Watch one of our selected movies, and then join us for a live community discussion every Friday afternoon!
We supply the movie list, you supply your own popcorn! Each week our team will feature several movies from PPLD’s streaming movie service, Kanopy, then host curated discussions about the selected movies. View the movie anytime leading up to the discussion, which will take place using Zoom. Register via ppld.librarymarket.com and zoom link will be sent to you. (Please note that some movies may be rated R and contain adult themes.)
Here is a list of this Friday's movie selection. Please register on PPLD's website to receive a zoom meeting link.
Charade
In this equally thrilling and romantic classic, Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn), falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) while on holiday inthe French Alps. Her newfound romace is interrupted, however upon her return home, where it is revaled that her husband has been murdered. Regina and Peter soon find themselves pursued by her husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie, and Gideon, who are after the quarter of a million dollars the quartet stold while behind enemy lines.
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Hearts Beat Loud (2018, 98 min, PG-13)
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery. (Kanopy)
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Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
A Retrospective of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
PBS (2018, 58 min., TV-PG)
This new documentary pays tribute to the beloved Fred Rogers and the nearly 900 episodes of his landmark children's television program first seen in 1968 on PBS that continues to resonate with children and adults alike.
In this retrospective hosted by Michael Keaton, enjoy memorable segments including visits with Koko the Gorilla and Margaret Hamilton as well as the iconic trip to the Crayola crayon factory. Hear from stars including Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Sarah Silverman, and Caroll Spinney as they share their favorite memories from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
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Summer of 84
It's the summer of 1984, the perfect time to be 15 years old and free. But when neighborhood conspiracy theorist Davey Armstrong begins to suspect his police officer neighbor might be the serial killer all over the local news, he and his three best friends begin an investigation that soon turns dangerous.
Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Swiss Army Man (2016, 96 minutes, R)
Hank (Paul Dano) is stranded on a deserted island and given up all hope. Everything changes when a corpse named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) washes ashore. The two become fast friends, and go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
Free
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2020/04/10 - 2020/05/08
Online/Virtual Space