“Licorice Pizza” (2021), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in the San Fernando Valley during the 1970s. The film follows the unconventional relationship between Alana Kane (Alana Haim), a directionless twenty-something, and Gary Valentine (Cooper Hoffman), a confident and entrepreneurial 15-year-old actor.

As Gary pursues various business ventures, from selling waterbeds to opening a pinball arcade, Alana becomes both his partner and reluctant confidante, navigating her struggles with identity and purpose. Their bond deepens as they encounter a series of eccentric characters and misadventures, blending humor, nostalgia, and bittersweet moments. “Licorice Pizza” captures the awkwardness and charm of youthful ambition and the complexities of human connection set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s California.

Time: 12:00-2:00 pm EST

Free!