{"id":1240,"date":"2015-08-06T09:22:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T08:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=1240"},"modified":"2015-08-06T17:15:37","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T16:15:37","slug":"cinema-under-the-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/2015\/08\/06\/cinema-under-the-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema Under the Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cine de Verano de la Bombilla<\/p><\/div>\n

The unblemished summer sky<\/strong> has given rise to more open-air cinemas<\/strong> in the Spanish capital. And in Madrid, a night at the movies also gives you an opportunity to explore some of the capital\u2019s most iconic buildings<\/strong>. From the daring programme projected inside the Palacio de Cibeles\u2019 \u201ccrystal patio\u201d<\/strong> <\/a>and the commercial blockbusters and indie hits shown in a park alongside the Real Parroquia San Antonio de la Florida<\/strong><\/a> (with frescos painted by Goya<\/strong>) to the feel-good flicks screened in the quadrangle of an old military barracks<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a touch of Madrid movie escapism is also a walk through local architectural history.<\/p>\n

Spearheaded by some of Madrid\u2019s most fanatical film buffs, the selection of films reflects a love of celluloid spanning several decades. Sit under the open sky and enjoy everything from the cult classics of yesteryear to recent commercial crowd-pleasers \u2013 and for visitors to the city \u2013 it\u2019s also important to highlight that they\u2019re shown in Version Original<\/em><\/strong>, meaning these cinemas are Dubbing-Free-Zones.<\/p>\n

If the empty August<\/strong> streets are lacking adventure, then head to one of these box-offices and let the spectacle of cinema transport you elsewhere \u2013 even if it\u2019s just for a couple of hours.<\/p>\n

As an added courtesy, if you click on any of the movie titles mentioned below, you\u2019ll be able to see how well they fared on the movie-lovers website rottentomatoes.com<\/a>.<\/em> It will help you make your pick\u2026<\/p>\n

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CIBELES SUNSET CINEMA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>It\u2019s not that often that you get the chance to visit the interior patio of Madrid City Hall<\/strong>. However, as part of the CentroCentro<\/strong><\/a> cultural programme, the Sunset Cinema has opened up the space (usually reserved for special events) to late night crowds until the 2nd<\/sup> of September. You\u2019ll have to enter through the main entrance of the palatial building and gather in the main hall before entering the central patio, which was enclosed with a geometric atrium as part of the building\u2019s ambitious rennovation. Apart from the stunning space, there are several other features that set this cinema apart. Chef Juan Pozuelo<\/strong> has created a delicious menu of finger-food<\/strong>, there\u2019s a fully stocked bar (with some very refreshing mojitos<\/em>), and the sound is broadcast via cordless headphones \u2013 meaning you won\u2019t be bothered by anyone talking during the movie.<\/p>\n

Some of the flicks to look out for over August include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nightcrawler<\/strong><\/a>, Trainspotting<\/a><\/strong>, E.T<\/strong><\/a>., Back to the Future<\/strong><\/a>, Jaws<\/strong><\/a>, Pulp Fiction<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Labyrinth<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Consult the website for the full programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting There:<\/strong> Metro station Banco de Espa\u00f1a or a ten-minute walk from Sol.<\/p>\n

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CIBELES MIDNIGHT MOVIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Screened in the same spectacular space as the Sunset Cinema, the Cibeles Midnight Movie programme is spread across Friday, Saturday and Sunday<\/strong> and aimed at the more salacious, intrepid, and cultivated filmgoer. Programmed by local heavyweight Popy Blasco<\/strong>, who writes for various publications about film as well as on his blog (http:\/\/popyb.blogspot.com.es\/<\/a>), the wonder of being able to watch risqu\u00e9 films such as Showgirls<\/em> and David Lynch\u2019s Wild at Heart<\/em> in the very heart of city hall should not be underestimated. \u201cFortunately Madrid has been changing a lot in relation to culture and we\u2019re seeing a return to the respect for art that the city had during La Movida<\/em> of the 1980s,\u201d says Blasco, who believes the city council should be applauded for not putting restrictions on his selection. \u201cWhat should be the limit of art?\u201d he adds rhetorically. Apart from the uncensored selection of films from the 80s, 90s, and 00s, from the horror classic Evil Dead<\/em> to the black comedy Death Becomes Her<\/em>, Blasco also includes a short film or clip before each film to set the tone for the feature. \u201cThese clips relate to the film in some way. Sometimes they are simply youtube clips that went viral \u2013 but you never know what will happen\u2026\u201d he adds with a touch of movie mystery.<\/p>\n

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Some of the flicks to look out for over August include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

True Romance<\/strong><\/a>, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/strong><\/a>, Stand by Me<\/strong><\/a>, Manhattan Murder Mystery<\/strong><\/a>, Harold and Maude<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Consult the website for the full programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting There:<\/strong> Metro station Banco de Espa\u00f1a or a ten-minute walk from Sol.<\/p>\n

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THE URBAN BEACH CINEMA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Tucked away inside a centuries-old military barracks turned cultural centre (Centro Cultural de Conde Duque<\/strong>), The Urban Beach Cinema brings the quiet yet cool Conde Duque district to life each summer. The cinema is part of a larger pop-up project that includes a chiringuito<\/em> beach bar<\/strong>, delicious food served from food trucks and the Nom\u00e1da design market<\/strong> held over the weekend. Located in the neighbouring quadrangle, the cinema is themed by genre. Family flicks are shown on Mondays, silent films on Thursdays, the very-popular sing-a-long musical movies are each Friday, while science fiction buffs are entertained on Saturdays. \u201cWe attract a very wide audience,\u201d says co-organiser Valeria Reyes. \u201cA lot of families come to the Sing-a-long movies<\/strong> but being a summer project, all kinds of people come along \u2013 drawn here by one of the most fun, summer-themed plans possible.\u201d The best part of this cinema is the proximity to the comfortable terrace bar. After the film, head next door for a drink and a post-screening de-brief. If there isn\u2019t much to say, you can always try to start an impromptu dance floor in front of the DJ booth.<\/p>\n

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Some of the flicks to look out for over August include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Love Actually<\/strong><\/a>, Mad Max: Fury Road<\/strong><\/a>, The Conjuring<\/strong><\/a>, Inside Out<\/strong><\/a>, Hairspray<\/a><\/strong>, Nosferatu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Metropolis<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consult the website for the full programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting There:<\/strong> Metro station Plaza de Espa\u00f1a or Noviciado.<\/p>\n

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CINE DE VERANO DE LA BOMBILLA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>This family-run, summer cinema has been delighting local audiences for thirty-one years. What began as a small open-air cinema in the Buen Retiro park then moved alongside the Templo de Debod until finding a more permanent home in the Bombilla Park<\/strong> alongside the Real Parroquia San Antonio de la Florida<\/strong> \u2013 a chapel that boasts beautiful frescos by Goya<\/strong>. \u201cEver since my mother and father started the cinema we\u2019ve been experimenting with new genres and formats for our audiences \u2013 the aim is to always provide something new for Madrile\u00f1os,\u201d says David Lluisma, who after growing up below the silver screen, now runs the cinema with his wife. \u201cOurs is the biggest outdoor cinema in Madrid<\/strong>, with 1400 seats and a 14 x 7 metre screen, but we also have double screenings; meaning you get two movies for the price of one.\u201d For non-Spanish speakers, it is important to know that films are only screened in \u201cVersion Original\u201d on Monday nights (see the selection below) but on the flipside, Wednesdays are dedicated to Spanish films and tend to attract foreign audiences looking to improve their Spanish. \u201cWe try to invite the directors of these films to create a more interactive discussion after the screening,\u201d explains David. From the 8th<\/sup> of August until the end of the month, an exhibition of ninety original movie posters by Saul Bass will also provide an extra dose of movie magic. And, if the mercury continues to boil long into the sweltering August night<\/strong>, the parkland that surrounds this cinema lowers\u00a0 the temperature by a substantial 5-6 degrees compared to the city centre. \u201cThis extra bonus makes us even more popular,\u201d adds David. \u201cThe higher the temperature, the busier we are!\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of the \u2018Version Original\u2019 flicks to look out for over August include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Levianthan<\/strong><\/a> (in Russian), Timbuktu<\/strong><\/a> (in French) and\u00a0Les Combattants<\/strong><\/a> (in French).<\/p>\n

Some of the Spanish flicks showing include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perdiendo el norte<\/strong><\/a>, Asesinos Inocentes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Aut\u00f3mata<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Consult the website for the full programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting There:<\/strong> Metro station Principe P\u00edo (followed by a short walk)<\/p>\n

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