Barstool School + Fortunato Film School: It's a Wonderful Life
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 11am
Location
Jilly's Music Room
111 N Main St
Details
Brunch service 11AM-3PM from our regular BRUNCH MENU. Film at NOON. Ticket holders receive $5 off their brunch order!
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.
Fortunato Film School!
ASU film professor Joe Fortunato will screen, discuss, and provide “live commentary” during the film.
The event will start with a brief discussion about the background and making of the film with Professor Fortunato and WAKR’s Ray Horner. Enjoy breakfast during the screening! During the film, live commentary will be provided, giving you insights into the filmmaking process and some guidance on how to “read” a film creatively. After the film, we can discuss what we’ve learned and debate if it lives up to its reputation and how it has influenced generations of suspense films!
(NOTE: While no “homework” or prior knowledge of film or this movie is required, if you’ve never seen the picture, some people might want to watch it for the first time before coming to the event without the interruptions of live commentary to “experience” the film as it was intended. That is a personal choice, of course, and not a requirement to attend!)
