Watching Stars Under the Stars

July's issue of Los Angeles magazine neatly compiles a list of the most popular summertime outdoor movie screenings.

The list, of course, includes the most popular of them all: The Cinespia movies Saturday nights at the Hollywood Forever cemetery. ($10 donation)

Other picks:

Sunset Cinema, at the Santa Monica Pier, Wednesdays through Sundays from July 6 to September 9. ($7 to $10)

One Colorado Film Festival, at Old Town Pasadena, Friday and Saturday nights in July. (Free)

Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier, Tuesdays in September at Santa Monica Pier. (Free, but tickets required.)

Outdoor Movie Nights, held on Saturdays throughout July and August in South Pasadena. (Free)

Summer Nights at Burbank Town Center, featuring kid-friendly movies at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays starting July 11. (Free)

Big Free Outdoor Movie Night at CityWalk on Thursday nights through August 30. Family-friendly fare. (Free)

We attended Cinespa and had a great time. But a word to the wise: Get there early or find aanother means of transporation. Otherwise, you'll be stuck in a long line of cars to enter. Ahh, and don't forget to pack that picnic.