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Popcorn Flick Picks March 2018
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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The Sword in the Stone Aided by the wizard Merlin, young squire Arthur finds his destiny as England's ruler.
Kristen: Children's "Embark on an adventure-filled quest by an unlikely hero. According to legend, only someone with honor and decency will be able to pull the massive sword from the stone. Many have tried, and none have succeeded, until the young apprentice named Wart comes along! Guided by Merlin the Wizard and some hilarious friends, Wart just might find the strength of character he needs to become England's greatest legendary king. This is a classic Disney movie, one that will have the entire family laughing and one that you'll want to watch again and again."
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The Maze Runner After his memory is erased, a teenage boy is placed into a remote community with other teens, and they learn that they must work together to escape the perils of a giant maze and find their way to freedom.
Tanya: Student Page "This movie is adapted from the book series The Maze Runner by James Dashner. It is an adventure movie. Its plot is true to the book, though there are some variations. It is a fun movie to watch with your family or friends."
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Get OutA young African-American man visits his Caucasian girlfriend's mysterious family estate.
Jane: Circulation "Written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele, Get Out is both a racial satire and a horror film. It is funny, creepy, and thought- provoking! Currently nominated for an Academy Award for best film and also best actor in a leading role, Daniel Kaluuya, it is definitely worth checking out."
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Catch Me if You CanStory of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young con artist who passes himself off as a pilot, doctor, lawyer, and cashes in millions of dollars of fraudulent checks, with the FBI hot on his trail.
Lynne: Adult Page "Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a successful young con artist and Tom Hanks as an FBI agent hot on his trail, this film entertains from start to finish. The story is inspired by the life of a teenager who impersonated an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, while making and cashing forged checks during the 1960s."
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The OfficeMockumentary follows the comedic exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, PA.
Laurie: Adult Page
"If you have ever worked in an office and have a good sense of humor, you should watch this TV series. The staff in the office of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company is made up of some of the most dysfunctional, yet lovable, personalities. You're likely to find yourself laughing out loud as you identify with some of their peculiarities and/or the situations in which they find themselves." |
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Wonder A boy with a facial deformity, who enters a middle school after being homeschooled for his whole life, struggles to fit in and get accepted by his classmates.
Laura: Adult Services "This heartwarming story is just as good as the book it's based on. Funny, poignant, and featuring an outstanding cast, Wonder offers a timeless message of hope, love, the bonds of family, and celebrating differences."
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The Dark CrystalOn the planet of Thra, the last Gefling sets out to restore an ancient crystal, thereby restoring peace, to a world ruled by the evil Skeksis.
Maxx: Technical Services "Jim Henson makes a great fantasy world of magical monsters and horrible creatures. A magical crystal cracks, and two new races appeared: the scheming Skeksis, who use the power of the "Dark Crystal" to continually replenish themselves, and kind wizards called Mystics. It's up to Jen, a child of the Mystics, to fulfill the prophecy of defeating the Skeksis using a fractured piece of the Dark Crystal before the planets align."
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Lucky SevenIn this heartwarming romantic comedy, a beautiful and successful lawyer finds that life doesn't always go according to plan - and falling in love can happen when you least expect it. Karen: Circulation "I enjoyed watching this light romantic movie."
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Treasure PlanetTeenager Jim Hawkins travels across the universe as a cabin boy aboard a majestic space galleon only to realize that his friend Silver, the ship's cook, is a space pirate. Sammy: Graphics
"One of Disney's most underrated films, based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island but in space! This stunning film features glorious animation, a stellar voice cast, and dazzling artistry in both story and characterization every young and old Sci-Fi adventurer dreams about." |
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Victoria & Abdul Story of the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim. Jen: Technical Services "Judi Dench, a "queen" of Hollywood stardom, is amazing in each role she takes on, and thus her performance shines again in this film."
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