First Friday Films at the Catalina Museum for Art & History concludes for the year on Friday, Nov. 5. This month’s screening will feature Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne Wiest in “Edward Scissorhands.” The museum will re-open for this event at 6 p.m. and the film will begin at 6:45 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served.
First Friday Films at Catalina Museum for Art & History offers movie lovers the opportunity to enjoy popular and cult classic movies on the big screen under the stars in the Ackerman Family Amphitheater.
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) is a fantasy romance telling the story of a scientist who builds an animated human being—the gentle Edward, played by Depp. However, the scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward leaving the young man with scissor blades instead of hands. He lives in a castle assumed abandoned up on the hill until a loving suburban saleswoman Peg, played by Wiest, discovers Edward and takes him home.
There, he falls for Peg’s teen daughter Kin, played by Ryder.
Though at first accepted for his kindness and artistic talent, Edward’s hands eventually make him an outcast.
According to the critics: The first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, ”Edward Scissorhands” is a magical modern fairy tale with gothic overtones and a sweet center. (Rated PG-13)
Tickets are $12 per person. A variety of movie snacks along with wine, beer and other refreshments will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink allowed.
The museum’s galleries will not be open during this event. Visit CatalinaMuseum.org for more information.
The Catalina Museum for Art & History is located at 217 Metropole Ave.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are available at: https://www.catalinamuseum.org/calendar.
First Friday Films is sponsored in part by the Albertsons Companies Foundation and US Bank Foundation.
The Catalina Museum for Art & History offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world, and the finest in silent, documentary and international film.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, the museum is located in at 217 Metropole Ave.
For more information, call 310-510-2414 or visit CatalinaMuseum.org.
