It’s Open Season for Cinema in the Park … with Bond, The Queen, Kenny & Spider-Man! February Feb 2 – 29 2008
Ryde families are in for to a right royal treat, when The Queen, Casino Royale and the “knight in shining overalls” Kenny head up an A-list of movies at this year’s Cinema in the Park. For the kids, Spider-Man 3 and Open Season, round off the festival with something for everyone.
Cinema in the Park has become one of the most popular highlights of our summer festival says Derek McCarthy, Manager Community Relations and Events. “Now in its 7th year, Cinema in the Park started as a small event attracting just a few hundred people. Now, thousands turn up to enjoy movies under the stars in a great community get-together.
“Not only do we showcase some seriously good movies, but this festival gives movie-goers the chance to experience several of our outstanding parklands at night, with the choice of five different open air locations.
“We’ve brought Kenny back for a re-run through popular demand and The Queen will carry subtitles for the hearing impaired,” he added.
So, have a great night out under the star with family and friends. Pack a picnic, a blanket or a low-chair and watch some of your favourite movies on the big screen. Films start at sundown (approx 8pm) and conclude around 10.30pm. Snacks available.
Cinema in the Park is sponsored by ‘Yes’ Optus, Macquarie University, Northern District Times.
PROGRAM
Saturday 2 February – “Open Season” (G)
Morrison Bay Park, Frances Road, Putney
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.
Saturday 9 February – “Spider-Man 3” (M)
Fontenoy Park, Macquarie Park.
Spider-Man is back to save the city with his usual hero work, only this time he bonds with an alien substance known as symbiote which turns his hero days and personal life into something ugly.
Saturday 16 February – “Kenny” (M),
Meadowbank Park, Constitution Road, Meadowbank.
Ignored and unappreciated, Kenny is one of the cogs in humanity's machinery. An unsung hero taking care of society's dirty work - a knight in shining overalls. Follow Kenny as he juggles family emergencies, fatherhood and sewage with grace, humour and unflinching dignity. Part philosopher, part comedian, all heart - "Kenny" is living proof that in sewage, as in life, the best will always rise to the top. Contains moderate course language.
Saturday 23 February – “The Queen” (M) Carries subtitles
North Ryde Oval, Pittwater Road (opp RSL)
Diana the 'People's Princess' has died in a car accident in Paris. The Queen (Helen Mirren) and her family decide that for the best, they should remain hidden behind the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. The heartbroken public do not understand. Watch the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle to reach a compromise between the Royal family’s private tragedy and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.
Friday 29 February – “Casino Royale” (M)
Lakeside Lawn, Macquarie University
Everyone has a past. Every legend has a beginning. Discover how James...became Bond in this action packed thriller. With his brand-new license to kill in hand, Bond (Daniel Craig) must stop the infamous Le Chiffre, a man suspected to be the world's biggest banker for terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro.
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