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SYNDICATIONMovies in the Jungle
By Lee Rodgers in Dominical
Among the very many things to do in Dominical, on Friday nights, between December and April, it’s time for Movies in the Jungle! Avid movie lovers, Toby and Kim Toberman, host some of the world’s best movies from the last 100 years in their semi outdoor theater in the jungle and mountains of Escaleras, just a hop, skip and jump from Dominical. The films vary, ranging from black-and-white favorites like Laurel & Hardy, cult films such as Roger Rabbit, fantasy flicks including Fantastic Voyage, and even concert films by artists like Bruce Springsteen. There are also selected showings of films in Spanish every other Saturday night.
The schedule starts at 5 pm with a potluck dinner with some of the best sunset views of the Pacific Ocean from an elevation of 1,100 feet. As the sky fades to darkness, Toby begins the evening’s entertainment. He will often present short features to get the night started. “I like to show the good old movies, which are very rare to watch these days,” explains Toby, proudly displaying his collection of more than 900 movies. He often rambles on about stereo processes, screen ratios, and other technical gobbledygook eventually walking back to the projection booth to begin a program of rare short subjects, such as cartoons, travel logs, soundies, newsreels and maybe even a cliffhanger serial. Then the audience is treated to a 20 minute break for Kim’s famous popcorn before the evening´s feature begins. “I love to forget the world while watching a good movie,” says Toby. “For me, that’s the best entertainment.”
Movies are shown using a combination of Super 8mm film, Laserdiscs and DVD’s. Sound is Dolby Digital or DTS surround projected by a Hi Definition projector with 16x9 chips, a 14 foot wide screen with 4.3 and 1.78 masking.
There is no charge for admission, but the hosts do ask for a 3,500 colones donation to the video project bulb fund. (Hey, the bulbs do cost $500 and Kim makes popcorn.) It’s a great way to spend a Friday night with your family and neighbors, meet new friends, see some great films and just chill out. Where else can you see movies in the jungle?
The article was written by Lee Rodgers, sales agent in Dominical. Costa Rica’s well-earned fame as a land of natural beauty and untapped opportunity, the political stability of the country, the smiles and warmth of the Costa Rican people and the incredible lifestyle are just a few of the reasons that made us decide to relocate to Costa Rica. Dominical has a subtle way of grabbing your heart. It’s in the natural beauty of the area. It’s in the warmth and friendship of the Costa Ricans. It’s in the adventure of a new land and language. A range of properties, from finished product to raw undeveloped land are found in this area, from luxury homes to B&B, from large farms to prime home sites. Most of the properties have amazing ocean, valley and river views with land prices ranging from $70,000 to $350,000. The property sizes range from ½ acre to 10 acres.
The beauty of the area, the diverse community, the property prices and convenient infrastructure has transformed it into a tourism paradise and a thriving hub for active travelers and nature lovers. The diverse wealth of activities, ranging from bird-watching, whale watching, horse back tours, swimming and movie nights to ultra-light flights, sport fishing and live Community Theater.