People’s Choice Film Series: Films Selected by the Avon Public Library Film Buffs
View the films on your own and join the Zoom discussions at 7:00 pm.
View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan.
April 8 – The Graduate, 1967, Directed by Mike Nichols. Dustin Hoffman shines as an aimless college graduate caught between his older lover and her daughter. Anne Bancroft’s performance as Mrs. Robinson is one for the ages. Available from the library, or on Amazon.
April 15 – Being There, 1979, Directed by Hal Ashby. Peter Sellers stars as a simple-minded gardener who stumbles his way into the upper echelons of society as his non sequiturs and nonsensical comments are taken as a sign of genius and political savvy. Being There is considered more timely today than when it was released. Available from the library, or on Amazon.
April 22 – Cinema Paradiso, 1988. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. This Italian film centers around a young boy who develops a
friendship with the projectionist at the local cinema. This warm tale resonates for anyone who misses the communal experience of sitting in a dark room, filled with people, all transfixed by the flickering screen. Available from the library, or on Amazon.
April 29 – Lars and the Real Girl, 2007. Directed by Craig Gillespie. Ryan Gosling portrays a socially awkward young man who delights his family when he tells them he has found a girlfriend on the internet. While she turns out not to be quite what they expected, his family and neighbors are quick to accept the relationship. Funny, warm and poignant are all words used to describe this film. Available from the library, or on Amazon.
Bob Kagan taught Communications and film at Manchester Community College, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford for over 40 years. He has been leading film discussions at the Avon Free Public Library for the past 8 years. Please register once for the series, even if you can’t attend each session. Zoom links will go out before the event.
Please register. Register once for the series, even if you can’t attend each session. Zoom links will go out before the event.
Series sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.