Kids’ Films and Cult Classics to Play In Summertime Movie Series
There’s nothing like watching movies in the glorious summertime weather under the stars. Philadelphia knows that residents love the experience, so they are offering a summertime movie series in two different parts of the city. One is themed towards families and shows contemporary kids’ fare while the other is a lineup of “B movies,” or cult classics. The setting is Historic Philadelphia, allowing residents and visitors alike to get a little entertainment with their culture and exploration of America’s past.
Bring the popcorn and drinks for Philadelphia’s outdoor movie series, starting tonight!
Amy Needle, President and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, says that little ones will get a kick out of the family movie series, which takes place in Franklin Square Park on a giant inflatable screen. The series starts tonight! According to the local CBS affiliate, Needles quoted the schedule thusly: “Sing on July 3rd. On July 8th it’s The Secret Life of Pets. On July 22nd, it’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — that one also is with a beer garden; and then on August 5th we have Lego Batman, and on August 19th, Finding Dory,” said Needle. All (except for Ferris Bueller) are recent kids’ releases that should have massive appeal for families with young folks.
In a few days, the second series starts in the Betsy House courtyard, where films will be projected on a wall. “They are really unique b-movies! On July 7th it’s the classic The Giant Claw, on August 4th, it’s Earth Versus The Spider. On September 1st, it’s The Amazing Colossal Man. Those are BYOB,” Needle explained. A bottle of wine and some snacks in the moonlight while a cheesy movie plays? Sounds like anyone’s idea of a great date night, or night out with friends.
As if viewing some great movies wasn’t incentive enough to come out, Needles says that there will be other fun activities lined up. “We are also doing a partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society. So there’s Quizzo, there are evening tours of the Betsy Ross House,” she said.
