Moreland Theater Summer Kids Movies $1

 The Moreland Theater in Sellwood is showing morning movies during the week.

Check out their website for movies and showtimes! 

 Next week, the Wizard of Oz, and coming up, The Great Muppet Caper and Iron Giant!! 

Movies typically start at 11am, but check for details.

FREE Movie Night Moana & Moana 2 - 5/13 in Milwaukie

 

Summer Fun Guide 2017 is here!

It still needs some tweaking, but everything is updated with the information I have right now.  I'll keep working on it as new things come up.

Halloween Movies - Crimson Peak and Hotel Transylvania 2

Crimson Peak

"In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds...and remembers."

This movie felt extremely long and confusing.  The story line is choppy.  Most of the devices used to develop story go absolutely nowhere and some make absolutely no sense. I am all about suspending disbelief to enjoy a story, but there is just TOO MUCH.  Other story points are crammed down your throat in several unnecessary ways. The characters aren't developed well, which is sad because they are good actors who were obviously doing their best to act the crap out of bad dialog.  And it's not scary. 

You know how people sometimes write posts on all the things wrong with the movie?  That post would be longer than the movie itself.

Verdict: Waste of Time and Money


Hotel Transylvania 2



This one was actually pretty good.  I enjoyed it more than I did the first one.  There are lots of jokes and gags that the kids will love and plenty of subtle  jokes for adults, that will go over kids heads.  There's a good little story and lots of fun action.

Verdict:  The Kids will love it and you will enjoy it too.

Planes - Fire & Rescue / Give it a chance!

 Did you see the first Planes movie? Ugh, me too. It wasn't great. But, don't discount the second movie, "Planes, Fire & Rescue". This movie was sweet, funny and had all of the charm of Cars that you would have expected from the first movie. There are lots of funny moments and grown up humor that kids won't get but will get adults chuckling. And of course there are lots of lovable characters that kids will love too.

If you want to go see it this weekend, check out the showtimes on the movie guide! 

 

Free Screening of Million Dollar Arm 5/7 at 7pm

 

What: Free Screening of Million Dollar Arm

 

When: May 7th @ 7pm

Where: Regal Bridgeport

Link to tickets: http://www.seeitfirst.net/pin/889983

Code for tickets: 889983

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvFm-RWxZS8&feature=youtu.be

Movie Website: www.Disney.com/MillionDollarArm

 

 

 

 

I just love inspirational sports movies.  Actually, much more than sports!  Make sure to get to the theater early, as showings like this are usually very popular.

Halloween Movies for the Family

Even though this is a holiday of the scary, it's not that difficult to find fun and laughter at Halloween.  Here are some movies that everyone in your family can enjoy.  There might still be some sort of scary scenes in a few of these.  It is Halloween afterall.

• Nightmare Before Christmas
• Corpse Bride
• Frankenweenie
• Hocus Pocus
• Halloween Town
• Scooby Doo on Zombie Island
• Any Scooby Doo cartoons
• Harry Potter
• Any of the movies from the 7 book franchise.
• A Series of Unfortunate Events
• Laurel and Hardy Meet Frankenstein, or the Mummy.
• Hotel Transylvania
• Monsters Inc.
• Monster House
• ParaNorman
• The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
• Gotta love Don Knotts
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
• Animated Disney version of course.
• Disney's Monster Mash
• It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

A few for older kids.  Some of these have stronger language and scare factor.

• ET
• The Simpsons Tree House of Terror episodes.
• Monster Squad
• Gremlins or Gremlins 2
• Ghostbusters
• Ghosts on the Loose
• Vintage 50's Monster Movies
• These aren't so scary by today's standards.
• I Was a Teenage Werewolf
• Creature From the Black Lagoon
• LOTS of others.
• Twilight Zone episodes
• Young Frankenstein

If your children get scared this time of year, talk to them before watching any of these films.  A little reassuring from a trusted adult BEFORE they get scared is a lot more helpful then after!  If in doubt, watch the movie yourself first.

Happy Halloween!

Are you helping to Save the Drive In?

Don't forget that you can vote daily to save the 99w Drive In by getting them a free digital projector from Project Drive In.

 

Save The Drive In!! You can HELP!!!

If you have been following the blog for a while, you know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Drive-In.  Our closest Drive-In theater is The 99w in Newburg.  This theater opened in 1953 and is still run by the Francis family today.  Next year all movies will be digital and no longer produced on film.  That means that Drive-Ins across the country have to upgrade to new digital projectors.  These are about $80,000.  A small independent family run theater just doesn't make that much money.

So here is how you can help...

Honda is running a promotion.  Project Drive-In allows people to vote everyday for the next 30 days, for their favorite Drive-In.  They are giving away 5 digital projectors to the top 5 Drive-Ins.  You can also pledge to support your local Drive-In by, you know, going there.  And you can share on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or whatever.

I'm gonna remind you a few times because I feel that it is really important to keep our cultural history alive!  So please go and vote AT LEAST once!

 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

We went and saw this movie this weekend and it is AMAZING!!!  You have to see it in 3D, that means you can't wait to watch it on DVD.  If you don't want to pay the crazy prices, remember that the Milwaukie Cinemas has a 3D projector and will probably be showing it for $4 in the next few months. 

mom.me has a great review of the movie.  I did think that it could be a little scary for younger kids, but nothing crazy.  Things flying at you is part of the 3D experience, and they do it great in this film! You actually will do some jumping and dodging.  If your little ones don't get too easily scared, I think it would still be good for them.  The action keeps going and the movie is entertaining the entire time!

What did you think of it?

Summer Fun Guide is Here!!!

I have updated the Summer Fun Guide, and I will keep updating it with new things throughout the summer!

It is amazing how many free movies under the stars that you can see this year!

Add a comment about your favorite summer fun activity!

The page includes...

• Let's Go Camping
• Free Summer Movies
• Free Summer Concerts
• Summer Camps - with Low Income Summer Camp Resources
• Parks Programs
  • Portland Parks Summer Playgrounds Program
    • Traveling Climbing Walls
  • North Clackamas Parks & Rec "Rec Mobile" Schedule
  • Gladstone - Patterson Park Schedule
• Swimming Pool Guide
• FREE Summer Bowling
• Oaks Park Summer Discount Info
• Summer Reading information (Be Creative at your Library 2010)
• Free Lunch Locations www.summerfoodoregon.org
• Farmers Markets
• And MORE!

Fwd: Happy Goonies Day!

I've been to the Goonies fest before!  Lots of fun!

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Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Goonies Day: June 7-10, 2012  As a part of the Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration, Mayor Willis Van Dusen declared June 7 to be officially recognized as Goonies Day in Astoria, Oregon. This date is special to Astorians because it is the anniversary of the day the film was released into theaters in 1985. The Astoria-Warrenton Chamber encourages fans to celebrate the anniversary.  So whether you are in Astoria or on the other side of the world, embrace the spirit of the film: put on a Goonies T-shirt, slip a quote from the film into conversation or watch the film with someone who hasn't seen it before. Visit our Goonies Day page at oldoregon.com or our Facebook Event for more details and updates.  "Rich Stuff" Trivia Scavenger Hunt   Fans that are here in Astoria join us on a fun, trivia-filled scavenger hunt in a tribute to the film we all love, The Goonies! Pick up the flyer from the Chamber's Visitor Center, participating businesses or download it now and you will find clues to several Goonies-loving businesses and organizations in Astoria. Visit them to get the answers to the trivia questions and learn more about the Astoria community along the way. The first 150 participants to return a completed answer sheet will receive a special Goonies Day button and all participants will receive a 25th Anniversary coin and postcard. This activity is organized by the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and made possible by the participating businesses. Redeem your completed (or nearly complete) answer sheet for prizes at the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (111 W Marine Dr) or Video Horizons (750 Astor St.) from June 7-10, 2012. Three Weeks with the Goonies   As an aspiring film director, author and native Astorian Mick Alderman was invited by director Richard Donner to observe the filming, and wound up spending nearly every day on the set.  His memoir, Three Weeks with The Goonies, takes the reader through The Goonies location shooting process - day by day - and relates a variety of anecdotes and impressions gleaned from the experience.  The Oregon Film Museum has invited Alderman to present his book in person. He will be chatting about his experiences and signing books on Saturday, June 9, at 8:00pm at the Baked Alaska Restaurant. Open mic to follow for others who want to share their experiences.  Program is free; food and beverage service available.  The Oregon Film Museum   The Oregon Film Museum celebrates the art and legacy of films and film-making in the State of Oregon. Housed in the old Clatsop County Jail, known to Goonies fans as the scene of the opening jail break, the museum invites visitors to explore this and other films and the production behind making movies in Oregon.  The Oregon Film Museum provides visitors the opportunity to make their own movie, with three green screen experiences. Open Daily from 10am to 5pm.   Thank you, Participating Businesses!   Astoria Business Equipment Co./ABECO (503) 325-6152 1332 Commercial St., Astoria   Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro (503) 325-1787 243 11th St., Astoria Astoria Column (503) 325-2963 One Coxcomb Hill, Astoria Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (503) 325-6311 111 W. Marine Dr., Astoria Baked Alaska Restaurant & Lounge (503) 325-7414 1 Twelfth St., Astoria Columbia River Maritime Museum (503) 325-2323 1792 Marine Dr., Astoria  Desdemona Club   (503) 325-8540 2997 Marine Dr., Astoria Finn Ware (503) 325-5720 1116 Commercial St., Astoria Flavel House Museum (503) 325-2203 714 Exchange St., Astoria Fort George Brewery (503) 325-7468 1483 Duane St., Astoria Loop Jacobsen Jewelers   (503) 325-6181 1360 Commercial St., Astoria Lower Columbia Bowl (503) 325-3321 826 Marine Dr., Astoria Lunar Boy Gallery (503) 325-1566 240 11th St., Astoria  Mise en Place (503) 325-3554 1 Twelfth St., Ste 114, Astoria Oregon Film Museum (503) 325-2203 732 Duane St., Astoria Simply Cakes by Jae (503) 325-4866 120 10th St., Astoria Video Horizons (503) 325-7310 750 Astor St., Astoria Vintage Hardware (503) 325-1313 380 14th St., Astoria Wet Dog Cafe / Astoria Brewing Co. (503) 325-6975 144 11th St., Astoria   In This Email Trivia Scavenger Hunt Three Weeks with the Goonies Oregon Film Museum Participating Businesses Schedule of Events Save the Date! Show us how you celebrate Goonies Day! Send a photo to goonies@oldoregon.com or post it on our Facebook event page. Schedule of Events Here is a quick list of Goonies-related and other activities happening June 7-10: Thursday, June 7: Science on Tap (a program of theColumbia River Maritime Museum) at the Fort George Brewery, doors at 6pm, program at 7pm. Topic: "A Sea of Beer and the Industrial Revolution" A discussion about beer through the eyes of a 19th century sailor. Program is free; food and beverage service available. Friday, June 8:  Trivia Night at the Baked Alaska Lounge, 7pm. Trivia will be themed for the occassion. $2 per person, per game.  Cosmic Bowling at the Lower Columbia Bowling Alley (as seen in the Goonies) 9:30 to Midnight. $12 per person, includes shoes and 2.5 hours of bowling. And 80's tunes!  Open daily at Noon. Saturday, June 9:  2nd Saturday Art Walk inDowntown Astoria, 6-8pm Three Weeks with the Goonies - Author Mick Alderman will speak about being on location in Astoria during the shoot, sign books and answer questions. This event is at 8pm at Baked Alaska.  Goonies/80s Dance Party atThe Wet Dog, 10pm. No cover charge. 21 and over. Wear your 80s gear! Cosmic Bowling at the Lower Columbia Bowling Alley (as seen in the Goonies) 9:30 to Midnight. $12 per person, includes shoes and 2.5 hours of bowling. And 80s tunes! Open daily at Noon. Sunday, June 10:  Astoria Sunday Market in downtown Astoria on 12th Street, 10am-3pm  Live Music: Sassparilla plays Punk Americana at Fort George Brewery; 8pm. No cover. Save the Date!  Friday, June 7, 2013 Saturday, June 7, 2014 30th Anniversary Celebration: Friday to Sunday, June 5-7, 2015 Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Regina Willkie, Marketing Manager regina@oldoregon.com | (503) 325-6311

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The Drive In opens this weekend!

It's no surprise that I love movies and my fav is the 99W Drive In.

The Drive In opens this weekend with a great family Double Feature!

99W DRIVE-IN THEATRE
Hwy 99W W off the Springbrook Rd
intersection
Open Fri-Sat ONLY

APRIL 6-7

Dr Seuss' THE LORAX (PG) 86 min
http://www.theloraxmovie.com
Dusk

BIG MIRACLE (PG) 107 min
http://www.everybodyloveswhales.com
Follows first feature

If you go this weekend, don't forget the blankets! 

Tuesday is Movie Night!

3D Glasses from Star Wars, another 3D option in theaters now.

      From an earlier blog:
        Regal Cinemas is a first run, and fairly expensive theater chain. However, all movies are $5 on Tuesdays and club members get $2 popcorn. If you are a member of the Regal club you can earn free soda, popcorn and  movie tickets. And you do actually get those. They give you a coupon for a free small popcorn, but you can pay the extra to upgrade to a large, usually $2. Free to join the club.

This Tuesday was the first time I went to the reduced price ticket night.  There are only a few theaters in the area that have the special night, it's not every theater. Also, even though the sign inside said, "$5 Every Movie, Every Show"  What they really meant was, "$5 Most Movies, Most Shows"   In other words, extra fancy movies are more money.  We watched Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in Real D 3D.  The tickets were actually $8 each.  However, the regular ticket price is $14, so it is still a good deal in comparison.  Just not what seemed to be promised on the sign.  On the website they do mention the potential for an extra charge. 

Also, if you are a Regal Club member you can buy a small popcorn for $2, and upgrade to a large for $2 more.  Half the price of a Large which is regularly $8,

I don't know if it is always super busy, or if it was just because it was Valentine's Day, but I waited in line for 15 minutes outside in the rain.  So take that into consideration.  Everyone is trying to save a buck these days, and who can blame them, so allow time to wait in line.

Oregon                                                                              
 Hilltop 9
Wilsonville Stadium 9
Tigard Cinemas 11
Sherwood Stadium 10
Evergreen Parkway Stadium 13
Movies on TV Stadium 16
Washington
Cinema 99
Stadium 11
City Center Stadium 12

By the way, the movie, Journey 2, was awesome!  Fun family film and the only agenda seems to be to get kids to read the classics!

Let's all go to the movies!

When it's cold an dreary outside and you feel like you have been cooped up in the house for days and days, why not go to the movies! 

I've created a listing of many of the local movie theaters.  28 Actually!  In doing my research I read an article, in the Oregonian, that said Portland has more movie theaters per capita than any other US City.  That's a whole lot of movies.  We have so many great small, historic, and independent theaters.  You can always watch the newest blockbuster, but you can also watch yesterday's blockbuster for less than half the price.  Many theaters also show classic movies.

 Laurelhurst Theater  usually shows a classic every week, but they are typically shown late, so they are 21 & Over, because this theater sells Beer & Wine.  Some fun classic movies I've watched at Laurelhurst are Office Space, Soilent Green, Muppets Take Manhattan, Stand By Me and lots more.

Need a date night?  The Academy Theater offers babysitting during some of it's movies and has a kids play loft. $4 for adults $3 for kids and seniors.  Babysitting is a seperate price.

Regal Cinemas is a first run, and fairly expensive theater chain.  However, all regular movies are $5 on Tuesdays and club members get $2 popcorn.  If you are a member of the Regal club you can earn free soda, popcorn and movie tickets.  And you do actually get those.  They give you a coupon for a free small popcorn, but you can pay the extra to upgrade to a large, usually $2.  Free to join the club.

Oak Grove Cinemas is a theater in Milwaukie on 99E.  They are first run, with comfortable seats, inexpensive popcorn, and $5 movies everyday before 6pm.  After 6pm it's $7 for adults and still $5 for kids.  Everyday!  They don't have 3D, but otherwise they play all of the biggest hits for great prices.  Their regular price is cheaper than economy hour at most theaters.  Bring cash, they don't take cards but they do have an ATM. 

Here's the list, and you can find it anytime on .

Drive In Theaters-Yes, we still have 2 in the area!	99W Drive-In - The nearest local Drive In is in Newberg on 99W! This is a great family activity. Bring your lawn chairs and sit out in front of the car. Bring snacks, the kids in PJs and have a blast.
	Dallas Motorvu.com - 315 SE Fir Villa, Dallas, OR $18 for the car load.
First Run Theaters	Cinemark - Mega theaters with pretty high ticket prices. Cheaper before 6pm.
	CINETOPIA - Two locations in Beaverton and Vancouver.  These theaters have restaurants, and special theaters with BIG comfy chairs and pillow piles so it feels like you are watching a movie in your own living room.  Nice, but pricey!  They even serve drinks and food in some theaters.
	Columbia Theatre - St. Helens historic theater built in 1928 but fully restored with top of the line digital and 3D technology.
	Lake Twin Cinema - 106 N. State Street, Lake Oswego OR 97034 First run, usually not the block busters.   Only two screens.
	Living Room® Theaters   - Art Films and General Release films.  Environmental and sustainable.  Smaller theaters with cushy chairs.
	Oak Grove Cinemas - First run movies at cheaper prices!!!  $5 before 6pm and $7 after for adults.  Kids always $5.  The regular price is cheaper than the matinee price at Regal or Cinemark.  Nice theater and the popcorn is cheaper too and tastes better!
	Regal Cinemas - These are all over town, general prices run from $6-$9. All shows that begin before 6 are at a reduced price. Sign up for the regal card and earn points towards free popcorn, soda, and movie tickets.  Tuesdays are $5.
I-Max Theaters	Evergreen IMAX® Theater - Located at the Evergreen Aviation Museum
	OMSI Imax Theater - With a five-story domed screen and 30-degree, stadium seating, the OMNIMAX® Dome Theater is a cinematic experience unlike any other. .Located at OMSI.
Independent Films	5th Avenue Cinema - Portland State University student run theater.  Open weekends only.  Free for PSU students.  $2 for other students and seniors. $3 everyone else. They show classics, independents and art films.
	The Academy Theater - No Minors after 8pm. $3 Adults $2 Kids. Second Run and Art/Independent Films. Babysitting available on some nights.
	Cinema 21 - Special Events, classics, and indies.
	Clinton Street Theater- Rocky Horror every Sat at Midnight
	Hollywood Theater - Art/Independent films, special features, festivals, and more in a very ornanate theater.
	nwFilmCenter  - Local Filmschool.  Plays local filmakers, festival movies, independents and more.
	Laurelhurst Theater - $3 for all movies, vintage, second run and art films. Pizza and beer too! 21 or over after 3pm.
	Living Room Theaters - Art and Independent Films with fine dining. Mondays & Tuesdays $5, otherwise $9.
Second Run Discount Theaters Second Run are movies that are not in current runs at big theaters, or classic movies that haven't been shown in years.	5th Avenue Cinema - Portland State University student run theater.  Open weekends only.  Free for PSU students.  $2 for other students and seniors. $3 everyone else. They show classics, independents and art films. FREE POPCORN!!!
	The Academy Theater - No Minors after 8pm. $3 Adults $2 Kids. Second Run and Art/Independent Films This is a fatastically restored theater that opened re opened recently after 35 years.
	Laurelhurst Theater - $3 for all movies, vintage, second run and art films. Pizza and beer too! 21 or over after 3pm.
	Cine Magic Theater - Small theater that shows second run films. Real melted butter!
	McMenamin's Theaters - These theaters are second run films in McMenamin's restaurants and pubs.  Pizza and beer during your movie.
	Moreland Theater - Neighborhood theater from 1926. Single Screen. 6712 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
	Mt. Hood Theatre - DOUBLE FEATURE theater for $4.  Pick your own double feature of the 4 movies they play.
	Portlander Cinema - $3, located at Jubitz Truck Stop.  Actually a nice new theater with stadium seating and comfortable seats.
	Valley Theater - Second Run for around $3 9360 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Telephone is 503-296-6843.
	Wunderland Cinemas - The Avalon Theater, Gresham Theater and Milwaukie Cinemas are super cheap second run movies. $2-$3. Along with the Nickel Arcade!

Have a great time at the movies!