Movie Matinees
| Thursday, January 26th at 2:00 A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Based on a play by Lorraine Hansberry, this movie depicts a Black family's experiences of housing discrimination, racism, inter-generational relationships, and financial hardship as they await an insurance payout after the patriarch's death. (Drama) 127 minutes Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee Not rated | |
| Thursday, February 23rd at 2:00 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) A cynical journalist befriends America's most beloved neighbor. Based on a true story. (Biopic/Drama) 107 minutes Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys Rated PG | |
| Thursday, March 23rd at 2:00 Jon's Mystery Movie (1984) Check back for weekly clues in the 3 weeks leading up to the movie. Clue #3: A spin-off with two original cast members reprising their roles was filmed in 2008. Clue #2: The film's title comes from a Bruce Springsteen song that was supposed to be used in the film. Upon learning that the vocals would be re-recorded Springsteen withdrew permission for his song to be used. Clue #1: The "side-kick" role was originally written for a man. 94 minutes Rated PG | |
| Thursday, April 27th at 2:00 Our Hospitality/Sherlock Jr. (1923/1924) A double feature of comedies from the Silent Era. (Silent Movie/Comedy) Our Hospitality: 65 minutes Starring: Buster Keaton Not rated Our Hospitality Movie Trailer Sherlock Jr. Movie Trailer | |
| Thursday, May 25th at 2:00 Sound of Metal (2019) A musician rapidly loses his hearing and has to come to terms with a future that will be filled with silence. (Drama) 120 minutes Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke Rated R | |
| Thursday, June 22nd at 2:00 Mary's Mystery Movie (1993) Check back for weekly clues in the 3 weeks leading up to the movie. 127 minutes Rated PG-13 | |
| Thursday, July 27th at 2:00 The Window (1949) A nine-year-old boy prone to lying witnesses a murder and can't get anyone to believe him. (Drama) 73 minutes Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Barbara Hale, Bobby Driscoll Not rated | |
| Thursday, August 24th at 2:00 What's Love Got to Do With It (1993) This movie follows the life of singer Tina Turner from rural childhood to her eventual superstar status. (Biopic/Drama) 120 minutes Starring: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne Rated R Movie trailer | |
| Thursday, September 28th at 2:00 Matt's Mystery Movie (1961) Check back for weekly clues in the 3 weeks leading up to the movie. 115 minutes Not rated | |
| Thursday, October 26th at 2:00 Audience's Choice Audience members will be able to vote on the following movies from January through September. The movie with the most votes will be shown. The Big Chill Hidden Figures Romancing the Stone Saturday Night Fever Strangers on a Train Touch of Evil |