Summer outdoor movie season just got busier with the announcement of the free The Central Park Conservancy's film festival, which features five cult classics for its 10th Anniversary. The films will be screened under the stars just north of Central Park's lovely Sheep's Meadow, all in one week in August. Here's the lineup, which is dedicated to movies "whose unique ability to excite, inspire, and entertain gathered a growing 'cult' following over time":
- Aug. 21: Do the Right Thing (1989)
- Aug. 22: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
- Aug. 23: The Big Lebowski (1998)
- Aug. 24: Animal House (1978)
- Aug. 25: Viewers’ Choice: Coming to America (1988) or Clerks (1994)
Setting aside the notable omission of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, that's a pretty solid lineup. All screenings are happening rain or shine, with gates open to the public at 6:30 p.m. (The conservancy encourages everyone to bring a picnic.) And all movies will be close captioned. The movies start at 8 p.m. sharp, so don't show up late like a child who wanders into the middle of a movie and wants to know...
