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 May 31st are:

His Girl Friday.         IMDb: 7.8    (1940)

When a newspaper editor's ace reporter ex-wife is about to quit her job and remarry, he buys himself time to win her back by promising her an exclusive interview with a death row convict.

• Director: Howard Hawks

• Writers: Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur

• Stars: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Bellamy

The Pelican Brief           IMDb: 6.6/10        (1993)

Two Supreme Court Justices have been killed when law student uncovers a conspiracy, leading to more deaths and putting her in extreme danger.

• Director: Alan Pakula

• Writers: John Grisham

• Stars: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington and Sam Shepard

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.