: Tom Cruise attends the Royal Film Performance and UK Premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” at Leicester Square on May 19, 2022 in London, England.
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesThe pandemic closed theaters for months so it's probably been a while since you went out to the movies. The one that's been on my list to see since it came out last year was that new Top Gun movie. People have raved about it, calling it one of the best movies ever. That's pretty high praise. But I'm a procrastinator and if you are too, here's one more chance to see it on a big screen. And bonus, it's free.
The City of Largo's Movies in the Park series kicks off this week. On Friday night, take the family to Largo Central Park (101 Central Park Drive in Largo) to see DC League of Super Pets. The movie starts at 6:30pm. If you can't make that one, on February 17 another family-friendly movie night will feature Minions Rise of Gru.
There will be one adult date night February 10. That's when they'll be showing Top Gun Maverick. Beer and wine will be available. For more info on any of these screenings, head to LargoEvents.com or call (727) 587-6720.
When looking at the movies that turn 40 in 2023, one thing is very clear: 1983 kind of ruled!
In 1983, a holiday classic was born with A Christmas Story. Meanwhile, a star was born in Tom Cruise thanks to Risky Business. Women started cutting up their sweatshirts thanks to Flashdance, and a new sex symbol was born thanks to that gold bikini in Return of the Jedi. We also said hello to a little friend (Scarface), gave our daughter the shot (Terms of Endearment) and were gagged with a spoon (Valley Girl.)
Here are 29 movies that turn 40 in 2023. Even the biggest cynic would agree that 1983 at the movies was totally tubular.
WarGames
Released on June 3, 1983.
A Christmas Story
Released on November 18, 1983.
National Lampoon’s Vacation
Released on July 29, 1983.
Trading Places
Released on June 8, 1983.
Scarface
Released on December 9, 1983.
The Outsiders
Released on March 25, 1983.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Released on May 25, 1983.
Risky Business
Released on August 5, 1983.
Christine
Released on December 9, 1983.
Never Say Never Again
Released on October 7, 1983.
Octopussy
Released on June 10, 1983.
Flashdance
Released on April 15, 1983.
Staying Alive
Released on July 15, 1983.
Private School
Released on July 29, 1983.
The Big Chill
Released on September 28, 1983.
Valley Girl
Released on April 29, 1983.
Terms of Endearment
Released on November 23, 1983.
Cujo
Released on August 12, 1983.
Mr. Mom
Released on August 19, 1983.
Sudden Impact
Released on December 9, 1983.
Yentl
Released on November 18, 1983.
All the Right Moves
Released on October 21, 1983.
Silkwood
Released on December 14, 1983.
Class
Released on July 6, 1983.
The Meaning of Life
Released on March 31, 1983.
Uncommon Valor
Released on December 16, 1983.
Rumble Fish
Released on October 21, 1983.
Bad Boys
Released on March 25, 1983.
Easy Money
Released on August 19, 1983.
