What fun! Oscar Night was a grand success. Three cheers to the talented Library Ladies of Jesup Memorial Library. They and their army of volunteers pulled off a fabulous soiree last weekend; plan now to join us next year Feb. 22, 2015.
Here's the plan for the coming week.
This Sunday afternoon March 9 at 1pm we will screening the film THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE (NR) sponsored by the Acadia Family Center. Admission is free and open to the public and there will be discussion following the film led by the new director of the AFC, Dan Johnson.
Next Thursday's Senior Matinee (3/13) is THE WOLF OF WALL STREET at 1pm.
Here is our regular program for the next week.
3/7 - 3/10 THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (R)
3/11 - 3/13 MAIDENTRIP (NR)
see you soon!
-Lisa
Sun 3/9
THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE (NR) 88min 1:00pm
This powerful documentary features real stories about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Deeply entrenched social stigma and discrimination have kept recovery voices silent and faces hidden for decades, and fostered a feeling of hopelessness around this treatable disease. The Anonymous People tells the story of successful, long-term recovery through the faces and voices of real people including award-winning actress Kristen Johnston, former NBA star Chris Herren; Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006; former congressman Patrick Kennedy; veteran news anchor Laurie Dohue and many others. This film aims at transforming public discourse around addiction recovery in order to spark widespread change. Produced and directed by Greg Williams, the film is presented FREE by the Acadia Family Center, which offers resources for recovery to our community. A brief discussion will follow the film. trailer
Fri Mar 7 - Thurs Mar 13
WOLF OF WALL STREET (R) 180min 5:00 and 8:30
Oscar nominee Martin Scorsese returns with another sensationally entertaining study in bad behavior. In this provocative, inventive, and sharply funny film, he directs an electrifying Leonardo DiCaprio as notorious stockbroker Jordan Belfort who, in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, defrauded his investors and used their money to fund a life of insane debauchery. Jonah Hill is terrific as his even more immoral sidekick, as well as Matt McCanaughey as his early mentor, Jean Dujardin as his Swiss Banker, and Rob Reiner as his outspoken father. DiCaprio and Hill both received Best Actor nominations, Screenwriter Terence Winter is nominated for adapting Belfort’s audacious memoir, and the film is up for Best Picture. trailer
Fri Mar 7 - Mon Mar 10
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (R) 111min 5:30 and 8:00
Nelly (Felicity Jones), a happily married mother and schoolteacher is haunted by her past. Her memories, provoked by remorse and guilt, keep returning to her long-time and unknown relationship with famous author and playwright Charles Dickens (Ralph Feinnes), a controlling and emotionally isolated man despite his success. At a young age and with the blessing of her mother (Kirsten Scott Thomas), she becomes his secret muse and mistress, and her life, until his death thirteen years later, becomes invisible. This is the second film from actor Feinnes (Coriolanus) adapted from the Dicken’s biography by Claire Tomalin.
Tues Mar 11 - Thurs Mar 13
This uplifting coming-of-age documentary tells the true story of 14-year-old Dutch teen Laura Dekker who, over the course of two years, fulfills a dream to sail solo around the world. You might remember the legal battle that erupted in her home country when it came out that her father was going to allow her to take this journey. Filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger used footage taken at sea by Laura and cameras mounted on her boat “Guppy”, as well as filming at all of her landings, including the Canary Island, the Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia, Australia and South Africa, presenting a portrait of a growing young woman exploring the world in search of freedom and adventure. trailer
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