FREE
movies for seven straight Friday nights
at a different SLC Park each week
Returning June 2009
Salt Lake City will show a FREE movie at a new park for seven straight Fridays starting in June 2009. The movies are shown on a large inflatable screen and popcorn is free thanks to our sponsors.
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2008
SCHEDULE
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Here's the movie schedule for 2008, brought to you by SLC Corp, CW30 and your favorite Clear Channel Radio stations:
BEE MOVIE
June 6
Utah State Fairgrounds
155 N 1000 W
Voices by: Jerry
Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Chris Rock
Rated PG; 90
minutes; 2007
Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his only job prospect, honey. When he ventures outside of the hive he breaks a cardinal rule and talks to a human, a florist named Vanessa, and is shocked to find out that humans have been stealing bees honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this animated comedy.
GOONIES
June 13
Reservoir Park
1300 E South Temple
Sean Astin, Josh
Brolin
Rated PG; 111 minutes; 1985
THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heart-pounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie.
EVAN ALMIGHTY
June 20
Fairmont Park
900 E 2361 S
Steve Carell,
Morgan Freeman
Rated PG; 90 minutes; 2007
We last saw Evan Baxter when he was a preening newscaster. He has now gone on to bigger and better things as a congressman when he is called upon by God to build an ark. Evans family can not decide whether he is having a mid-life crisis or is truly on to something of Biblical proportions in this comedy.
SHREK THE THIRD
June 27
Jordan Park
900 W 1000 S
Voices by, Mike
Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas
Rated PG; 92 minutes; 2007
When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King, but that is exactly what will happen if he can not find a suitable replacement for King Harold. Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots find that their best candidate, rebellious Medieval high school slacker Artie, proves to be more of a challenge than they bargained for in the third of this phenomenally successful series.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
July 11
Liberty Park
600 E 1000 S
Voices by: Dakota
Fanning, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey
Rated G; 113 minutes; 2006
This classic story based on the beloved book by E.B. White brings us the charming tale of Fern and her young pet pig Wilbur. Just as Wilbur learns of his impending fate on the chopping block, he meets a very special spider in the barn who begins to weave messages in her web such as “Some Pig,” “Radiant,” and “Terrific.” The messages make Wilbur famous and ultimately save his life in this story of friendship and loyalty.
NACHO LIBRE
July 18
Rotary Glen Park
2770 E 8th S
Jack Black, Efrin
Ramirez, Moises Arias
Rated PG; 100 minutes; 2006
Inspired by a true story, Nacho is a young man raised in a Mexican monastery who takes it upon himself to rescue the holy place from financial ruin. He enters a local sports tournament as a masked wrestler to win prize money in this raucous comedy.
THE MUPPET MOVIE
July 25
Lindsey Gardens
9th Avenue & "M" St
Voices of Jim Henson
and Frank Oz
Rated G; 94 minutes; 1979
Jim Henson's internationally famous Muppets make their feature film debut in the charming, musical fable that follows Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear who set out for Hollywood to seek stardom. Along the way, they are joined by Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Ruff the dog, and the rest of the Muppets who help them on their journey to find fame and fortune in Hollywood.
