Tonight: Watch Groundbreaking 1950s Sci-fi Film “Forbidden Planet” At Narrows Botanical Garden

By on September 7, 2012  Events
Sep 072012
 

This story was originally published on August 27, but you were on vacation then, weren’t you? So we’re republishing it so you don’t miss it.

Bay Ridge Sci-fi fans, get your popcorn ready.

There will be a special outdoor screening of the 1950s science fiction classic Forbidden Planet at the Narrows Botanical Garden on Friday, September 7, beginning at 8 p.m.

The film, which starred the late Leslie Nielsen during his pre-Airplane! dramatic acting days, is considered a groundbreaking film for the genre.

Forbidden Planet was the first movie of its kind to be set entirely on another, faraway planet. It also featured Robby the Robot – one of the first film robots to “display a distinct personality” as a bona fide supporting character.

Additionally, it was one of the first motion pictures to use an entirely electronic musical score.

The screening will run approximately two and a half hours.

The Narrows Botanical Garden is located at 7200-7398 Shore Road. For more information, please visit narrowsbg.org, or call (718) 748-4810.

Remember to check out the Bay Ridge Odyssey Events Calender for the latest neighborhood happenings.

It’s Movie Sign! Bride of Frankenstein Kicks Off Friday Night Bay Ridge Outdoor Movies

By on June 25, 2012  Events
Jun 252012
 

C’mon, be honest – who sees the word “Frankenstein” and pronounces it FRAHN-ken-steen in their heads? Yeah, you do!

This Friday, June 29, the Narrows Botanical Garden kicks off their Friday night outdoor movie series with The Bride of Frankenstein, the never-remade 1935 American horror classic starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lancaster. The movies are shown on the Great Lawn by the 71st Street entrance (map). Movies start after sundown, which will be around 8:30pm this week.

Bring a blanket or a beach towel to park your tuchus, though there seems little chance of the ground being wet since the 5-day forecast is calling for a 100-degree day (!!!). Speaking of which, in the unlikely event the organizers do need to fall back on their rain date, it will be Saturday, June 30.

Bring snacks. Bring a picnic. Bring a whole dinner if you want.

But don’t bring alcohol, since that would be prohibited by law. If you were to bring a bottle of merlot in a discrete container and get caught anyway, we won’t be held responsible. Unless, of course, we’re the ones who get caught, then we would literally be the ones held responsible. Which could happen, I suppose.

And because you really love outdoor movies, here is the full movie schedule. Continue reading »