Filmmaker Wes Anderson returns to form with his latest star-studded effort, ASTEROID CITY. Set in a fictional American desert town circa 1955, it follows the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) that is is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. With Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Jeff Goldblum.

The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

“‘Asteroid City,’ the latest from Wes Anderson, is a true achievement from one of America’s most unique cinematic voices.” (Chicago Reader)

“I flatly delighted in everything set in Asteroid City.” (Austin Chronicle)

“A great return to form for Wes Anderson… This feels like his best movie since ‘Moonrise Kingdom.'” (FilmWeek / NPR)

“As ever, the mannered speech and meticulous framing lend a certain unreality to the proceedings — to say nothing of the brightly saturated image — but it’s hardly style for style’s sake.” (San Diego Reader)

“The purest distillation of what this director brings to cinema, it’s beautiful to look at, surreal, nostalgic and funny in a weird, distanced way.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

Sunday, September 24 Final Screening
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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ASTEROID CITY (Wes Anderson, 2023 / 105 mins / PG) The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

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