Movies

Wednesday, July 24 – 10 Things I Hate About You

Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Director: Gil Junger
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance- Female
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 97 min; 1999

In an updated version of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, new kid Cameron James is head over heels for popular sophomore Bianca Stratford, but Bianca's overprotective father forbids her to date Cameron unless Bianca's older ill-tempered, rebellious sister Kat dates. But Joey Donner wants Bianca, so he uses sullen senior Patrick Verona to attempt to win Kat's heart. Will Patrick be able to win Kat over and Cameron will be able to have Bianca?

Thursday, July 25 – Won't You Be My Neighbor

Starring: Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, John Rogers
Director: Morgan Neville
Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 94 min; 2018

This documentary paints a portrait of the philosophy and work of cardigan-wearing children's entertainer Fred Rogers, star of the popular show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." A former minister, Mister Rogers creatively communicated themes of empathy and acceptance using a colorful cast of puppets and friends for more than 30 years. Along with archival footage, Rogers' contemporaries and cast-mates reflect on his legacy.

Friday, July 26 – Crazy Rich Asians

Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh
Director: Jon M. Chu
Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Comedy
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 120 min; 2018

This contemporary romantic comedy follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.  Excited about visiting Asia for the first time, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick's arm puts a target on Rachel's back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick's own disapproving mother taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can't buy love, it can definitely complicate things.

Saturday, July 27 – As Good As It Gets

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear
Director: James L. Brooks
Winner of several Academy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 139 min; 1997 

Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear and Cuba Gooding, Jr., star in James L. Brooks' hit comedy, As Good as it Gets. Nicholson gives a show-stopping performance as Melvin Udall, an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness, along with waitress Carol Connelly, helps put Melvin back in the human race.