The Beverly Theater screens "Election," Alexander Payne's sharp-edged high school satire starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. The film follows an overachieving student council candidate and the exasperated teacher determined to stop her, turning a small-town student election into a biting commentary on ambition, ethics, and the absurdity of institutional politics. Witherspoon's breakout performance as Tracy Flick remains one of the most talked-about comedic turns of its era, and the film's dark humor still lands with precision decades after its release.

Watching it in the intimate setting of the Beverly's main theater adds an extra layer to the experience, letting the film's deadpan wit and uncomfortable laughs breathe in a space built for close, attentive viewing. For anyone who appreciates character-driven comedy with teeth, this screening offers a chance to revisit (or discover) a modern classic on the big screen.