POP-UP
Movie Time!
Daniel Craig (aka James Bond)
1950.
William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community.
His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
AMC Pacific Marina
Long Beach
Sunday April 14
Movie starts 4:00 PM
If interested in attending, you are responsible for your own purchases (tickets and snacks).
Synopsis:
About the film:
Queer is a 2024 period romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs. Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expat (Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man (Drew Starkey). Jason Schwartzman, Henry Zaga, Omar Apollo, and Lesley Manville also star.
Queer premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2024, where it played in-competition for the Golden Lion. It was released in the United States in a limited theatrical release on November 27, by A24, and was released nationwide on December 13. The film has received generally positive reviews from critics and was named one of the Top Ten Films of 2024 by the National Board of Review, where Craig was awarded the Best Actor prize. Craig was also nominated for the Golden Globe and Critics' Choice awards for his performance.
The movie starts @ 4:00
Trip Leader plans to be there @ 3:40. As usual we meet out front about 3:40 and then swish our way to the concession stand to grab some goodies.
There may be a gathering (as usually what happens) after the movie at Buffalo Wings (next to the theater - you are welcome to join) for a snack or nightcap!
A discussion of the film usually entails.
Directions
Take advantage of technology and use your favorite map application if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Parking
Free Parking as this is an open air shopping district.
What to Bring:
Happy Attitude and
$ for Movie Ticket, Popcorn, Drink & Candy!
Lance Whitmier will be the trip leader.
He has purchased a seat in Auditorium 1.
It is a small theater (holds 80) and as of Saturday morning only 10 tickets have been sold.
Lance can be reached at:
[email protected]
Contact him for questions or if you need additional information.
