Flicks on 5th-Free Summer Movie Series...THE BOMB!

Wednesdays are boring.  It’s the middle of the week; far enough from Monday to rejoice that the week hasn’t just started, but not close enough to Friday to start celebrating.  You’re in a slump.  Whadaya gonna do?

Well last night I tried Flicks on 5^th. 

It’s a free summer movie series hosted by Ga. Tech, and held on 5th street in the Ga Tech Square.  We’re all aware this economy is hitting families hard, and taking a family of 4 to the movies can be damn near impossible these days.  But no money is needed to attend the series, and best yet, they give away free popcorn and Fuze beverages.

We got there around 8 pm.  S eating starts at 7, and its 1^st come 1st served.  There were a few people there, but not nearly as many as I expected.  With it being the summer time in Georgia, you know it was too hot to be sitting around waiting outside.  Since we hadn’t eaten, we opted to try 1 of the many restaurants and store they have surrounding the screen; (Tin Drum, Ribs n’ Blues, Marble Slab Creamery, Moe’s, Waffle House, Super Cuts, Barnes and Noble, and T-Mobile to name a few).  We chose Ribs n Blues (review coming soon) and ate.  Afterwards, it was close to 9 (movie starts at 9) so we went to find seats.  We got really good seats considering that the streets had filled considerably.  Dave FM 92.9, provided music for the crowd, and there was also a live guitarist there covering pop songs.

The movie featured was “Just Go with It” starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston. (That review coming soon alsoJ). Everyone had blankets, pillows, and lawn chairs.  (Pets, coolers, and umbrellas are prohibited).  You are allowed however, to eat, mix, mingle and talk until the movie starts.

The vibe was laid back and low key.  There were all different nationalities, lots of couples, and I saw a few kids throughout the crowd.  Atlanta and Ga. Tech police were also very present and there were no altercations that I was aware of.

The movies started about 15 after 9, they were waiting for it to get dark, and the quality of the screen was great.  The only thing I didn’t like about it was that the sound could’ve been louder.  I’m guessing being outside, plus the noises from the passing cars and helicopters flying overhead, made it a little hard to hear.

After the movie, everyone gathered all their trash and belongings and dispersed.  Parking was not an issue.  We parked on the street; $4 from 8-10 pm; anything after 10 is free.

Overall it was a good experience.  Very economical, good for families, and I felt safe.  Best thing is that the movies shown are recent and still in theaters.  Flicks on 5^th is absolutely worth a try.

http://www.studentcenter.gatech.edu/flickson5th/Pages/default.aspx