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August 28, 2008

Sizzling Summer Film Series: Inside Daisy Clover

inside daisy.jpgThursday, August 28
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy summer Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film. In Inside Daisy Clover, Christopher Plummer and Robert Redford, both with Weston homes, star in the story of a 15-year old tomboy (Natalie Wood), who becomes a Hollywood sensation. It was nominated for three Oscars and three Golden Globes: Ruth Gordon won a Globe for best supporting actress — and Redford won for "Best Newcomer." How's that for a good premonition? 1965. 128 mins.

Movie review.

Part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration.
More information.

August 21, 2008

Sizzling Summer Film Series: Batteries Not Included

batteries.jpgThursday, August 21
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy summer Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film. In Batteries Not Included, Hume Cronyn & Jessica Tandy, who graced our neighborhood for many years, play a couple about to be evicted from their New York City apartment. Then one night she leaves a window open — and their salvation appears in a very funny form. Called "the best family film of the year," it's a lovely romp. 1987. 106 mins.

Movie review.

Part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration.
More information.

August 14, 2008

Sizzling Summer Film Series:
The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming!

the russians.jpgThursday, August 14
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy summer Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film. In The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming!, Wilton's Theo Bikel plays the captain of a Russian submarine that runs aground off New England. The terrified villagers think they're being invaded — and the results are absolutely hilarious. With Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Jonathan Winters and the unforgettable Ben Blue. 1966. 126 mins.

Movie review.

Part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration.
More information.

August 7, 2008

Sizzling Summer Film Series: David & Lisa

david and lisa.jpgThursday, August 7
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy summer Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film. In David & Lisa, Keir Dullea, who lives right over the line in Fairfield, had his breakthrough role in this touching story of a psychotic young man who finds understanding — and love — in a mental institution. Written & directed by the team of Frank & Eleanor Perry. 1962. 96 mins.

Movie review.

Part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration.
More information.

July 31, 2008

Sizzling Summer Film Series: Rally 'Round The Flag, Boys!

rally.jpgThursday, July 31
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy summer Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film. In Rally 'Round The Flag, Boys!, Westport's own Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman lead the fight against a government plan to build an army missile site in their town; old timers will remember the outcry when this really happened right on North Avenue in Westport! Leo McCarey wrote & directed this very, very funny film. 1958. 168 mins.

Movie review.

Part of the Library's 100th anniversary celebration.
More information.

June 15, 2008

MovieLine: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

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2:00 pm
McManus Room

As one movie critic noted, “This is a remarkable true story which thrusts us into the head of a man emerging from a coma.” Join us for the movie, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, based on the book which will be discussed at the Library’ book discussion group PageTurners on June 17th. French with English subtitles. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards. 2007. 112 mins.

Movie review.
Official site.

May 29, 2008

Parent/Teen Movie

JunoFINAL.jpgThursday, May 29
6:00 to 9:00 pm
McManus Room

Join the Westport Library and the Westport Arts Center for a screening and discussion of Juno, the award-winning film for Best Original Screenplay. Health educator Bob Selverstone will facilitate this event as we discuss teen pregnancy, as well as other adolescent issues. (film 96 min.)
Pizza and refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org
Movie Review.
Juno movie site.

April 13, 2008

MovieLine: Atonement

atonement.jpgSunday, April 13
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Atonement, winner of the 2008 Oscar for Best Achievement in Music, will be shown on the Library’s big screen. The story is about fledgling writer Briony Tallis who irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan. 130 min. More information.

March 4, 2008

MovieLine: Once

once.jpgTuesday, March 4
7:00 pm
McManus Room
Once is the sweet story of a Dublin guitarist/singer-songwriter who makes his living fixing vacuum cleaners in his father’s shop by day, and an immigrant Czech woman who plays piano and does odd jobs when not caring for her mother and daughter. They grow to know each other as they put together a demo disc in hopes of landing a music contract. The true romantic will love watching them fall in love through their songs. A Sundance Film Festival winner, USA Today described it as having “some of the most appealing, moving and rousing musical numbers heard in independent films.” (85 mins., rated R)
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February 7, 2008

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: Slap Shot

slapshot.jpg Thursday, February 7
2:00 pm
McManus Room

The series concludes with the 1977 classic Slap Shot, starring Paul Newman in the profane, exciting, and very funny story of a bad-luck hockey team (123 min.)

January 31, 2008

MovieLine: Wordplay

wordplay2.jpgThursday, January 31
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Wordplay is a documentary about the man most associated with crossword puzzle competition, Will Shortz, New York Times puzzle editor. It alternates between the finalists of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament ("average" folks with an extraordinary ability to do crossword puzzles very quickly and well) and "famous" people who love crosswords. 94 mins.

Movie review

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: Central Station

centralstation.jpg Thursday, January 31
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Central Station, the story of an ex-teacher who takes a nine-year old boy on a quest to find the father he's never met. Portuguese with English subtitles. 113 min.

MOVIELINE FILM: Wordplay

wordplay.jpgThursday, January 31
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Warm up for the Library's Crossword Puzzle Contest on February 2, and see the film Wordplay, a documentary about the man most associated with crossword puzzle competition, Will Shortz, New York Times puzzle editor.

The story alternates between the finalists of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament ("average" folks with an extraordinary ability to do crossword puzzles very quickly and well) and "famous" people who love crosswords. 94 mins.

Will Shortz will be at the puzzle contest on February 2, so stop by and meet him!

Movie review.

January 24, 2008

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: Hoop Dreams

hoopdreams.jpg Thursday, January 24
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Hoop Dreams, the engaging true story of two West Indian basketball players and their dreams of making it in the U.S. 170 min.

January 17, 2008

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: The Dresser

dresser.jpg Thursday, January 17
2:00 pm
McManus Room

The Dresser starring Albert Finney. Wonderful story of an aging star's dresser who gets him through his performances as King Lear. 118 min.

January 10, 2008

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: The Captain's Paradise

captainsparadise.jpg Thursday, January 10
2:00 pm
McManus Room

The Captain's Paradise, starring Alec Guinness who plays a ferry-boat captain with two wives, one in each port. 93 min.

December 11, 2007

Movie Line: The Namesake

namesake.jpgTuesday, December 11
6:30 pm
McManus Room

See the just released to DVD film The Namesake about American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, who wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.

A deeply moving saga of several generations of a Bengali family. (San Francisco Examiner)

Rated PG13
122 minutes

Movie Review

November 20, 2007

MovieLine: HAIRSPRAY

hairspray.gif Tuesday, November 20
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Be the first to see Hairspray starring John Travolta on the day it is released on DVD! So slick back your hair, get out your teasing comb and come prepared to have fun and suspend just a little bit of disbelief. 115 min long; rated PG.

Cold beverages will be available in case you work up a sweat tapping your foot to the beat.

Movie Review

Please note the change in movie. The release of Namesake on DVD has been postponed.

October 10, 2007

MovieLine Film

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Wednesday, October 10
6:30 pm
McManus Room

The Painted Veil Once love is lost, can it be reclaimed? Based on Somerset Maugham's novel and filmed in China, The Painted Veil is a portrait of an emotional marriage set against the drama of a nation in turmoil. This Golden Globe winner is rated PG-13. 125 min.

August 30, 2007

Sizzling Summer Film Series: Atlantic City

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Thursday, August 30
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy this last August Thursday with a cool drink, a short introduction and the film
Atlantic City, a bittersweet look at broken dreams, starring Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon. Directed by Louis Malle, with a script by John Guare. All four were nominated for Oscars and the film was nominated for Best Picture. 1980. 104 min.

Movie Review

August 23, 2007

Sizzling Summer Film Series: Buena Vista Social Club

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Thursday, August 23
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders. This documentary tells the true story of a group of aging Cuban musicians, and how an American found them and helped them to resurrect their careers.
Nominated for Best Documentary. 1999. 105 min.

Movie Review

August 16, 2007

Sizzling Summer Film Series : Breaking Away

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Thursday, August 16
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and the film Breaking Away, when four high school graduates in Indiana try to break away from their "townie" reputation. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Barbara Barrie and Jackie Earl Haley and was nominated for five Oscars. It won for best original script. 1979.
100 min.

Movie Review

August 9, 2007

Sizzling Summer Film Series - Il Postino

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Thursday, August 9
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Il Postino, a beautiful film that tells the story of how the great Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, changes the life of a modest mailman. Nominated for five Oscars, the film won for its haunting score. 1994. 108 min.

Movie Review

August 2, 2007

Sizzling Summer Film Series - Waking Ned Devine

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Thursday, August 2
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film.

The first film is Waking Ned Devine, the hilarious story about an elderly lottery winner, starring Ian Bannen. 1998. 91 min.

Movie Review

July 5, 2007

Harry Potter@the movies

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Thu., July 5
6:00 pm

Join us for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 157 mins.
Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult

McManus Room