Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man
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After incorporating elements of comic book style and design into many of his films, director Sam Raimi helms this straight-ahead, big-budget comic book adaptation, which also marks acclaimed young actor Tobey Maguire’s first dip into live-action blockbuster filmmaking. Spider-Man follows the template of the original Stan Lee/Steve Ditko source material, with hero Peter Parker an orphaned, intellectual teen loner living in Queens with his aunt (Rosemary Harris) and uncle (Cliff Robertson), and dreaming of the girl next door, Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). On a field trip to a Columbia University lab, Peter is bitten by a genetically altered spider and overnight he gains superhuman strength, agility, and perception. At first, Peter uses his powers for material gain, winning a wrestling match with a purportedly lucrative prize. But when Peter apathetically fails to stop a burglar from robbing the wrestling arena, a tragedy follows that compels him to devote his powers to fighting crime — as the superhero Spider-Man. When he’s not busy fighting crime in a spider suit, Peter moves into an apartment with his best friend, Harry (James Franco), and begins work as a photographer at the Daily Bugle. Meanwhile, his do-gooder alter ego finds a nemesis in the form of the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), a super-powered, megalomaniacal villain who happens to be the alter ego of Harry’s father, weapons-manufacturing mogul Norman Osborn.
Know Before You Go:
Movie begins at dusk. You should come early to get a spot and bring a chair or blanket. All ages welcome!
5/28/2016 0:00 8:30:00 PM 10:30:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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Movies Under the Stars: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
A band of rebels plot to steal the Death Star’s blueprints in this “Star Wars” spin-off.
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A band of rebels plot to steal the Death Star’s blueprints in this “Star Wars” spin-off.
Know Before You Go
You should arrive before 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!
8/31/2017 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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Movie Under the Stars: End of the Century: The Punk Singer
This film profiles feminist musician Kathleen Hanna, one of the central figures in the riot grrrl movement. The filmmakers utilize a wealth of archival footage, as well as interviews with Hanna, to tell her story.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film.
June 2017 is New York Music Month (NYMM) – the first-ever citywide celebration of New York City’s diverse music ecosystem, across all five boroughs. The month is an initiative of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment in partnership with NY is Music.
This film profiles feminist musician Kathleen Hanna, one of the central figures in the riot grrrl movement. The filmmakers utilize a wealth of archival footage, as well as interviews with Hanna, to tell her story.
Know Before You Go
You should arrive by 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!
6/18/2017 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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CityParks PuppetMobile Presents: LITTLE RED’S HOOD
CityParks PuppetMobile Presents LITTLE RED’S HOOD
“Little Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to kids. The production features a dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.
Like many of today’s children, Little Red is a smart, young city slicker who is too focused on her smartphone to notice her surroundings. Wulfric is a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth. When Little Red travels from New York City to the country to deliver some cupcakes to her Grandma, she encounters a colorful cast of characters as Wulfric the Wolf tries to head her off at the pass.
Little Red’s Hood is directed by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre’s Artistic Director Bruce Cannon and written by Liam Hurley.
The CityParks PuppetMobile is the oldest continually operating company of its kind in the country, which presents free performances and puppet-making workshops in neighborhood parks, recreation centers and schools throughout New York City.
Event Website: https://www.cityparksfoundation.org/arts/puppetmobile/
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5/6/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM
info@cityparksfoundation.org.
Summer Sounds: SKA Orchestra
The NYC SKA Orchestra is an 18- piece big band with a bold new sound. The orchestra boasts a lush musical style of jazz, blues, ska, rock steady and reggae.
The NYC SKA Orchestra is an 18- piece big band with a bold new sound. The orchestra boasts a lush musical style of jazz, blues, ska, rock steady and reggae.
Presented by The Kupferberg Center For Arts at Queens College.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
8/12/2016 0:00 6:00:00 PM 7:00:00 PM
718-393-7270
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Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night!
DJ Cocotaso spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and more.
DJ Cocotaso spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and more outdoors at Windmuller stage. This event features dance lessons and performances by Piel Canela Dance School, followed by an open dance for all. Don’t miss it!
Please note: The event is cancelled in case of rain
8/14/2015 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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Movies Under the Stars: One Film, One New York – Crooklyn
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has teamed up with chief film…
Rain Location: Al Oerter Recreation Center
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has teamed up with chief film critics A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis of The New York Times to choose five great films all shot in New York City.
After a spirited runoff between five great movies, thousands of New Yorkers have chosen CROOKLYN as the one film they want to watch together on September 13th! Crooklyn is Spike Lee’s vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school teacher, her stubborn jazz musician husband and their five kids living in Brooklyn in 1973.
Know Before You Go
This movie is rated PG-13. The movie will begin at dusk, around 7:30 p.m. You should arrive by 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!
9/13/2017 0:00 7:30:00 PM 9:30:00 PM
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It’s My Park Day at Windmuller Park
On It’s My Park Day, volunteer with the Friends of Windmuller Park to help clean, rake, and weed and plant bulbs at the entrance gardens of Windmuller Park.
On It’s My Park Day, volunteer with the Friends of Windmuller Park to help clean, rake, and weed and plant bulbs at the entrance gardens of Windmuller Park. Please dress appropriately for projects and join the fun!
10/4/2014 0:00 9:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
(917) 545-6790
mmaritovi@aol.com.
CANCELLED: It’s My Park at Lawrence Virgilio Playground
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Assemblymember Barnwell’s Office to do general cleanup at Lawrence Virgilio Playground.
Please note: this event has been cancelled.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Assemblymember Barnwell’s Office to do general cleanup at Lawrence Virgilio Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
6/24/2017 0:00 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(718) 651-3185
barnwellb@nyassembly.gov.
National Night Out – 108th Precinct
National Night Out is an annual summer event in which precincts organize anti-crime rallies with the participation of local business and civic organizations.
National Night Out is an annual summer event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watches in which precincts organize anti-crime rallies with the participation of local business and civic organizations. Various Police Department units present displays, and other City, State and Federal agencies also take part. National Night Out has proven to be an effective and enjoyable police/community partnership. It is held on the first Tuesday of August every year.
Enjoy a bouncy castle, face painting, games, and more at this local event.
8/4/2015 0:00 5:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM
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Shorts from the Queens World Film Festival
NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment present these short films from the Queens World Film Festival! About the Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) Turning…
NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment present free movie screenings from the Queens World Film Festival! Nine short films, mixing it up between animation and narrative – reminding us that it’s not about fitting in, it’s about finding where you fit.
About the Queens World Film Festival (QWFF):
Turning five in 2015, QWFF screens challenging films representative of quality independent cinema from around the world and around the corner.
Films Screened (In Order of Show Time):
Thanks (12 minutes)
A lost girl approaches a shopkeeper. Hilarity ensues.
Hero Pose (13 minutes)
The Hero Pose is a short film about Mia, an eight year old girl and her father, Joe, who is trying to sell a car. As the afternoon progresses, Mia and Joe uncover a lot about their relationship and end up connecting with one another in an unusual way.
Wild Woman (12 minutes)
The Wild Woman: Legend or reality? This quirky mockumentary takes you on a quest to solve a modern mystery. All roles are played by Joy Shatz, who is also the director, writer and producer.
Hanging by a Thread (Animation) (9 minutes)
It’s the future, and humanity appears to be but a memory, existing only in scattered pieces. That is until a pillow’s needlepoint rendering of three individuals, collectively known as the Clothespin Freaks, finds the spark of life and surfaces to fulfill their destinies, hinted at by their names. Once aware of their purpose, the group begins assembling the remains of humanity they see all around them.
7 Day Gig (10 minutes)
Last week, Jay’s dad passed away. At a loss about the loss, Jay, a Guamanian-Romanian-Catholic-Jew, decides to honor his dad’s life by sitting shiva, the seven-day Jewish mourning tradition. The only problem is, he lives in sunny Los Angeles where he just can’t seem to make any friends. After failing to befriend his neighbors, he puts an ad on Craigslist looking for people to attend his shiva. His ad is answered by a chicken who wants to be an actor, a 12 year-old punk who wants to be a Rabbi, and an old man who looks like he might not live through the week. This is a film about coping with the absurdity of death in a tradition you don’t fully understand. 7 Day Gig: a comedy about loss.
Something Left, Something Taken (Animation) (10 minutes)
A dark comedy about a vacationing couple’s encounter with a man they believe to be the Zodiac Killer.
lonely Eros (1 minute)
In the desolate landscape of the American Northeast, Carol, an alluring woman living on the fringe, carries out her quiet routine. Even as she lands an interview for a job as a waitress, she gets a call for the work she can’t refuse. In the ensuing racy encounter, her true identity is exposed.
Beyoutiful (4 minutes)
Challenging the rules of gender through cuteness and color.
Between Times (Animation) (15 minutes)
From the wall of a small town bakery, a cuckoo clock recounts a day where bread was sliced one second thick, lovers fell in sync and time rarely flowed at an even rate.
Know Before You Go:
You should come before 6:30 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!
For more information on this event, please call (718) 393-7370.
10/29/2015 0:00 6:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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CANCELLED: Movies Under the Stars: Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland after finding success in the real world, only to discover that the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) is suffering from severe depression.
Please note: this event has been cancelled.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!
Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland after finding success in the real world as a ship’s captain, only to discover that the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) is suffering from severe depression. Eager to help her friend, she steals a time-travel device called the Chronosphere and journeys into the past in order to save the Hatter’s family. Elsewhere, the deposed Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) also attempts to go back in time and heal old wounds. Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Michael Sheen co-star. James Bobin (The Muppets) directed this time around, taking over from Tim Burton (who helmed 2010’s Alice in Wonderland).
Know Before You Go
Movie begins at dusk. You should come early to get a spot and bring a chair or blanket. All ages welcome!
10/21/2016 0:00 6:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 393-7370
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Movies Under the Stars: Back to the Future
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!
1980s teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is transported back in time to 1955 where he accidentally changes the course of history through a series of comic misadventures and finds he must return things to the way they were, back to the future.
Know Before You Go
Movie begins at dusk. You should come early to get a spot and bring a chair or blanket. All ages welcome!
7/13/2016 0:00 8:30:00 PM 10:30:00 PM
(718) 393-7370