Three Dollar Bill Cinema is making it simple and fun this summer with a free series of eco-minded, tongue-in-cheek films presented under the stars and on the grass at Capitol Hill’s Cal Anderson Park (1635 11th Ave).

All screenings are free and begin at dusk (around 8:30–9:00 pm) at the southeast corner of Capitol Hill’s Cal Anderson Park, adjacent to the Bobby Morris Playfields. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase on-site along with a limited number of lawnchair rentals, with proceeds benefiting Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s non-profit efforts to produce and promote queer-friendly film events in the Pacific Northwest.

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Lily Tomlin stars as an ordinary housewife with an extraordinary problem stemming from overexposure to everyday chemicals and toxins. Written by Tomlin’s longtime partner, Jane Wagner, this hit comedy from 1981 -- still not available on DVD – was directed by gay filmmaker Joel Schumacher and also stars Charles Grodin and Ned Beatty.

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In this campy ‘cautionary tale’ from 1972, members of a dysfunctional family find themselves under attack from all manner of creepy crawlies, striking back against the poisons and pesticides being dumped on their turf. Sam Elliot stars in perhaps the tightest pair of jeans ever seen on film, along with Ray Milland and Joan Van Ark.

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This must-see musical comedy from 1943 is getting the ‘one more time’ treatment, recycled from last year’s lineup due to a rain cancellation. Carmen Miranda and the Benny Goodman Orchestra are back to get things swinging with naturally toe-tapping numbers including “The Lady In The Tutti-Frutti Hat” and “Brazil,” in over-the-top productions created by the master of the movie musical, Busby Berkeley.

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