Afternoon at the Movies

Movies on Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

    This is free, and is for members only. Check with the desk to confirm the movie to be shown. Movies were requested by our Sunday Movie group.

Jan 29 –The Emporer’s New Clothes (’02) PG-13 3.5 stars Comedy
In this whimsical tale based on Simon Leys's novel The Death of Napoleon, the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte (Ian Holm) trades places with a look-alike -- a common drunk -- and makes his way back to Paris in disguise, intent on reclaiming his throne. During his travels, he discovers that France has changed in many humorous ways -- and finds love with a melon-selling widow named Pumpkin (Iben Hjejle).

Feb 5 - A Home of Our Own (’93) PG, 3.7 stars, Drama, Family
Wanting to trade the dangers of 1960s Los Angeles for a simpler life in the country, a widowed mother of six packs up the kids and heads to rural Idaho, where she finds a place for her brood to live in exchange for work.

Feb 12 - Billy Elliot (’00) R, 3.5 stars (CC)
When 11-year-old Billy Elliot trades boxing school for ballet lessons, his father—a hardworking miner from Northern England who despises the idea of his son running around in toe shoes—is less than pleased. But when the boy wins an audition for the Royal Ballet School, he experiences a change of heart. An Oscar-nominated drama that spawned a Tony-winning Broadway musical.

Feb 19 - The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (’99) PG-13, 4 stars (CC)
Small-town farmer Noah Dearborn (Sidney Poitier) lives an uncomplicated existence until shady developer Christian Nelson tries to usurp his family's land. Nelson will do anything to take Noah's property, including hiring a shrink (Mary-Louise Parker) to have him declared insane. But Nelson doesn't anticipate Noah forming an unbreakable bond with the doctor, which proves stronger than anything the land baron can dish out.

Feb 26 - Good Will Hunting (’97) R, 4.4 stars (CC)
Will Hunting (Matt Damon) spends his days as a janitor at MIT, but the aimless young man is also a mathematical genius. So when his talents are discovered, a therapist (Robin Williams) helps Will confront the demons that have been holding him back. Damon and co-star Ben Affleck—who appears in a small role as Will's best friend—won an Oscar for their screenplay about friendship and risk in this uplifting drama from director Gus Van Sant.

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