Grab your blanket and snacks for a movie under the stars each month this Summer.
Inspired by the current exhibit, Light Play, MOCA’s Summer Film Series steps into the world of neon-noir films. Punctuated by an electronic score, neon soaked visuals and a complicated hero, these films explore urban isolation and moral ambiguity.
Tickets include admission to the museum until 8 pm close.
Wednesday, July 17
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
It's 1947 Hollywood, and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective, is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar Roger Rabbit. But when Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, and the sinister, power-hungry Judge Doom is on a mission to bring Roger to justice.
Wednesday, August 21
Taxi Driver (1979)
Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city. When Travis meets pretty campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), he becomes obsessed with the idea of saving the world, first plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate, then directing his attentions toward rescuing an exploited 12-year-old Iris (Jodie Foster).
Wednesday, September 18
Blade Runner (1982)
In the year 2019, the police department forces Rick Deckard (Ford) out of retirement to hunt four genetically engineered humans who have come to earth. Designed to do difficult, hazardous work, the manufactured humans are stronger, faster and smarter than non engineered humans. They feel no pain or remorse; they are almost indistinguishable from other humans...and they are killing people. Now Deckard must stop them before they kill again
Courtyard is open for seating at 7pm.
All movies begin at 8pm
Recommended for adult audiences.