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:

Cold Mountain rated 7.2/10 (2003) Tragic love story set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. A Confederate soldier tries to get home to the woman he loves who is fighting for survival while trying to save her farm.

Director: Anthony Minghella.

Stars: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger

Usual Suspects rated 8.2/10 (1995) Classic neo-noir crime thriller, largely told in flashback. Sole survivor tells of the events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, with an unexpected ending. “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”.

Director: Bryan Singer

Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Chazz Palminteri

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.