Segerstrom Center for the Arts kicks off its 2018 Movie Mondays series with five movies jam-packed with action, adventure and romance: “Back to the Future” on July 9, “The Princess Bride” on July 16, “Moonrise Kingdom” on July 23, “The Mask of Zorro” on July 20 and “Star Trek” on Aug. 6. This year, Movie Mondays will be held on the new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. All showings are free, with closed captioning provided. Movie Mondays is one of Orange County’s most popular summertime events, with its fun-filled activities, picnic dinners, popular food trucks and five fan-favorite films on consecutive Mondays.
Families, friends and fans from all over the Southland are encouraged to arrive early for Movie Mondays, claiming their spaces and enjoying early dinners, music and people-watching. Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m., with movies starting at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.). Guests may bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items, snacks and picnic suppers. Each Monday, guests can enjoy dinner at Center 360 Cafe or order from a variety of different food trucks serving culinary sensations. Barbecues, tables or large food set-ups will not be permitted. Audience participation events will entertain the crowd before each show.
The Center applauds Macy’s for its presenting sponsorship of Movie Mondays. Kia Motors America, the Center’s Official Automotive Partner, will be at Movie Mondays each week with fun games and prizes. Don’t miss out! For more information about Movie Mondays, please call 714-556-2787 or visit www.scfta.org/MovieMondays.
July 9—“Back to the Future”
Now a classic, “Back to the Future” is one of the American Film Institutes’ Ten Top Ten science fiction motion pictures and was nominated for three Academy Awards. Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLoreon invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Marty inadvertently interferes with his future parents’ budding romance and must figure out how to set things right or risk changing the future. Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd; directed by Robert Zebecks.
PG, 1985, 116 minutes
July 16—“The Princess Bride”
While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads a story to him, where the action comes to life with pirates, thieves, a princess and miracles. It is a classic tale of love and adventure, as the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck. Her childhood beau sets out to save her, meeting a swordsman and a giant along the way. Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, battling Rodents of Unusual Size, facing torture in the Pit of Despair. True love has never been a snap. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and others; directed by Rob Reiner.
PG, 1987, 98 minutes
July 23—“Moonrise Kingdom”
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, “Moonrise Kingdom” is the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact and run away together into the wilderness. As authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray; directed by Wes Anderson.
PG-13, 2012, 94 minutes
July 30—“The Mask of Zorro”
Get ready for some dazzling swordplay! A young thief seeking revenge for the death of his brother is trained by the once great, but aged Zorro, who escapes from prison to pursue vengeance of his own. Starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones; directed by Martin Campbell.
PG-13, 1998, 136 minutes
Aug. 6—“Star Trek”
Transport to the Argyros Plaza for the final flick in the 2018 Movie Mondays series. In this sci-fi prequel, James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy by taking command of the USS Enterprise. Against the wishes of his first officer, Spock, Captain Kirk and a novice crew embark on a voyage to stop a Romulan commander, whose mission of vengeance threatens all mankind. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana; directed by J.J. Abrams.
PG-13, 2009, 127 minutes
