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HBO's outdoor film festival, presented by Time Warner Cable, returns this summer to New York City's Bryant Park.
Every Monday at sunset, starting June 15, catch classics, from Dog Day Afternoon to the off-beat romance Harold & Maude. The festival closes August 17 with sci-fi blockbuster Close Encounters of the Third Kind. First Up: The Sting on June 15 |
June 15, The Sting
Starring Robert Redford & Paul Newman
Brush up on your 1930's Chicago crime trivia before seeing this Oscar Award-winning film.
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June 22, Breaking AwayStarring Dennis Christopher, Daniel Stern & Dennis Quaid
Everyone should be able to relate to the story of this teen trying to cope with post-high school life.
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June 29, Gold Diggers of 1933
Starring Ginger Rogers & Joan Blondell
A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do when you're living in the Great Depression.
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July 6, Dog Day AfternoonStarring Al Pacino and Chris Sarandon
When you love someone, rob a bank to really show them how much you care.
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July 13, How Green Was My Valley
Starring Maureen O'Hara and Roddy McDowall
John Ford beat out Orson Welles for the Best Director Oscar with this film under his belt.
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July 20, Harold And MaudeStarring Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon
Maude, one of the original cougars, may be the perfect match for 20-year-old Harold.
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July 27, The Defiant Ones
Starring Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis
Two prisoners are the ultimate odd couple when they escape from a chain gang still shackled to one another.
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August 3, Kramer Vs. KramerStarring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep
Working dad becomes doting father after his wife walks out on her family.
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August 10, The Magnificent Seven
Starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson
The Seven Samurai of the Wild West, seven cowboys must stand their ground against their enemies.
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August 17, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Starring Richard Dreyfuss and Francois Truffaut
Would an alien sighting drive you to build mountains out of your mashed potatoes?
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Where:
The park is located between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Details and Map When: Summer Mondays -- lawn opens at 5PM and films start rolling 30 minutes after sunset. Restrooms: Starting at 7PM, Bryant Park’s restrooms are for women only. Both ladies & gents can use portable facilities on 40th Street. Nearest Subway Stops: The F, V, B, D (42/Bryant Park) and 7 (5th Avenue) trains stop directly below the park. Times Square and Grand Central Terminal are also within a short walk. |
What to Bring:
If you want to watch from the lawn, bring a blanket and arrive early. Or you can watch from the sidelines in one of the 4,000 park chairs. Pack a picnic or partake of the on-site 'wichcraft kiosks for sandwiches, ice cream and more. What Not To Bring: Drugs, alcohol, loud radios and tarps are among the forbidden items. For a full list, click here. Post-Movie Discussions: You can discuss likes, dislikes, plots and more afterward at a nearby restaurant or bar. Official Site: www.bryantpark.org |