2014: AMC’s Summer Movies

June 29, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: AMC

Stretching out these long summer days, AMC’s Summer Movies provide an affordable activity for winding down the evening.

With 100% of the proceeds going to charity, AMC’s promotion benefits the Will Rogers Institute and the Autism Society of America.

AMC’s summer movies show every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ONLY at the 9:30 p.m showing.

For the 9:30 p.m. showing only, the cost is $3 per ticket.

The schedule for AMC’s Summer Movies is as follows:

June 23-25: Anchorman 2 (PG-13)

June 30-July 2: Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)

July 7-9: Non-Stop (PG-13)

July 14-16: RoboCop (PG-13)

July 21-23: 300: Rise of an Empire (R)

July 28-30: Pompeii (PG-13)

August 4-6: Need for Speed (PG-13)

August 11-13: Ride Along (PG-13)

Though these showtimes are recorded on their website, check the listing for your local AMC’s participation and to purchase tickets.

Keep on using time wisely while enjoying these long summer days and nights. Happy planning!

Question: How often does your family watch a movie at the theater?

2014: Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express

May 18, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Regal Cinemas

In gearing up for summer activities, we are continuing to find available options for when our plans change, or we need a new adventure.

With Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express showing select movies for $1 per person, we can schedule an activity and meet up with friends.

Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express is available for 9 weeks this summer at participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres locations.

Showing select movies rated G and PG, attendees pay $1 per person at the box office.

A portion of the Summer Movie Express proceeds is donated to the Will Rogers Institute. This non-profit organization supports research in asthma, tuberculosis, and pulmonary disease.

Beginning as early as May 21, the weekly movies will play at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. At our theatre, both movies run on each day. However, some theatres run one movie on Tuesday and another on Wednesday.

Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with each location choosing the starting and ending dates. Check the Summer Movie Express page of Regal Cinemas’ website for available theatres near you.

The following is a listing of the chosen $1 movies this summer organized by the weekly schedule:

Week	Title	Rating	Start Time
1	Hotel Transylvania	PG	10 a.m.
1	The Smurfs 2	PG	10 a.m.
2	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2	PG	10 a.m.
2	The Pirates: Band of Misfits	PG	10 a.m.
3	Arthur Christmas	PG	10 a.m.
3	Despicable Me 2	PG	10 a.m.
4	The Lego Movie	PG	10 a.m.
4	Free Birds	PG	10 a.m.
5	Adventures of TinTin	PG	10 a.m.
5	Rise of the Guardians	PG	10 a.m.
6	Kung Fu Panda 2	PG	10 a.m.
6	Madagascar 3	PG	10 a.m.
7	The Croods	PG	10 a.m.
7	Epic	PG	10 a.m.
8	Turbo	PG	10 a.m.
8	Walking with Dinosaurs	PG	10 a.m.
9	Mr. Peabody & Sherman	PG	10 a.m.
9	Rio 2	G	10 a.m.

With these movies only showing at 10:00 a.m., we had to choose which movie to see. However, we could attend on both Tuesday and Wednesday to see both movies for that week.

Though my older children would sit through a full movie, Miss 4 is still a wiggle worm. She is getting better, and we might venture out to the movie theater again this summer.

If you plan to attend Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express, consider becoming a Facebook fan, Twitter follower, newsletter recipient, etc. of your local theater. Loyal customers receive coupons and freebies periodically.

With $1 movies hard to beat, we just need to choose which activities to do while using time wisely. Happy summer planning!

Question: Do you plan to visit a movie theatre for a $1 showing this summer?

ABC Family: Countdown and 25 Days of Christmas

November 15, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: ABC Family

Our family enjoys winding down watching a holiday movie. We snuggled together to see “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Halloween night and “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on Thanksgiving evening.

Though we enjoy other holiday movies other than Charlie Brown, we like the short episodes that keep little one’s attention.

To kickoff the Christmas season, ABC Family has scheduled a Countdown and 25 Days of Christmas programming list. Though we won’t catch most of these holiday movies, we can find our favorites and plan a movie night complete with popcorn near the lights of the Christmas tree. Enjoy choosing your favorites!

Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas

Day and Date	Time (EST)	Show
Wednesday, November 20	7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.	Disney and Pixar’s UpDisney and Pixar’s Wall-E
Thursday, November 21	9:00 p.m.	The Princess and the Frog
Friday, November 22	7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.	MulanWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, November 23	7:00 p.m.8:55 p.m.	Ice AgeIce Age: The Meltdown
Sunday, November 24	7:00 p.m.	Fred Claus
Monday, November 25	7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.	Richie Rich’s Christmas WishRichie Rich
Tuesday, November 26	7:00 p.m.	Christmas Bounty
Wednesday, November 27	7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.	Bon Voyage, Charlie BrownA Boy Named Charlie Brown
Thursday, November 28	All Day	Harry Potter Marathon
Friday, November 29	All Day	Harry Potter Marathon
Saturday, November 30	All Day8:00 p.m.	Harry Potter MarathonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

25 Days of Christmas

Day and Date	Time (EST)	Show
Sunday, December 1	7:00 p.m.	Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Monday, December 2	8:00 p.m.	The Santa Clause
Tuesday, December 3	8:00 p.m.	Scrooged
Wednesday, December 4	8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.	National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationDeck the Halls
Thursday, December 5	6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.	Rudolph’s Shiny New YearThe Polar Express
Friday, December 6	6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.	Frosty’s Winter WonderlandThe Muppet Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 7	7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.	The Santa ClauseThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Sunday, December 8	6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.	The Mistle-TonesHolidaze
Monday, December 9	8:00 p.m.	Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Tuesday, December 10	9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.	The Year Without a Santa ClausSanta Claus is Comin’ to Town
Wednesday, December 11	6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.	Holiday in HandcuffsMelissa & Joey Baby Daddy
Thursday, December 12	9:00 p.m.	Scrooged
Friday, December 13	4:30 p.m.	Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story Marathon
Saturday, December 14	8:00 p.m.	Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Sunday, December 15	8:00 p.m.	National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Monday, December 16	7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.	The Santa ClauseThe Santa Clause 2
Tuesday, December 17	9:00 p.m.	The Polar Express
Wednesday, December 18	7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.	Mickey’s Christmas CarolMary Poppins
Thursday, December 19	7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.	Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 20	9:00 p.m.	National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Saturday, December 21	All Day6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.	Holiday Classics MarathonThe Santa Clause The Santa Clause 2 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Sunday, December 22	All Day7:00 p.m.	Holiday Movie MarathonDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Monday, December 23	7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.	The Year Without a Santa ClausThe Muppet Christmas Carol The Polar Express
Tuesday, December 24	5:00 p.m.	The Santa Clause Movie Marathon
Wednesday, December 25	9:00 p.m.	National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Regal Cinemas: Movies for $1 – Summer Movie Express

May 24, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Regal Cinemas

Beginning as early as June 4, participating Regal Cinemas host Summer Movie Express showing select movies for $1 per person. With multiple locations in our area, we can meet up with friends.

This option works great for our family as my 3-year-old may not sit through the movie. Having other adults staying inside the theater with my older ones gives me freedom to take my 3-year-old out when needed.

What – Summer Movie Express

Rated G and PG movies for $1 per person paid the morning of the movie at the box office.

Note: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute, which supports research in asthma, tuberculosis, and pulmonary diseases.

Where – Chain of Theatres

The Summer Movie Express is available at participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres locations.

When – This Summer

Beginning in June and ending in August, select movies will play at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The series runs for 9 weeks with each location choosing the starting and ending dates. Check the Summer Movie Express page of Regal Cinemas’ website for available theatres near you.

Per the Summer Movie Express page, the chosen movies for $1 this summer are listed in the following schedule by the week:

Week	Title	Rating	Start Time
1	The Three Stooges	PG	10am
1	Ice Age: Continental Drift	PG	10am
2	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days	PG	10am
2	Parental Guidance	PG	10am
3	Mr. Poppers’ Penguins	PG	10am
3	Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	G	10am
4	Monte Carlo	PG	10am
4	Rio	G	10am
5	Coraline	PG	10am
5	ParaNorman	PG	10am
6	Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax	PG	10am
6	Big Miracle	PG	10am
7	Yogi Bear	PG	10am
7	Journey 2: The Mysterious Island	PG	10am
8	Racing Stripes	PG	10am
8	Happy Feet Too	PG	10am
9	African Cats	G	10am
9	Chimpanzee	G	10am

When we visited our Regal Cinemas, they showed both options in different theaters. We just chose which movie we wanted to see. If we wanted to see both movies for $1 showing that week, then we needed to attend both the Tuesday and the Wednesday showings.

In planning your summer activities, movies for $1 is hard to beat. If you will attend, consider becoming a Facebook fan, Twitter follower, newsletter recipient, etc. of your local theater. Loyal customers receive periodic coupons and freebies.

On our last visit, a friend sent a text code and received free popcorn, so spending a little time to check for deals can net you a great experience without breaking the bank.

With all these great summer opportunities, our calendar is not lacking for options. Now we just need to decide which activities to attend while using time wisely. Happy summer planning!

Cinemark: Movies for $1 – Summer Movie Clubhouse

May 17, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Cinemark

Keeping a variety of options for summer activities, I like to know indoor opportunities for rainy or hot days. Though not available in our area, Cinemark Theatres runs a Summer Movie Clubhouse selling tickets to each show for $1 per person.

What – Summer Movie Clubhouse

Rated G and PG movies played during select times at a cost of $1 per person paid the morning of the movie at the box office.

If you plan to attend at least 5 movies, then you can save money by purchasing the ten-week punch card for $5 each – making each of the 10 movies only 50¢.

Each punch card can only be used at the location where purchased and only used one time per week. If my 3 children and I planned to attend 5 or more movies, then I would purchase 4 punch cards as each of us would need a card.

The promotion does not allow for multiple punches on one card for the same movie. To check the details on how the punch card works, visit Cinemark’s website.

Where – Chain of Theatres

The Summer Movie Clubhouse is available at participating Cinemark Theatres, Century Theatres, CineArts, and Tinseltown locations.

When – This Summer

Beginning around May 27 and ending around August 1, theatres will run one movie per week. The series runs for 10 weeks with each location choosing the movie, the viewing days, and the times. Check the Summer Movie Clubhouse website for available theatres near you.

Samples of the movies that may play this summer include:

Hotel Transylvania (PG)
Loony Tunes: Back in Action (PG)
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Horton Hears a Who (G)
The Smurfs (PG)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)
Dolphin Tale (PG)
Happy Feet (PG)
Oceans (G)
Rio (G)

Each movie location will post their own schedule. Most of the movies play around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays, but check the listings before heading out.

In planning your summer activities, $1 movies is an inexpensive indoor activity to share with friends on hot or rainy days.

Some theatres post coupons for free or inexpensive refreshments on their website for the Summer Movie Clubhouse participants. Love these coupons because I can spoil my kids with popcorn and a drink without spending a fortune. Happy summer planning!

Question: Does your family attend the $1 summer movies?