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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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***FREE MOVIE SCREENINGS*** Central Library - Auditorium Tuesday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m. - State of the Union An industrialist is persuaded to run for president, but he must reconcile with his estranged wife for appearances’ sake. 1948. Starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Angela Lansbury and Van Johnson. Wednesday, February 13 at 3 p.m. - Halloween (2018) It's been 40 years since Laurie Strode survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers on Halloween night. Locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when his bus transfer goes horribly wrong. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the masked madman returns to Haddonfield, Ill. -- but this time, she's ready for him. Rated R. Monday, February 18 at 2 p.m. - Night School Teddy Walker (Kevin Hart) is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher (Tiffany Haddish) who doesn't think he's too bright. Rated PG-13. Tuesday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. - Adam's Rib Husband and wife lawyers represent opposite sides of a court case involving domestic violence in this comedy. 1949. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Judy Holliday. Directed by Georg Cukor. Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay. Wednesday, February 20 at 3 p.m. - Robin Hood (2018) Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance. Directed by Otto Bathurst. Rated PG-13. Tuesday, February 26 at 2:30 p.m. - Father of the Bride A man’s life is turned upside down when he must organize and pay for his daughter’s wedding. 1950. Starring Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Screenplay. Central Library - Teen Central (Just for teens!) Wednesday, February 20 at 4:30 p.m. - Crazy Rich Asians Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding), to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother. Rated PG-13. Kernersville Branch Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. - Negro Terror Recent winner of the “Soul of the Southern Film” award at the 2018 Indie Memphis Film Fest, Negro Terror is a cinematic and musical portrait of a punk band's role in the vibrant and eclectic underground music community of Memphis, Tenn. The screening will be followed by a brief Q&A with the filmmaker. For 18 years and up. This film contains strong language and scenes which may not be suitable for younger viewers. Lewisville Branch Monday, February 25 at 5 p.m. - Christopher Robin Christopher Robin -- now a family man living in London -- receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher's help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends -- Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. This film is rated PG. Southside Branch ***Special After-Hours Screening!*** Saturday, February 23 at 7 p.m. - Blindspotting Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning in his Oakland, Calif., neighborhood. His bond with his volatile best friend (Rafael Casal) soon gets tested when Collin sees a police officer shoot a suspect in the back during a chase through the streets. Things soon come to a head when the buddies attend a party at the upscale home of a young and wealthy tech entrepreneur. Rated R. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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A Simple Favor
Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger, seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. This film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Darcey Bell, was directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and costars Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 57min)
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Colette
After moving to Paris, author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) agrees to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel for her husband Willy (Dominic West). Its success soon inspires her to fight for creative ownership and overcome the societal constraints of the early 20th century. This film was directed by Wash Westmoreland and costars Denise Gough and Fiona Shaw.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 51min)
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his oddball uncle in a creaky old house that contains a mysterious `tick tock' noise. He soon learns that Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) and his feisty neighbour, Mrs Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett), are powerful practitioners of the magic arts. When Lewis accidentally awakens the dead, the town's sleepy facade suddenly springs to life, revealing a secret and dangerous world of witches, warlocks and deadly curses.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 45min)
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Bad Times At The El Royale
The El Royale is run-down hotel that sits on the border between California and Nevada. It soon becomes a seedy battleground when seven strangers -- a priest (Jeff Bridges), a soul singer (Cynthia Erivo), a traveling salesman, two sisters, the manager and the mysterious Billy Lee (Chris Hemsworth) -- converge on a fateful night for one last shot at redemption before everything goes wrong.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 21min)
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Halloween
It's been 40 years since Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers on Halloween night. Locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when his bus transfer goes horribly wrong. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the masked madman returns to Haddonfield, Ill. -- but this time, she's ready for him.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 46min)
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Night School
Teddy Walker (Kevin Hart) is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher (Tiffany Haddish) who doesn't think he's too bright.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 1h 51min)
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The Predator
From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. The universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biologist can prevent the end of the human race. This film was directed by Shane Black (The Nice Guys).
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 47min)
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The Miseducation of Cameron Post
In 1993 after teenage Cameron (Chloë Grace Moretz) is caught in the backseat of a car with the prom queen, she is sent away to a treatment center in a remote area called God's Promise. While she is being subjected to questionable gay conversion therapies, she bonds with some fellow residents as they pretend to go along with the process while waiting to be released.
(Not Rated / Run time: 1h 31min)
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Selma
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 8min)
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42
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. This act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 8min)
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Loving
Interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving (Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga) fell in love and were married in 1958. They grew up in Central Point, a small town in Virginia that was more integrated than surrounding areas in the American South. Yet it was the state of Virginia, where they were making their home and starting a family, that first jailed and then banished them. Richard and Mildred relocated with their children to the inner city of Washington, D.C., but the family ultimately tries to find a way back to Virginia.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 3min)
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Ali
With wit and athletic genius, with defiant rage and inner grace, Muhammad Ali (Will Smith) forever changed the American landscape. Fighting all comers, he took on the law, conventions, the status quo and the Vietnam War -- as well as the fists in front of him. Ali both ignited and mirrored the conflicts of his time and ours to become one of the most admired fighters in the world. Forget, now, what you thought you knew.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 37min)
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What's Love Got to Do With It?
Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) -- born Anna Mae Bullock -- discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne), who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 58min)
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Hidden Figures
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
(Rated PG / Run time: 2h 7min)
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Ray
Legendary soul musician Ray Charles is portrayed by Jamie Foxx in this Oscar-winning biopic. Young Ray watches his 7-year-old brother drown at age seven. When he loses his sight at the age of 9, his hardworking mother (Sharon Warren) urges him not to feel sorry for himself. He rises through the ranks of the Seattle jazz scene, struggling with drug addiction and infidelity. Supported by his wife (Kerry Washington), Ray Charles redefines soul music and inspires a generation.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 32min)
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Malcolm X
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation, Malcolm X (Denzel Washington). After he hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 3h 22min)
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Straight Outta Compton
In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 27min)
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