Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinemas will be playing the hottest new releases at crowd-favourite Brisbane South Bank venue and a new season at the Gold Coast's Broadbeach.
Cult classics are always some of the most popular attractions. So the team at Openair asked a selection of the event's live music acts and staff for their favourite film quotes:
Neighbour
"A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having." – V, 'V For Vendetta'.{youtube}Yv-w9_pw5tQ{/youtube}
This movie has so many interesting elements intertwining throughout its 132 minutes but this one struck me. V is a well spoken, intelligent character who is on the eve of his revolution and he takes the time to appreciate the importance of a dance as that is worth fighting for. A man after my own heart.
– Neighbour plays 4 & 18 October at Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinema Brisbane.
Eli Dooner
"Vodka Martini," James Bond. "Shaken or stirred?" Bartender. "Do I look like I give a damn?" – James Bond, 'Casino Royale'.{youtube}6mQpFS0bhNk{/youtube}
Through the many portrayals, the enigma of 007 has attained eternal youth. My personal favourite is Daniel Craig’s Bond. Stepping away from some of the corny one-liners and outlandish gadgets, this quote epitomises the new Bond franchise. Still suave and charming, but also a man that is ruthless, cold blooded and just wants a 'damn' vodka martini.
– Eli Dooner plays Saturdays at Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinema Gold Coast.
The Jensens
"It's the one that says Bad Motherfucker." (when asked how to find his wallet) – Jules, 'Pulp Fiction'.{youtube}NUuwd8Z0l_4{/youtube}
– The Jensens play Opening Night on 15 October at Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinema Gold Coast.
Juliana Chin, Film Programmer
"Chopper, sic balls!" (sick 'em boy) – The writer, 'Stand By Me'.{youtube}l5y3NO8YSow{/youtube}
'Stand By Me' is one of my favourite films. It's a great story about friendship, adventure and self-discovery along the journey that is life. As a kid I related to Gordie (Wil Wheaton), I was in love with Chris (River Phoenix), I laughed and cried along with Vern (Jerry O'Connell) and Teddy (Corey Feldman); and we all have those friends that we grew up with. It's such a nostalgic and universal coming-of-age story that has really stood the test of time, plus it has a cool '50s soundtrack.
Alex Khadra, Cinema Director
“All these moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain." – Roy Batty, 'Blade Runner'{youtube}_JjJzMBGUwo{/youtube}
I have got many favourite films for many different reasons, but of course I love 'Point Break' for its sense of adventure and rebelliousness, and Blade Runner for how ground breaking in style and aesthetics it was at the time. I'm a bit of a romantic, so this is one of my favourite quotes of Rutger Hauer, the bad guy, just before he dies.
OPENAIR CINEMA
2 Oct - 15 Nov – Brisbane15 Oct - 8 Nov – Gold Coast
29 Nov - 20 Dec – Melbourne
14 Jan – 21 Feb Bondi
21 Jan – 28 Feb – Canberra
28 Feb – 10 April – Adelaide
10 March – 24 April – Perth
