Just when you were starting to feel a little sad and a little lonely, thinking that summer was over...
More free outdoor movies!
This drizzly, gray, coolish weather has me thinking of fall and already feeling nostalgic for this summer, but it's a relief to know that there are still fun, free, warm weather things to do. Next week, the Central Park Conservancy (they of the fantastic free park tours) presents a teeny tiny "film festival" Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm each night. Here's the lineup, with descriptions stolen from the Park Conservancy:
Tuesday, August 24: Fame (1980)
This classic ’80s musical flick follows students through their audition, training and graduation at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. 134 min. (And by the way, if you can't make it to see Fame next Tuesday, it's also showing tonight in Astoria Park!)
Wednesday, August 25: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
A remake of the 1974 crime thriller, armed men hijack a New York City subway train and hold passengers hostage in return for a ransom. Dispatcher Walter Graber (Denzel Washington) is left to face off with the crime’s mastermind (John Travolta). 106 min.
Thursday, August 26: Saturday Night Fever (1977)
This disco classic follows Tony Manero (John Travolta), a Brooklyn youth who feels his only chance to make it in life is as king of the dance floor. 118 min.
Friday, August 27: King Kong (1933)
In this cult classic stop-animation film, a giant gorilla called Kong attempts to possess a beautiful blond actress. 100 min.
Saturday, August 28: Manhattan (1979)
A romantic comedy about a twice-divorced writer (Woody Allen) who is dating a high school girl, and eventually finds love with his best friend’s mistress. (Diane Keaton). 96 min.
Gates open at 6:30, movies start at 8. Picnics are welcome! Showings are at north of Sheep Meadow, behind Mineral Springs (mid-Park at 69th Street). Enter the Park at 72nd Street.
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