In December, we cozy up with drinks and good company, just like the characters in this modern classic: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
When university professor George (Richard Burton) and his wife Martha (Elizabeth Taylor) stumble home drunk late at night after a party, the evening is far from over. Much to George’s dismay, Martha has invited guests: a young couple new to the university. What begins as an awkward visit quickly spirals into absurdity as the young couple becomes entangled in the hosts’ marital conflicts and explosive arguments. These two wildly dysfunctional and destructive couples share a bitter night filled with desires, seduction, humiliation, manipulation, and psychological games. We witness this unforgettable evening unfold as the tension escalates from bad to worse.
With stellar performances by Burton and Taylor, director Mike Nichols brought Edward Albee’s iconic 1962 stage play to the big screen. The film shattered taboos and sparked controversy upon release due to its provocative tone, brutal language, explicit sexual themes, and irreverence, deemed shocking at the time. Nevertheless, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? became the first film to be nominated for every Academy Award for which it was eligible.
This December Sunday classic is as unsettling as it is hilarious, evoking a whirlwind of emotions and keeping you on the edge of your seat. Join us for an unforgettable (Sunday) evening of drinks, drama, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
This film screens every Sunday evening in December at 9:00 PM.