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:

Topkapi rated 7.0/10 (1964) Classic heist movie of an emerald encrusted dagger from the Topkapi museum. With a colorful international cast of eclectic characters including Peter Ustinov, get ready for some fun in ancient and exotic Istanbul.

Director: Jules Dassin

Stars: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov and Maximilian Schell

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon rated 7.9/10 (2000)  A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure. Set in 19th century China, this classic martial artist film tells a bitter sweet story of unspoken love and unrealized ambition.

Director: Ang Lee

Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Ziyi Zhang

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.