Outdoor Film, September 12-25
by Andrea Rosen
Rooftop Films
This nomadic series changes location every week; tickets can be obtained through Rooftop’s website (rooftopfilms.org) for $5; or at the door for $8. Music kicks off at 8:30pm; films start at dusk.
Darkon
Thursday September 13
This documentary follows the Baltimore everymen who spend their weekends as “warrior knights” in a medieval fantasy game. Free.
Automotive High School, 50 Bedford Ave between N 12th and Lorimer Sts.
Billy the Kid
Friday September 14
Jennifer Venditti’s acclaimed documentary profiles Billy, a mostly average teen coming of age in Maine.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
IFP Sneak Preview
Wednesday September 19
Previews of films from the IFP lab.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
“Rooftop Shots” Shorts Program
Friday September 21
Rooftop’s final screening highlights the season’s best shorts.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
King Corn
Saturday September 22
If Fast Food Nation had a prequel, it would be this documentary about two East Coast pals who head to Middle America and discover the uncomfortable realities of modern corn farming.
OACF, 232 3rd St at Third Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn 718-417-7362,
The Creek and the Cave
Movie screenings (plus free wings and $2 PBRs) are held on the patio of the Long Island City Mexican lounge on Thursdays. Films start at 9pm.
Kill Bill, Vol. 2
Thursday, September 13, 9pm
Uma Thurman’s The Bride is out for some Carradine blood in the conclusion to Quentin Tarantino’s revenge saga.
Grindhouse
Thursday, September 20, 9pm
Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez helm back-to-back homages to the B-movies of decades past.
10-91 Jackson Ave at 11th St. 718-706-8783, thecreekandthecave.com
Tropfest@Tribeca
Sunday, September 23, 5pm
Billed as the world’s largest short film festival, Australian import Tropfest features a celebrity panel who’ll pick the recipient of $10,000, exposure at the Tribeca Film Fest, and a trip down under. Music kicks off at 5pm; the films start at 8pm.
World Financial Center Plaza along the Hudson River, at West and Vesey Sts. 212-941-2400, tribecafilmfest.com/tropfest.com
This nomadic series changes location every week; tickets can be obtained through Rooftop’s website (rooftopfilms.org) for $5; or at the door for $8. Music kicks off at 8:30pm; films start at dusk.
Darkon
Thursday September 13
This documentary follows the Baltimore everymen who spend their weekends as “warrior knights” in a medieval fantasy game. Free.
Automotive High School, 50 Bedford Ave between N 12th and Lorimer Sts.
Billy the Kid
Friday September 14
Jennifer Venditti’s acclaimed documentary profiles Billy, a mostly average teen coming of age in Maine.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
IFP Sneak Preview
Wednesday September 19
Previews of films from the IFP lab.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
“Rooftop Shots” Shorts Program
Friday September 21
Rooftop’s final screening highlights the season’s best shorts.
Open Road Rooftop, 350 Grand St between Essex and Ludlow Sts
King Corn
Saturday September 22
If Fast Food Nation had a prequel, it would be this documentary about two East Coast pals who head to Middle America and discover the uncomfortable realities of modern corn farming.
OACF, 232 3rd St at Third Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn 718-417-7362,
The Creek and the Cave
Movie screenings (plus free wings and $2 PBRs) are held on the patio of the Long Island City Mexican lounge on Thursdays. Films start at 9pm.
Kill Bill, Vol. 2
Thursday, September 13, 9pm
Uma Thurman’s The Bride is out for some Carradine blood in the conclusion to Quentin Tarantino’s revenge saga.
Grindhouse
Thursday, September 20, 9pm
Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez helm back-to-back homages to the B-movies of decades past.
10-91 Jackson Ave at 11th St. 718-706-8783, thecreekandthecave.com
Tropfest@Tribeca
Sunday, September 23, 5pm
Billed as the world’s largest short film festival, Australian import Tropfest features a celebrity panel who’ll pick the recipient of $10,000, exposure at the Tribeca Film Fest, and a trip down under. Music kicks off at 5pm; the films start at 8pm.
World Financial Center Plaza along the Hudson River, at West and Vesey Sts. 212-941-2400, tribecafilmfest.com/tropfest.com
