Reads to Reel Film Club: For movie lovers, a discussion group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursdays in the Harnischfeger Room at the library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd.
262-782-4140, opt. 1 www. brookfieldlbrary.com
Here are the film selections:
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June 28
Monsoon Wedding (2001)
Love, lust and hope envelop an upper middle-class Indian family and their world- wide guests as they celebrate for four days the arranged marriage of their daughter to an East Indian man from Texas.
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July 26
The Road (2009)
A father and his son are two of the last remaining people on earth after an unexplained tragedy has destroyed most of life. As the two head south, they are faced with many trials and tribulations along the way. An intense bond between the father and son is formed as together they strive to not only survive, but to retain humanity as they help the people they encounter along the way.
August 23
On the Waterfront (1954)
Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses a murder by two of Johnny's thugs, and later meets the dead man's sister and feels responsible for his death. She introduces him to Father Barry, who tries to force him to provide information for the courts that will smash the dock racketeers.
September 27
Some Like it Hot (1959)
Two struggling musicians witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and try to find a way out of the city before they are found and killed by the mob. The only job that will pay their way is an all girl band so the two dress up as women. In addition to hiding, each has his own problems; One falls for another band member but can't tell her his gender, and the other has a rich suitor who will not take "No," for an answer.
October 25
Meet John Doe (1941)
A genial homeless unemployed baseball pitcher is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleas to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will, and John Doe clubs are formed. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero, but he is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power. (Meeting will be held in the Rotary Room)
No meeting November and December
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