Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! This week’s movies are:

Sunset Blvd - IMDB 8.4/10 (1950) Screenwriter Joe Gillis has a chance meeting with a faded silent film star., Norma Desmond. She has become a sad demented recluse convinced that the world is clamoring for her return. He becomes ever more entangled in her life.

• Director: Billy Wilder

• Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson and Erich von Stroheim

The Brothers Karamazov - IMDB 6.7/10 (1958) Based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel, the lusty Fyodor Karamazov has never loved any of his four now-adult sons. The situation becomes more complex when Dmitri falls in love with Grushenka and eventually wants to marry her.

• Director: Richard brooks

• Actors: Yul Brynner, Maria Schell and Claire Bloom

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.