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:

The Hurt Locker IMDB 7.5/10 (2008) An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who disarm bombs during the Iraq War. A recently assigned Sergeant is at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick ways of handling his work.

 Director: Kathryn Bigelow

 Actors: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty

The Manchurian Candidate IMDB 7.9/10 (1962) Several former members of an army unit in the Korean War have recurring nightmares. One of them consults their staff sergeant to help resolve the questions. He discovers an unprecedented conspiracy against the United States.

 Director: John Frankenheimer

 Actors: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Janet Leigh

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.