NOTE: starting on Feb. 6, 2022, this series will be at 7 p.m .on Sundays.

Edgewater Village Chicago is holding a series of gatherings to chat about movies. Participants will view each film on their own and then join a group discussion 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 Maltese Falcon (1941) and The Westerner (1940).

The Maltese Falcon rated 8.0/10 “The stuff dreams are made of.” Where is it? Who's got it? The portly man, the mysterious woman, the perfumed dandy? This is John Huston's directorial debut and the film that made Bogie a star.

Director: John Huston

Based on the Novel by: Dashiell Hammett

Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor and Gladys George

The Westerner rated 7.3/10 Ranchers and homesteaders, what could go wrong? William Wyler directing, great black and white cinematography by Gregg Toland, and with Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan. “When I was a kid, I had a pet rattlesnake. I was fond of it, but I wouldn't turn my back on it.”

Director: William Wyler

Cinematography: Gregg Toland

Stars: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan and Doris Davenport

Copies of these movies are 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.