MAYOR NEWSOM PICKS THE FLICKS
Jun 18, 2008Free Movie Series Selected by San Francisco's Mayor Returns to THE CANNERY in August
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Boyarsky
Entertainment Director
THE CANNERY
415.546.0800
Elizabeth@lenatandpartnersinc.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 13, 2008 -The highly popular Movie Nights at THE CANNERY returns this August on Sunday nights to entertain local residents and visitors alike. Come and watch free movies that Mayor Newsom has personally selected as his favorite films made in and/or about San Francisco. Movies will be screened every Sunday evening from August 3 thru 24 at THE CANNERY's outdoor courtyard. Open seating begins at 7:30 p.m. and show-time is 8 p.m. Remember to bring blankets and extra layers of clothing just in case it is a chilly and foggy typical summer night in San Francisco. Hot beverages, dessert treats and more will be available for purchase from THE CANNERY'S restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlor. Please note that in case of inclement weather, the movie night will be postponed. For up-to-date information, please call 415-771-3112 or visit www.thecannery.com.
Films and Schedule:
Sunday, August 3, Maltese Falcon
John Huston's 1941 noir stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, a hard-boiled San Francisco private eye who's swept into an international murder plot when he makes the acquaintance of the beautiful Miss Wonderly (Mary Astor) -- who turns out to be a dangerous scoundrel herself. Mayhem and murder abound and all because of a foot-high, jewel-encrusted statuette.
Source: www.moviefone.com
Sunday, August 10, Dirty Harry
Set in San Francisco in 1971 Dirty Harry is the gritty and suspenseful film that follows the story of Inspector Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) who earns the moniker Dirty Harry for his reputation of handling the dirtiest homicidal cases. The City by the Bay faces the terror of a serial killer known as Scorpio (Andrew Robinson) who viciously snipes at innocent victims and demands ransom through notes left at the scene of the crime. Callahan is assigned to the case along with his newest partner Inspector Chico Gonzalez (Reni Santoni) to track down Scorpio and stop him. Using humiliation along with cat and mouse type games against Callahan Scorpio is put to the test by the cop with the very dirty attitude.
Source: www.moviefone.com
Sunday, August 15, Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams learns that keeping in touch with his children can be a drag in this hit comedy. Daniel Hillard (Williams) is an eccentric actor who specializes in dubbing voices for cartoon characters. Daniel is a kind man and a loving father, but he's a poor disciplinarian and a shaky role model. After throwing an elaborate and disastrous birthday party for his son, Daniel's wife Miranda (Sally Field) reaches the end of her patience and files for divorce. Daniel is heartbroken when Miranda is given custody of the children, and he's only allowed to visit them once a week. Determined to stay in contact with his kids, Daniel learns that Miranda is looking for a housekeeper, and with help from his brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), a makeup artist, Daniel gets the job disguised as Mrs. Iphegenia Doubtfire, a stern but caring Scottish nanny. Daniel pulls off the ruse so well that neither his ex-wife nor his children recognize him, and in the process, he learns how to be the good parent he should have been all along. However, Daniel also has to deal with the little matter of Miranda's new boyfriend, Stu (Pierce Brosnan).
Source: www.moviefone.com
Sunday, August 24, Pursuit of Happyness
Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them.
Source: www.moviefone.com
THE CANNERY is located at 2801 Leavenworth Street, at the foot of Columbus Avenue, overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
ABOUT THE CANNERY AT DELMONTE SQUARE
THE CANNERY is one of San Francisco's most treasured places, and originally built in 1907, it was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today THE CANNERY is a waterfront marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, offices, and live entertainment. The brick warehouse was converted into three levels of winding walkways, balconies and bridges surrounding an inviting courtyard with outdoor cafes.