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!

Here are the movies for November 17th:

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

IMDb RATING. 7.6

A Chicago advertising man struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving.  When his flight is cancelled, he must find other transportation. He is blessed with an all-around blabbermouth who is never short of advice or bad jokes, as his companion.

• Director: John Hughes

• Writer: John Hughes

• Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy and Laila Robins  

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

IMDb RATING 7.5

The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters. 17-year-old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door, John.  When Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transferred to New York that means the family has to leave their life in St. Louis–and the St. Louis Fair, behind.

• Director: Vincente Minnelli

• Stars: Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien and Mary Astor

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.