SEEING STARS
Watching movies in the dark is nothing new—except when it’s done right under the night sky
Hollywood churns out love stories so often to feed the insatiable appetites of romantics around the world, so much so that they have already demystified and unraveled love and every emotion, good or bad, in between.
As a result, moviegoers can now correctly guess a film’s plot even before the credits roll or skip the sometimes clichéd genre altogether due to its predictability. But then there’s this thing where a film just latches itself to your psyche forever— rousing your senses, transforming your very notion of love itself, and leaving you with a gaping hole yet to be filled with another poignant story.
Oftentimes, waiting for yet another cult classic to occupy that void takes a lot longer than expected. In between, you can always watch reruns—by the moonlight.
For those who want a heightened cinema experience, NUVALI’s Night Sky Cinema annually brings people out of their homes and into their community for a showcase of films under the stars.
Held last Feb. 22 and in partnership with Sky Cable, the outdoor film festival saw movie buffs enjoy and rekindle their connection with resonating movies such as You’ve Got
Mail, Eat, Pray, Love, and About Time. Families, friends, and couples alike also deemed NUVALI’s post- Valentine treat as the perfect opportunity to unwind, eat some good grub, and catch up on the activities of the day.
Setting up a backyard cinema open to the public can be a daunting task, but it seemed that NUVALI has gotten all the elements right— feel- good flicks, good food, fun company, and a unique space to bond. The beautiful night sky strewn with a thousand stars was just a bonus.