Thursday, August 29, 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 Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Loren Nelson; director, Alexander Payne

Runtime: 1 hr. 43 min.

Tagline: Reading, Writing, Revenge.

The high school Class President election is approaching and it looks like Tracy Flick is going to win, unopposed. However, teacher Jim McAllister has other plans. He convinces jock Paul Metzler to run, sparking off an interesting chain of events. (Rated R)

Academy Awards, USA: Nominee: Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor

Golden Globes, USA: Nominee: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical, Reese Witherspoon

Memorable Quote: Tracy Flick: “I can't wait to start campaigning.”
Jim McAllister: “Ah, well, it should be easy for you, so far no competition.”
Tracy Flick: “Yeah, but you know, Coca-Cola is by far the world's number one soft drink and they spend more money than anybody on advertising. I guess that's how come they stay number one.”

Fun Trivia: In the text of a newspaper article in the film: “If you've paused the film in order to read this entire article, your time would be better spent renting Citizen Ruth (1996) from your local video store. Do you know how hard it is to write these fake few stories for newspaper movie props? I've got better things to do.”

Genre: Comedy, Romance

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.