Feeling the need for speed? Pull out your aviators because the ninth film of the IMA’s Summer Nights series will be Top Gun (1986)! Congratulations to Sara for correctly guessing the film, which will play July 29 in the Museum’s amphitheater.

Tickets for Summer Nights films  go on sale this Friday, April 15 to IMA members and public sales begin May 2. Not a member? For as little as $45, there are plenty of reasons to join! From priority seating to big savings on ticket prices (50% off each film; that’s only $5 a ticket!) IMA members definitely feel the love during Summer Nights. Join today and enjoy a full summer of great films on the big screen, plus all of the benefits of an IMA membership!

On schedule for this summer is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), Zoolander (2001), Poltergeist (1982), Clerks (1994), and now Top Gun (1986). Ready for the next one?
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Congratulations to yesterday’s winner! Clerks will be the seventh film of this year’s Summer Nights Film Series. The character, Silent Bob, made his debut in the 1994 film. He later appeared in several films before becoming a title character in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back (2001).

For those just catching up on their blog reading, we’re asking you to guess film titles based on clues given from works of art in the IMA’s permanent collection. All films will be shown during the Summer Nights series, beginning June 3. On schedule so far is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), Zoolander (2001), and now Clerks (1994).

Thanks to all of those who have played so far and if you’re still hoping for a win, you have 5 more chances.

Here’s are your next clues:

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“They’re Here.”

Congratulations to yesterday’s winner for correctly guessing Poltergeist! The 1982 horror classic will play July 8 as part of the IMA’s Summer Nights Film Series. Also on schedule for this season is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), and Zoolander (2001), for all of you “ridiculously good-looking” folks out there.

Thanks to all of those who have played so far and if you’re still hoping for a win, you have 6 more chances. Here’s are your next clues:

FILM Eight (playing July 22): Well, I actually can’t tell you the name of this film. As part of the Indianapolis International Film Festival’s secret screening, we’re keeping this one under lock and key for a while longer. However, I will give you clues for the seventh film on schedule for this year’s Summer Nights Film Series.

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It’s day six of our Summer Nights film game, which means you have seven more chances to play. For those new to the game, here’s what you need to know: We’re asking you to guess a film title based on clues below (all works from the IMA’s permanent collection). All films will be shown during the Summer Nights Film Series, beginning June 3 at the IMA. On the schedule so far, we have the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), and Zoolander (2001), for all of you “ridiculously good-looking” folks out there.

The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets (unless you’ve already won twice – we need to share the love).

Here are today’s clues:
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It’s Round Five of Guess the Name of the Film Game!  Based on clues below (all works from the IMA’s permanent collection), we’re asking you to guess the title of a film. All films will be shown during the Summer Nights Film Series, beginning June 3 at the IMA. On the schedule so far, we have the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), and The Wiz (1978).

The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets. Here are your clues:

FILM FIVE (playing July 1): The fifth film of series has one word in its title. Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

First Clue: Actor’s Name

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