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:

Goodfellas - rated 8.7/10 (1990) Scorsese's mob film based on Henry Hill’s biography.  It follows the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill, his mob partners, Jimmy and Tommy, and his wife Karen. Named to National Film Registry.

Director: Martin Scorsese

·Stars: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - rated 8.7/10 ( 1975) Based on a book by Ken Kesey, non-conformist McMurphy finds himself in a mental institution in a battle of wills with domineering head nurse Ratched.  All 5 major Oscars with great performances all around. 

·Director: Milos Forman

·Stars: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher and Michael Berryman

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.