April 18, 2008
If it Bleeds, it Leads
And lead it did.
There Will Be Blood is the winner of our Friday Film Vote and will shown on April 25th as our final film of the series.
Here's the tally:
Charlie Wilson's War = 8
Show time is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 and admission is free.
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April 11, 2008
The Final Three for the Final One
It's time for the second film vote of our Friday Film Series. We are pleased to present the choices for you to consider for our final film, which will be shown on April 25th. To vote, click on "Comments," below, and type in your selection.
Deadline for voting is Thursday, April 17th at midnight. We'll announce the winner on Friday April 18th.
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano; Rated R; 158 minutes; 2007
Daniel Plainview is a turn-of-the-century prospector in Texas who has success in oil. He gets a tip about an abundance of oil in a rural area and picks it up for a steal by misleading the owning family. Daniel is a true sociopath who attempts to crush anyone who will stand in his way in this extreme character study.
LARS AND THE REAL GIRL
Ryan Gosling, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer; Rated PG-13; 106 minutes; 2007
Lars is a sweet but quirky guy who thinks he’s found the girl of his dreams in a life-sized doll named Bianca. He is content with his artificial girlfriend until he develops feelings for Margo, an attractive co-worker, and becomes lost in a love triangle.
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman; Rated R; 102 minutes; 2007
This film is based on the true story of Charlie Wilson, an alcoholic womanizer and Texas congressman who persuaded the CIA to train and arm resistance fighters in Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. This effort was a success but the unintended result was an emboldened and empowered Taliban that still impacts the world to this day.
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March 31, 2008
April brings kite weather
Due to a movie release delay, this Friday, April 4th, we'll be showing The Kite Runner; a welcome substitution, decided by our audience.
Based on Khaled Hosseini's bestselling book, it is a story that is intelligent and emotional, tender and brutal...one which you are not likely to forget.
Click on the image below to watch the movie's trailer.
Show time is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7.
Admission is free.
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March 28, 2008
Let's try again...
Okay. Here's the list of remaining films for our Friday Film Series. We've had so many changes to our schedule this year, but with our kind and supportive audience (thank you!), we have come through still smiling.
March 28
***Winner of our Friday Film Vote!***
April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
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March 27, 2008
Ding. Ding. Ding. We have a winner!
The votes are in for our first Friday Film Vote of the series. Michael Clayton is the clear winner and will be our feature this Friday, the 28th.
Here's the way the voting played out:
Michael Clayton = 13 votes
The Kite Runner = 5 votes
Atonement = 4 votes
Thanks, as always, for your interest in our films and all of our programs and services!
See you Friday!
(Pssst. This means that next Friday (April 4th) we'll be showing The Kite Runner.)
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March 25, 2008
When life gives you lemons...
My "lemon" came in the form of an e-mail at 2:18 p.m. on Friday, announcing (yet another!) delayed film release. (Grrr.) Resurrecting the Champ is delayed. This time the change in release date impacts our first film for April. I cringed. I winced. And then... we made lemonade. I say "we," because I took this dilemma to our audience and we came up with a solution.
Rather than shift any other films out of place, we're going to do a flat-out substitution. On Friday, April 4th, we will show either Michael Clayton or The Kite Runner...whichever one does not win this week's Friday Film Vote.
The deadline for voting for Friday's Film is tomorrow, so check back here on Thursday morning to find out the winner!
(See? Lemonade.)
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March 14, 2008
From REAL Life to "Dan in Real Life"
Tonight, we showed the documentary, In the Shadow of the Moon, a film about the Apollo Space Program and its astronauts. Real life stuff. Real life and death stuff. Next Friday, the 21st, we'll be showing the comedy, Dan in Real Life, a gem of a movie starring one of my favorite comedic actors, Steve Carell.
Also starring Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Dianne Wiest, and Emily Blunt. Oh. And some cute kids. You won't be able to resist the charm of Dan in Real Life.
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March 13, 2008
More voting chatter...
It's time for our first Friday Film Vote of the 2008 Friday Film Series! The selections below are the choices for the film to be show on March 28th. Click on the image of the movie poster to visit the studio website and watch the trailers for these films. Then register your vote below.
ATONEMENT
Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Kristin Scott Thomas; Rated R; 130 minutes; 2007
Thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. She observes a flirtation between a servant's son, Robbie, and her older sister, Cecilia, that she childishly misconstrues and her accusations lead to a terrible crime whose consequences follow them through World War II. Based on the book by Ian McEwan.
THE KITE RUNNER
Khalid Abdalla, Atossa Leoni ; Rated PG-13; 122 minutes; 2007
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble in this epic tale of fathers and sons. This powerful tale of friendship and betrayal takes us from the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy to the atrocities of the Taliban reign. Based on the book by Khaled Hosseini. In Dari and English with English subtitles.
MICHAEL CLAYTON
George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton; Rated R; 119 minutes; 2007
Michael Clayton is the in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. Clayton is burned out and getting divorced, but his mounting debt ties him to the firm. Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career when a firm attorney sabotages his multi-million dollar class action suit.
To vote, click on "comments," below and type in the title of your choice. The deadline for voting is Wednesday, March 26th. The winning film will be announced right here on the website on Thursday, the 27th. Show time will be at 7:30 p.m. on March 28th.
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March 07, 2008
Friday's Film of the Fearless
The next film of our Friday Film Series will be In the Shadow of the Moon, a documentary about voyaging to the moon...and the men who walked on the moon.
The interviews with the surviving astronauts are not to be missed. Juxtaposed with the archival footage of these men, it's really stunning. We are also treated to some of the original NASA film footage. In 1969, it was a thrill to watch it all unfold on our televisions and we still remember what it felt like to witness such an event. I couldn't even begin to imagine what these brave men must have felt....
...until now. You see it in their faces...hear it in their every word...warning! Goosebump alert!
This lovely package of a film packs a really powerful punch whether you're old enough to remember this period in time or not.
Join us on Friday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m. as we watch, remember, and applaud these awe-inspiring moments in our history.
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Braving the Weather for "The Brave One"
Come in out of the rain and join us tonight at our Friday Film Series! Tonight's film is The Brave One, starring Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard. Running time is 119 minutes and the film is rated R.
The movie is good...so are the cookies, coffee, and your company. 
Show time is at 7:30. Doors open at 7.
Admission is free.
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February 22, 2008
Michael Clayton may be known as "The Fixer," but he can't fix the weather!
Due to the inclement weather, our film for tonight is canceled. We will include Michael Clayton as one of the choices for our April film vote. We hope to see you next Friday night, the 29th, for Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
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February 21, 2008
Real life intrudes upon "Dan in Real Life"
In other words...Take three!!
The release date for next Friday's film, Dan in Real Life has changed. This leaves us with another change in our Friday Film Series schedule. So, here's what we're going to do...we'll switch the show dates of "Dan..." with Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Therefore, this is what our schedule looks like now (Please! No more surprises!):
February 8
February 15
February 22
February 29
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
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February 13, 2008
Take Two! (Change in Friday Film Schedule)
We've had to adjust the schedule for our Friday Film Series. Here's the revised schedule:
| February 8 A group of book club members examine six books from Jane Austen, and their lives and relationships begin to mirror the novels they are engrossed in. The film intertwines the members’ problems with the problems faced by Austen’s heroines. |
| February 15 Kate is a top notch but emotionless chef who has her perfectly ordered life turned upside-down when she must care for her niece after her sister is killed. She must adapt to this new person in her life and a new love interest at her job in this sensitive film. |
| *** PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE! *** February 22 George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton Michael Clayton is the in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. Clayton is burned out and getting divorced, but his mounting debt ties him to the firm. Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career when a firm attorney sabotages his multi-million dollar class action suit. |
| February 29 Steve Carell, Dane Cook, Dan Burns is a column writer for a local newspaper who goes to a family reunion on the Jersey shore, where he meets a woman he takes a liking to. Upon returning home, he finds out that the woman is his brother’s girlfriend. He then tries desperately not to fall in love with her while not breaking rules he has set up for himself and his daughters in this romantic comedy. |
| March 7 Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard Erica Bain has a life and fiance that she loves. A brutal attack takes all that away from her and, unable to move past it, Erica begins to stalk those whom she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit catches the public’s attention and she must decide whether her pursuit is for justice or if she is becoming the very thing she is trying to stop. |
| *** PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE! *** Documentary feature This documentary explores the Apollo space program, which literally took the aspirations of a nation to another world. Incredible footage and candid interviews with the surviving members from each Apollo mission who visited the moon provide a unique perspective on the precious state of our planet. |
| March 21 Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, A sequel to the acclaimed film “Elizabeth,” this stunning historical thriller finds the controversial queen at a time of political and religious turmoil. As Elizabeth is being openly challenged by the Spanish King, she finds a newfound temptation in the dashing Sir Walter Raleigh. |
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April 4 Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man (“Champ”) only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ’s story and escape the shadow of his father’s success becomes a personal journey, as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family. |
| April 11 Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro, When Audrey loses her husband in a random act of violence, she forges an unlikely friendship with Jerry, her husband’s best friend. Jerry is a heroin user whose addiction has destroyed everything in his life, but Audrey discovers that Jerry is the only person who can help her survive her loss and likewise, she is the only one who can help him overcome his problems. |
| April 18 Michael Douglas, Evan Rachel Wood A man is reunited with his teenage daughter after spending years in a mental institution. When he becomes convinced that ancient treasure is buried beneath the local Costco™, his daughter decides to go along with his antics. |
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
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January 31, 2008
Action!
We're back with our Friday Film Series! We start on February 8th and continue every Friday right through April 25th. As usual, our showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 so you can settle in, help yourself to some coffee and cookies, and mingle for a bit. Admission is free.
Your Fridays are all set! Here we go...
February 8
THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB
Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Marc Blucas, Emily Blunt,
Amy Brenneman, Hugh Dancy, Jimmy Smits
Rated PG-13
106 minutes
(2007)
A group of book club members examine six books from Jane Austen, and their lives and relationships begin to mirror the novels they are engrossed in. The film intertwines the members’ problems with the problems faced by Austen’s heroines.
February 15
NO RESERVATIONS
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart,
Abigail Breslin
Rated PG
119 minutes
(2007)
Kate is a top notch but emotionless chef who has her perfectly ordered life turned upside-down when she must care for her niece after her sister is killed. She must adapt to this new person in her life and a new love interest at her job in this sensitive film.
February 22
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON
Documentary feature
Rated PG
100 minutes
(2007)
This documentary explores the Apollo space program, which literally took the aspirations of a nation to another world. Incredible footage and candid interviews with the surviving members from each Apollo mission who visited the moon provide a unique perspective on the precious state of our planet.
February 29
DAN IN REAL LIFE
Steve Carell, Dane Cook,
Juliette Binoche
Rated PG-13
98 minutes
(2007)
Dan Burns is a column writer for a local newspaper who goes to a family reunion on the Jersey shore, where he meets a woman he takes a liking to. Upon returning home, he finds out that the woman is his brother’s girlfriend. He then tries desperately not to fall in love with her while not breaking rules he has set up for himself and his daughters in this romantic comedy.
March 7
THE BRAVE ONE
Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard
Rated R
119 minutes
(2007)
Erica Bain has a life and fiance that she loves. A brutal attack takes all that away from her and, unable to move past it, Erica begins to stalk those whom she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit catches the public’s attention and she must decide whether her pursuit is for justice or if she is becoming the very thing she is trying to stop.
March 14
2 DAYS IN PARIS
Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg
Rated R
100 minutes
(2007)
A New York couple, French photographer, Marion, and American interior designer, Jack, attempt to rekindle their romance on a European vacation. Jack gets an unexpected shock when he meets her emotionally unstable family, and a few of her many ex-lovers.
March 21
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush,
Clive Owen
Rated PG-13
114 minutes
(2007)
A sequel to the acclaimed film “Elizabeth,” this stunning historical thriller finds the controversial queen at a time of political and religious turmoil. As Elizabeth is being openly challenged by the Spanish King, she finds a newfound temptation in the dashing Sir Walter Raleigh.
March 28
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
April 4
RESURRECTING THE CHAMP
Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett,
Alan Alda
Rated PG-13
111 minutes
(2007)
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man (“Champ”) only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ’s story and escape the shadow of his father’s success becomes a personal journey, as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
April 11
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro,
David Duchovny
Rated R
119 minutes
(2007)
When Audrey loses her husband in a random act of violence, she forges an unlikely friendship with Jerry, her husband’s best friend. Jerry is a heroin user whose addiction has destroyed everything in his life, but Audrey discovers that Jerry is the only person who can help her survive her loss and likewise, she is the only one who can help him overcome his problems.
April 18
KING OF CALIFORNIA
Michael Douglas, Evan Rachel Wood
Rated PG-13
93 minutes
(2007)
A man is reunited with his teenage daughter after spending years in a mental institution. When he becomes convinced that ancient treasure is buried beneath the local Costco™, his daughter decides to go along with his antics.
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
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December 14, 2007
Calendars Ready?
Ready! Set! Mark 'em up!
Here's the schedule for our 2008 Friday Film Series:
February 8
February 15
February 22
February 29
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
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August 23, 2007
A Rip-ROARING Movie Night
Our Summer Film Series continues with Wild Hogs, our film for tomorrow night.
As most of us are returning from vacations here and there, these guys are hitting the road. Click on either of the images below to watch the trailer from this popular comedy.
It's got an all-star cast: Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, and Marissa Tomei.
Running time is 100 minutes.
It's rated PG-13.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7.
Admission is free.
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April 20, 2007
Voting for the Monarchy
The Queen wins!
The Queen will be our featured movie next Friday night, the 27th, which, incidentally will be our last film of the Series (where did the time go?). Keep an eye on the Events blog for news of our new Summer Film Series!
By the way, here's the tally:
The Queen -- 13 votes
Notes on a Scandal -- 6 votes
The Good Shepherd -- 10 votes
As always, thanks to our loyal and wonderful audience!
Posted by BarbaraT at 09:34 AM
April 07, 2007
Serious Choices
Last night at our Friday Film Series, we announced the selection of films for our final VOTE! of the Series. The film with the most amount of votes will be shown on April 27th.
Here are the choices:
The Queen
Notes on a Scandal
The Good Shepherd
Click on the photos above to watch the film trailers, then click on Comments (below) to vote and tell us which movie you want to see on April 27th.
Deadline for voting is April 19th.
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March 23, 2007
History Boys Left Out in Cold
Last Friday's icy and dangerous weather not only interrupted our Friday Film Series rhythm, it (so rudely!) interfered with our Friday Film Vote. Since we had such a fun go at selecting our winner, I just can't let it go; I'd hate to disappoint such a loyal and supportive audience.
Here's what we're going to do: We will have a special showing of The History Boys on Saturday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. A quick check in with The Farmer's Almanac alleviates any major weather concerns for the evening.
Cheers!
Posted by BarbaraT at 10:37 AM
March 08, 2007
"The History Boys" Wins!
"The History Boys" will be our Friday Night Film on March 16th.
No landslide this time. All three films had major support.
Here's the tally:
Babel = 25 votes
The History Boys = 29 votes
Night at the Museum = 16 votes
Thank you to all who voted, and all that attend and support our Film Series!
Posted by BarbaraT at 09:12 AM
February 23, 2007
Here are the choices for 2007's first Friday Film VOTE!
It's time to vote for the film that will be shown on Friday, March 16th.
Click on the pictures to view the trailers.
BABEL
Babel (2006) Three intertwining and tragic stories are set in Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico and Japan. A series of unintended consequences leads to the shooting of an American wife and an ill-fated trip to Tijuana in this film that explores terrorism, immigration and American entitlement. This film is rated R.
THE HISTORY BOYS
The History Boys (2006) is the story of an unruly class of bright, funny
history students in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Their journey becomes as much about how education works, as it is about where education leads. Starring the original cast from the Tony Award-winning play. This film is rated R.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Night at the Museum (2006) is an action-adventure-comedy that comes to life by night. Good-hearted dreamer Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), despite being perpetually down on his luck, thinks he’s destined for something big. But even he could never have imagined how “big,” when he accepts what appears to be a menial job as a graveyard-shift security guard at a museum of natural history. During Larry’s watch, extraordinary things begin to occur. This film is rated PG.
Once you've made your selection, click on the comments link below and type in the title of the movie you'd like to see that night!
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January 22, 2007
Coming Soon -- Friday Film VOTE! 2007!
How will we ever choose?
Looking ahead to our Friday Film Series, which will begin on February 9th (mark your calendars!), we will be offering 2 opportunities to vote for the film to be shown. The audience's job each time will be to choose from 3 new films, and vote right here on our Events blog. My job will be to narrow down the field of movies that I know will be available to show:
...and, add to the mix, the films that I'm hoping will also be available. We are sure to have a real battle on our hands! Fingers crossed (big time!) for:
We'll give you plenty of notice as to the selections, and, as we did last year, we will direct you to the films' trailers to help with the decision-making.
Let everybody know that your evenings are booked for a dozen Fridays (better yet, bring them along!) beginning February 9th, and prepare for some great movies, our usual coffee and cookies, and fierce online voting, complete with some hand-wringing excitement! Oh boy!
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March 19, 2006
We have a winner!
...by a landslide!
Thank you so much for voting for our Friday Film for April 7th! Your votes have been tallied and the clear winner is Memoirs of a Geisha. It wasn't even close! Here's the count:
Memoirs of a Geisha -- 36 votes
Prime -- 5 votes
Everything is Illuminated -- 2 votes
I'm looking forward to seeing this film too. See you at the movies!
Posted by BarbaraT at 11:42 AM
February 24, 2006
What do YOU want to see on April 7th?
Dear Friday Film Audience,
We have received notification that the film, The New World, which we had reserved to show on April 7th will not be available because its release date has been changed.
Of course, this is disappointing; however, we've decided to give you, our audience the final word on what you would like to see that evening!
Here are the choices:
Click on the picture above to link to the Studio websites where you can read about the films, and even view Trailers and clips!
Once you've made your selection, click on the comments link below and type in the title of the movie you'd like to see that night!
Deadline for voting is Friday, March 17th.
See you at the movies!
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