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:
On the Waterfront - IMDB 8.1/10 (1954)
An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he connects with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims and to a priest, Father Barry.
Director: Elia Kazan
Actors: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Lee J. Cobb
Singin' in the Rain - IMDB 8.3/10 (1952)
Hollywood’s biggest stars, Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood–are also an off-screen couple. They are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in the 1920s. But Don is secretly dating Kathy Selden, who is trying to make it big in pictures herself.
Directors: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
Writers: Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Actors: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds
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.