There are two schools of thought when it comes to movies in the summertime – there are those who believe that movie theaters exist to give us a dark, comfy, air-conditioned spot to while away a steamy-hot day, and those who love nothing more than spreading a blanket out in the park, busting open a bottle of wine and enjoying the camaraderie of an outdoor film under the stars, mosquitoes and humidity be damned. Below we've compiled a list that should satisfy both types of movie-goer. For the indoor-is-where-it's-at viewer, we list local theaters, along with a short list of summer blockbusters you won't want to miss. For the intrepid outdoorsfolk, you'll find a listing of summer film events where you can lay on your back in the grass while watching an oldie-but-goodie. Word to the wise: Don't forget the bug spray.
Theaters
Regal Winter Park Village Stadium 20
510 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-0035; regmovies.com
Extras: RealD 3D
Colonial 6 Cinemas
4672 E. Colonial Drive, 407-888-8224; cinemasix.com
Extras: Tickets $2 per person, $1 on Tuesdays
Premiere Cinema at Fashion Square Mall
3201 E Colonial Drive, 407-894-0599; pccmovies.com
Extras: 3D
Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12
155 South Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-982-5444; cobbtheatres.com
Extras: 3D
Aloma Cinema Grill
2155 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, (407) 678-8214; alomacinema.com
Extras: Get dinner and a movie – beer, wine, pizzas and pub grub available
Enzian Theater & Cinema Café
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-0054; enzian.org
Extras: Arthouse theater with an outdoor bar, full dinner menu, beer, wine and cocktails
The Picture Show at Altamonte
130 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, 407-644-7469; pictureshowent.com
Extras: 3D
AMC Altamonte Mall 18
433 E. Altamonte Drive., Altamonte Springs, 407-551-2262; amctheatres.com
Extras: IMAX 3D, RealD 3D, 3D
Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX
541 N. Alafaya Trail; 407-207-4603; regmovies.com
Extras: IMAX 3D, RealD 3D, 3D
Cinemark Festival Bay Mall
5150 International Drive, 407-352-1042; cinemark.com
Extras: RealD 3D
AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 w/IMAX (CityWalk)
6000 Universal Blvd. Located in CityWalk Universal Orlando, 407) 354-3374; amctheatres.com
Extras: IMAX 3D, 3D
AMC West Oaks 14
9415 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, 407-290-1265; amctheatres.com
Extras: 3D
Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium 20 & IMAX
9101 International Drive, 407-248-9228; regmovies.com
Extras: IMAX 3D, RealD 3D
Regal Oviedo Mall Stadium 22
1500 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, 407-977-1107; regmovies.com
Extras: RealD 3D
Touchstar Cinemas Southchase 7
12441 S. Orange Blossom, 407-888-2025; touchstarcinemas.com
Extras: 3D
Summer blockbusters you don't want to miss:
The Amazing Spider-Man (opens July 3)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (opens July 13)
The Dark Knight Rises (opens July 20)
The Bourne Legacy (opens Aug. 3)
Total Recall (opens Aug. 3)
Outdoor Film Nights
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
Wednesday Night Pitcher showing of the Beastie Boys' concert documentary. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Date Night at Leu Gardens
Bring your blankets, chairs, a picnic dinner and your own adult beverages for a showing of **Sherlock Holmes 2** in the gardens. 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $5; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.
Jaws
Showing of 1975's original thriller starring Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss as part of the Wednesday Night Pitcher Show series. 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Meatballs
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show featuring 1979's comedy starring Bill Murray. 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Babe
Showing of 1995's Chris Noonan adventure film about a runt piglet. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9; Central Park, South Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Grab a spot in the park for an outdoor showing of 1954's comedic drama starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28; Central Park, South Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: The Great Muppet Caper
Outdoor showing of Jim Henson's 1981 animated film in the park. 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12; Central Park, South Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
