Okay: You have to show an outdoor movie. Which one?

Hi DU,

I'm in charge of picking the outdoor movie for our heavily Republican, mucho fundies hometown. I have been through hundreds of movies in the past few days, and I am absolutely torn.

I'd like to show "Seabiscuit". I think it's one of the better movies I've seen in years. "Seabiscuit," however, has some bad language, a very quick flash of nudity, and some violent fighting scenes.

Do you think I should go forward with it? Should I pick another movie? (Please don't suggest the black and white "classics"; I've already been told that people won't watch them.)

If I could show any movie, I'd show "Fahrenheit 9/11," but let's think "family friendly". What do you all think? HELP!

Julie

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I'm a forty year old man and I bawl like a baby every time I watch it. The ending is terriffic. Fantastic cast. Bruce Davison, Gena Rowlands, Buddy Hackett, et al.

Beckley?

Whitesville?

Boone County

My Mom was born in Orgas.

I think Orgas is on State Route 3 between Beckley and Madison (if I'm not mistaken) I've been through their a few times but it has been a while.

Maybe your a relative of mine :hi:.

My Dad is from Naoma and my siblings were born in Charleston.

:hi:

Have you ever seen "Seabiscuit"? What did you think of it?

Julie

I thought it did an excellent job of capturing the time period.

I didn't expect it to be so sad but it was.

This is a great movie and kid friendly too. If I recall correctly, there were 27 conures who played the part of "Paulie" alone, each one specializing in a different trick. I believe bird trainer Robbie Harris worked on this. A great movie and adults can appreciate it too...especially how time gets away from you...heck, they might appreciate the ending more than the kids.

Basketcase?

i think seabiscuit would be fine, espeically if it is a PG. Otherwise i think good fundy family fun for an outside movie would be Grease, or something so bad it would be good like sargent peppers.

I friggin' love that movie and saw it outdoors at a local 4th of July weekend celebration.

Hilarious movie that I won't get run out of town for. At the same time, I initially thought about showing "Princess Bride" and basically was told that "too many people have seen it" and "it's too boring".

How anyone could think that "Princess Bride" is boring is totally beyond me.

Julie

told me today that she would not allow her kids to see "Seabiscuit". It is not "family friendly" according to her.

Bear in mind, though, that her shop is papered with "The Passion" posters advertising the upcoming DVD.

Julie

That sucks. At the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival they pack Grant Park for about 2 weeks showing classics - and it's definitely an all ages crowd. Something like "Manchurian Candidate" (original) you might especially be able to get away with, because of the remake out.

Remember the Titans is a good family movie.

The Princess Bride - long time fav family movie

The Three Amigos - reaching back will make the adults happy, and my son (8) thinks it's hilarious

My Big Fat Greek Wedding - I just like it

The Shawshank Redemption - my all-time favorite, but I can't remember what teh language is like

American History X - just kidding!

If you think there'll be families with younger kids there, I would go more comedy, because it'll keep their interest longer. My kids get bored with adult dramas they can't understand, and parents can't watch if they're explaining through the whole movie.

"Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" and "It Happened One Night".

"Mr. Smith" would be very appropriate in this election year. "It Happened One Night" is just plain funny. I saw it a couple of months ago on TCM; it's still a great movie.

In the meantime, thanks, everyone, for the suggestions; I'll be giving this even more thought!

Julie

Grapes of Wrath! I've watched it a couple of times in the past few months. If anyone asks where I think the country is headed, that's the first movie that comes to mind.

though in the film they left out a lot of the raunchier/dirtier language bits from the book.

"I'm hongry."

"I know yer hongry Pa."

or maybe your face ...

Caligula

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080491/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073650/

Makes Caligula look like "Mary Poppins". If you ever get a chance, um, don't watch that movie. No, really. Don't. Hey- I said not to. Don't say I didn't warn you.

It was Pasolini's last film. After he had gone cerifiably insane.

Many years of being the regional manager for a chain of indie video stores.. I know my bad movies. That was probably the most disturbing piece of... cinema I've ever tried to watch.

powerful...Very funny and a great period piece with good music.

Thanks for the suggestion, but somehow, I'm thinking that any movie with an "R" rating will not fly in Flying Monkey Right land. ;-)

Julie

Although it does NOT glorify them, it could be squeamish... besides, it should only be shown on Thanksgiving. :-)

although Bud Cort having sex with Ruth Gordon might be a little tricky.

One of the coolest PG movies I've ever seen.

I would go with "Seabiscuit.":shrug:

I also am a big fan of "Harry Potter.":shrug:

The "Citizen Kane" of the 2nd Half of the 20th Century, and IMHO quite possibly one of the best movies ever made.

Oh. Wait. You said "family friendly". Hmmmm.

I'd go with something from PIXAR. Make everyone happy.

That oughta rile the fundies shorts.

Or "The Day After Tomorrow".. Not sure what it was rated.

Think thought-provoking.

Hmmm. Apollo 13 is inspirational yet still totally secular.

Too bad you couldn't get away with something like "Hair"..

Ahh, screw it. Show 'em "Bad Santa."

I was completely charmed by it. It was pretty non-offensive from what I can remember.

Iron Giant was a great movie. And subtly subversive. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent choice! And there is absolutely nothing in there that's not family friendly. It came out at a time when it didn't get much attention, but the critics loved it. BEAUTIFUL FILM.

seems like that's a good one too

Iron Giant--fine for the kids, thought-provoking enough for adults and a good film all around.

Do you mean 'outdoor' movie as in you are going to show it outdoors or the movie has to take place outdoors? LOL. I need some sleep.

Well, the first 'outdoor' movie that came to mind is an old one.
"On Any Sunday". Great film about motorcycle riding. Family friendly. Good luck finding it. I think it was made in the 70's.

Now if only this post will post when I hit 'post message'. The boards are messed up tonight.

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It has it all: race relations, fatherhood, growing up, international identity - and it's a great whodunit.

dontcha think? It is a great movie, however.

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sports - family themed - rooting for the underdog - and of course Hoosier Ties!

FYI - Hoosiers, I believe, was filmed in LA around the time of the LA Olympics (for a timely tie in)

i think myths evoke our best and our worst. the myths each film conjures up about America reflect our best and our worst.

i have often freaked out my republican buddies when watching Hoosiers by pointing out that the basketball team was a form of pure communism, where the team was more important than the individual and individual goals were subordinate the team goals.

even in that small indiana hamlet and in that migrant camp in california, people came together because they wanted to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

i think most americans have that feeling. i hope most people anywhere they live have that feeling.

it makes sense. I appreciate the insight.

Michael Moore classic. I think its less graphic than F911.

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movie recently that is outdoors?

here it is

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000IQBE/qid=1092527715/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/002-9453959-8791238?v=glance&s=dvd

Dr. Doolittle was goood too(Eddie Murphy version)

A bit of salty language, a touch of violence. But it's a great American story with wonderful music.

not that the fundies will give a whit about that. But it is. George Clooney is hilarious in it.

There IS one scene where Jon Goodman kills a frog by squeezing it in his fist (not actually of course) then throws it up against a tree and that was a bit much. And cows get shot up by a gangster/bank robber.

but it is not family-friendly. Too many scenes where guys are describing having been with Cookie.

Try "Winged Migration". That is a beautifully filmed movie. Great shots of various migrating birds. Plus it illustrates how connected our planet really is.

That's by far the best suggestion here.

Those are all great movies and very family friendly.

Or how about Field of Dreams?