Look beyond the multiplex for movies this summer

Art Hill Film Series



Spectators filled Art Hill in Forest Park in 2017 for the St. Louis Art Museum’s Art Hill Film Series. St. Louis Art Museum photo


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The St. Louis Art Museum’s popular Friday night series on Art Hill offers films that the whole family can enjoy. This year’s attractions have an “Epic Quests” theme to tie in with the museum’s “Sunken Cities” exhibition: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (July 13), “Hidden Figures” (July 20), “Dr. No” (July 27) and “The NeverEnding Story” (Aug. 3). Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and check out the food trucks, cocktails, live music and other preshow activities.

When Party starts at 6 p.m., films start at 9 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27 and Aug. 3 • Where Art Hill, Forest Park • How much Free • More info 314-721-0072; slam.org/filmseries

Drive-in theaters

In 1940, the first drive-in theater, the Manchester, was built on the site of what is now West County Center. By 1952, there were seven theate…

Drive-ins aren’t quite as numerous as they used to be, but they continue to make it possible to view screen stars while poised beneath stars of the astronomical variety.

Skyview Drive-In • 5700 North Belt West, Belleville; 618-233-4400, skyview-drive-in.com

Sky View Drive-In • North Route 66, Litchfield, Ill.; 1-217-324-4451, litchfieldskyview.com

Route 66 Twin Drive-In • 1700 Recreation Drive, Springfield, Ill.; 1-217-698-0066, route66-drivein.com

19 Drive-In • 5853 Highway 19, Cuba, Mo.; 1-573-885-7752, 19drivein.com

Starlite Drive-In • 15605 North State Highway 21, Cadet, Mo.; 1-573-438-4974, starlitedrivein.com

Frontyard Features

Since 2006, Frontyard Features has been setting up its big rear-projection screen for free outdoor movies in Missouri and Illinois. Check the schedule to see what screenings are planned, or arrange a movie night of your own.

More info fyfoutdoormovies.com

Movie Night at Ballpark Village

If you’re looking for a family film, this series at Ballpark Village aims to please. Upcoming screenings are “Peter Rabbit” (June 18), “Paddington 2” (July 16), “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (Aug. 20) and “A Wrinkle in Time” (Sept. 17).

When 7 p.m. third Mondays, June through September • Where 601 Clark Avenue • How much Free • More info 314-797-7530; stlballparkvillage.com

St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

With another summer comes the latest edition of the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, offering narrative features and documentaries from around the world — and reflecting the scope of the Jewish experience. The screening lineup was unavailable at press time.

When June 3-7 • Where Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard • How much Prices unavailable • More info 314-442-3179; stljewishfilmfestival.org

Webster University Film Series

This adventurous series focuses on indie, foreign and nonfiction films. Among the offerings this summer are “St. Louis International Film Festival Award-Winning Shorts” (May 29) and the jazz-themed science-fiction film “Sun Ra: Space Is the Place” (Aug. 1).

When Screenings are at 7:30 or 8 p.m. • Where Winifred Moore Auditorium at Webster University, 470 East Lockwood Avenue; Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood • How much $7 • More info 314-968-7487; webster.edu/film-series

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