Summer film freebies

Many theaters have discounted nights or promotions these days but the SouthSide Works Cinema will show eight movies this summer for free. As part of its Kids Summer Film Fest, the theater will screen these movies on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.:

June 16: "E.T."

June 23: "Kung Fu Panda."

June 30: "The Tale of Despereaux."

July 7: "Coraline" (shown above).

July 14: "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa."

July 21: "Paul Blart: Mall Cop."

July 28: "Hotel for Dogs."

Aug. 4: "Monsters vs. Aliens."

Seating is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. As part of the promotion, the theater is selling discounted ($2.50) kids' combos, only during these showings. The series is being sponsored by Whole Foods, radio stations 92.9 and 96.9 and Nestle.