Whistler, Canada: Outdoor Movies With a Political Spin in Whistler, Canada http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/whis... Monday nights at the movies just got a bit more stimulating, thanks to the combined efforts of two local groups: Late and Unique Nighttime Alternatives (LUNA) and the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre (SLCC). LUNA’s winter activities got off to a bit of a late start this year, but now, they’re kicking things off in a big way, launching a regular outdoor movie night with the support of the SLCC.
Koh Phangan, Thailand: Open Air Film Festival on Koh Phangan Island in Thailand http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/koh-... The Phangan Film Festival grew out of a pure love for meaningful independent filmmaking. Additionally, we are world travelers who rejoice in the cross-cultural expansion that subtly transforms all those who wander far and wide, and we embrace film as a medium for this soul-level evolution.
Sydney, Australia: Outdoor Movies at the St. George Open Air Cinema Pay Tribute to Fire Victims http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/sydn... US stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long paid tribute to the Victoria fire victims as they walked the red carpet at a rainy Sydney premiere of Hollywood film He’s Just Not That Into You. The pair graciously supported the outdoor movie screening of their film while acknowledging the losses brought by the fire. Goodwin and Long were joined by Australian celebrities at the St George Open Air Cinema at Mrs Macquarie’s Point in the Botanic Gardens tonight.
Basel, Switzerland: "Art Basel" International Art Festival Features Outdoor Movies in an Open Air Cinema http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/base... The world’s premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. In the square outside the Stadtkino, an Open Air Cinema with 100 seats was set up, weather permiting, every evening from June 11 to 16 (except Saturday, when the ArtZappening culture festival takes place). These outdoor movies have become a trademark tradition for Art Basel.
Deptford, United Kingdom: Outdoor Short Films Projected Onto Buildings in Deptford, United Kingdom http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/dept... Shorts made by Lewisham filmmakers are to be projected onto buildings in Deptford, this weekend. The Deptford Winter Nights Tour, the first of five guerilla cinema events in conjunction with Lewisham Film Initiative, will launch tomorrow (Feb 7) on the corner of Deptford High Street and Reginald Road at 6.30pm. It’s not exactly your usual outdoor movie fare but it will surely give a unique perspective to the short films.
Crawford (2008) http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/outd... “Focuses not on stereotypes but on human beings, who are a lot more complicated than red-and-blue, and the way political strategies touch their lives.”¯
Duck Season (2006) http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/outd... In the summer of 2008, the Socrates Sculpture Park Outdoor Cinema festival in New York City featured artistic indie films in their outdoor movie events. The Socrates Outdoor Film series is known for featuring some of the lesser-known, yet high-quality films such as Duck Season, a critically acclaimed film from Mexico. The following is a review of Duck Season featured in New York Magazine. You can read the original blog post about the outdoor movie event here.
London, United Kingdom: Free Outdoor Movie For Valentine's Day at London's National Theater http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/lond... This Valentine’s Day, London’s National Theater will be hosting a free outdoor movie screening on the NT Fly Tower of Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman’s ingenious love story about the rising young light of the Elizabethan stage: Shakespeare in Love. Bring blankets (and a date) to keep warm; best viewed from the Baylis Terrace. In today’s not-so-booming enconomy, this cheap date will feel like a bohemian getaway instead of a penny-pincher’s night out. Nothing is more romantic that an outdoor film under the stars, so enjoy a romantic movie at the open air cinema with your Valentine.
Outdoor Film Review of “The Namesake”¯ Screened At the Queens Museum of Art http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/new-... In August of 2008, “The Namesake”¯ was featured in an outdoor film screening presented by the Queens Museum of Art. As an example of flawless storytelling and vivid imagery, “The Namesake”¯ was a perfect cinematic event to accompany the museum’s permanent collection. The following is Roger Ebert’s review of this beautiful film. Read about the outdoor cinema event in our original blog post here.
Victoria, Australia: Outdoor Movies Screened at the Young Filmmakers Festival in Victoria, Australia http://blog.openaircinema.us/blog/archives/vict... Watch out Hollywood ”¯“ Victoria’s budding film makers are set to shine in the fourth annual Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival this Saturday. Up and coming filmmakers will be screening their own films in a special outdoor movie screening at Cameo Outdoor Cinema. The open air cinema will provide an exciting venue for the event.