Join us at Harbor Theater on Tuesday, December 30 for the 1968 Classic The Lion in Winter, accompanied by a medieval feast made from 12th century recipes. Lunch begins at 12:30; the film starts at 1:00.
It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) is planning to announce his successor to the throne. The jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John (Nigel Terry) to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), has other ideas. She believes their son Prince Richard (Anthony Hopkins) should be king. As the family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
"There’s lots of double-dealing, a bit of back-stabbing, and a whole lot of familial dirty laundry strewn out on the table for all to see. All-in-all, it’s gloriously entertaining." - Sara Michelle Fetters, MovieFreak.com
"The scripting is superb – a masterfully caustic examination of medieval politics and familial rebellion." - Mike Massie, Gone With The Twins
"Plenty of swords and knives make appearances in The Lion in Winter, but none can possibly cut as deep as the caustic dialogue." - Matt Brunson, Film Frenzy
Tickets: Members: $15, Non-Members: $19, Film only (1:00 p.m.): Regular ticket prices ($8 / $12)
