Skyline Film is bringing back the magic of rooftop cinema with the September breeze. It’s the week that movie lovers have been waiting for – a chance to embrace riverside views and soak up the romantic atmosphere of River City Bangkok.
This month’s lineup is all about hand-picked classics spanning genres and generations. Celebrate 75 years of Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip with The Peanuts Movie, swoon through two-thirds of Richard Linklater’s iconic Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise and Before Sunset), get lost in Sofia Coppola’s melancholic Lost in Translation and fall head over heels again with Audrey Hepburn in the timeless Roman Holiday.
And the program doesn’t stop there – catch cult favourite Trainspotting, Nolan’s blockbuster Inception and the coming-of-age tale The Perks of Being a Wallflower, among others. Whether you’re chasing romance, drama, nostalgia or an unforgettable night out, this riverside rooftop cinema is hard to beat.
September lineup
The Peanuts Movie
To celebrate 75 years of Peanuts, River City Bangkok teams up with ChaTraMue for How Do You Do, Snoopy? 75 Years: A Journey of Friendship Through Art – an exhibition packed with over 100 works, from original pieces to new reinterpretations by more than 10 Thai artists.
Snoopy fans, this one’s your dream come true. Not only do you get to wander through a gallery but you’ll also get to sit back under the stars with Skyline Film for a nostalgic screening of The Peanuts Movie. Get ready to relive the heartwarming adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole gang we all grew up loving.
Tuesday September 16, 6.30pm
Before Sunrise
The legendary Before Trilogy kicks off with Before Sunrise, a love story about fleeting connections and the magic of chance encounters. Jesse, an American on his way home, meets Céline, a French student returning to Paris, during a train ride across Europe. On a whim, they decide to spend one night together through Vienna – talking, sharing ideas and discovering an intimacy that might last only until sunrise or perhaps forever.
Told through simple yet deep conversations, Before Sunrise has become an iconic ’90s romance.
Wednesday September 17, 6.30pm
Lost in Translation
Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation tells the story of Bob Harris, a middle-aged actor in Tokyo for a whiskey commercial and Charlotte, a recent college grad tagging along with her workaholic husband. Both feel out of place, lonely and slightly lost in the chaos of Japan… until fate (and a hotel bar) brings them together.
What starts as a chance encounter quickly turns into a quietly brilliant friendship that is full of inside jokes, whispered secrets and moments that stick with you long after the credits roll. Short on time but big on heart.
Wednesday September 18, 6.30pm
Roman Holiday
The timeless classic Roman Holiday launched Audrey Hepburn into stardom and won her an Oscar for Best Actress. It is the story of Princess Ann, who’s fed up with royal duties and decides to sneak away for a solo adventure in Rome. Enter Joe, a young American journalist who comes to her aid – oblivious to the fact that she’s actually a princess.
What starts as a potential scoop quickly turns into something much sweeter: a romance amid the stunning streets of Rome. With charm, laughter and just the right amount of mischief, this film set the gold standard for romantic movies for generations to come.
Friday September 19, 5.30pm
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
From a bestselling novel to a coming-of-age classic, The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows Charlie, a shy teen just starting high school, carrying old wounds and a heavy dose of loneliness. Everything changes when he meets Sam and Patrick, two siblings who drag him into a friendship, music, parties and first love.
It’s a heartfelt ride through self-discovery, heartbreak and the messy, beautiful process of learning to truly accept.
Saturday September 20, 6.30pm
Inception
Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller masterpiece Inception challenges the line between reality and dreams. The story follows Dom Cobb, a master thief who specializes in stealing secrets from people’s subconscious through the dream world. His final mission, however, isn’t about stealing – it’s about planting an idea in someone’s mind.
But this mission is fraught with danger, threatening to trap him in the dream world forever. It has a complex, mind-bending plot, surreal action sequences and a powerful score that continues to be celebrated.
Saturday September 20, 8.40pm.
Before Sunset
The sequel to Before Sunrise brings Jesse and Céline back together after missing their chance nine years ago. This time, fate reunites them in Paris, with only a few hours before sunset. They stroll through the city, chatting about life’s twists, dreams left behind and the feelings that still linger.
Packed with the kind of deep, real conversations that make you wince, Before Sunset is romance served warm, bittersweet and proof that some connections never truly fade.
Sunday September 21, 5.20pm
Trainspotting
One of director Danny Boyle’s cult films, Trainspotting lays bare the raw, gritty underbelly of society. It follows Renton, a young Scot struggling to break free from the cycle of drug addiction, only to be pulled back by friends living just as recklessly.
The film is packed with intense scenes that are both darkly funny and heartbreakingly tragic. It explores themes of friendship, betrayal and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Sunday September 21, 8.30pm
Tickets priced at B500 per film via here
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