We have quite the selection of films playing at the Library this month. From Oscar nominees to Hollywood classics to everything in between, our silver screen is sure to delight.
All films will play in the Petty Auditorium. Click on the links to reserve the corresponding items.
World Film Fest: Storm

Storm focuses on the trial of an accused war criminal, the former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army. The lead prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague is Hannah Maynard. Things start to unravel when the testimony from the lead witness does not ring true and he commits suicide. Hannah still wants to pursue the case and travels to Sarajevo for the funeral, hoping to uncover new evidence. There, she meets the witness’ sister Mira, and soon realizes that Mira has deep secrets.
Released 2009 – 103 Minutes – Not Rated
In English, German, Bosnian, and Serbian, with English subtitles
Monday, April 5 at 7pm in the Petty Auditorium
DVD
Up in the Air

Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizer. He travels around the country and fires people. He likes his job and is comfortable with his isolated lifestyle. Also, Ryan is close to logging ten million frequent flyer miles, a personal goal. Everything changes when a new employee promotes an economical business plan and Ryan will soon be grounded. Based on the book. Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick.
Released 2009 – 109 minutes – R for language and some sexual content
Friday, April 9 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium
Monday, April 26 at 7pm in the Petty Auditorium (Encore Screening)
Where the Wild Things Are
Friday, April 9 at 7pm in the Petty Auditorium

Nine-year-old Max is lonely and has an active imagination and problems controlling his temper. After a bad day and a fight with his mother, Max runs away wearing a wolf costume. He sets sail and travels to an island inhabited by large creatures. There, Max meets Carol and the other wild things. Max promises to bring harmony to the group with his magical powers and is made their king. Based on the children’s book by Maurice Sendak. Starring Catherine Keener, Max Records, and Mark Ruffalo.
Released 2009
101 minutes
PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action, and brief language
DVD | Blu-Ray | CD Soundtrack | Book
The Blind Side

Based on the nonfiction book by Michael Lewis. The story follows Michael Oher (now a successful football player in the NFL) from his impoverished childhood living on the streets through his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and eventually becoming a hot prospect in college football. While the Tuohys helped Oher achieve his potential, Oher brought immeasurable richness to their lives. Sandra Bullock won the Academy Award for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy. Also starring Tim Mcgraw, Quinton Aaron, and Kathy Bates.
Released 2009 – 128 minutes – PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug, and sexual references
Friday, April 16 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium
Friday, April 30 at 6:30pm in the Petty Auditorium (Encore Screening)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Tired of their cramped Manhattan apartment, an advertising executive and his family move into a fixer-upper in Connecticut. Unfortunately, the house is structurally unsound, and they have no choice but to tear it down and build from the ground up. Nothing goes smoothly; it’s one problem after another, and the bills keep mounting up. Based on the novel. Starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.
Released 1948 – 94 minutes – Not rated
Tuesday, April 20 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium
Did You Hear About the Morgans?

A soon-to-be-divorced New York power couple, Paul and Meryl Morgan, witness a murder and find themselves temporarily relocated to a small town in Wyoming. Without their Blackberrys, the Morgans are forced to lay low and slow down. They just might reconnect with each other. Starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Released 2009 – 103 minutes – PG-13 for some sexual references and momentary violence
Friday, April 23 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium
The Adventures of Robin Hood

Robin Hood steals from the rich, gives to the poor, supports King Richard over Prince John, fights the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne, and earns the love of Maid Marion. This is swashbuckling at its best. Starring Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland.
Released 1939 – 102 minutes – PG for adventure violence
Friday, April 30 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium
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Storm
Monday, April 5 at 7pm in the Petty Auditorium
Storm focuses on the trial of an accused war criminal, the former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army. The lead prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague is Hannah Maynard. Things start to unravel when the testimony from the lead witness does not ring true and he commits suicide. Hannah still wants to pursue the case and travels to Sarajevo for the funeral, hoping to uncover new evidence. There, she meets the witness’ sister Mira, and soon realizes that Mira has deep secrets.
For more information, visit our World Film Fest page.
Released 2009
103 minutes
Not rated
In English, German, Bosnian, and Serbian, with English subtitles
DVD
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