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Enjoy Downtown Redwood City on Courthouse Square by bringing the family out to a FREE movie!  The Summer experience continues with a showing of 13 movies on Thursday evenings starting at sundown (approximately 8:45pm).  Come early for the best seats (a limited number of chairs and tables are available). 

Bring your blankets, pick up take-out food from the nearby wonderful restaurants and experience the outdoor "theater" with our 25 foot inflatable screen. 

This experience is brought to you by the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department where building a great community together is our mission.

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koitMamma Mia! (PG-13)
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June 18, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth
Universal Pictures; Directed by Phyllida Lloyd
108 minutes; 2008
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In this big screen version of the stage musical featuring the songs of ABBA, Donna is the mother to Sophie, who's on a quest to discover the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding. Donna owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island and when three men from her past arrive unexpectedly it is a trip down memory lane that no one will ever forget.
Transformers (PG-13)
June 25, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Jon Voight
Dreamworks Pictures; Directed by Michael Bay
143 minutes; 2007
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Based on the successful cartoon from the 80s, this action adventure pits the Autobots against the evil Decepticons. When the two intergalactic races wage war, they choose Earth as their battleground. A show is on the way as the machines change shape between cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Apollo 13 (PG)
July 2, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise,
Ed Harris; Universal Pictures;
Directed by Ron Howard
140 minutes; 1995
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It seemed to be the perfect mission—another trip to the moon for three of NASA’s finest astronauts. But when Apollo 13 pilot Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) uttered a simple, heart-stopping message across the dead of space, "Houston, we’ve got a problem," mission control and the rest of the world learn that something had gone horribly wrong.
School of Rock (PG-13)
July 9, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman; Paramount Pictures;
Directed by Richard Linklater
108 minutes; 2003
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Wacky comedian/singer Jack Black is Dewey Finn, a down and out rock star up to his gelled hair in debt. Desperate for money, he poses as his roommate and becomes a substitute music teacher. His bizarre antics have an effect on the students and he finds a bunch of mini-prodigies in this class. With their talent, he just might be able to win the battle of the bands and pay off his bills … if he can keep it secret from principal for long enough!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PG-13)
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July 16, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes
Warner Bros.; Directed by David Yates
138 minutes; 2007
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This film follows the darkest year yet for our young wizard. Harry Potter has to battle the Ministry of Magic as they seize more power at Hogwarts and refuse to believe that the evil Voldemort has returned. Harrys overwhelming school work, changes in the Quiddich team and the increased threat from his nemesis make for his most challenging year.
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
sponsored by Peninsula Covenant Church
July 23, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Animated Feature
Voices by; Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie
DreamWorks Animation LLC;
Directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson
92 minutes; 2008
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Po is a lazy, irreverent slacker panda who is a fan of Kung Fu but that doesn’t help his boredom at working in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he comes under the leadership of Kung Fu guru Shifu and trains to hilarious result. Po must use his training to fight the treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung in this animated adventure.
Hairspray (PG)
July 30, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer
New Line Cinema; Directed by Adam Shankman
117 minutes; 2007
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In this screen version of the Broadway play Tracy Turnblad is a heavy weight teenager with huge hair who is obsessed with Link Larken on the Corny Collins Show. She sings and dances her way into his heart and onto the show. However, she decides that the segregation of the show is not fair so she and her friends fight to integrate the show.
koitIron Man (PG-13)
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August 6 , 2009
sundown (approx. 8:30pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard; Paramount Pictures;
Directed by Jon Favreau
126 minutes; 2008
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After an accident, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark creates a suit that sustains his life. When he heals, he decides to use his technology to fight crime and leads a double life as Iron Man in this comic book adventure.
The Notebook (PG-13)
August 13 , 2009
sundown (approx. 8:30pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner
New Line Cinema; Directed by Nick Cassavetes
123 minutes; 2004
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An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to an older, invalid woman whom he regularly visits. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths. Though her memory has faded, his words give her the chance to relive her turbulent youth and the unforgettable love they shared.
koitThe Incredibles (PG)
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August 20, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:15pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Animated Feature; Voices by: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson: Walt Disney Pictures;
Directed by Brad Bird;
121 minutes; 2004
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From the wizards at Pixar comes this hilarious adventure of Bob Parr, formerly known as Mr. Incredible, who, along with his family had to be put into the witness protection program. Leaving his life of crime fighting behind Bob is now a clock punching insurance adjuster trying to make a life in the ‘burbs. When a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island the whole family must jump back into action for one last mission.
Enchanted (PG)
August 27, 2009
sundown (approx. 8:15pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey; Walt Disney Pictures;
Directed by Kevin Lima
107 minutes; 2007
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A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern-day New York City when a storybook princess is thrust into present day Manhattan by an evil queen. Her prince follows after to rescue her but her journey causes her to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer. trip down memory lane that no one will ever forget.
Casablanca (PG)
September 3 , 2009
sundown (approx. 7:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid; Turner/Warner Bros.; Directed by Michael Curtiz; Black and White; 102 minutes; 1942
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One of the most memorable of all film experiences, CASABLANCA is a true Hollywood legend. All the elements of the production—story, cast, photography, direction, and music—are woven expertly together to create a motion picture monument. Wartime refugees gather in Morocco to obtain scarce exit visas to Lisbon. The final airport sequence is an event not to be forgotten.

The Sound of Music (G)
September 10, 2009
sundown (approx. 7:45pm)
Courthouse Square
(map)

Julie Andrews; Christopher Plummer
20th Century Fox; Directed by Robert Wise;
155 minutes; 1965
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The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved musicals of all time, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Many songs from the musical have become standards, including the title song ("The Sound of Music"), "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" and "Do-Re-Mi". When was the last time you were able to see it on the big screen?!

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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