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!

Gosford Park        IMDB 7.2/10           (2001)

In the 1930s, a group of pretentious people get together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting lodge. The story centers on the man of the house, Sir William McCordle, and everyone wants a piece of his money. But when a murder occurs, each of them becomes a suspect.

• Director: Robert Altman

• Writers: Julian Fellowes, Robert Altman and Bob Balaban.

• Actors: Maggie Smith, Ryan Phillippe and Michael Gambon.

Maria Full of Grace IMDB 7.4           (2004)

An independent, feisty, underpaid 17-year-old Colombian girl with a good-for-nothing boyfriend, is in search of a better life. She agrees to become a “mule” for drug smugglers to make desperately-needed money for her family. As things spiral out of control, is there a way out of this hopeless predicament?

• Director: Denis Villeneuve

• Actors: Catalina Sandino Moreno, Guilied Lopez and Orlando Tobón

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.