Past Festivals: 2005 Summer Outdoor Screenings
The Vail Film Institute launched its free outdoor screening series in July 2005 . The series kicked off on Monday, July 18th, with the screening of a second film on Monday July 25th.
The screenings took place at Crossroads on E. Meadow Drive. There were wine tastings and sidewalk sales starting at 5pm, with local stores and restaurants participating.
Screening Schedule
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July 18
Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore A being from outer space is accidentally stranded on Earth. In his search for refuge, E.T. wanders into a backyard where he is discovered by ten-year-old Elliott. Elliott assumes responsibility for E.T.'s safety while searching, in a race against time, for a way to reunite E.T. with his own kind in this heartwarming story of friendship and discovery. WINNER OF THREE ACADEMY AWARDS® "One of the best movies I have ever seen."— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV "A dream movie. A classic tale of enchantment." — Pauline Kael, THE NEW YORKER |
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July 25
Sean Astin, Josh Brolin THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heart-pounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie. "Fast, funny, ingenious, entertaining." — Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES "More things happen in this movie than in six ordinary action films! There's not just a thrill a minute; there's a thrill, a laugh, a shock and a special effect" — Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES "Wow! I can't imagine a better summer movie. Extraordinary! Exciting!" — Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV "A clever thriller with laughs that combines storybook splendor with modern chills. I doubt if there's a kid from 6 to 60 who won't be cheering them on." — Rex Reed, NEW YORK POST |