Healdsburg’s newest festival kicks off with a lively gathering for film lovers, filmmakers, friends, and neighbors of all ages. The party starts with restaurant pop ups, local wines and beers, and live music. As the sun sets, opera singer Melissa Sondhi sets the mood with a nod to Ronnie’s love of opera, Loretta’s discovery of La Boheme, and the passionate love pulsing through the film. Then we will take a seat for a free outdoor screening of the beloved 1980s romantic comedy, “Moonstruck”. Grab your people and join us to raise a glass to la luna!
USA | 102MIN | Rating PG-13
Norman Jewison
Writer – John Patrick Shanley
Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello
6:00 pm – Block Party 8:45 pm – Moonstruck
FREE and open to the community – Reservations recommended for film seating.
PASS HOLDERS: Please make reservations – the screening, reserved seating, two drink tickets and one food ticket will be included.
Synopsis: Moonstruck follows Loretta Castorini, a practical Brooklyn bookkeeper who accepts a marriage proposal from her dull boyfriend, Johnny. When Johnny leaves for Sicily to visit his dying mother, Loretta is tasked with inviting his estranged, hot-tempered brother, Ronny. The two unexpectedly fall passionately in love.
Love Note: Love can strike at the most inopportune times. It can surprise us and change everything we thought was possible. Best to let it happen and ride the tide. The moon controls the tides, let’s not forget.