Cinema Gourmet: American Graffiti

Cinema Gourmet, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ popular series pairing delicious food with classic films, wraps up its season on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with American Graffiti, George Lucas’ classic coming of age film filled with classic cars, a stellar cast and a rockin’ soundtrack.  The film’s screening and discussion are paired with the culinary delights of Chef Judah Lynch and Indigo Coastal Shanty. The evening’s events begin with delicious food at 6:30 p.m.  

“Where were you in ’62?” In the twilight of innocence, and against the backdrop of early-1960s Modesto, California, four school friends–Curt, Steve, John, and Terry–bid farewell to their carefree lives as teenagers, on the last evening of summer break. Over the course of one long and hot September night, the long-time companions take their first steps into real life; they experience the powerful feelings of desire, disappointment, and love–and, ultimately–see the world in a different light. Everything takes place against the backdrops of the burger drive-in, a high school dance, a downtown ‘cruising’ strip, or other places all of which have a totally authentic feel for the place and time.  But when morning comes, nothing will ever be the same again. Featuring many soon to become stars of screen and television – Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Charles Martin Smith, and Candy Clark – American Graffiti redefined the teen coming of age genre, and the success of the film allowed George Lucas to make his next project – a little sci-fi film called Star Wars. 

Seating is limited  for the food, talk and movie, so audience members are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. The deadline for buying tickets for American Graffiti  is midnight on Monday, April 8, 2024.   Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased by phone with a credit card or in person at the Ritz Theatre, Tuesdays through Fridays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Tickets may also be purchased securely online at www.goldenislesarts.org.  Tickets for the talk and movie only may be purchased at the door the night of the screening for $7.  The Ritz Theatre is located at 1530 Newcastle St. in downtown Brunswick. For more information, go to www.goldenislesarts.org or call (912) 262-6934.