Tower Grove Movie Nights

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark! THIS Saturday August 12th!

2006-08-03T07:37:00.000-04:00

So I read recently that Speilberg and Harrison Ford are getting ready to make a Indiana Jones 4, apparently this one is going to be about Indy's quest to find who stole his pills and why those darn kids are making so much racket, as Ford must be like 108 now.

But I digress, this Saturday at the Whitaker Pool Pavilion around 8:30ish we'll show Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark- the one that started it all.
Don't bring Bullwhips, giant boulders, snakes or an Ark of the Covenant, as those are against park policy.

(And I had this really sweet graphic of Indiana Jones but I can't load it. Enjoy the font!)

Like Like Indy, Like Han Solo? You do? Well check this out...

2006-07-27T01:00:00.000-04:00

Did you know Han Solo has actually met Indiana Jones?
No!?! Oh mi god where have you been, it's only the coolest thing to happen in the last 10 years!
Anyhow that was a lie.....go to this blog to check it out.

http://theonewhereindianajonesmeetshansolo.blogspot.com/

Movie Night is still a GO!!!

2006-07-22T05:50:00.000-04:00

Thankfully the weather is holding out! So come on down and enjoy the movie!
Still playing the Sandlot! Still gonna toss around the ball before the movie starts, so if you got a glove and a ball bring it on down.
See you all tonight!

Movie Nights held at the Whitaker Theatre at the Pool Pavilion

2006-07-22T00:12:00.000-04:00

Ok so I'm detailed, but here is a map of where the Movie Nights will be held.
Right inside of the Red Square.
The official name is The Whitaker Theatre at the Pool Pavilion.
It's next to the tennis courts.

NEXT MOVIE -JULY 22nd- The Sandlot --AGAIN!!!!

2006-07-10T14:51:00.000-04:00

That's right, AGAIN!!! Last time we had a rain out, but 60 of you folks stayed and we hunkered down under the pool pavilion.

So we are doing it again! I can't tell you how many people I talked too who were bummed out about missing this one.

So July 22nd is your last chance this summer to catch this gem.

Bring your Glove and Ball and maybe a Bat a little early before the movie and we'll have some fun. If we get enough folks we can play a quick game.
See you at the movie.

A word about Superheroes...

2006-07-10T14:45:00.000-04:00

Well I'm glad you all had fun this weekend. I hope your kids like thier comics and those that won a prize I hope they haven't broken them yet!
But all in all a good time was had and The Batman/ Superman Movie was a pretty good flick.
I actually want to write about Hawkman here, cause my brain is on Superheroes for the moment. Now look at this guy....
I give him credit for being able to fly and having the abilities of a ...uh..hawk...but seriously what was the disconnect when he put together this costume. "Let's see, I have the powers of hawk and a long knife. I think the best color scheme for these would be Green, Yellow and Red and I think this yellow stripe up the boot would be a terrifying effect." And then he gets out the paper mache and gets to work on his hat, " I'm Hawkman, dag nabbit, how can I let people know I'm a Hawk-Human hybrid, cause these wings don't scream it enough."
Now I'm no scientist but I cant imagine flying with no shirt on is a good way to stay warm in the winter. Unless, unlike a Hawk, instead of employing deadly talons' (he does have the knife) he jabs ne'er do wells in the eye with razor sharp nipples?
AND...and!! Being resuced by him must be like getting dropped off at prom in a Gremlin, get dropped off around the corner so no one knows and pretend it never happend.
"Sir, sir! I see you are trapped in this burning building , let me assist you with my hawk like grabbing and holding powers." I, of course ,would take one look at him and say "No- you know what, I'm good.", "But,sir your life is in peril! I must....", "I'M GOOD! I think I'll just wait here for the Flash or something. And don't crap on my car on the way out! Don't think I don't know that was you!"
The point I am trying to make is this: If you are going to be a superhero, don't attend Hawkmans' class on design at the learning annex. And if you are blessed with the powers of a hawk-FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE PUT ON A SHIRT!
Ah I'm just jealous......

JULY 8th- Superman- Batman Worlds' Finest!

2006-06-26T11:52:00.000-04:00

Superman-Batman Worlds' Finest
Running Time: 1hour 4minutes
The Joker has stolen a priceless statue from the Gotham City museum. When Batman learns that the green figurine is made of Kryptonite, however, he knows this isn't your ordinary evil caper. The Caped Crusader sets off for Metropolis to tell the Man of Steel the news, and along the way, he falls for the beguiling beauty of Lois Lane. Plus see the battle of the century: Superman VS. Batman!

This weeks activities include: Superhero kids costume contest and challenges to test your super powers!
So dress your kids up in thier favorite Superhero costumes and enjoy the movie!

Movie begins as soon as its' dark enough- about 8:45- but come at 7:45 for activities and listen to the music, play trivia and watch ads from the local busineses sponsoring the event.

Who would win in a fight? SupermanVS Batman?

2006-06-26T11:45:00.000-04:00

And why? Comment Away!

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS- JUNE 24TH!!

2006-06-11T23:22:00.000-04:00

MOVIE WILL START AS SOON AS IT GETS DARK ENOUGH, JUDGING BY THE SUNSET TONIGHT, EXPECT THE MOVIE TO START AROUND 8:45PM.

We should have played "Singing in the Rain"....

2006-06-11T22:56:00.000-04:00

The skies were dark. The clouds were omnious. The rain fell hard and the thunder and lighting lit up the sky.
But the movie went on and 60 or so movie goers enjoyed the Sandlot none-the-less.
We moved under the cover of the pavilion and watched the movie on the big screen despite the windy conditions.
We proved that come rain or shine, the Tower Grove Movie night will go on!
We will do the Sandlot again on July 22nd with all the bells and whistles as promised. However, if it does rain then we will assume the movie is cursed and NEVER SHOW IT AGAIN!
Thank you so much to everyone who came last night, I hope you had a great a time as I did!
See you in two weeks for MEET ME IN ST. LOUS!

Best Baseball Song Ever! You Decide!

2006-06-07T01:12:00.000-04:00

I want to have a good mix of tunes.
Post below and let me know what you think would be good to hear before the movie
This weeks' theme: Sports Songs
The challenge: Best Baseball Song Ever!

The Sandlot - Saturday June 10th 8:30pm

2006-06-06T23:20:00.000-04:00

Here's a catcher-upper on the next movie, just in case you don't know:

THE SANDLOT
RATED PG
However we have recieved the Edited for Airline version, so the one word that takes this movie from a G to a PG has been removed.

A kid named Scott Smalls moves into town. He's not cool but he's a little of a nerd. Another kid named Benny Rodriguez offers Smalls toplay baseball with the other kids(After the kids saw that Smalls couldn't catch or throw). Benny does not give up hope for Smalls and teaches him how to do baseball stuff. They do funny stuff. If they lose a ball, they can't get it because a dog called "The Beast" is a monster dog that lives over the fence. Smalls snatches his stepfather's autographed ball with Babe Ruth. He hits it over the fence and needs to get it back before his stepfather gets back from a buisiness trip!

Older Flier Has Old Movie Date

2006-06-06T22:44:00.000-04:00

Hopefully my work paid off and you saw my flier I posted a couple of weeks ago.
Well unfortunatley we had to change the date for the movie this weekend. Originally it was Friday June 9th, but we changed it too Saturday June 1oth.
So if you see an older flier up with a June 9th date......it's wrong!
The movie is THIS SATURDAY JUNE 10TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dates of Movies

2006-06-06T15:12:00.000-04:00

I didn't know if some of you could read the dates and movies on the last post, so here it a blown up version.

Movie Times

2006-06-06T00:28:00.000-04:00

Every week is differnt, and as the summer rolls on the night will get here a little later then usual.
So as a rule of thumb when you all are planning to come down to the park
remember the later the better.
When we were testing the screen and projector early in May, the images showed up around 8:15-8:20, but last week the movies started around 8:35 and I expect them to get only later.
That is why we have the ativities and music to pass the time. Not to mention, it's a great opportunity to play some trivia and see the sponsors supporting the event. All sponsors, by the way are local Tower Grove businesses and organizations- so make sure you stop by say hi to them, maybe buy something, maybe donate some time, it's up to you.

Here is a tentative schedule for these movies:
7:45 Activities Begin
8:35-8:45 Movie Begins (cross your fingers)

Movie Night Flier

2006-06-05T23:58:00.000-04:00

Here is the flier I've been posting all over town. So if you haven't seen this somewhere in the Tower Grove Area, then I haven't been doing my job.
Wait....no....wait...I HAVE been doing my job, but those Disney cronies have been tearing them down, they want you to pay to see movies...yea that's it.
(PS Go see Cars, now in Theatres, so I don't get sued. Please...)

Park Policy

2006-06-05T22:53:00.000-04:00

The first time we did this we learned a lot of things. The most important being,

IF YOU WANT TO BRING BEER OR WINE MAKE SURE IT'S IN A PLASTIC BOTTLE OR CUP.

Lord knows the last thing we need is someone slicing open thier foot while re-enacting the the climatic battle between Scar and Simba at the end of the movie.

Why someone would do that particular thing in front of strangers, thier family, and horrified children is beyond me. But hey! It's the weekend, go nuts!

The First Night was a Huge Hit!

2006-06-05T22:17:00.000-04:00

The 1st Movie on May 27th was a huge hit. This picture may not reflect it, but when the movie started we had around 250 people watching the Lion King.
This picture was taken at 7pm, when I showed up people were already there.

Volunteers made this whole thing happen. (In fact I'm going to make a seperate post of that in a bit....) Here are two running the projector, Carl McKenzie, father of our original Projector Maestro, Matt McKenzie and Jake something or other....hmmm.....let me check myspace and figure it out...

To keep the kids busy we brought in some face painters. Both did an amazing job and no complaints from the parents.
Local artist Craig Downs stopped by to put some designs down and Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association President Dana Gray helped out.

I don't remember if she was satisified with her face paint or not or acting a little off base is a side effect of the paint, either way it's a great picture of a Movie Night fan. Then again she is my niece so I'm a little biased.

Movies In the Park

2006-06-05T21:28:00.000-04:00

Hi! Thanks for coming by the first website for the first Tower Grove Park Movie Nights.
I'll update this site everyweek with how the movies went the week before, the movies coming up and the music you heard while you were in the park.
Also this site will answer any questions you have about the movie nights.
So that's it.
Let me get posting....