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MOVIES

Every Saturdays and

Tuesdays twice a month

7:00 pm in the Auditorium

Movie News

The Movie Committee has announced that  movies are now showing every Saturday evening at 7 p.m In the Auditorium and on Tuesdays twice a month.  In

Saturday, November 11: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

In the 1950s, a British housekeeper whose husband died in the war comes into some money and pursues her heart’s desire: to buy a Dior dress. With Leslie Manville, Isabelle Huppert.

2022  British Comedy  PG  1 hr 55 min

 

Saturday, November 18: Air

The movie follows the history of sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan. Directed by Ben Affleck. With Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis.

2023  Drama  R  1 hr 54 min

 

Saturday, November 25: Purple Rose of Cairo

Cecilia, a waitress, goes to the movies to escape her bleak life and abusive marriage. One night, a film character named Tom Baxter steps out of the movie and enters the real world. Directed by Woody Allen. With Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels.

1985  Fantasy/Romance  PG  1hr 22 min

 

Tuesday, November 28: Rabbit-Proof Fence

Three young girls labeled as “half-castes” escape after being forcibly removed from their parents. They walk the 1500 miles back to their homes while being pursued by White law enforcement authorities and an Aboriginal tracker. The child removal policy existed in Australia between 1905 and 1967. With Everlyn Sampi, Kenneth Branagh, David Gulpilil.

2002  Australian Drama  PG  1 hr 34 min

Saturday, December 2: The Lost King

Based on the true story of how Philippa Langley, a British amateur historian, pursued her belief that the remains of King Richard III were buried under a parking lot in Leicester. With Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan.

2022  Historical  PG-13  1hr 47 min

 

Saturday, December 9: Hester Street

Gitl (Carol Kane) and her son arrive on the Lower East Side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake (Steven Keats), as they and other Jews struggle to assimilate while remaining true to their old ways. Yiddish and English with subtitles.

1975  Comedy  PG  1hr 29 min

 

Tuesday, December 12: Topsy Turvy—Start time: 6:30 p.m.

A dramatization of the first staging of The Mikado in the 1880s. Written and directed by Mike Leigh, with Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan and Jim Broadbent as W.S. Gilbert.

1999  Musical drama  2 hr 40 min plus 10-minute intermission.

 

Saturday, December 16: Defending Your Life

After Daniel Miller crashes his car, he is transported to Judgment City, where he meets the love of his life, Julia. Unfortunately, Daniel needs to defend his life on Earth before he can join Julia. Directed by and starring Albert Brooks. With Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant.

1991  Fantasy/Comedy  PG  1h 52m

 

Saturday, December 23: A Christmas Carol

The Charles Dickens story. With George C. Scott.

1984  PG  1 hr 38 min

 

Saturday, December 30: Mostly Martha

After her sister’s death, Martha—a high-powered, perfectionist chef—reluctantly assumes care for her 8-year-old niece. Her restaurant, against her wishes, hires Mario, a charming Italian chef. With Martina Gedeck, Sergio Castellitto. In German with subtitles.

2002  Romantic comedy  PG  1 h 46 min

 

 

The Movie Committee always appreciates feedback. Thank you to all the residents who have suggested movies for future showings. These suggestions are always welcome.

 

Movie Reviews: For those looking for movie reviews, most major movies are reviewed on the Roger Ebert site, which has a rotating group of reviewers. The reviews give a detailed plot summary. Four stars is the highest rating.

Wikipedia has entries for most movies. In addition to a very detailed plot summary (including spoilers), the entries give the production history, cast, summary of critical reviews, and awards for which the movie was nominated or won.

The Guardian, one of the few major newspapers without a pay wall, also has reviews.

If you have access to the New York Times, their reviewers are excellent, and their recommendations are noted as “Critics’ Choice.”

Movie History

For those interested in movie history, MIT, in its Open Courseware program, has a series of recorded lectures by David Thorburn, with an associated list of suggested films. The lectures include some movie clips. Thorburn has a very animated style of lecturing. His approach is particularly interesting because he places cinema in the context of society and points to connections with the other arts. His lectures are carried on YouTube, so you can view them on your TV, but you have to search for them. You can find information about the lectures at https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/21l-011-the-film-experience-fall-2013/video_galleries/lecture-videos-notes/

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