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Residents and visitors in Boston can escape the summer heat with a week-long series of repertory film screenings from July 15 to July 20. The lineup includes films like the Academy Award-winning ‘No Country for Old Men,’ ‘Top Gun,’ and ‘In the Mood for Love.’ Various venues across the city will showcase these classics, providing cinema lovers with an exceptional opportunity to enjoy cherished films on the big screen. Additionally, outdoor screenings will be featured throughout the summer, enhancing the cultural offering in Boston this July.
Boston residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a week of repertory film screenings from July 15 to July 20, offering a perfect indoor escape from the summer heat. With a variety of classic and critically acclaimed films being shown at multiple venues, cinema lovers are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience cherished films on the big screen.
Among the highlighted screenings is the Academy Award-winning film No Country for Old Men (2007), scheduled for July 16 at 4 p.m. at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. The film follows Llewelyn Moss, played by Josh Brolin, who stumbles upon a cache of $2 million in the West Texas desert, resulting in a deadly chase involving law enforcement and a merciless hitman, performed by Javier Bardem.
On July 17, Top Gun (1986) will delight audiences with a special screening at Revere Beach. Starting at dusk and featuring free admission, this iconic film stars Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Maverick, whose thrill-seeking nature navigates both dogfights and romance at an elite Naval aviator school.
From July 15 to July 18, the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline will showcase In the Mood for Love (2000) at various times throughout its run. This romantic drama explores the emotional complexity and longing shared between two neighbors who discover their spouses’ infidelities. Notably, this screening will introduce a new final chapter, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
On July 18 at 6 p.m., the Kendall/MIT Open Space in Cambridge will present Flow (2024). Offering free admission with prior RSVP, this animated film tells the story of a cat and its friends as they try to escape a devastating flood. This charming film is notable for being the first Latvian production to receive an Academy Award.
Lastly, on July 19, cinema enthusiasts can catch Apocalypse Now (1979) at the Somerville Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This war epic follows a captain’s harrowing mission during the Vietnam War to eliminate a rogue colonel. Fans will also be treated to the documentary Hearts of Darkness, which chronicles the chaotic production behind the iconic film.
Additional Outdoor Screenings
In addition to these repertory screenings, various outdoor movie events are planned for July, August, and September in the Boston area. These free viewings will feature films across different genres and aimed at a wide array of audiences, creating an inclusive atmosphere for summer entertainment.
As temperatures rise, Boston’s cinemas provide a welcoming indoor alternative for entertainment-seekers. With such a rich lineup of classic films, residents and visitors have several options for enjoying a cultural experience in the heart of the city this July.
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- Boston Globe: Screenings This Week in Boston
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- Jewish Boston: The Return from the Other Planet Film Screening
- Boston Magazine: Indie Movie Theaters
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- Wikipedia: Film
- Google Search: Boston Movie Screenings
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Film
- Google News: Boston Film Events
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