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Feature Films at the Library

The Bucket List

Released 2008 – 97 minutes – PG-13 for language, including a sexual reference

Friday, July 18 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Two terminally ill men become friends while hospitalized and create a list of goals to accomplish before kicking the bucket. Much to the surprise of everyone, they throw caution to the wind, deciding to do as much as they can with the little time they have left. Starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

Monday Night Movie: The Water Horse-- Legend of the Deep (encore presentation)

Released 2007 – 112 minutes – PG for some action/peril, mild language, and brief smoking

Monday, July 21 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Adapted from the children’s novel by Dick King-Smith, a young boy finds a mysterious egg, which hatches an extremely rare creature. Set in 1940s Scotland, this movie offers a new twist on the Loch Ness Monster myth. Starring Alex Etel and Emily Watson.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Released 2008 – 115 minutes – PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images

Friday, July 25 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Based on the historical novel by Philippa Gregory, the Boleyn sisters, Mary and Anne, become rivals for the affection of King Henry VIII. One is driven by love, the other by ambition. The consequences threaten to divide the country. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, and Eric Bana.

Movie Night: Be Kind Rewind

Released 2008 – 101 minutes – PG-13 for some sexual references

Friday, July 25 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

When Jerry accidentally becomes magnetized and erases all the videotapes in the store where his friend works, they try to cover up the mistake by remaking the most popular rentals. Strangely enough, the new videos are a big hit. Starring Jack Black and Mos Def.

Monday Night Movie: Nancy Drew (encore presentation)

Released 2007 – 99 minutes – rated PG for mild violence, thematic elements, and brief language

Monday, July 28 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Everyone's favorite girl detective hits the big screen in this fun adventure starring Emma Roberts.

Vantage Point

Released 2008 – 90 minutes – PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, some disturbing images, and brief strong language

Friday, August 1 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

An attempted assassination of the President of the United States is replayed several times, as seen by seven different eyewitnesses. Meanwhile, a veteran secret service agent races against time to unravel the plot. Starring Dennis Quaid.

World Film Fest: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Released 2007 – 112 minutes – PG-13 for nudity, sexual content, and some language

Monday, August 4 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

In French with English subtitles
Adapted from the memoir by Jean-Dominique Bauby, who was the editor of popular French fashion magazine Elle. Bauby suffered a massive heart stroke that resulted in a rare condition called Locked-in Syndrome. Bauby’s mental faculties were undamaged; however, he was entirely paralyzed except for his left eyelid. With his therapist, Bauby worked out a system of communication by blinking his eye when the correct letter of the alphabet was spoken.

Definitely, Maybe

Released 2008 – 112 minutes – PG-13 for sexual content including some frank dialogue, language, and smoking

Friday, August 8 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Ten-year-old Maya asks her soon-to-be-divorced father to tell the story of how he met her mother. Will decides to change the names of three important women in his life, and Maya has to guess which one he married. As the story progresses, Will realizes that he might be able to change the ending. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin.

Family Movie Night: College Road Trip

Released 2008 – 84 minutes – rated G

Friday, August 8 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

College-bound Melanie Porter decides to go on a road trip to visit different schools so she can make the right decision. Her father, an overprotective cop, insists on coming along. Awkward situations and hilarity ensue. Starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone.

In the Valley of Elah

Released 2007 – 121 minutes – R for violent and disturbing content, language, and some sexuality/nudity

Monday, August 11 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Hank, a retired military policeman, is shocked to learn that his son has gone AWOL. He makes inquiries into his son’s disappearance, eventually uncovering some harsh truths about the effects of the Iraqi war on the men and women in service. Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron.

The Pink Panther

Released 1964 – 115 minutes – Not rated

Wednesday, August 13 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

See how the series started! Inspector Clouseau is in pursuit of The Phantom, a notorious jewel thief. The clueless detective does not realize that the thief is very close indeed. Starring Peter Sellers, David Niven, and Robert Wagner.

In Bruges

Released 2008 – 107 minutes – R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, and some drug use

Friday, August 15 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Two hit men are sent to picturesque Bruges for a holiday while their short-tempered boss decides what to do about a bungled job. Unfortunately, Ray and Ken are not average tourists and find it impossible to keep a low profile, as ordered. Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes.

A Shot in the Dark

Released 1964 – 102 minutes – PG

Wednesday, August 20 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

In this second installment in the Pink Panther series, the bumbling inspector is convinced that a beautiful maid named Maria is innocent of murder. Yet, all the evidence points to her, and the body count is rising. Catch the first appearance of the tormented Commissioner Dreyfus. Starring Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, and George Sanders.

Gone Baby Gone

Released 2007 – 114 minutes – R for violence, drug content, and pervasive language

Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Based on the book by Dennis Lehane, two private investigators search the gritty underside of Boston to find a missing 4-year-old girl. Starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Released 2008 – 92 minutes – PG-13 for some partial nudity and innuendo

Friday, August 29 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

A free spirited young woman hoping to make her mark as an actress hires Miss Pettigew (a governess who has lost a string of jobs) to be her social secretary. Set in London, just as England is about to enter World War II, adapted from the 1938 novel. Starring Amy Adams and Frances McDormand.

Movie Night: Step Up 2-- The Streets

Released 2008 – 98 minutes – PG-13 for language, some suggestive material, and brief violence

Friday, August 29 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Andie West has been in trouble since her mother died. She spends most of her time dancing and hanging with her crew, the 410. When her guardian threatens to send her away, Andie makes one last attempt to follow her passion. She finds herself the newest student at the prestigious Maryland School of the Arts, but loses her place with the 410. Starring Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman

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