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Popcorn Flick Picks July 2020
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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Midsomer MurdersDCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called upon to solve a series of crimes in rural Midsomer County, England. Amy: Adult Services "A great British mystery series following Chief Inspector Barnaby as he solves crimes in the beautiful but often deadly English countryside. A great show if you want to get into something with real character development, it's been on for 21 seasons!"
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Blind SideWhen homeless teenager Michael Oher is given a home by the Touhy family in Memphis, he learns to play football and find success in school, and they discover a new son and brother. Colleetta: Adult Page "Such a wonderful illustration of human compassion and love."
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Chicago P. D.Follows the adventures of the uniformed police patrol and the Intelligence Unit of District 21 of the Chicago Police Department. Jess: Adult Services "If you are looking for something that is "binge-worthy" during this social distancing world, this may be the ticket. A series with a lot of action, heart, and devotion to the job as shown by the men and women of District 21."
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YouWhen a bookstore manager falls in love with an aspiring writer, his love quickly turns into dangerous obsession as he becomes determined to do whatever it takes to remove every obstacle that separates them. Carrie: Technical Services "This is an entertaining psychological thriller. The twist and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat!"
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Line of DutyAfter killing an unarmed man, Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, leader of a counter-terrorism unit, is transferred to an anti-corruption unit. Zoe: Adult Page "This series has wonderful character development. Leaves you wondering how the detectives will ever get out of each situation."
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Invisible Man When a woman's ex-husband commits suicide, a series of coincidences leads her to believe that his death was a hoax, and that she is being stalked by a man whom no one can see. Kaylee: Adult Page "This movie was very clever and well-written. I thought it made a very thought provoking statement."
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League of Their Own A washed-up ballplayer becomes coach to one of the All-American Girls Baseball league teams in 1943, and finds himself drawn back into the enthusiasm of the sport. Amy: Discovery Works
"This is the movie to watch right now if you are missing baseball! Stellar performances by Tom Hanks and Geena Davis!" |
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HarrietFollows the life of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman as she escapes from slavery and leads other slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Jane: Circulation Department "I knew the name Harriet Tubman and I have seen the magnificant sculpture of her in Harlem, NYC, but I was not at all familiar with her life and accomplishments. With an Oscar nominated performance by Cynthia Enrivo as Harriet, this inspirational film gives Harriet Tubman the respect and attention she deserves as a significant figure in American history."
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House of CardsClaire Underwood becomes the first female president of the United States and must find a way to keep her power. Karen: Adult Services "This series gives you a backstage look at the world of politics which isn't always pretty. See firsthand how these politicians crawl to the top pushing anyone off the ladder that gets in the way."
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Onward Two teenage elf brothers set out to spend one last day with their father who died when they were very young. Kerri: Circulation Department "This movie features a quest filled with twists, turns, and most importantly, humor. Great for kids and "semi-grownups".
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