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There are few summer rituals more satisfying than watching a movie outdoors under the glow of the Manhattan skyline. Fortunately for Brooklyn film lovers, one of Williamsburg’s most popular seasonal movie nights is making its return.
The William Vale has announced the return of its annual Vale Cinema Series, bringing six poolside screenings to the hotel’s rooftop this summer. The series takes place at the Vale Pool, which has been transformed for the season into the Sephora Summer Club, a colorful collab that pairs outdoor movies with city views and cocktails.
Running from June through August, the lineup primarily consists of crowd-pleasing favorites and cult classics. This year also introduces a new “Sephora Presents” series, highlighting films connected by themes of beauty and self-expression.
The season kicks off on June 8 with Barbie, everyone’s favorite pink-hued blockbuster. On June 29, the spotlight shifts to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the beloved rock musical and cult favorite. July brings two very different summer classics: Grease takes over the rooftop on July 13 as part of the Sephora-sponsored series, while Jaws arrives on July 27, a particularly fitting choice for a screening taking place beside a pool. August begins with Legally Blonde on August 10 and the season wraps on August 24 with Mean Girls, ensuring that one of the most quotable comedies ever made closes out the summer.
Each screening includes freshly popped popcorn, specialty cocktails and light bites. Doors open at 7 pm, with films beginning at 8 pm. The screenings are open to guests 21 and older and tickets are available through The William Vale's website.
If your ideal summer evening involves a cult classic, a cocktail and some of the best views in Brooklyn, this might be one of the season’s easiest plans to make.