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Want to keep up-to-date on all the popular new DVDs available at the library? Then you've come to the right place. Must-Watch Movies presents a partial list of the newest movies in our collection. We will also feature a special theme each month and announce free upcoming film screenings at our different branch locations. Come watch movies with us!
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Central Library *Humphrey Bogart Matinees* Tuesday, January 23 at 2:30 pm - The Enforcer A district attorney faces the challenge of prosecuting the boss of a murder-for-hire crime ring. 1951. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Zero Mostel. Tuesday, February 6 at 2:30 pm - The Caine Mutiny The officers aboard a World War II mine sweeper stage a revolt against their disturbed captain. 1954. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Fred MacMurray and Van Johnson. Tuesday, February 13 at 2:30 pm - The Harder They Fall An honest sports writer and boxing promoter is at odds with the system of fixed fights. 1956. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Rod Steiger. Clemmons Branch Monday, February 19 at 2 pm - Glory Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip (Denzel Washington) and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman). At first limited to menial manual tasks, the regiment fights to be placed in the heat of battle. This film is rated R. Thursday, January 25 at 2:30 pm - The Glass Castle Based on a memoir, four siblings must learn to take care of themselves as their responsibility-averse, free-spirit parents both inspire and inhibit them. When sober, the children's brilliant and charismatic father captured their imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Meanwhile, their mother abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn't want to take on the work of raising a family. Rated PG-13. Friday, February 2 at 4 pm - Cars 3 Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage. Rated G. Lewisville Branch Monday, January 22, 3 pm - Despicable Me 3 The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Balthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world. Rated PG. Southside Branch ***Special After-Hours Screening!*** Thursday, February 15 at 8:00 - Marshall Young Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) faces one of his greatest challenges while working as a lawyer for the NAACP. Marshall travels to conservative Connecticut when wealthy socialite Eleanor Strubing (Kate Hudson) accuses black chauffeur Joseph Spell of sexual assault and attempted murder. He teams up with Sam Friedman (Josh Gad), a local Jewish lawyer who's never handled a criminal case. Together, the two men build a defense while contending with racist and anti-Semitic views from those who deem Spell to be guilty. This film is rated PG-13. Light refreshments will be provided. (This is a special after-hours screening. Only the auditorium and bathrooms will be accessible. The rest of the library will NOT be open for business!) Walkertown Branch Saturday, February 17 at 12:00 pm - Wonder Wonder tells the heartwarming and inspiring story of August "Auggie" Pullman, a boy born with a facial deformity that causes people to stare. Auggie is home-schooled until fifth grade, when his parents enroll him in Beecher Prep. There, his unusual appearance leads to cruel bullying. With the help of his family and close friend Jack, Auggie perseveres and proves to himself and others what a wonder he really is. Wonder is directed by Stephen Chbosky and distributed by Lionsgate Films. It is rated PG and it is based on the critically-acclaimed and bestselling 2012 children's novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio. The book will be available for check out at the front desk.
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"MAN TO MAN: BIGHOUSE GAINES" Saturday, February 24 at 10:30 am at the Walkertown Branch Library Historian Fam Brownlee will present a talk about the now in production documentary film Man to Man: Bighouse Gaines. Bighouse is world famous for winning 828 games as a college basketball coach, third on the all-time list. But it was his role as a maker of men that was really important, from the hundreds of young basketballers who passed through his programs to the troubled local teenagers down the street. Walkertown Branch Library 2969 Main Street, Walkertown, NC 27051 Call 336-703-2990 for more information. Click here for driving directions.
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Dunkirk
Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight) wrote and directed this historical thriller about the Dunkirk evacuation during the early days of World War II. When 400,000 British and Allied troops end up trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, following a catastrophic defeat, a number of civilian boats set out to rescue them before they are decimated by the approaching Nazi forces. Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D'Arcy, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, and Tom Hardy star. -Jack Rodgers, allmovie.com
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 106 minutes)
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Step
Step documents the senior year of a girls' high-school step dance team against the background of inner-city Baltimore. As each one tries to become the first in their families to attend college, the girls strive to make their dancing a success against the backdrop of social unrest in the troubled city.
(Rated PG / Run time: 83 minutes)
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Victoria & Abdul
Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria (Judi Dench). The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 112 minutes)
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Detroit
In the summer of 1967, rioting and civil unrest starts to tear apart the city of Detroit. Two days later, a report of gunshots prompts the Detroit Police Department, the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Army National Guard to search and seize an annex of the nearby Algiers Motel. Several policemen start to flout procedure by forcefully and viciously interrogating guests to get a confession. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) and starring John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Will Poulter, and Algee Smith.
(Rated R / Run time: 142 minutes)
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle
With their headquarters destroyed and the world held hostage, members of Kingsman find new allies when they discover a spy organization in the United States known as Statesman. In an adventure that tests their strength and wits, the elite secret agents from both sides of the pond band together to battle a ruthless enemy and save the day, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy (Taron Egerton). Written and directed by Matthew Vaughn.
(Rated R / Run time: 141 minutes)
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Lady Macbeth
Rural England, 1865. Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, whose family are cold and unforgiving. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband's estate, a force is unleashed inside her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Directed by William Oldroyd. The screenplay was written by Alice Birch, adapted from the 1865 novella Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov.
(Rated R / Run time: 89 minutes)
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Stronger
Jeff Bauman (Jake Gyllenhaal) loses both of his legs when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the suspects, but his own battle is just beginning. With unwavering support from his family and his girlfriend (Tatiana Maslany), Bauman embarks on a long and heroic journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation.
(Rated R / Run time: 119 minutes)
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mother!
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer in this riveting psychological thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice.
(Rated R / Run time: 121 minutes)
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Acclaimed Movies by Black Directors With Black History Month right around the corner and awards season in full swing, here's a brief list of powerful films helmed by black directors. |
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Selma
David Oyelowo stars as Martin Luther King Jr. in this historical drama set during the height of the American civil-rights movement, and depicting the marches from Selma, AL, to the state capital of Montgomery to secure voting rights for black people. Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey produce and Ava DuVernay (I Will Follow, Middle of Nowhere) directs. -Jason Buchanan, allmovie.com
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 128 minutes)
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Belle
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode). Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. After meeting an idealistic young vicar's son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England. Directed by Amma Asante.
(Rated PG / Run time: 102 minutes)
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Get Out
A young African-American photographer (Daniel Kaluuya) is nervous at the thought of meeting his white girlfriend's parents (Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford) for the first time during a trip to the latter's country estate. However, his anxiety soon turns into outright terror when he discovers that the family's seemingly idyllic community is hiding a sinister conspiracy, one that involves the disappearance of several black people in the area. Jordan Peele, one half of the comedic duo Key & Peele, makes his directorial debut with this horror thriller. Allison Williams, LaKeith Stanfield, and Caleb Landry Jones co-star. -Jack Rodgers, allmovie.com
(Rated R / Run time: 103 minutes)
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12 Years a Slave
In the years before the Civil War, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the South. Subjected to the cruelty of one malevolent owner (Michael Fassbender), he also finds unexpected kindness from another, as he struggles continually to survive and maintain some of his dignity. Then in the 12th year of the disheartening ordeal, a chance meeting with an abolitionist from Canada changes Solomon's life forever. Directed by Steve McQueen.
(Rated R / Run time: 134 minutes)
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Night Catches Us
When ex-Black Panther Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to Philadelphia for the funeral of his father, he knows it's not going to be an easy visit. Many of his old radical friends, including "DoRight" Miller (Jamie Hector), still believe that Marcus was responsible for the death of a Panther leader right before he took off. While trying to convince everyone he's not a snitch, Marcus rekindles his relationship with Patricia (Kerry Washington), the widow of the slain leader. Directed by Tanya Hamilton.
(Rated R / Run time: 90 minutes)
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Creed
Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky's help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen. Directed by Ryan Coogler.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 133 minutes)
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Pariah
Teenage Alike (Adepero Oduye) lives in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood with her parents (Charles Parnell, Kim Wayans) and younger sister (Sahra Mellesse). A lesbian, Alike quietly embraces her identity and is looking for her first lover, but she wonders how much she can confide in her family, especially with her parents' marriage already strained. When Alike's mother presses her to befriend a colleague's daughter (Aasha Davis), Alike finds the gal to be a pleasant companion. Written and directed by Dee Rees.
(Rated R / Run time: 86 minutes)
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Moonlight
This drama charts the life of a black gay youth named Chiron as he grows up in a rough neighborhood in Miami. In the first segment, Chiron is a ten-year-old nicknamed "Little" (Alex Hibbert) who is taken in by a kindhearted Cuban drug dealer (Mahershala Ali) and his girlfriend (Janelle Monáe). In the middle installment, a teenage Chiron (Ashton Sanders) explores his sexuality as he falls in love with a close friend. The final chapter follows Chiron in his twenties (Trevante Rhodes) as he reconnects with faces from his past. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight was adapted from a short play called In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney. -Jack Rodgers, allmovie.com
(Rated R / Run time: 111 minutes)
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