Based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, The King and I follows Anna, a British schoolteacher hired as part of the king's drive to modernize his country. The relationship between the king and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the movie, as well as by a love that neither can admit. The 1956 film would garner actor Yul Brynner many awards. … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Nov. 20: ‘The King & I’ at Ambrosia
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This Wednesday, Nov. 13: ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
‘Tis the season for Ambrosia’s classics-themed movie month. This week, the Red Carpet Feature is Whatever happened to Baby Jane? The 1963 psychological thriller follows the lives of sisters Jane and Blanche Hudson from being child actors to adulthood. Rivalry and jealousy are met with Jane’s determination to be center of attention, often trying to one-up her wheelchair-bound … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Nov. 13: ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
This Wednesday, Oct. 30: ‘In The Army Now’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
Rounding out October’s “Military Humor” theme at Ambrosia's Red Carpet Movie Night is the 1994 comedy In The Army Now. Starring Pauley Shore, it tells the tale of a misinformed youth who joins the reserves to make money. Of course, as soon as he finishes basic training he's sent off to save the world. As usual, free popcorn and Happy Hour prices until 9pm await your libation … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Oct. 30: ‘In The Army Now’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
This Wednesday, Oct. 23: ‘Stripes’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
Ambrosia's Red Carpet Movie Night returns for another week of military humor! This week's feature is the comedy classic Stripes starring Bill Murray. Unsatisfied with life, two buddies decide to join the army for kicks. Watch the journey of these unlikely heroes. Grab free popcorn and take advantage of the Happy Hour prices until 9pm. No cover. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Ambrosia Martini … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Oct. 23: ‘Stripes’ at Ambrosia Martini Lounge
This Wednesday, Oct 16: Down Periscope at Ambrosia
The month of military humor at Ambrosia Martini Lounge continues with Down Periscope this Wednesday. Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge (Kelsey Grammer) guides the USS Stingray, an old diesel submarine, to battle against the much more powerful USS Orlando. With a shaky crew and odds stacked against him, will Dodge and his crew succeed in destroying a dummy battleship during war … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Oct 16: Down Periscope at Ambrosia