Outdoor Films
Outdoor Screening Schedule
June 5, June 16, July 21, August 18
The Barrie Film Festival invites you to enjoy a free outdoor screening in the park. So bring your blanket or lawn chair for a film under the stars.
Weather permitting, please see specific rain dates.
Lawn Chair Luminata Screenings
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK -
Date Change - Thursday, June 17 at Centennial Park
HELP! - Wednesday, July 21, Heritage Park
LADDER 49 - Wednesday, August 18, Centennial Park
Lawn Chair Luminata Screenings - June 16, July 21, August 18
The Barrie Film Festival will once again be included in the summer program called LAWN CHAIR LUMINATA: WATERFRONT SERIES. This is an artistic collaboration that brings together theatre, music, film and art within the beautiful setting of Heritage and Centennial Park. We will be presenting three free outdoor films projected on an inflatable 25 ft. screen under the night sky and will be shown the third Wednesday of every month June through to August, weather permitting.
Raiders of The Lost Ark
Date Change: Wednesday, June 17, 2010
Location: Centennial Park
Time: at dusk, approximately 9:00 pm, weather permitting
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman and Ronald Lacey
1981, Action/Adventure, 118 minutes, Rated PG for some frightening scenes, intense adventure violence including disturbing images, not recommended for very young viewers (USA)
Synopsis: Action-packed and adventure-filled, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is director Steven Spielberg's loving homage to the Saturday matinee cliffhanger serials of his childhood. When the Allies discover the Nazis are planning to use the Lost Ark of the Covenant as a weapon, the U.S. government enlists archaeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) to locate the biblical treasure chest where the remains of the broken tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed. En route, Jones and his feisty ex-girlfriend, Marion (Karen Allen), must escape the clutches of evil Nazis, duplicitous “natives,” and a nest of venomous snakes—not to mention the wrath of God. The groundbreaking special effects and furious, never-ending pace make for a stylish whirlwind of a movie, topped off with a fabulous sense of humor. This bare-knuckled, barnstorming, pot-boiling, eye-popping bucket of Technicolor popcorn became Paramount Pictures’ highest-grossing film, and deservedly so–RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is quite simply one of the most enjoyable movies ever made.
Help!
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 (rain date Thursday, July 22)
Location: Heritage Park
Time: at dusk, approximately 9:00 pm, weather permitting
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: The BEATLES (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr), Leo McKern, Elenor Brun and Roy Kinnear
1965, Comedy/Musical/Fantasy, 153 minutes, PG (UK)
Synopsis: The Beatles followed up their debut film, A HARD DAY’S NIGHT, with this fanciful spy spoof. When Ringo adds a new ring to his collection, he’s unaware of how important and dangerous this piece of jewelry is. On one hand, a religious cult considers it a sacred object and the wearer must become a sacrifice to their gods. On the other hand, the ring has magical abilities that hold the key to supreme power. Soon the boys from Liverpool are engaged in a slapstick and madcap chase round the world, as a crazed scientist, a pack of crooks, and several religious fanatics set out to capture the band. Watch for the English Channel swimmer who seems to be perpetually lost and appears in nearly every location. Includes Beatles’ hits including “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride,” "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away,” and many more.
Ladder 49
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 (rain date Thursday, August 19)
Location: Centennial Park
Time: at dusk, approximately 9:00 pm, weather permitting
Directed by: Jay Russell
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Robert Patrick and Jacinda Barrett
2004, Drama/Action, 115 minutes, 14A for intense fire and rescue situations, some frightening scenes and for some profanity, not recommended for sensitive or very young viewers (USA)
Synopsis: LADDER 49 introduces the audience to the life of Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix), a firefighter for the Baltimore City fire department. Captain Mike Kennedy (John Travolta), takes Jack under his wing to make him the best firefighter in the city. Time passes and Jack is now a seasoned veteran on the rescue team and while on a four-alarm fire to a burning 20-story building, the floor collapses around him. Jack falls through the building into the middle of the inferno, and is rendered unconscious. Awaiting rescue, Jack begins to relive his life of his wife and kids, and his career through flashbacks.
Come out and see the fire trucks and meet your Barrie Firefighters!
This screening is sponsored by the Barrie Fire & Emergency Service and Barrie Firefighter Community Projects.
Interested in becoming a volunteer?