Winter break is something many students and families enjoy, but there’s often a lull between hitting the slopes and dinner.That’s where the Park City Film’s Winter Break Film Series comes in.The arthouse nonprofit has partnered with the Park City Library for free screenings of family-friendly films that will start at 4 p.m. on Dec 26, 27 and 30, and Jan 2 and 3 at the Jim Santy Auditorium, said Katharine Wang, Park City Film executive director.“The films are all approachable and appropriate for young film lovers and seasoned oldies like myself,” she said with a laugh. “They all kind of fall under the umbrella of a family film festival that looks at how to bring people together around films that are appropriate for younger audiences. This is where the Winter Break films fit in thematically in our programming.”The films, which will be screened at the Jim Santy Auditorium, are:Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women,” rated PG, Thursday, Dec 26 Kelsey Mann’s Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out 2,” rated PG, Friday, Dec 27 Rob Reiner’s “Princess Bride,” rated PG, Monday, Dec. 30 Joe Johnston’s “Jumanji,” rated PG, Jan. 2 Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” rated PG, Friday, Jan. 3Park City Film will screen Rob Reiner’s 1987 swashbuckling romantic comedy “The Princess Bride” on Dec. 30 at the Jim Santy Auditorium. Credit: Photo courtesy of Park City FilmThese are not just kids films for the sake of being kids films, Wang said.“When we select the films, we first look at the quality and whether we can rely on it artistically,” she said. “Then we look at what audience the films will resonate with.”Wang also works with Katrina Kmak, Park City Library’s youth services librarian.“She’s our go-to,” Wang said. “We sit down for a conversation about what films we think will be interesting for younger film lovers. And we try to do a mix of current films and older, classic films, especially if there have been iterations of a film over time.”That’s why Park City Film selected the 2019 version of “Little Women” and the 1995 version of “Jumanji,” according to Wang.The late Robin Williams stars in Joe Johnston’s 1995 film “Jumanji” that will screen Jan. 2 as part of Park City Film’s Winter Break Film Series. Credit: Photo courtesy of Park City Film“This iteration of ‘Little Women’ has actors who younger film lovers will recognize,” she said. “The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, who is quite popular right now, as well as Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson and Florence Pugh. So, maybe some people don’t know the story, they know the actors. And that’s the touch point.”Wang wanted to find the first “Jumanji” because she wanted to go back in time.“The sequels are fun, but they are based on video games, so we wanted to show the one with the late Robin Williams because it’s a nostalgic piece,” she said. “And some young people don’t know that there was an original Jumanji board game that this movie is based on.”“Inside Out 2” is an important film this year, Wang said.“Not only was it one of the hits, it’s on the short list for an Academy Award,” she said. “It’s also a great story that thinks about emotions, puberty and how we evolve as humans. It’s also something that gives families a way to talk about these topics.”Wang added “The Princess Bride” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to “mix things up.”Park City Film will screen Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Jan. 3. Credit: Photo courtesy of Park City Film“I think everyone knows ‘The Princess Bride’ because it’s a classic that crosses all generations, and I think many people have seen ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ even though Tim Burton is a little off-beat,” she said. “He’s had a resurgence because of his new film ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’ But he makes a story approachable, in a way where you have to pay attention to pick up on the themes.”Wang enjoys Park City Film’s partnership with the Park City Library for the Winter Break Film Series.“We would love to show more films, but we’re restricted by our lease in terms of how many films we can show throughout the year,” she said. “So, it’s nice to work with the Park City Library and expand on those restrictions. Oh, and the popcorn is also free.”For information about Park City Film and the Winter Break Film Series, visit parkcityfilm.org.The post Park City Film and the Park City Library lines up a Winter Break Series appeared first on Park Record.