Come see the epic period drama The Brutalist with your humanist friends! We are going to the 2:00 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Brutalist (2024), directed by Brady Corbet, follows Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth (Adrien Brody) as he emigrates to the United States after surviving the Holocaust. Trained at the Bauhaus, Tóth struggles to establish his architectural career in post-war America, grappling with the tension between his artistic vision and the commercial demands of his clients. His life takes a pivotal turn when he encounters wealthy industrialist Harrison Van Buren (Guy Pearce), whose patronage offers both opportunities and challenges. The film delves into themes of artistic integrity, the immigrant experience, and the pursuit of the American Dream, all set against the backdrop of mid-20th-century architectural evolution. Felicity Jones co-stars as Tóth’s wife, Erzsébet, adding depth to this epic narrative. [Synopsis from https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-brutalist-film-review-2024]
The Brutalist is nominated for 10 Academy awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Brody, Best Supporting Actress for Jones, and Best Supporting Actor for Pearce. It also won 3 Golden Globes.
This film is 3.5 hours long but that includes an intermission!
You can use the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets are assigned seating, and Tucker and Charles have purchased seats E5 and E6. Sit wherever you like, but we encourage you to check the comments below to see which seats your SHL friends have purchased, and buy seats next to them, in front of them, behind them, near them… then post your seat choice in the comments below.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film. If you don’t want to attend the showing, feel free to join us to discuss the film afterwards. We should get there around 5:45 pm depending on the number of commercials and previews. If you want to reach out to me ahead of time, I’d be happy to text you when we leave the theater. Please just let me know so I can make sure we get a big enough table.
Buy tickets at:
https://www.southeastcinemas.com/movies/CitadelMallStadium16/BRUTALIST/BR11934-052049000002
Additional info:
Tickets bought online are $10.
The movie is 3.5 hours long (215 minutes) plus or minus commercials and previews. That run time includes an intermission.
Movie Selection:
The SHL Movie club normally meets on the first Sunday of the month. Films are usually chosen by a ranked choice vote. An email with the voting link is sent to the movie club mailing list about 10 days before the film. If you are not on the movie club mailing list, but would like to vote on future film selections email shl@lowcountryhumanists.org and ask to be added to the list.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If the cost of participation presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.