A nice way to cap off the summer was to head to the Westboro Beach with a lawnchair, a few beers, and friends to catch the final movie night in which they played Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
What a great spot to watch a movie! Even though we were seated right next to the Parkway with cars driving by, the speakers were loud enough to allow us to hear every word, and the vista of the Ottawa River along with the sun going down behind the movie screen was amazing.
Now, everyone will laugh when they read this but before the film started, I noted that I wasn’t sure if I’ve ever seen the beginning of Ferris Bueller before. Yes yes, I know it’s on TBS every four hours but I think I had only caught bits and pieces of it throughout the years.
To my surprise I had actually missed out on a whole lot more than I thought! I figured I had never seen the first hour of the film. Imagine! After laughing at the film, I realized that this is the quintessential 80s comedy. Oh Ferris…where art thou now (fast fact, rumour of a sequel coming out. No joke.)
After the film, we headed to the Elgin Street Diner for some excellent poutine before heading home.
If they air more films at the Westboro Beach next year, I am in. It was such a good time.