The North Hempstead Summer Film Series kicks off Sunday, July 19 for the first of several movies to be shown at various Town Parks throughout the summer. This is coupled with the Town-sponsored Cinema on the Bay Film Series which is presented in partnership with Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, with all films shown at Sunset Park.
Sunday, July 19 Clinton G. Martin Park at 7:30 p.m., the Town will present “Big Hero 6” indoors. Robotics nerd Hiro Hamada discovers an inflatable health care robot Baymax created in the past by his brother, Tedashi. After a terrible life-changing accident, Hiro and Baymax team up with four other nerds and save their hometown San Fransokyo from an evil super villain trying to take over with Hiro’s invention.
Tuesday July 28 at Clark Botanical Garden they will be playing “Gigi,”a classic 1958 romance musical. Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. The movie stars Louis Jourdan and Leslie Caron.
Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m. North Hempstead Beach Park will be showing “Cinderella,” the 2015 live action version. This story has been every little girl’s favorite for more than 65 years. This Cinderella movie is the classic story with a twist. There is more action, more surprises and more thrills.
Friday, Aug. 7 at 8:15 p.m., Charles J. Fuschillo Park will be showing “Home.” “Home” is an animated, adventure-comedy where an alien is on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. The main characters are played by singer Rihanna and actor Jim Parsons.
The first film in the Cinema on the Bay series, all presented at Sunset Park in Port Washington, will be “Rocky 3” on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. with an appearance from Burt Young. The 1982 film is the third of seven films in the series. Sylvester Stallone plays the main character Rocky Balboa believed to be heavily influenced by the life of boxer Chuck Wepner
On July 11, at 8:30 p.m. will be “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” This family comedy is about an 11-year-old boy who thinks he is having the worst day of his life until things turn around for the best, starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner.
On July 25 at 8 p.m. will feature the popular “Pitch Perfect,” A comedy romance about a freshman in college Beca is cajoled into joining The Bellas, an all-girl singing group. The group is in need of change and Beca is just the right girl to shake things up.
The last movie in the series, the kids’ favorite “Frozen,” will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. This is an animated comedy about Anna, a concerned sister teaming up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman.
Please call 311 and visit www.northhempsteadny.gov for more information and the full schedule of summer events and festivals.
