Saturday Night at the Movies 8 pm every Saturday, June 28 – August 2, 2008.  Outdoor Pavilion.  FREE!

Enjoy some of the finest movies available for family entertainment on our big outdoor screen!  Picnics, pets and pajamas welcome!  Films moved indoors to the Film Theater in case or rain.

Charlotte’s Web on the big outdoor screen
June 28
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
A string of Hollywood celebrities – including Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Reba McIntyre, Jennifer Garner, Kathy Bates and Robert Redford – give voice to E.B. White’s beloved barnyard characters in this classic children’s tale. Jordan Kerner, NCSA’s Dean of the School of Filmmaking, produced this new release of a heartwarming family classic. Join us for Charlotte’s Webon the big outdoor screen!

The Kid on the big outdoor screen
July 5
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
Considered one of Charlie Chaplin’s best films, The Kid tells the story of a young boy (Jackie Coogan in his film debut) abandoned by his mother and cared for by The Tramp (Chaplin). One of the most heart-wrenching scenes ever included in a comedy follows when the mother has a change of heart and circumstances, finds her son and takes him from The Tramp. The Kid is good for many laughs and perhaps a tear.

Howl’s Moving Castle on the big outdoor screen
July 12
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
Journey beyond your imagination and enter a “breathtaking fantasy world” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) filled with adventure, humor and heart. In Hayao Miyazaki’s animated masterpiece, Howl’s Moving Castle, Sophie finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world. This special family film features the voices of Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner and Billy Crystal.

Student Film Night on the big outdoor screen
July 19
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
The North Carolina School of the Arts proudly presents an exceptional night showcasing some of the best family-friendly films by students of the School of Filmmaking. NCSA students start directing and shooting their first production in their first term. All Second, Third and Fourth Year productions are entered into film and video festivals worldwide. Several have won major awards, including the Student Academy Award, the Angelus Award and the Cine Eagle Award. One night only! View NCSA student films handpicked for family audiences.

The Cameraman on the big outdoor screen
July 26
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
One of the most elegant and perfect romantic comedies ever made, The Cameraman tells the story of a tintype photographer (Buster Keaton) who falls in love with a pretty girl (Marceline Day) and decides he can win her over by becoming a newsreel cameraman. The film contains two scenes famous in film history: Keaton's famous, beautifully improvised one-man baseball game filmed at Yankee Stadium and the classic scene with Keaton and another man crammed into a changing booth, both trying to climb into swim suits. The Cameraman gives Keaton one of his best roles and he fills it with one of his most touching performances.

Finding Neverland on the big outdoor screen
August 2
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
Finding Neverland is a tale of magic and fantasy inspired by the life of James Barrie, the author of the children’s classic, Peter Pan. The film is a fictional account of Barrie’s creative journey to bring Peter Pan to life, from his first inspiration for the story to the play’s premiere at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Finding Neverland was nominated for seven Oscars and winner of Best Original Score.