Book-Movie Selection for 2018 - Sept 24th, Oct 29th, Nov 26th & 2019 Jan 28th
September 24th, 2018
Monday, September 24th, 2018 at 7pm @ the Rosseau Memorial Hall, the Movie is:
The Four Feathers
132 minutes
October 29th, 2018
Monday, October 29th, 2018 at 7pm @ the Rosseau Memorial Hall, the Movie is:
Red Sparrow
140 minutes
Molly's Game
140 minutes
Monday, November 26th, 2018 at 7pm @ the Rosseau Memorial Hall, the Movie is:
November 26th, 2018
Internet Movie Database: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240510/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, disturbing images, violence and some sensuality
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A British officer resigns his post just before battle and subsequently receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they believe to be his cowardice.
Director: Shekhar Kapur
Writers: A.E.W. Mason (novel), Michael Schiffer (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
Stars: Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson
Storyline
Set in 1884 Sudan, this fifth film to be adapted from the A.E.W. Mason novel follows a British officer who resigns his post right before his regiment ships out to battle the rebels. Perceiving his resignation as cowardice, his friends and fiancée give him four white feathers, the symbol of cowardice, but little do they know he's actually going undercover and plans to redeem his honor. Written by Sujit R. Varma
Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School,' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. Her first mission, targeting a C.I.A. agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.
Director: Francis Lawrence
Writers: Justin Haythe (screenplay by), Jason Matthews (based upon the book by)
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts
Storyline
A young Russian intelligence officer is assigned to seduce a first-tour CIA agent who handles the CIA's most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young officers collide in a charged atmosphere of trade-craft, deception, and inevitably forbidden passion that threatens not just their lives but the lives of others as well.
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, torture, sexual content, language and some graphic nudity
Internet Movie Database: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2873282/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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January 28th, 2019
Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 7pm @ the Rosseau Memorial Hall, the Movie is:
Indian Horse
101 minutes
Follows the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
Director: Stephen S. Campanelli
Writers: Dennis Foon, Richard Wagamese (based on the novel by)
Stars: Sladen Peltier, Forrest Goodluck, Ajuawak Kapashesit
Storyline
Follows the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated 14A
Internet Movie Database: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5672286/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.
Director: Aaron Sorkin
Writers: Aaron Sorkin (written for the screen by), Molly Bloom (based on the book by)
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner
Storyline
Molly Bloom, a beautiful young Olympic-class skier, ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans, and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.Written by STX Entertainment
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, drug content and some violence
Internet Movie Database: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4209788/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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