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Popcorn Flick Picks July 2018
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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The Big Sick A couple struggles with their relationship when their parents disapprove due to cultural differences. Julie:Children's Department "This is a comedy and drama- a blending of cultures. I enjoyed this movie with my college-aged daughter. Keep in mind this is an R-rated movie, so not for everyone but I LOVED it! It stresses the importance and influence of families."
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The CrownThe story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign of the United Kingdom, and how it helped to shape the latter part of the twentieth century. Vicki: Circulation "Superb acting! Looking forward to Season 2."
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Death Wish After his wife and daughter are attacked, a surgeon turns into a vigilante and seeks revenge against all criminals. Jess: Adult Services "Another movie where Bruce Willis takes the law into his own hands. If you enjoy seeing him in action, this movie is for you. He is out for vengeance and won't be stopped."
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The Handmaid's TaleIn a dystopic future where a religion-based autocracy rules the country, women are second class citizens. After attempting to escape, June is sentenced to be a handmaid whose role is to bear children for childless government officials. Chrissy: Circulation Substitute "This series is actually based on a book that was written in 1985. It is interesting to see how it was adapted to modern times. Definitely holds your attention!"
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Jackie Follows Jacqueline Kennedy while she was the First Lady of the United States, and following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy. Kaylee: Student Page "This is a historically based series that takes a look at part of the Kennedy legacy. I enjoyed the behind-the- scenes view of the life of Jackie Kennedy."
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Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleWhen four teenagers discover an old video game console and play it, they are transported into the jungle-themed game Jumanji and must escape using the skills of their selected avatars. Karen: Adult Services "A great follow-up to the movie starring the late Robin Williams. A movie that offers comedy and a lesson. I enjoyed discussing this with my nephew."
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Singin' in the RainA Hollywood actor who has risen from vaudeville to become a silent film star must make the difficult transition to sound films. Kim: Children's Department "I am still humming the songs from this great classic film."
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Laura: Adult Services "By turns devastating and darkly funny, this movie centers on several residents of a small rural town who all react viscerally to a local unsolved tragedy. I liked the strong characters and the way in which the story explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships. Well deserving of all of its many accolades."
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VictoriaFollows the life of Queen Victoria as she ascends the British throne. Karen: Technical Services "This is an entertaining PBS series. It gives you a closer look of Queen Victoria's life as a young woman."
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What Women Want When a freak accident gives a womanizing executive the ability to hear women's thoughts, he first uses his gift to gain an advantage over his newly appointed female boss, but soon finds himself falling in love with her.
Liese: Librarian Substitute "When a slick womanizing advertising executive, Nick (played by Mel Gibson), is nearly electrocuted, it mysteriously enables him to hear what women are actually thinking. This provides him with an eye-opening, life-changing experience which makes for a hilarious comedy." |
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