Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: 'Labyrinth' and David Bowie as Goblin King Jareth

Tonight brings Jim Henson's fantasy adventure "Labyrinth" from 1986.

Let's hit that plot:

Fifteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie) who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in thirteen hours.

OK!



The summer film series wraps up next Thursday night with — !!! — "Midnight Cowboy."

As always, bring mosquito repellent. Or put some on at home. It's your West Nile Virus!

Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: 'The Harder They Come'

The Films in Tompkins series continues tonight at sundown with "The Harder They Come," the 1972 Jamaican crime film starring Jimmy Cliff.

Per IMDB:

Wishing to become a successful Reggae singer, a young Jamaican man finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and drug pushers.

Oh, and that soundtrack!



Tonight's screening is present by Miss Lily's 7A.

And upcoming:

Aug. 7: "Labyrinth"

Aug. 14: "Midnight Cowboy"

The films start at sundown... and there will be local bands or DJs performing beforehand. Not sure about any samples of Jack Daniels.

Also, bring mosquito repellent. (Seriously.)

Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: 'Fight Club'

The Films in Tompkins series continues tonight at sundown with 1999's "Fight Club."

Does anyone really need a ploy synopsis?



And upcoming ...

July 31: "The Harder They Come"

Aug. 7: "Labyrinth"

Aug. 14: "Midnight Cowboy"

The films start at sundown... and there will be local bands or DJs performing from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Also, bring mosquito repellent.

Reminders tonight: See 'Fast Times in Ridgemont High' in Tompkins Square Park

[Debbie and Damone]

In case you missed our post yesterday … the Films in Tompkins series returns tonight with a free screening of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," which needs no introduction.

And this trailer for the movie sucks.



Sadly, I am not allowed to go. I have seen the movie so many times, I can't help but blurt out lines right before the character does.

This is U.S. History, I see the globe right there!

Hope you had a hell of a piss, Arnold!

"Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice."

Sorry! Go! Enjoy! The film starts at sundown. (The gates open at 6.)

Films in Tompkins series returns tomorrow night with 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

As we noted a few weeks ago, the Films in Tompkins series would return this summer, though sligtly later than usual.

The organizers have just released the roster, starting with "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" tomorrow night...


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The series ends Aug. 14 with "Midnight Cowboy."

We originally heard that "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" would be on the bill. Unfortunately, the organizers were unable to secure a copy of the film from the distributor, we heard.

Anyway! Gates open at 6 p.m. and the films will start at sundown.

Slate of Thursday night films will return to Tompkins Square Park this summer

We originally heard that the Films in Tompkins series was not going to happen this summer in the Park.

However, we've just learned that there will be a slightly abbreviated series starting on July 10, and playing on consecutive Thursday nights until August. (A few August dates are expected as well.)

Only one film has been revealed so far: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which will include a Rocky Horror performance/costume contest. More info on the films as it becomes available.

Meanwhile, the Films on the Green series continues in Tompkins Square Park tomorrow night with a screening of "La Haine."

Hey! There's a free surprise screening of 'Easy Rider' tonight in Tompkins Square Park

Hey now! From the Films in Tompkins website:

TONIGHT! Join us for a special surprise screening of EASY RIDER! That's right, we couldn't let a beautiful Thursday slip by without reviving one of our screenings that was rained out earlier. Gates open in 15 minutes and the film will start at sundown. Music before the film by MR. REED!

IT'S A THURSDAY AND IT IS NOT RAINING!

Workers are setting up the screen now.

Photos by Bobby Williams

Movie night is a go in Tompkins Square Park

Being a Thursday, it always rains. And it did today! But! The free film ("O Brother Where Art Thou?") in Tompkins Square Park tonight is a go... not much of a crowd yet. (As of 7:30.) In fact, the film's star, George Clooney, is just standing there. Somewhere.

A Films in Tompkins shocker: No rain expected tonight; also, Romeo and Juliet

Waaaay back on June 6, "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" was to be the first of the free music-movie nights in Tompkins Square Park. It turned out to be the first of six films that got KO'd by foul weather (or the threat of foul weather).

The Films in Tompkins people rescheduled this one for tonight... and, amazingly enough, the forecast doesn't call for any showers. Or rain.

As for the movie, this is the 1996 version directed by Baz Luhrmann ... with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.

Speaking of Leonardo, the trailer for Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street" looks pretty good, don't you think?



As for tonight, there's also free pre-movie music from Sweet Street Symphony.

And upcoming in the Park:

Aug. 22 — O Brother Where Art Thou

CANCELED Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: Chico + Rita (rain optional?)

Per the Films at Tompkins website:

Ugh! Another Thursday and another day of rain. We can't believe it but yet another film has to be canceled due to the weather. We won't be showing Chico & Rita tonight

Tonight's selection is "Chico + Rita," a Spanish animated feature-length film (with Spanish and English languages) directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at this past year's Academy Awards.

The plot:

A gifted songwriter and beautiful singer chase their dreams – and each other – from Havana to New York and Las Vegas. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unite them, but their journey – in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero – brings heartache and torment.

Find the trailer here.

There's pre-movie music courtesy of the Rebeca Vallejo Trio.

As always, this is weather permitting... If it's a Thursday, then it will rain. And there's a 50 30 percent chance of showers tonight, according to our sources at The Weather Channel this morning. Check the Films in Tompkins Facebook page for updates on tonight's screening. The weather has KO'd five of nine films here this summer.

And upcoming...

Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' cancelled tonight, and Brad is still an asshole

From the Films in Tompkins Facebook page:

UPDATE: Unfortunately, tonight's screening of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW has been canceled due to bad weather.

Back next Thursday for another rainout!

This marks the fifth film this summer to be KO'd by the rain or threat of rain.

The Dude abides again tonight in Tompkins Square Park

"The Big Lebowski" is the free film tonight in Tompkins Square Park. (The 1998 comedy from the Coen Brothers also played last summer in the Park.)

As you probably know, the film stars Tara Reid, the leading lady of "Sharknado."



Also, "The Big Lebowski" includes Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, John Turturro and Sam Elliott.

There's pre-movie music by Jake Pinto & the Yeahtones.

As always: all this is weather permitting... Check the Films in Tompkins Facebook page for updates on tonight's screening.

And upcoming...

Aug. 1 — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Aug. 8 — Chico + Rita
Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: brooding, driving, Ryan Gosling

Tonight's free film in Tompkins Square Park is "Drive" from 2011, featuring Ryan Gosling as the brooding wheelman who broods and hits on Carey Mulligan.



There's pre-film music courtesy of Brendan O'Hara.

Of course, all this is weather permitting... If it's a Thursday, then it will rain. Even though it isn't supposed to rain. Check the Films in Tompkins Facebook page for updates on tonight's screening. Four of the five films have been cancelled this summer due to rain or the threat of rain.

And upcoming...

July 25 — The Big Lebowski
Aug. 1 — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Aug. 8 — Chico + Rita
Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

Threat of rain KOs tonight's free screening of 'Easy Rider' in Tompkins Square Park

Of course! Because it's a Thursday night!

Per the Films in Tompkins Facebook page:

UPDATE: Tonight's screening of EASY RIDER has been canceled due to bad weather. Films In Tompkins will resume as scheduled next Thursday with DRIVE.

Four out of five screenings now this summer have been cancelled due to rain.



Since it's not going to rain, you can go see "Ferris Bueller's Day off" at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: 'Easy Rider,' freedom

Tonight's free film in Tompkins Square Park is "Easy Rider" with Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson. (It's no "C.C. and Company," but what is?)



There's pre-film music courtesy of Main Squeeze Quintet.

Of course, all this is weather permitting... If it's a Thursday, then it will rain. Check the Films in Tompkins Facebook page for updates on tonight's screening. Three of the four films have been rained out this summer. Tonight's weather is looking outdoor-movie iffy.

And upcoming...

July 18 — Drive
July 25 — The Big Lebowski
Aug. 1 — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Aug. 8 — Chico + Rita
Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

[CANCELLED] Free tonight in Tompkins Square Park: 'Reservoir Dogs,' gypsy punks

Updated 1:15

The incoming rain/storms/apocalypse have caused the organizers to cancel tonight's free screening.

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Tonight's free film in Tompkins Square Park is "Reservoir Dogs," that Quentin Tarantino movie.



Bring the whole family!

There's also pre-movie music from Amour Obscur, "a Brooklyn-based gypsy punk band that offers a theatrical performance that draws from the striking visual aesthetics of the Weimar cabaret and American sideshow." ... and there are free slices of Mr. Pink from 2 Boots, one of the sponsors of Films in Tompkins...

Of course, all this is weather permitting... The Weather Channel shows a 100 percent chance of rain tonight. Check the Films in Tompkins Facebook page for updates on tonight's screening. Two of the three films have been rained out this summer.

And upcoming...

July 11 — Easy Rider
July 18 — Drive
July 25 — The Big Lebowski
Aug. 1 — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Aug. 8 — Chico + Rita
Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

Ready for 'Rushmore'

Wow. A Thursday night and it's not raining. The inflatable screen is up for "Rushmore" tonight. People are showing up on the lawn. (Or so I'm told.)

Also, you'll find a pair of safety glasses and some earplugs under your seats. Please feel free to use them.

Photo by Bobby Williams.

The Max Fischer Players invite you to view 'Rushmore' tonight in Tompkins Square Park

Well, it looks as if the weather will finally cooperate for the free films in Tompkins Square Park tonight after consecutive washouts... jinx.

So tonight ... it's "Rushmore," the 1998 comedy from East Village resident Wes Anderson... which follows the travails of Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) and his pal Herman Blume (Bill Murray).



Arrive earlier-ish ... There's pre-movie music tonight courtesy of Batala NYC, an all-women's AfroBrazilian Samba Reggae drumming band.

And upcoming:

June 27 — Reservoir Dogs
July 11 — Easy Rider
July 18 — Drive
July 25 — The Big Lebowski
Aug. 1 — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Aug. 8 — Chico + Rita
Aug. 15 — Romeo + Juliet
Aug. 22 — O Brother, Where Art Thou

An updated Films in Tompkins summer lineup

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Rain has KO'd the first two free movie Thursdays in Tompkins Square Park... Organizers have rescheduled "Romeo + Juliet" and "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" in August.

The revised schedule is above... and right now, the weather looks good for Thursday. You might be able to actually watch "Rushmore."

O Brother! Rain KOs Films in Tompkins Square Park tonight

[Where art thou derecho?]

From the Films in Tompkins Facebook page:

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, tonight's screening of O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU has been postponed until Thursday, AUGUST 22nd. Films In Tompkins will resume as scheduled next Thursday with RUSHMORE.

Rainy weather caused the cancellation of last Thursday's screening of "Romeo + Juliet," which will now play on Aug. 15.