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Feature Films at the Library

October Sky

Released 1999 – 108 minutes – PG for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements

Friday, November 27 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Adapted from the autobiographical book Rocket Boys, high school student Homer Hickman, who is growing up in a small West Virginia mining town, is inspired by the first Sputnik launch and becomes interested in the U.S. space program. He defies his father’s wishes in order to pursue his dream of building rockets. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper.

Movie Night: Star Trek

Released 2009 – 127 minutes – PG-13 for sci-fi action and violence, and brief sexual content

Friday, November 27 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Based on the Star Trek franchise, this movie goes back to the beginning and brings together the main characters from the original television series. The crew confronts a tremendous threat from revengeful Romulan Captain Nero. A “must see” for Star Trek fans – old and new. Starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto.

Four Christmases

Released 2008 – 88 minutes – PG-13 for some sexual humor and language

Friday, December 4 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

A happily unmarried couple must spend Christmas with their eccentric families, something they avoided for a number of years. But they are grounded by fog and caught on live television at the airport. Now the folks know and expect holiday visits. But will Kate and Brad still be together when Christmas is over? Starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn.

World Film: And Now Ladies and Gentlemen

Released 2002 – 128 minutes – PG-13 for momentary language

Monday, December 7 at 6:30pm in the Petty Auditorium (note early start time)

A jewel thief and a nightclub singer are brought together by fate, each suffering from unusual blackout episodes. They travel halfway across the world to a mysterious village, hoping to find a cure. Along the way they fall in love, changing their lives forever. Claude Lelouch (A Man and a Woman) directed this romantic thriller, starring Jeremy Irons and Patricia Kaas. In English and French

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Released 1942 – 113 minutes – Not rated

Tuesday, December 8 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

When Sheridan Whiteside, a famous radio personality, slips outside the Stanleys’ home, the doctor orders the injured celebrity to stay put for a few weeks. At first, the Stanleys are thrilled to have a famous guest. However, the imperious Whiteside is not easily pleased and amuses himself by interfering in everyone’s affairs. Based on the play. Starring Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, and Monty Woolley.

Angels & Demons

Released 2009 – 140 minutes – PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images, and thematic material

Friday, December 18 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra race against time, following a 400-year-old Path of Illumination, to unravel a deadly threat from the Illuminati. The secret group has kidnapped four preferred candidates to be elected Pope and threaten to destroy the Vatican with a stolen vial of antimatter. Based on the best-selling book. Starring Tom Hanks, Ewan Mcgregor, and Ayelet Zurer.

Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Released 2009 – 153 minutes – PG for scary images, some violence, language, and mild sensuality

Friday, December 18 at 6:30pm in the Petty Auditorium (note early start time)

Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry and Professor Dumbledore delve into the past so they can learn more about Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort. Harry also enrolls in an advanced potions class, and finds an old textbook with mysteriously informative notes written by a student calling himself the Half-Blood Prince. This is the sixth film based on the Harry Potter series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Alan Rickman.

World Film: For My Father

Released 2008 – 100 minutes – Not rated

Monday, January 4 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Terek, a young Palestinian man forced into a suicide mission in Tel Aviv, is given a second chance at life when the fuse does not detonate. He arranges for a repair and must spend the weekend with the people he was going to kill. During this time, Terek connects with several locals, especially Karen, who runs a kiosk in the market and is cut off from her Orthodox family. In Hebrew with some Arabic dialogue

World Film: To Live

Released 1994 – 133 minutes – Not rated

Monday, February 1 at 6:30pm in the Petty Auditorium (note early start time)

Beginning in 1940s China and continuing several years after, a once prosperous family experiences tragic hardship and loss. The family lives through political and social turmoil, yet there is still optimism for the future. Based on the book by Yu Hua, directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li and Ge You. In Mandarin Chinese

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