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1 May: WIT – 2001 – Rated PG-13 – A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Superb acting by Oscar winner Emma Thompson. Directed by Oscar winner Mike Nichols.
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Socializing begins at 6:00 pm, and the movie at 6:30 pm.
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• Masks / spaced seating – all optional
• Bring your beverage and snack of choice.
• Suggested donation of $5 to cover licensing and other overhead costs.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
WHEN: Thursday, 1 May 2025
TIME: 6:00 for socializing, 6:30 for movie. ___________________________________________________________________
8 May: BLAZING SADDLES – 1974 – Rated R – In order to ruin a western town and steal their land, a corrupt politician appoints a black sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable foe. Outrageous comedy from Mel Brooks.
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15 May: CITIZEN KANE – 1941 – Rated PG – The epic tale of a publishing tycoon’s rise and fall. Starring and directed by Orson Welles. Considered to be a masterpiece and perhaps the greatest movie ever made.
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22 May: THELMA – 2024 – Rated PG-13 – A 93-year old woman falls victim to a phone scam and sets out to find the perpetrators. A 98% on Rotten Tomatoes!
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29 May: WINGS OF DESIRE – 1987 – Rated PG-13 – An angel tires of his purely ethereal life and longs for the tangible joys of physical existence when he falls in love with a mortal. Approval rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. The director, Wim Wenders, won awards for Best Director at both the Cannes Film Festival and European Film Awards.
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Movie to watch: The 6 triple 8. The true story of the WAC troop challenged to sort and deliver 17 million pieces of “lost” mail to and from soldiers in WWII. (On Netflix).
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TBA: PK – Hindi movie about an alien being that is dropped into India. Comedy w/ subtitles, but still lots of laughs. (On Netflix).
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