Free fun: Oakland film series serves up a comedy classic

Yearning for a taste of 1980s nostalgia? Or have children who haven’t yet experienced the joy of practical effects? Then head to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a special showing of “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” the classic 1989 comedy that surprisingly hasn’t been remade like every other successful movie.

The screening takes place on the Marina Lawn under the night sky as part of Oakland’s Waterfront Flicks series, an event that’s been taking place this summer. Previous movies have included “Toy Story” and “Beetlejuice,” but you won’t want to miss Rick Moranis’ finest work as a kooky inventor who accidentally minimizes his children down to ant size, then throws them out with the garbage where they’re forced to fend against horrendously large insects. What stressed-out parent hasn’t at least once dreamed of doing this?

No word yet if the screening will be paired with the short Roger Rabbit movie “Tummy Trouble,” which accompanied the original theater release.

Details: Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. on July 6. Gather on the Marina Lawn near Heinold’s: First and Last Chance Saloon and, if you wish, bring a blanket or lawn chair; jacklondonsquare.com/events