Ferris Bueller’s Day off celebrates one awesome sick day that turns into a whirlwind day of adventure in Chicago. This free movie event sponsored by Greater South Loop Association will be screened at Daniel Webster Park, 1401 S. Indiana Ave. The movie will start at approximately 8:30 p.m. (dusk). You might want to get there early for the best spot on the lawn. Admission is free.
Often quoted, Ferris Bueller’s Day off features the following gems:
Ferris: Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Cameron: The 1961 Ferrari 250GT California. Less than a hundred were made. My father spent three years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion.
Ferris: It is his fault he didn't lock the garage.
Minions, the 2015 prequel to the animated hit Despicable Me (2010), will be screened at Daniel Webster Park, 1401 S. Indiana Ave. Tuesday July 12, 2016. The movie will screen at approximately 8:30 p.m. (dusk). The movie should end by 10:01 p.m.
The film traces the origins of Gru’s minions as they seek the most villainous bad guy around to serve and end up assisting (and obstructing) super-villain Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock). Minions grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide making it the second highest-grossing animated film and the highest grossing non-Disney animated film.
Movies in the Parks is presented by Bank of America. This presentation is underwritten by the Greater South Loop Association.
July 21 Paddington (2015) – Starring
Huge Bonnevile, Julie Walters, and Nicole Kidman. From the beloved
novels by Michael Bond, comes the story of a Peruvian bear as he
travels to London in search of a home.When he finds himself lost at
Paddington Station, he is taken in by the kindly Brown family. Movie
critic Bilge Ebiri, vulture.com, called Paddington “absolutely,
positively delightful. This
big-screen adaptation of Michael Bond’sclassic,
adorable children’s-book character — an exceedingly polite,
klutzy, talking bear from ‘darkest Peru’ — takes what could
have been an easy cash-grab and turns it into a generous, fun,
ingenious little comedy. It’s the kind of movie that turns critics
like me into advertising copywriters: Go see it! Your kids will love
it! Fun for adults and children alike! Et cetera!This
big-screen adaptation of Michael Bond’sclassic,
adorable children’s-book character — an exceedingly polite,
klutzy, talking bear from “darkest Peru” — takes what could
have been an easy cash-grab and turns it into a generous, fun,
ingenious little comedy. It’s the kind of movie that turns critics
like me into advertising copywriters: Go see it! Your kids will love
it! Fun for adults and children alike! Et cetera!”
Paddington
received a 98% rating from the movie site Rotten Tomatoes.
Underwitten
by the GSLA, Paddington will be shown at Daniel Webster Park,
1401 S. Indiana Ave. 8:45 – 10:45 p.m.
July
28 BIG HERO 6 (2014) – Featuring the voice talent of Scott Adsit,
Ryan Potter, Damon Wayans Jr., James Cromwell, and Maya Rudolph. From
Walt Disney Animation Studios, BIG HERO 6 is an action-packed comedy
adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion
robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada.
When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a
dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns
to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junky Go Go
Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes.
BIG
HERO6 received a 89% from the movie site Rotten Tomatoes.
Underwritten
by the PDNA, BIG HERO 6 will be shown at Chicago Women’s Park
and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
August
11 The Princess Bride (1987) – Starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin,
Chris Sarandon, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane,
and Fred Savage. This modern-day classic, directed by Rob Reiner, is a
fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true
love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They
must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be
reunited with each other. Based on the William Goldman novel. This
movie’s reputation grows with each passing year. So popular is The
Princess Bride that it has its own Web site!
The
Princess Bride received a 97% rating from the Web site RottenTomatoes.
Underwritten
by the GSLA, The Princess Bride will be shown at Daniel Webster
Park, 1401 S. Indiana Ave. 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
August
27 The Incredibles (2004) Featuring the voice talent of Craig T.
Nelson, Jason Lee, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson.
In this lauded Pixar animated film, married superheroes Mr.
Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) and Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) are forced
to assume mundane lives as Bob and Helen Parr after all super-powered
activities have been banned by the government. While Mr. Incredible
loves his wife and kids, he longs to return to a life of adventure,
and he gets a chance when summoned to an island to battle an
out-of-control robot. Soon, Mr. Incredible is in trouble, and it’s
up to his family to save him.
The
Incredibles received a 97% score at the movie Web site RottenTomatoes.
Underwritten
by the PDNA, The Incredibles will be shown at Chicago Women’s
Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. 8:00 – 9:55 p.m.
The Greater South Loop Association would like you to join them for a free movie in Daniel Webster Park, located at 1401 S. Indiana Ave. on September 2, 2014. In cooperation with the Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Park and the city’s Night out in the Parks initiative, the GSLA is presenting the family-friendly animated blockbuster, The Croods. The movie starts at dusk. The movie was originally scheduled for July 29, but was rescheduled due to rain.
The Croods features the adventures (and misadventures) of a caveman family, struggling to survive in the harsh environment of the Stone Age. The animated movie features the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, and Cloris Leachman as Gran.
Released in the United States on March 22, 2013, The Croods was one of the biggest box office hits of the year and the fourth highest-grossing animated movie of year, behind Frozen, Despicable Me 2, and Monsters University. Worldwide, The Croods made $587,204,688. A sequel is scheduled for November 3, 2017.
Join the GSLA, along with your friends and neighbors for a great night of family fun under the stars. Movie starts at dusk, but come early to claim your spot. The Chicago Park District will provide popcorn free. Additional movie treats will be available for purchase at the park.
The GSLA is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt neighborhood organization. It is comprised of an alliance of South Loop residents and businesses. The overarching mission of the GSLA is to maintain, improve, and promote the South Loop as a vibrant and diverse, inclusive community.
The Greater South Loop Association would like you to join them for a free movie in Daniel Webster Park, located at 1401 S. Indiana Ave. on July 29, 2014. In cooperation with the Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Park and the city’s Night out in the Parks initiative, the GSLA is presenting the family-friendly animated blockbuster, The Croods. The movie starts at dusk.
The Croods features the adventures (and misadventures) of a caveman family, struggling to survive in the harsh environment of the Stone Age. The animated movie features the voice talent of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, and Cloris Leachman as Gran.
Released in the United States on March 22, 2013, The Croods was one of the biggest box office hits of the year and the fourth highest-grossing animated movie of year, behind Frozen, Despicable Me 2, and Monsters University. Worldwide, The Croods made $587,204,688. A sequel is scheduled for November 3, 2017.
Join the GSLA, along with your friends and neighbors for a great night of family fun under the stars. Movie starts at dusk, but come early to claim your spot. The Chicago Park District will provide popcorn free. Additional movie treats will be available for purchase at the park.
The GSLA is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt neighborhood organization. It is comprised of an alliance of South Loop residents and businesses. The overarching mission of the GSLA is to maintain, improve, and promote the South Loop as a vibrant and diverse, inclusive community.
The Rose Blooms!
On October 1, I pictured a rose that was about to bud due to the recent warm weather. Walking by Daniel Webster Park yesterday, I noticed the rose had bloomed.
The last rose of summer?
Gone, But Not Forgotten
The huge Ride-Along TV crew that was camped out by the Adler Planetarium is gone, but there is a reminder that they were here. A small, neat pile of garbage bags near the curb on Solidarity Dr. The most noticeable reminder that a TV crew was here is the sign informing people that they might be recorded on film.
The Ride-Along TV crew was here.
Surf's Up!
It was another beautiful day and 12th St. Beach was beckoning. Parents with children strolled along the shoreline while some other folk were on the beach sunbathing as if it were June and not October.
Boys test the waters at 12th St. Beach.
To the Moon, Alice
The new Orion program was on display outside the Adler Planetarium. There is a self-guided explanation of the escape module, but yesterday (Thursday), you could speak with Nasa engineers on hand. The Nasa engineers were more than willing to explain the various aspects of the program .
The Orion escape module outside the Adler Planetarium
