The second annual Downtown Drive-In Movies, featuring five fabulous films on a 40’x80’ inflatable screen, is scheduled for the weekend of October 20th and 21st. It will take place in a beautiful waterfront venue at the Staten Island Yankees Parking Lot in St. George, under the backdrop of the glittering NYC skyline.

A Drive-In is so much more than a movie – it’s an event that audiences are eager to re-experience. It’s the comfort of having the kids in their PJs and not worrying if the baby should cry; it’s the lure of being able to grab a kiss with your sweetheart in the dark; it’s the freedom to joke and laugh with your buddies without being ejected from the film; or grabbing a snack without missing a second of the action on screen – and it’s a uniquely American experience. The Downtown Staten Island Council is staging this exclusive event to highlight Downtown SI as a vibrant destination for all Staten Islanders.

This fun-filled weekend kicks off on Friday, October 20th at 7:30 pm with Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles (Rated PG). This film is an action packed comedy that is sure to be a hit with parents and children alike. Later in the evening, the venue shifts focus to a more adult crowd at 10 pm for Rent (Rated PG-13), the film adaptation of the award winning Broadway musical.

Saturday, October 21st, the Drive-In offers three exciting films. Starting at 7:30 pm, join Indiana Jones in his first epic adventure in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Rated PG). See this action adventure classic the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth will follow at 10:00 pm. The Drive-In will wrap up with the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Rated R) at 12:00 midnight.

Load up the car with family and friends and come down to Downtown SI for a trip back in time to the classic family drive-in. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are only $20 per carload and will be available at the gate.

The Downtown Staten Island Council (DSIC) is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 commercial and community development organization dedicated to the continued revitalization of the downtown business district, Bay Street corridor and the neighboring communities. For more information about the Downtown SI Drive In, visit our website at www.downtownsi.com or call (718) 273-6369.

DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN MOVIES 2006 – FILM SCHEDULE

The Incredibles (2004) Fri, Oct 20, 7:30PM
Rated: PG 1 hr 55 min
The Incredibles is the exciting action packed story of a retired superhero couple (Mr. Incredible and ElastiGirl) in the witness protection program, trying to live a normal life with their three children Violet, Dash, and Jack Jack. When given a chance to leave his mundane job and be a superhero again, Mr. Incredible jumps at the chance, only to learn that it is a trap set by his arch nemesis. It is up to his family to reveal their own unique superhero abilities to save their father and other innocent people that are being held captive.

Rent (2005) Fri, Oct 20, 10:00PM
Rated: PG-13 2 hrs 15 min
A film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical, Rent is the story of a group of eclectic bohemians who deal with love, relationships, loss and AIDS in the span of one year while living in New York’s East Village. Incredible vocal talents, such as Idina Menzel, accompany this powerful story of the relationship challenges that these friends face with friends and lovers.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Sat, Oct 21, 7:30PM
Rated: PG 1 hr 55 min
This box office blockbuster is a joint venture between two Hollywood legends, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Raider’s of the Lost Ark is the first in a trilogy that focuses on the renowned archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford). After adventures in the South American jungle and a quiet career as a university professor, Indiana Jones is summoned once again for his expertise—this time to help the U.S. Government. Set in 1936, the U.S. Government enlists Indiana Jones to find the Ark of the Covenant, believed to hold the Ten Commandments.

An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Sat, Oct 21, 10:00PM
Rated: PG 1 hr 40 min
Al Gore’s documentary, An Inconvenient Truth presents the terrifying reality and science of global warming. With an account of Al Gore’s personal dedication and commitment to make improving the environment a priority, An Inconvenient Truth is an eye-opening film that allows the audience to draw their own conclusions from the scientific data it presents. The film does not focus on politics or even despair at the current condition of the environment. Rather, it is an engaging film that is a call to action for all to work to improve the current state of the environment.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Sat, Oct 21, 12:00AM
Rated: R 1 hr 40 min
A cult classic featuring such hit songs as “Time Warp” and “Toucha Toucha Touch Me,” The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the story of a newly engaged couple, Janet and Brad, who find themselves lost and stranded at the castle of the eccentric Dr. Frank-n-Furter, a mad scientist. Once at the castle, the couple discover that they are in for a surprise; Dr. Frank-n-Furter’s latest creation is about to be revealed. With a star-studded cast including Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become so much more than a movie—it’s an event filled with audience participation—from throwing rice to singing along—that is sure to be a unique experience.