Friday Flicks at the Forum Return: 'Leaning Into The Wind'

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Friday Flicks is an annual film series presented by the Arts Commission are coming back to Laguna Beach in February, March and April, the city said in recent release. The Friday Flicks series remains funded through a generous donation by Laguna Beach residents Mark Porterfield and Steve Chadima, they said.

What's playing? Starting Feb. 1, head to the Forum Theatre to see free screenings of films relating to arts, artists and culture. 'Leaning into The Wind' is the first film shown in the series.

New films will be shown on the first Fridays of February, March and April, 2019.

Forum Theatre, Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Doors open 6:30 p.m. | Film starts 7 p.m.

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Due to on-going construction of the new Village Entrance, Lot 11 will be closed through the duration of this season's Friday Flicks. Attendees are encouraged to use Lot 10 (next to Art-A-Fair) and Lot 12 (next to City Hall on Forest Ave.) as well as street-side parking on Laguna Canyon Road (where permitted).

February 1- Leaning Into the Wind
Leaning into the Wind follows artist Andy Goldsworthy on his exploration of the world and himself through ephemeral and permanent workings on the landscape, cities and with his own body. (2017) PG, running time 97 min.

"Sixteen years after the release of the groundbreaking film Rivers and Tides – Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time director Thomas Riedelsheimer has returned to work with the artist. Leaning into the Wind – Andy Goldsworthy follows Andy on his exploration of the layers of his world and the impact of the years on himself and his art. As Goldsworthy introduces his own body into the work it becomes at the same time even more fragile and personal and also sterner and tougher, incorporating massive machinery and crews on his bigger projects. Riedelsheimer’s exquisite film illuminates Goldsworthy’s mind as it reveals his art," Magnolia Pictures said of the film.

Coming in the series:

March 1- The Gospel According to André
André Leon Talley has been a fixture in the world of fashion for so long that it’s difficult to imagine a time when he wasn’t defining the boundaries of great style. Kate Novack’s intimate portrait, takes viewers on an emotional journey from André’s roots growing up in the segregated South to become one of the most influential tastemakers of our time. (2017) PG-13, running time 93 min.

April 5 - Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
An intimate and inspiring look into Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto’s creative process has influenced by his environmental activism. (2017) Not Rated, running time 100 min.

Information: mmcgregor@lagunabeachcity.net

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