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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 *Audrey Hepburn Matinees* Tuesday, February 27 at 2:30 pm - Roman Holiday A young princess escapes her handlers for a day of excitement with a reporter. 1953. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Directed by William Wyler. Oscar winner for Best Actress, Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Tuesday, March 6 at 2:30 pm - Sabrina A chauffeur’s daughter is courted by both sons of a wealthy family. 1954. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Directed by Billy Wilder. Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Director. Tuesday, March 13 at 2:30 pm - Funny Face A serious book-store clerk is whisked away to Paris to become a fashion model. 1957. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. Directed by Stanley Donen. Oscar nominated for Best Screenplay. 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, February 22 at 2:30 pm - 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. Friday, March 2 at 4 pm - Descendants 2 The story deepens in the music-driven sequel to the global smash hit Descendants, as the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most famous villains — Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay (also known as Villain Kids, or VKs) — try to find their place in idyllic Auradon. When the pressure to be royally perfect becomes too much for Mal, she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen of the run-down town. Rated PG. Lewisville Branch Monday, February 26, 4:30 pm - Wonder Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. (PG) Southside Branch ***Special After-Hours Screening!*** Thursday, March 15 at 8:00 pm - Thor: Ragnarok Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization. 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. Tuesday, March 13 at 5:45 pm - Coco Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. This film is rated PG.
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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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American Made
Barry Seal (Tom Cruise), a TWA pilot, is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States. The operation spawns the birth of the Medellin cartel and almost brings down the Reagan White House.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 55min)
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Battle of the Sexes
The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With her husband urging her to fight for equal pay, the private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 1m)
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It
Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 15min)
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My Little Pony: The Movie
Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity embark on an epic journey to save Ponyville from a dark force. Along the way, the Mane 6 meet new friends and face exciting challenges as they travel beyond Equestria to defeat the evil Storm King and his minion unicorn -- Tempest Shadow.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 44min)
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Blade Runner 2049
Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 44min)
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Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
If behind every great man is a great woman, then Harvard psychologist and inventor Dr. William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans) has the good fortune of having two -- his wife Elizabeth (Rebecca Hall) and their mutual lover Olive Byrne (Bella Heathcote). In addition to helping him perfect the lie detector test, the two women also inspire him to create one of the greatest female superheroes of all time -- the beloved comic book character Wonder Woman.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 48min)
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Only the Brave
Through hope, determination, sacrifice and the drive to protect families and communities, the Granite Mountain Hotshots become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the country. While most people run from danger, they run toward it -- watching over lives, homes and everything people hold dear, forging a unique brotherhood that comes into focus with one fateful fire in Yarnell, Ariz.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 2h 14min)
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Sexy Flicks If all the Valentine's Day festivities were a little too wholesome for you, here's a list of erotically-charged movies to steam up your glasses. |
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Boogie Nights
In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk fulfills all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 36 min)
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About Last Night
While out with loudmouthed pal Bernie (Kevin Hart), Danny (Michael Ealy) meets successful businesswoman Debbie (Joy Bryant), who's as leery of relationships as Danny is. However, Danny and Debbie both feel the pull of undeniable attraction, and they end up spending the first of several nights together. The two try to make a success of being a couple despite warnings from Bernie and Joan (Regina Hall), Debbie's best friend. Meanwhile, Bernie and Joan experience chemistry of their own.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 40min)
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Magic Mike
By day, Mike (Channing Tatum) makes ends meet any way he can -- handyman jobs, detailing cars or designing furniture. But nighttime is when Mike really gets to display his many talents: He's the hot headliner in an all-male revue. Mike sees potential in a 19-year-old he dubs the Kid (Alex Pettyfer), takes the teen under his wing and instructs him in the tricks of the trade. However, Mike learns there's a downside to the stripper lifestyle when it threatens his romance with the Kid's sister.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 51min)
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Like Water for Chocolate
The youngest daughter in her family, the beautiful Tita (Lumi Cavazos) is forbidden to marry her true love, Pedro (Marco Leonardi). Since tradition dictates that Tita must care for her mother, Pedro weds her older sister, Rosaura (Yareli Arizmendi), though he still loves Tita. The situation creates much tension in the family, and Tita's powerful emotions begin to surface in fantastical ways through her cooking. As the years pass, unusual circumstances test the enduring love of Pedro and Tita.
(Rated R / Run time: 2h 3 min)
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Weekend
Two men wonder if they've found love or just had a drunken hookup in this drama from British director Andrew Haigh. Russell (Tom Cullen) is gay, but most of his friends are straight, and after a long night of boozing with his pals, he stops by a gay club on his way home and picks up Glen (Chris New). Over the course of the next two days, Russell and Glen spend a lot of time talking, exploring the city, and exploring one another, but neither is sure if they're at the start of a new relationship or just avoiding the end of a one-night stand. -Mark Deming, allmovie.com
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 36min)
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Secretary
Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a young woman with a history of severe emotional problems, is released into the care of her overbearing parents following a stay at a mental institution. She finds work as a secretary for a rigid and demanding attorney, E. Edward Grey (James Spader), and starts dating the kind but dull Peter (Jeremy Davies). However, Lee soon realizes she's turned on by Grey's stern demeanor, and begins a sadomasochistic relationship with him.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 51min)
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Blue is the Warmest Color
Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) is in the midst of a sexual awakening when she runs into Emma (Léa Seydoux), a worldly art student, on the street. Later, when Adèle and Emma forge an actual connection, the uncertain younger teen discovers a side of herself that she's never known, becoming increasingly comfortable in her own skin despite the reactions of her close-minded classmates. This film was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and was the recipient of the prestigious Palme d' Or at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
(Rated NC-17 / Run time: 3h 7min)
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Y Tu Mamá También
The lives of Julio (Gael García Bernal) and Tenoch (Diego Luna), like those of 17-year old boys everywhere, are ruled by raging hormones, intense friendships, and a headlong rush into adulthood. Over the course of a summer, the two best friends, while living out a carefree cross-country escapade with a gorgeous older woman (Maribel Verdú), also find connection with each other, themselves and the world around them.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 46 min)
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