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Twenty Films Essential to Cinema Literacy

Think you’re film literate? Not until you’ve experienced the masterpieces of world cinema presented as part of this new series. Former Kansas City Star film critic Robert W. Butler (now a member of the Library’s Public Affairs staff) provides opening and closing remarks.

Regarded as the original screwball comedy, Frank Capra’s multiple Oscar winner is about a runaway heiress (Claudette Colbert) who hitchhikes across the U.S. with a tough reporter (Clark Gable). Winner of Oscars for picture, actor, actress, director and adapted screenplay. MPAA rating: NR. 105 minutes

Part of the Make 'Em Laugh Film Series, showing Saturdays and Mondays in May in the Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault at the Central Library

Dustin Hoffman rocketed to stardom as Benjamin Braddock, a recent college grad who becomes the lover of the predatory Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) while pining for her daughter (Katharine Ross). Mike Nichols directs. MPAA rating: NR. 106 minutes

Part of the Make 'Em Laugh Film Series, showing Saturdays and Mondays in May in the Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault at the Central Library

Please join us this afternoon for our Sunday family movie. (Parents with children)

In this comedy the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court (Jill Clayburgh) finds herself tangling with sexism and becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate (Walter Matthau). MPAA rating: R. 98 minutes

In honor of its new event series on the Supreme Court and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor's appearance, the Kansas City Public Library is offering Order in the Court!, a series of courtroom movies. The films screen on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Movie Series Based on the Book by the Same Name!
The Spiderwick Chronicles.

John Milius’ legendary coming-of-age film about three surfers (Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey). MPAA rating: PG. 120 minutes

Can’t make it to the beach this summer? Try the next best thing with our June series of surfer films. The film series Surf’s Up! screens on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

This story time and play group promotes literacy in children with the participation of caring family members in activities that explore the world of language using stories, songs, and crafts. In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program, todays theme is "Gardening!"

Paul Newman was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of an alcoholic ambulance chaser who finds redemption in a malpractice lawsuit against a major hospital. With Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, and James Mason. MPAA rating: R. 129 minutes

In honor of its new event series on the Supreme Court and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor's appearance, the Kansas City Public Library is offering Order in the Court!, a series of courtroom movies. The films screen on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
Gnomeo and Juliet