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Popcorn Flick Picks September 2020
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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Black Panther When T'Challa rises to the throne as the King of Wakanda, he faces challenges to his nation and turns to his powers as the Black Panther to save the kingdom. Maureen: Administration "In honor of Chadwick Boseman, an outstanding actor we lost recently, may he rest in peace." "He is praised for bringing dignity and humanity to icons in the fight for racial justice; Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown. He inspired millions as the superhero in Black Panther. (NPR)"
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The Last Full Measure A war veteran is awarded the nation's highest military honor 34 years after his death. Dianne: Circulation Manager
"This movie tells the story of the continued efforts of the US Army Charlie Company soldiers to have “Pits” awarded the Medal he most assuredly earned, The Medal of Honor. It only took 34 years for the US Government to pay tribute to this para-rescue man who embodied the motto: "That Others May Live." Remarkable story with an impressive cast." |
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EmmaIn 1800s England, a well-meaning young woman meddles in the romantic relationships of those around her. Karen: Technical Services
"A stylish and amusing adaptation of the Jane Austen novel." |
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Miss Fisher and the Crypt of TearsSet in the 1920s, Australian private detective Phryne Fisher investigates a mystery involving emeralds, ancient curses, and the disappearance of a Bedouin political prisoner's tribe.
"It's an adventurous combo of romance, intrigue, and mayhem. Miss Fisher embarks on a globe-trotting romp across the exotic deserts of Negev." |
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BroadchurchTwo detectives arrive in an English coastal town to solve the mystery of an 11 year-old boy's murder. Dan: Page Supervisor "The series photography was very well done. Heart-wrenching stories that kept you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed watching this series and have recommended it to other friends and family members. Tying to find something after finishing this series has been hard. Nothing has lived up to the standard that was created with Broadchurch series."
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Keeping Faith A woman on maternity leave from the law firm she and her husband founded unexpectedly finds herself struggling with handling the firm's business while searching for her husband who has mysteriously gone missing. Jess: Adult Services "A loving and responsible father suddenly disappears with no trace. As his wife, Faith, struggles keeping their business afloat and watching their young children, she also is frantically searching for her husband, only to find, she really did not know the man she loves. As she learns of his secret life, she is stunned at the revelations."
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1917During World War I, two British soldiers race against time to deliver an important message to an isolated regiment calling off the attack that would lead it into a trap. Anthony: Adult Page "I recommended 1917 because I thought it was quite good. Sam Mendes wrote this story, which was inspired by his great-grandfather. It was really like WWI when I watched it, and the characters were really good in the story."
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White CollarCaught after escaping a maximum security prison by his nemesis, FBI Agent Peter Burke, con man Neal Caffrey agrees to help the FBI catch other elusive criminals with the promise of eventual freedom. Kerri: Circulation Department "The premise of the storyline is to follow a criminal informant as he assists the FBI. It was eye-opening to see the intelligence involved in planning detailed mastermind crimes."
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Marriage Story A New York couple hoping for an amicable divorce find themselves in a system that pits them against each other. Jane: Circulation Department
"Marriage Story is a sensitive portrayal of both sides of a messy divorce. It is witty and melancholy, so there is laughter along with the sadness. Definitely worth watching for the outstanding acting, especially Adam Driver, including his showstopping vocal performance at the end." |
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Breaking BadWalter, a modest high school chemistry teacher, discovers a new purpose in life when he learns he has terminal cancer and turns to a life of crime using his chemical knowledge to provide for his family. Karen: Adult Services "What a great time to play catch-up if you happened to miss watching this series. I found it quite entertaining."
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