Each of the film screenings July 2-4 will be followed by a fireworks spectacular.
Since 2001, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles has played host to Cinespia’s evenings of feature films shown to film fans under the stars. On top of its regular lineup of outdoor screenings this year, the Cinespia producers are throwing a Fourth of July event that includes a trio of films all capped by fireworks spectaculars. “The Fast and the Furious” will be shown July 2, “Purple Rain” on July 3 and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on July 4. There will also be live music as well as a full grill serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and vegetarian options, a bar with beer and a curated wine list and pop-up concessions with all of the classic theater snacks for purchase. Guests can also bring in blankets, pillows, low-back chairs, food and beverages including wine and beer.
“We’ve been doing fireworks for quite a few years, but this year is different because we have them three nights in a row and it’s just kind of a special long weekend for Fourth of July,” Cinespia founder John Wyatt said during a recent video chat. “We wanted to show films that really pumped you up and then in the end you’re ready for some fireworks to shoot off and it’s really a unique show.”
As with all of its events, Cinespia will have DJs spinning before and after the screenings. They’ve had numerous big-name artists turn out to play at the venue, which has a capacity of up to 4,000. In previous years, Wyatt said they’ve had Questlove of The Roots, rapper and producer DJ Pooh, Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli DJ Cut Chemist, and actress and DJ Daisy O’Dell perform.
