Where else can you gather with thousands of New Yorkers and watch some of the best movies under the stars?
Sure the fights over blanket-space, the frequent sssssh-ing, and spilled Chardonnay can be annoying- but nothing tops one of those cinematic moments when the whole lawn stops and watches in awe.
Here are my thoughts on the films for this year's festival:
Probably one of the seminal movies of the '80's. Expect a lawn-wide "Danke Schoen" serenade and a "Twist and Shout" riot.
June 27- East of Eden (1955)
Weird choice. The movie is very long- and loses some of the brilliance of the book. But it's James Dean. Who wouldn't want to lay on a blanket with him?
July 4- Top Gun (1986)
Another seminal movie of the '80's. Expect a lawn-wide "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" serenade. Frequent snickers at the gay subtext can also be expected.
One of my favorite comedies. Read more about it here. There's some overt racism that might get booed.
July 18- The Omen (1976)
Personally, I prefer Damien: Omen II (1978), but there's plenty of weird deaths in this first one to keep you laughing/cringing. Satanic nannies, devil-dogs, and fun with lightning rods. It's all for you...
July 25- Three Days of the Condor (1975)
The opening of this movie haunted my childhood. In an era where workplace shootings are commonplace, it's best to always be late for work.
August 1- Harvey (1950)
August 8- High Plains Drifter (1973)
I often get my Clint Eastwood '70's westerns confused- but whichever one this is, expect shooting, sneering, and those always wonderful Eastwood one-liners.
August 15- The Big Chill (1983)
I've never sat through this one. Maybe I need to be at Bryant Park this night...
This is my favorite Star Trek movie. It is sci-fi fun from stem to stern- and actually has the most poignant moments in the whole franchise. The crowd-backed cry of "Khaaaaaaannnnnnn!!!" will be heard for miles.
So grab a blanket and a picnic basket (with cleverly concealed wine) and head to Bryant Park this summer!
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