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 Bridge on the River Kwai IMDB 8.1/10 (1957) - During WW II, British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for the Japanese in occupied Burma. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge, but their commander, Colonel Nicholson, sees the bridge as a morale booster. Unbeknownst to them, the allied forces are planning a commando raid to destroy it.
* Director: David Lean
* Actors: William Holden, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins
Miracle of Morgan’s Creek IMDB 7.6/10 (1943) - After an all-night send-off party for the troops, a small-town girl with an awkward boyfriend wakes up the morning married to… someone, and pregnant. Her boyfriend tries to help, but she then falls in love with another boy.
* Director: Preston Sturges
* Actors: Eddie Bracken, Betty Hutton and Diana Lynn
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.