Simone Elias' OLD FILMS, YOUNG EYES In-Store Event and Signing

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 PM when local Berkeley author Simone Elias comes to the store to present her new book Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take on Hollywood's Golden Age. Simone will sign copies of her book after the presentation.

Why would a modern teenager find classic films enthralling? This book presents an eye-opening tour of how old movies foreshadowed, influenced—and continue to shape—popular culture in many surprising ways. From foreseeing today’s image-dominated social media landscape to ushering rock music into the mainstream, and sparking elements of the #MeToo movement, classic movies remain relevant and inspiring.

Despite prevailing attitudes that old films are outdated, many dramatically broke boundaries around racism and antisemitism. They predicted current trends in divorce and sexual relations. They helped shape current icons like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, as well as foreshadowing more sobering events such as the Covid-19 pandemic. A Gen Z-age cultural critic, author Simone O. Elias presents an insider’s perspective on the socio-cultural impact of classic Hollywood films on a modern generation.

SIMONE O. ELIAS is the teen author of Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take on Hollywood's Golden Age. She started her career in podcasting: producing, and writing for Teenage Golden Age, a podcast about classic Hollywood from the teenage perspective. She focuses on classic films, screenwriting, and songwriting, and divides her time between Placerville and Berkeley, California.

THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 5:30 pm on January 7th, 2025.

BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.

DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.

WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows.

WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event.

PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home.

OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mrs Dalloway's, 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, United States