#openair cinema

[mariosbegzos-blog]

[bigberryresorts]

In BIG BERRY, things are special. Do you want to watch a movie? Watch it in style! During the season, we like to treat ourselves – when doing something, we do it properly! Join us at open-air cinema this year.

[arthurandhisclotpole]

any of you guys going to the openair cinema in Hyde park to watch ghostbusters?!?

[liirtrism]

Unpredictable Weather

Friday evening whilest out for coffee and muffin, we some how managed to win 2 set of tickets to the open air cinema in the south bank this weekend. So after some catching up on Youtube clips including one hilarious Irish parody of 50 Shades of Grey by the Irish comedian Conal Gallen which had us in stitches, must say we were getting some bizarre looks and stares in the media building, The Edge. When we finally managed to peel our selves off the ground, we went home and watching Tinkerbell and secret of the wings with nachos and salsa to feed our inner child. We both agreed  that thought this film was nearly better than the original. So we gradually made our way into south bank, the next day, whilest on the bus, the weather took a turn, from gorgeous  sunshine to wet downpour which ended up cancelling our VIP Ben & Jerry studded treatment at the open air cinema which would have been a Channing Tatum double bill - 21 Jump  Street / Magic Mike but at least we got 2 set of pairs of complimentary passes to use at a future screening of our choice. To cheer us up further we ended up in Max Brenner sharing a Chocolate fudge brownie sundae and cookie before heading home to watching Toy Story 3 on tv followed by Hotel Transylvania on my laptop. I was treated to gorgeous Sunday veggie roast cooked and prepared by Niamh. After which we made our way into town via Coles to get few nibbles for the open air cinema later. Once in the culture quarter, we made our way to the museum to level 0 to the Playasaurus Place where the giant T-rex almost had a fighting match with Niamh. After few other bits, we strolled over to the Brisbane Openair, to collect our comp tickets and to our pleasant surprise, which were told, by the same woman from the previous night who has remembered us and how many times we were talking with her, not sure if that a good thing or a bad thing, that the tickets were actually VIP ones, so we were entitled to beanbag chair, comfy blanket, bottle of sparkling lemon favoured wine and as much Ben & Jerrys one could muster. Prior to the film starting at 7, there was music and games from half 4. All the games had a Ben and Jerry flavour to them, between both of us, we managed to win all the prizes that were available including T shirt, cooler bags, ice cream locks, key ring, ice cream cooler sleeve etc. Even before the film even commenced, we were having a blast, helped too that the weather was dry. Both of us agreed that the fim  - The Goonies, was actually better than we remembered.

The following day we learned Niamh was allowed to use her comp tickets for a different screening this week, so we are going Friday to see The Sapphires. To get in to the Oktoberfest mood, we both had German hot dogs, a Vegan Bratwurst and  NYC style which happened to be on 2 for 1 Tuesdays. Typical, as were about to go to the farmers market for our now weekly veg shop on Wednesday.. we get soaked in a downpour but at least we got our veggies first :). So we decided to get out of the rain and go for coffee in our usual spot in the culture quarter - the library cafe. whilest we were there chatting away, Niamh got a last minute phone call from the agency, for a shift that night.. so after a quick dash home to get change, dinner etc.. sprinted for the bus and just and me just made the connecting train at central station... had her on the phone.. had heavens when I left her she made the train.. Despite a pleasant change in the weather, it was quite breezy, on Friday.. After our successful outing to the openair cinema on Sunday  we get to use the comp tickets Niamh had won but couldn't use due to the cancelled event on Saturday because of the rain. The film is the new Chris O Dowd film - The Sapphires based on true aboriginal story.   

[liirtrism]

Unpredictable Weather

Friday evening whilest out for coffee and muffin, we some how managed to win 2 set of tickets to the open air cinema in the south bank this weekend. So after some catching up on Youtube clips including one hilarious Irish parody of 50 Shades of Grey by the Irish comedian Conal Gallen which had us in stitches, must say we were getting some bizarre looks and stares in the media building, The Edge. When we finally managed to peel our selves off the ground, we went home and watching Tinkerbell and secret of the wings with nachos and salsa to feed our inner child. We both agreed  that thought this film was nearly better than the original. So we gradually made our way into south bank, the next day, whilest on the bus, the weather took a turn, from gorgeous  sunshine to wet downpour which ended up cancelling our VIP Ben & Jerry studded treatment at the open air cinema which would have been a Channing Tatum double bill - 21 Jump  Street / Magic Mike but at least we got 2 set of pairs of complimentary passes to use at a future screening of our choice. To cheer us up further we ended up in Max Brenner sharing a Chocolate fudge brownie sundae and cookie before heading home to watching Toy Story 3 on tv followed by Hotel Transylvania on my laptop. I was treated to gorgeous Sunday veggie roast cooked and prepared by Niamh. After which we made our way into town via Coles to get few nibbles for the open air cinema later. Once in the culture quarter, we made our way to the museum to level 0 to the Playasaurus Place where the giant T-rex almost had a fighting match with Niamh. After few other bits, we strolled over to the Brisbane Openair, to collect our comp tickets and to our pleasant surprise, which were told, by the same woman from the previous night who has remembered us and how many times we were talking with her, not sure if that a good thing or a bad thing, that the tickets were actually VIP ones, so we were entitled to beanbag chair, comfy blanket, bottle of sparkling lemon favoured wine and as much Ben & Jerrys one could muster. Prior to the film starting at 7, there was music and games from half 4. All the games had a Ben and Jerry flavour to them, between both of us, we managed to win all the prizes that were available including T shirt, cooler bags, ice cream locks, key ring, ice cream cooler sleeve etc. Even before the film even commenced, we were having a blast, helped too that the weather was dry. Both of us agreed that the fim  - The Goonies, was actually better than we remembered.

The following day we learned Niamh was allowed to use her comp tickets for a different screening this week, so we are going Friday to see The Sapphires. To get in to the Oktoberfest mood, we both had German hot dogs, a Vegan Bratwurst and  NYC style which happened to be on 2 for 1 Tuesdays. Typical, as were about to go to the farmers market for our now weekly veg shop on Wednesday.. we get soaked in a downpour but at least we got our veggies first :). So we decided to get out of the rain and go for coffee in our usual spot in the culture quarter - the library cafe. whilest we were there chatting away, Niamh got a last minute phone call from the agency, for a shift that night.. so after a quick dash home to get change, dinner etc.. sprinted for the bus and just and me just made the connecting train at central station... had her on the phone.. had heavens when I left her she made the train.. Despite a pleasant change in the weather, it was quite breezy, on Friday.. After our successful outing to the openair cinema on Sunday  we get to use the comp tickets Niamh had won but couldn't use due to the cancelled event on Saturday because of the rain. The film is the new Chris O Dowd film - The Sapphires based on true aboriginal story.   

[johnhhemphill]

The big screen waits for dark

[johnhhemphill]

Populaire - Openair Cinema

At 8.30pm the big screen wakes and slowly lifts from its face-down position to a vertical, glowing red.  The Opera House and The Bridge disappear from view.  Late arrivals look anxiously for seats.  Flying foxes swoop overhead.

A restrained set of ads starts the show off as the last floaters find seats.  The film begins backed by all the charm of a beautiful evening with a harbour view.

I first went to outdoor cinemas in the Eastern Goldfields in the 1950s.  Up the back the cheap garden seats, down the front the snazzier deck chairs.  Overhead a dazzling beam into which assorted insects and projectiles would fly.  A cartoon and two films.   Fizzy drinks and ice-cream.  An enthusiastic crowd of indigenous and non-indigenous locals.  Perfect for small boys who could shoot peppercorn berries from glass pea shooters and watch them arc gracefully towards the heads in the more expensive seats.

In Jakarta, years later, we did films in our front garden.  A willing Embassy provided the means, guests fuelled themselves with gin & tonic and dinner, and settled down to a warm evening’s viewing.  One evening we had Mary Queen of Scots.  This had a number of ferocious scenes in which the Scottish Lords, fierce and hairy, fell on victims with dirks.  Spectacularly bloody.  At one stage I looked up to see a group of rapt bejak drivers, obviously standing on their bejaks, looking over our high fence, delighting in the Ramayana quality of early Scottish politics.  Democratic and inclusive.

There were no bejak drivers at the Botanic Gardens when we went to see Populaire.  But there was an inclusive atmosphere.  Someone got up from a table to come over and tell us they had spare seats while we were wandering around looking for somewhere to eat.  We got cushions for the people on the table.  They then minded our stuff as we belatedly rushed off to reserve seats.  They ate some of our cake.  It had all the charm which Sydney brings to group events.  A form of gotong royong, in fact (Javanese mutual help).

Populaire is set in 1959 and is a French take on those Rock Hudson-Doris Day type “romcoms”. Girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl and boy are rapturously reunited.  Lots of big hair, narrow waisted dresses, smoking, and a shadow of the Second World War.  It is possible to dislike a concept like this instantly.  But it’s so sweetly delivered, with such nice cameo parts and with strong ‘what’s at stake’ content, that it’s charming and absorbing.  Deborah Francois as Rose is particularly good.

Seen at the Botanic Gardens it was a winner.