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The Greatest Showman(2017), 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 22. This film celebrates the birth of show business and tells the story of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Also starring Michelle Williams. Rated PG.
Coco(2017), dusk Friday, Aug. 10. Confronted with his familys ancestral ban on music, aspiring musician Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Also starring Gael Garca Bernal and Benjamin Bratt. Rated PG.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden normally closes at 5 p.m., but on a few Fridays in the summertime, Waterfall Junction reopens at 6 p.m. You can splash around until dusk, then watch a movie at the amphitheater at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, 500 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia. $5 ($3, members). Concessions available for purchase.
The Super 8 showing is part of Star*Struck, a pop culture event to celebrate Lexington Countys Meals on Wheels volunteers and recruit new ones. The 1980s-themed evening also includes music, popcorn, food trucks, vendors and prizes. Break out your shoulder pads and leg warmers, and bring a canned food donation if you like.
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Coco(2017), 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. Confronted with his familys ancestral ban on music, aspiring musician Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Also starring Gael Garca Bernal and Benjamin Bratt. Rated PG.
The Emoji Movie(2017), dusk Friday, June 1. Gene (T.J. Miller), a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. Also starring James Corden and Anna Faris. Rated PG.
Darkest Hour(2017), 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1. In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman), who must decide whether to negotiate or fight with Germany. Also starring Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas. Rated PG-13.
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Places to see outdoor movies this summer include a couple of parks, Riverbanks Botanical Garden and the Big Mo drive-in theater in Monetta.
Places to see outdoor movies this summer include a couple of parks, Riverbanks Botanical Garden and the Big Mo drive-in theater in Monetta.
A few places around Columbia are offering movies on an outdoor big screen so you can chill out on hot summer nights. Just be sure to take some bug spray to ward off the mosquitoes.
Incredibles 2(2018). Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible, (Craig T. Nelson) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen, aka Elastigirl, (Holly Hunter) is out saving the world. Also starring Samuel L. Jackson and Sophia Bush.
Super 8(2011), 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. This J.J. Abrams film portrays a group of friends who, during the summer of 1979, witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town. Starring Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka and Kyle Chandler. Rated PG-13.
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Justice League(2017), dusk Friday, July 27. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Supermans (Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), to face an even greater enemy. Rated PG-13.
Deadpool 2(2018). Special premiere night Thursday, May 17. Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, (Ryan Reynolds) brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant Cable (Josh Brolin). Also starring Morena Baccarin and Zazie Beetz.
Grab a blanket and bug spray for outdoor movies in Columbia, Lexington this summer
Air conditioning is pretty much a requirement during Columbias sweltering summer days, but summer evenings are the perfect time to grab a blanket and enjoy the outdoors.
Peter Rabbit(2018), dusk Friday, June 15. This feature adaptation of Beatrix Potters classic childrens story is the tale of a rebellious rabbit (James Corden) trying to sneak into a farmers (Sam Neill) vegetable garden. Also starring Fayssal Bazzi and Domhnall Gleeson. Rated PG.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(2017), dusk Friday, July 13. Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart. Rated PG-13.
Last summer, the Historic Columbia Speedway hosteda pop-up drive-in theateras one ofWhats Next Midlands projects. The Speedway did not respond to an email asking whether it would screen movies this summer.
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The city of Columbias Parks & Recreation Department offers movies in the park every summer, this year at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Pre-show activities begin at 7:45 p.m., and moviegoers can bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. No pets, glass containers or alcohol. Free.
Hoodwinked(2005), dusk Friday, June 29. Little Red Riding Hood (Anne Hathaway), the Wolf (Patrick Warburton), the Woodsman (Jim Belushi), and Granny (Glenn Close) all tell the police the events that led to their encounter. Rated PG.
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The Lion King(1994), dusk Friday, July 13. A lion prince (Jonathan Taylor Thomas; Matthew Broderick) is tricked by a treacherous uncle (Jeremy Irons) into thinking he caused the death of his father (James Earl Jones). Rated G.
Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission hosts Movies in the Park at Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington. Free; no tickets required.
Paddington 2(2017), dusk Friday, June 8. Paddington (Ben Whishaw) and the Brown family must unmask a thief. Also starring Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville. Rated PG.
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom(2018). When the islands dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Also starring Jeff Goldblum.
Solo: A Star Wars Story(2018). During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) meets his future copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and encounters Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) years before joining the Rebellion. Also starring Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke.
The nearest drive-in theater is a little less than an hour from downtown Columbia, at the Big Mo, 5822 Columbia Highway North, Monetta. Only cash is accepted. Three different screens show double features; each field requires a separate ticket. $9, ages 12 and up; $4, ages 4-11; free, children 3 and younger. Open rain or moon, with no refunds granted for rain. Concessions available for purchase. for show times. Upcoming films include: