This month was the You’ve Got a Friend in Me edition! Drawing inspiration from Pixar’s Toy Story, we showcased films in which very dissimilar characters manage to defy the odds to become unlikely friends.

Meet the lineup:

Woody, cowboy and favorite toy struggles to welcome Buzz Lightyear, the new action figure who believes he is an actual space ranger on a mission (Toy Story, 1995).

Charming and carefree Ferris opposite cautious and uptight (perhaps rightfully so) Cameron (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, 1986).

Young Oliver, adjusting to life after a move and his parents’ divorce & Vincent, his “misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran” neighbor turned babysitter (St. Vincent, 2014).

The teens voted and the winner was…

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

1986, 103 mins

Director: John Hughes

Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara

Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris’ trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act.

FINAL RATING: 6 out of 8 slices

We asked four teens to give you their reviews on this 80’s classic. Read what Faith & Izabella (The Newbies), Kia (Returning PaaMer), and Terrique (a formerly shy PaaMer) had to say…

How would you sum up the movie in one sentence?

Faith: A rich, snobby, lucky kid skips school & messes up his best friend’s life, but never gets caught.

Izabella: Some people always get the longer end of the stick.

Kia: Three friends take the day off in what becomes an elaborate game of cat and mouse.

Terrique: Life doesn’t always go as planned; some people are luckier than others; also, you might never know who your friends are.

Who would you recommend this movie to?

Faith: Anyone looking for a funny coming of age movie.

Izabella: People who have high patience and tolerance.

Kia: Anyone who misses their younger days.

Terrique: My friends that are very comical and like comedy.

Join us for the next FREE Pizza and a Movie!

September 2nd

RSVP @ https://teens.artsconnection.org/paam/

   How to RSVP for Pizza and a Movie Night:

Seating is limited, so you must lay claim to your seat & slice by selecting “Free Ticket- RSVP HERE” on the Pizza and a Movie event page at https://teens.artsconnection.org/paam/ Fill in your information and you will receive a reminder email the day before the event. Please let us know exactly how many people you’ll be bringing. If you have any questions, feel free to email Briana, Teen Programs Assistant at

 PLEASE NOTE: This is a TEENS ONLY event, open to anyone currently in HIGH SCHOOL.