Date

Join the Friends of the Blauvelt Free Library in a virtual discussion of a traditional night at the movies. Each meeting revolves around a cartoon, a short subject and a feature, all of which can be viewed online for free. Watch them before the meeting so you can chime in with comments. Program Director, Barry Koch prepares a PowerPoint talk each month with background info and trivia on the show.

January offerings are:
Cartoon:
Volunteer your Time (2019)
In this demo video for Jordanian animator, Aryasb Feiz, a narcissistic man experiences the joy of learning to lend a hand. Also known as "Mr. Indifferent".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLGNj-xrgvY

Short Subject:
The Neighbor's Window (2019) (R) 21 minutes.
In this Oscar-winning short film, a disenchanted wife and mother covets the free-spirited lives of a young couple she peeps at through her apartment window.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1vCrsZ80M4&t=174s

Feature:
Ghost World (2001) (R) 151 minutes
Thora Birch, Steve Buscemi, Scarlett Johansson. In the summer following high school graduation, two fringe-y best friends realize their lives are beginning to diverge around their relationship with a dweeby older bachelor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmW61ytcI18

 

Call Barry at 845 359-2811 or email bkoch@rcls.org for the meeting link.