Last Updated on July 6, 2024

Movies

Film Library

Main Street in Maple Terrace
Phone: 443-297-3117
Monday – Friday
11 am – 1 pm
Rental limit: 4 videos at a time per household

The library maintains a collection of DVDs [movies and TV series] to check out. The library has many viewing lists organized by such topics as award-winners and genre.  They also have small collections of children’s and foreign films. There is a notebook in the Film Library of movies shown in the Auditorium. Ask the volunteers for suggestions, as they are knowledgeable and can offer great choices that meet your viewing interests. Check The Sunburst for articles that highlight various holdings in their collection.

Volunteers are needed for the Charlestown Film Library and Night at the Movies. Training will be provided for film previewers and projectionists. Contact Phil Benzil. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.

Weekend Night at the Movies

Saturday, 7 – 9 p.m. – Auditorium

For additional film reviews see:  MRQE, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes

Continental Cinema** (Foreign Films)
2nd Friday of each month, 7 – 9 p.m. – Auditorium

Charlestown Movies for June 2024

WEEKEND MOVIES

Saturday, Date – Month Day TITLE, (Year Rating Length) Description
Saturday, June 1

ON THE WATERFRONT(1954 Approved lh 48m) A longshoreman and ex boxer witnesses a murder perpetrated by his corrupt union. The sister of the murdered man, a beautiful young woman, enters the picture to influence the boxer. Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint

Saturday, June 8

THE COLOR PURPLE (2023 PG-13 2h 21m) In 1909, Celie a Black American girl is given away in marriage by her abusive father to a local farmer Albert who is also abusive. She manages to find her way out of the situation. A MUSICAL VERSION of classic story.

Saturday, June 15

FERRARI (2023 R 2H 10M). Set during 1957, race driver, Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens his companywhich he started with his wife. Their tempestuous marriage and issues with their sons is unsettling. He decides to counter his losses on a treacherous race of 1,000 miles across Italy. Starring Adam Driver.

Saturday, June 22

WAITRESS, THE MUSICAL ( 2023 NR 2h 24m) This heartwarming story follows the life of Jenna (Sara Bareilles), a pie­ maker and waitress stuck in a marriage in a small town.

Saturday, June 29

THE BIRDCAGE (1996 R lh 57m) A gay cabaret owner and his partner agree to put up a false, straight front. IN RECOGNITION OF PRIDE MONTH

Faith on Film

2nd Tuesday of each month | 1 PM | Emmaus Room in Pastoral Care

See OLOA/Faith on Film for details for each month’s movie.

 

2024 – 2025 Showings

DATE FILM
2024  
July 9 Where Hope Grows
August 13 Third Man on the Mountain
September 10 Beware of Christians
October 8 Clare & Frances
November 12 Father Stu
December 10 Front of the Class
2025  
January 14 I Am Israel
February 11 Breakthrough
March 11 The Reason
April 8 5 Flights Up
May 13 Though None Go with Me
June 10 Hope Bridge

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