You're invited to Out @ Public Enemies

The votes have been counted and the winner, with 45% of the vote, is Public Enemies!

What's the plan?

We'll head out to the theatre on Tuesday, July 7th at Empire 8 Park Lane. The movie starts at 6:50 p.m. We'll rally at the tables and chairs just in front of the arcade until 6:35 when we head in to get seats.

If this is your first time attending, look for guy in the orange baseball cap!

After the movie, we're going to try something different.

If the weather's nice: Go, grab a coffee or snack somewhere on Spring Garden and meet up at Victoria Park. It's the opposite the Dairy Queen with the statue of Robby Burns.

If the weather's not nice: Head on down to the Second Cup.

Tickets are $8.99; you can purchase tickets online at https://www.empiretheatres.com/empire-express/UNI00251/43/7-7-2009/18:50.

Special note! Empire is having a promotion called the "Daily Deals of Summer." Each day, there's a different coupon available on their Web site (http://www.empiretheatres.com/dailydeals).

What's it all about?

"Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) the task of bringing him in dead or alive."

Find out more at http://www.publicenemies.net/

Why do you want to see it?

An amazing cast. An amazing true story (well, as true as Hollywood will let it be). Director Michael Mann knows how to tell a crime story. He's directed Collateral, Heat and Manhunter (the original Hannibal Lecter movie!).

If you're on facebook, you can RSVP to the event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123839638857).

Here's watching you, kid!

Kirk F

Year of the Revenge of My Sister's Ice Enemies

This month, in honour of Halifax Pride, we're going to have two regular movie outings (our first "double bill") and a special event.
Our first regular outing is on July 7 (and our second will be on July 21). Read on for the contenders for July 7...

Year One

Release date: June 19

http://www.yearone-movie.com/

Two lazy primitives (Jack Black, Michael Cera) begin an epic journey through the ancient world after they are banished from their village.

Why you want to see it: The comedic talents of Jack Black combined with the charm of Michael Cera.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Release date: June 24

http://www.transformersmovie.com/

Optimus Prime forms an alliance with international armies to again save Earth from the Decepticons, who have returned on a mission to kidnap Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) .

Why you want to see it: This is one of the big action movies of the summer and a sequel to last year's hit Transformers! Many of us have fond memories of Transformers toys and TV shows when we were children and this is your chance to see them on the big screen, bigger and more action-packed than the first!

My Sister's Keeper

Release date: June 26

http://www.mysisterskeepermovie.com/

Conceived as a marrow donor for her gravely ill sister, Anna Fitzgerald (Abigail Breslin) has undergone countless surgeries and medical procedures in her short life. Though their older daughter's life has no doubt been prolonged, the unorthodox decision of Anna's parents has cracked the entire family's foundation. When Anna sues her parents for emancipation, it sets off a court case that threatens to destroy the family for good.

Why you want to see it: Based on the popular book of the same name, this is a movie sure to pull at your heart strings and challenge your definition of family. Be sure to bring tissues!

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Release date: July 1

http://www.iceagemovie.com/

After Sid (John Leguizamo) pilfers some dinosaur eggs, Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and the rest of their prehistoric pals enter a mysterious, underground world to rescue the hapless sloth. During the course of their mission, the gang encounters many creatures great and small, including hungry carnivores and a relentless, dinosaur-hunting weasel named Buck.

Why you want to see it: This animated comedy is the third movie in the Ice Age franchise and should be fun for all ages.

Public Enemies

Release date: July 1

http://www.publicenemies.net/

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

Why you want to see it: One of America's most notorious criminals played by one of it's most famous actors? Throw in an amazing cast of talented and supporting actors and you've got a blockbuster hit on your hands.

Vote now! The poll closes at 11 p.m on Monday, July 29th.

Can't see the poll? Go to http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1687771/.

Special Event: Out @ Mamma Mia @ alFresco filmFesto

DON'T READ THIS! ...Well, read this. But the below post is out of date. Instead, read the updated post for Mamma Mia (July 22)

[Phone rings]

You: Hello?

Me: Hey! It's Kirk.

You: Oh, hey Kirk. What's up?

Me: Not much. Just calling to see what you are doing on July 24th?

You: Did you say July 24th? That's, like, a month away.

Me: Yeah. It's a Friday. It's the night before the Halifax Pride parade.

You: I dunno. ...Because it's a month away. Why do you ask?

Me: I was wondering if you might want to go to an Out @ the Movies event.

You: I thought we were going to Park Lane on the 7th and 21st.

Me: We are.

You: And again on the 24th?

Me: Well, this is a special event: Mamma Mia!

That's right, folks! Mamma Mia is back on the big screen!

And Halifax's GLBT movie group is going to see it!

alFresco filmFesto will be showing out their new inflatable outdoor screen on Friday, July 24th. This will be their first movie of the season and the debut of their new location.

For those of you who haven't been to alFresco before; the concept is pretty simple: watch a movie outside! They had previously screened movies on the side of Electropolis but NS Power will soon be renovating that location so they found new digs at Pavilion 20 (map: http://bit.ly/alFresco). Their new location also allows them to screen movie indoors so you don't have to worry about rain! You can find out more at http://www.atlanticfilm.com/alfresco.

Admission is by donation of $5 and the movie usually starts around 9 (or dusk, whichever comes first).

THE PLAN

• 7:30 p.m. - We meet up at Pavilion 20 (by the rail car) to get good seating! If this is your first time coming to one of our events, look for the guy in the orange baseball cap! [That'd be me, Kirk, the organizer.]
• 8 p.m. - The "doors" open and we'll grab some space for our seats and spend some time socializing before the movie begins.
• 9ish - We start singing! [Note: I don't actually know if it's the sing-along version, but I plan on singing anyway!]
• 11ish - We head home to get some sleep before the Halifax Pride parade [Or whatever you feel like doing, I'm not the boss of you!]

THE GOODS

First, remember that you have to carry everything you bring in so don't over pack!

• Cash for admission; there is no debit or credit card at these events so you'll want to have cash-in-hand. They always appreciate exact change, of course!
• Cash for snacks; the infamously long line for popcorn is also a cash event. They also have other snacks and beverages as well. Or...
• Snacks/Beverages; something to munch on during the movie
• Lawn chair; preferably one you can carry easily.
• Blanket; not for sitting (though you can try and find a space for that) but because after the sun goes down, it gets cold on the waterfront! You can also bring a warm jacket to fight the cold.
• ...To check the forecast beforehand. Because...

RAIN!?!

Even if it rains, the movie will continue on; alFresco will shift the movie indoors!

If you're on facebook, you can RSVP to (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117240344011).

Looking forward to singing with you!

-Kirk F

Out @ The Taking of Pelham 123

Thanks to everyone who attended Out @ the Taking of Pelham 123! We had about 25 moviegoers. You're the ones who make the events a success.

For those of you who missed it, here's what some of our moviegoers had to say:

• "It held me from beginning to end!" - Kim C
• "Denzel's always sexy, so I'd give it a 7 out of 10." - Daniel P
• "I thought that the movie was awesome, very action-packed and funny at times. John was wonderful, Denzel was great as usual. Recommend it to anyone. Glad we came." - Rhonda W
• "The company was great (again!). The film was an impressive thriller and a nice diversion from the summer fare so far. See you in July!" - Mark M
• "Great story line kept me on the ride of my life." - Dianna P
• "Many people din't have high hopes for the movie but came for the socializing. Then they were pleasantly surprised since the movie ended up being pretty good after all! Suprise - what do critics know?" - Curtis C

What's next? On Monday, June 22nd, I'll post a poll at http://halifax-out-movies.blogspot.com/ for July 7, the first of two movie outings next month!

-Kirk

You're invited to Out @ The Taking of Pelham 123

The votes have been counted and our second movie outing is The Taking of Pelham 123!

We'll head out to the theatre on Tuesday, June 16th at Park Lane. The movie starts at 6:40 p.m. We'll rally at the bottom of the escalators starting around 6 and head in to grab seats around 6:25. If this is your first time attending, look for guy in the orange baseball cap!

After the movie, we'll head to the Second Cup for some post-movie discussion and socializing.

Tickets are $8.99; you can purchase tickets online at https://www.empiretheatres.com/empire-express/SON00113/43/6-16-2009/18:40.

So what is the The Taking of Pelham 123 all about?

"Chaos reigns in the New York City subway system when heavily armed criminals, led by a mastermind named Ryder (John Travolta), hijack a subway train and threaten to kill everyone on board unless a large ransom is paid. Dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) uses his extensive knowledge of the transit system in a bid to outwit the hijackers and save the hostages, but one question remains: even if the hijackers get their money, how can they possibly escape?"

Fun fact: This is a remake 1974's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three which starred Walter Matthau. That movie inspired the naming of the characters for Quentin Tarentino's Reservoir Dogs.
Fun fact: This is actually the second re-make of the original; the first re-make was a 1998 made-for-TV movie starring Edward James Olmos.
You can view the official Web site at http://www.catchthetrain.com
You can view the trailer online at http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/thetakingofpelham123/

If you're on facebook, you can RSVP to the event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102061108328).

See you on the big screen!