling.

• "The Matrix," "Fight Club," "The Sixth Sense," "Office Space," "10 Things I Hate About You" and "The Blair Witch Project" are just a few of the offerings that will play at The Belcourt.

What they're saying: Belcourt programming director Toby Leonard said the theater started planning for a 1999 retrospective after the 1973 series last year.

• Staff members selected the roster from hundreds of worthy possibilities.
• "Really, there could have been two more 25-film series culled from the year," Leonard said in a statement.

💭 Nate's thought bubble: I saw "The Sixth Sense" in the weekend it came out. There was no social media to ruin the surprise before I watched M. Night Shyamalan's masterpiece at the theater next to the Kmart in my hometown.

• I don't know if a movie with a twist ending could resonate in the internet age like it did back then.

• It was probably one of the most fun movie experiences I've ever had. If you have a pal who hasn't seen "The Sixth Sense," take them to the Belcourt so you can see their reaction.

If you go: Tickets to individual showings will be available at normal prices.

• Passes to see every movie are available for $200. (Belcourt members get a $50 discount.)
• Ticket five-packs are $45 ($35 for members).