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 December 1st are:

Bad Day at Black Rock        IMDb RATING = 7.7            1955

When John J. Macreedy– a one-armed stranger, steps off the train in Black Rock, he touches a nerve so sensitive that he will spend the next 24 hours fighting for his life. It's apparent that the locals have something to hide.

• Director: John Sturges

• Stars: Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan and Anne Francis

Storm in a Teacup        IMDb RATING = 6.5               1937

A local politician in Scotland tries to break the new reporter who wrote a negative story about him. Both are decent men, but too proud to back down, and the battle escalates. Meanwhile, the reporter and the politician’s daughter are falling in love.

• Directors: Ian Dalrymple and Victor Saville

• Stars: Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison and Cecil Parker

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.