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! This week’s movies are:
The Pirates of Penzance - IMDB: 7.1/10 (1983) This movie is an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta. A sailor has fallen in love but a decision for him early in life is a major impediment to their union.
• Director: Wilford Leach
• Writers: W. S. Gilbert and Wilford Leach
• Stars: Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury and Linda Ronstadt
Christmas in Connecticut - IMDB: 7.3/10 (1945) A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
• Directors: Peter Godfrey
• Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet
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.