Thursday, August 22, 2024

DOORS & WINE OPEN AT 7:30 PM

THE FILM BEGINS AT 8 PM

In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year, she has chosen four political comedies.

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. 

Popcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Join the Athenaeum for its 18th year of hot summer fun!

Cast: starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas; director, Michael Ritchie

Runtime: 1 hr. 50 min.

Tagline: Too Handsome. Too Young. Too Liberal. Doesn't have a chance. He's PERFECT!

Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.

Academy Awards, USA: Winner: Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced, Jeremy Larner; Nominee: Best Sound, Richard Portman, Gene S. Cantamessa

Memorable Quote: Lucas: “You're the Democratic nominee!”
Bill McKay: “You make it sound like a death sentence.”

Fun Trivia: Groucho Marx has an uncredited walk-on cameo in what would be his last screen appearance.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

INDIVIDUAL FILMS:
$20 member / $25 nonmember

SERIES OF 4 FILMS:
$72 member / $92 nonmember

Generously partially underwritten by Kathleen Denno and California Bank and Trust.

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.