Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2023
DOORS & WINE OPEN AT 7:30 PM
THE FILMS BEGIN AT 8 PM
In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Warner Brothers studio, and Beth has a stellar lineup of films to showcase the studio’s long history of American filmmaking.
The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Cast: starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland; director, Michael Curtiz
Runtime: 1 hr. 42 min.
Tagline: The Best Loved Bandit Of All Time!
When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence in 1190s England, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a resistance movement.
To Have and Have Not (1944)
Cast: starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall; director, Howard Hawks
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min.
Tagline: At Last! Bogart makes love his kind of woman!
During World War II, American expatriate Harry Morgan helps transport a French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sensuous lounge singer.
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Cast: starring James Dean and Natalie Wood; director, Nicholas Ray
Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min.
Tagline: ...and they both came from 'good' families!
A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
Cast: starring Ryan O’Neal and Barbra Streisand; director, Peter Bogdanovich
Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.
Tagline: A screwball comedy. Remember them?
The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations.
INDIVIDUAL FILMS:
$20 member / $25 nonmember
SERIES OF 4 FILMS:
$72 member / $92 nonmember
The films will be shown in person and outdoors on the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library patio. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above.
These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each film.
Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home.