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!
The movies for April 5th are:
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? IMDb: 7.8/10 (1969)
The lives of a disparate group of Depression-era contestants intertwine in a grueling and inhumane, multi-week dance marathon competition, all for a promised Big prize.
Director: Sidney Pollack
Writer: Horace McCoy, James Poe and Robert E. Thompson
Stars: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin and Susanna York
Monty Python's Life of Brian IMDb: 8/10 (1979)
Born on Christmas day in the stable next to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth becomes a prophet, gathers his own following and is mistaken for the Messiah which seals his fate.
Director: Terry Jones
Writer: Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Michael Palin
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.