Laguna Beach Film Society Summer Comedy Series

Laguna Beach Film Society
Summer Comedy Series
June 20, July 18, August 15

The Laguna Beach Film Society, a council of Laguna Art Museum, presents a series of three films with a humorous focus on the people and places of California.

JUNE 20, 7:00 PM
Harold and Maude
Released in 1971
Director: Hal Ashby
Writer: Colin Higgins
Stars: Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort
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Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
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JULY 18, 7:00 PM

The Big Lebowski
Released in 1998
Director: Joel Coen
Writers: Ethan and Joel Coen
Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore
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“Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire also named Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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AUGUST 15, 7:00 PM

Sideways
Released in 2004
Director: Alexander Payne
Writers: Rex Pickett (novel) and Alexander Payne (screenplay)
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh
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Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment, embark on a week long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to the screening are $7.00 pre-sale, $9.00 at the door, $5.00 for students, or $20.00, which includes a pre-screening reception with refreshments at Laguna Art Museum (see below for details). Series pass to all three moviews: $20.00 (does not include pre-screening receptions). Tickets and receptions are free for members of the Laguna Beach Film Society.
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Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online or by calling Membership Manager Valerie Tate at 949.494.8971 x203. Click icon below to purchase your series pass or tickets to the first film, Harold and Maude:

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About the Screening

Screenings take place the third Thursday of every month. If you are not a member of the Film Society, tickets to the reception and screening are available online or the day of the screening.
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PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION & REGISTRATION
Includes wine and hors d’oeuvres
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free to Laguna Beach Film Society members
Non-members: $20.00 (includes film ticket)
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SCREENING
7:00 p.m.
South Coast Cinema
162 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free to Laguna Beach Film Society members
Non-members: $7.00 pre-sale, $9.00 at door, $5.00 students
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SERIES PASS TO ALL THREE MOVIES: $20.00 (does not include pre-screening receptions)

 

About the Film Society

The Laguna Beach Film Society screens carefully-selected films including independent, documentary, and classic films, and brings filmmakers and actors to Laguna Beach. Offerings reflect the museum’s focus on the art, people, places, and history of California.
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>> Click here for more information about the Laguna Beach Film Society and to join today!