Are you looking for things to do in the Boston area to beat the heat?
This August at the Coolidge is full of summery favorites sure to please in our ~delightful~ AC!
This month sees a Patrick Swayze series; a celebration of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's collaborations; a retrospective series of new Akira Kurosawa digital restorations; outdoor screenings around Greater Boston, including at Mt. Auburn Cemetery; a special celebration of Jaws for the film's 25th-anniversary; and so much more.
Read on for everything we're screening!
 | Swayze Days of SummerWhat better way to mark the season than with a tribute to the late, great Patrick Swayze, whose movies dominated the summer box office in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s? |
Spike & DenzelOur July and August series showcasing all of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's creative collaborations in anticipation of their newest, Highest 2 Lowest! |  |
 | Akira KurosawaThe Coolidge is thrilled to present this retrospective of eleven new Akira Kurosawa restorations including Throne of Blood, Rashoman, Seven Samurai, Ikiru, Ran, and more! |
Big Screen ClassicsWatch certified classics on our big screen. This month, catch Big, The Big Lebowski, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Hero, and The Women! Presented in-kind by WBUR! |  |
 | Coolidge EducationThis month, check out one of our intro seminars in conjunction with our "Spike & Denzel" series for He Got Game and Inside Man! |
Outdoor ScreeningsWe're taking our programming on the road! This month, enjoy FREE screenings outside at the Charles River Speedway and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, plus a special double feature at Mt. Auburn Cemetery! |  |
 | Coolidge After MidniteThe kids are NOT all right! Our August Midnites feature terrifying tales of malevolent middle schoolers from The Bad Seed to Battle Royale to Village of the Damned and more! |
Cult ClassicsOur signature program dedicated to showcasing films with fervent fan bases and unforgettable impact! This month's picks are Freddy Got Fingered and The Brady Bunch Movie. |  |
 | Jaws 50th AnniversaryIn honor of the iconic film’s 50th anniversary, we’re celebrating all week long with 35mm screenings and a special documentary presentation of The Farmer and the Shark, about the Martha’s Vineyard local who greatly impacted the making of Jaws! |
More Good Stuff
The programming doesn't stop there—see below for more special offerings this month:
- CatVideoFest: Sunday, August 3 at 2:00pm | Special Screening with proceeds benefitting local cats in need!
- Detroit Rock City in 35mm: Thursday, August 7 at 7:00pm | Cinema Jukebox® co-presented in-kind by 92.5 The River
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift: Thursday, August 21 at 7:00pm | Rewind! featuring an afterparty in the Education & Community Engagement Center
