Film Screenings
3:10 to Yuma
Starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin. Ford plays an outlaw whose gang is planning to break him out of jail. The marshal offers a bounty hunter position and Heflin, a poor rancher, takes him up on it. Now can he deliver Ford to the 3:10 train to Yuma and not be killed in the attempt. A classic western drama.
1957 B&W
Friday, January 24, 2020
12:00 pm
The Birdcage (1996)
Fresh Flicks Film SeriesGQ magazine summed up Gene Hackman’s career like this: “Seventy-nine movies. Two Oscars. Not one bad performance.” It made him one of the greatest actors of his generation, known for the emotional honesty and naturalness of his characters. Celebrating Hackman’s 90th birthday on January 30, the Library spotlights four of his memorable roles.
SATURDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault
Central Library, 14 W. 10th
| January 4 | The Royal Tenenbaums (2001; R) |
| January 11 | Mississippi Burning (1988; R) |
| January 18 | Unforgiven (1992; R) |
| January 25 | The Birdcage (1996; R) |
The First Rainbow Coalition
Indie Lens Pop-UpFifty years ago, Chicago’s Black Panther Party formed an unlikely alliance in one of the most segregated cities in America. Intent on addressing police brutality, substandard housing, and other shared issues, the Panthers enlisted a diverse mix of movements including the Latino-based Young Lords Organization and southern whites’ Young Patriots Organization.
The group called itself the Rainbow Coalition. It was short-lived but effective in breaking down barriers between communities, creating a permanent shift in Chicago politics. And it provided a blueprint for future activists. Its story and legacy are chronicled in the documentary The First Rainbow Coalition (2019; 57 min.), which is screened by the Library and KCPT- Kansas City PBS as part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up community cinema initiative.
A discussion follows. The event is co-presented by KCPT- Kansas City PBS.
From Page to Screen: The Outsiders
Searching the Psyche Through CinemaThe month’s second Searching the Psyche Through Cinema installment features Francis Ford Coppola’s classic look at life on the outside, The Outsiders (1983; PG; 91 min.). Set in 1950s Tulsa, Oklahoma, it follows the conflict between a group of working-class teens known as the Greasers and the rich-kid Socs (pronounced soches, short for socials).
The film is based on the book by S.E. Hinton, written when she was a teen and angry about how the Socs treated greasers in her high school. The post-screening discussion is led by psychoanalyst Manuel Morales and film critic Abby Olcese.
Presented in partnership with the Greater Kansas City and Topeka Psychoanalytic Center.
Venom (2018, PG-13)
Monday MatineeThe Central Library's monthly series Monday Matinee is an ongoing showcase of hit movies old and new. Ranging from recent blockbusters to enduring classics and the cult favorites in between, each month is guaranteed to be a fun-filled excursion into the world of popular film!
Join us in the Central Library’s Durwood Film Vault every Monday at 2:00 pm.
January 6
Patch Adams
(1998, PG-13)
January 13
North by Northwest
(1959, NR)
January 20
Unbreakable
(2000, PG-13)
January 27
Venom
(2018, PG-13)
Monday, January 27, 2020
2:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Roma (1972, R)
Central Cinema NightsJanuary 20th, 1920 saw the birth of Federico Fellini, who proved himself one of cinema's most acclaimed and singular craftsmen. This month we showcase four of our favorites by this prolific artist, from influential drama La Strada, to the stylized docufiction of I Clowns, and arriving at the magical visions of Rome reflected in Satyricon and Roma. Join us in the Vault this January as we proudly celebrate the legacy of this titan of world cinema.
Central Cinema Nights is a weekly film series with a different theme each month.
Join us in the Central Library’s Durwood Film Vault every Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
January 8
La Strada
(1954, NR)
January 15
I Clowns
(1970, G)
January 22
Fellini Satyricon
(1969, R)
January 29
Roma
(1972, R)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
No Oscar? Really?The list of actors who’ve won Academy Awards is long and distinguished. So is the roll of those who haven’t. The Library this month screens five films that earned nominations—but not statuettes—for five notably Oscar-less stars: Tom Cruise, Annette Benning, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, and John Malkovich.
SATURDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault
Central Library, 14 W. 10th
| February 1 | Born on the Fourth of July (1989; R) |
| February 8 | The Grifters (1990; R) |
| February 15 | Witness (1985; R) |
| February 22 | Gorillas in the Mist (1988; PG-13) |
| February 29 | In the Line of Fire (1993; R) |
Movies and Memories: Little Shop of Horrors
Dementia-Friendly Kansas CityJoin us for a viewing of Little Shop of Horrors. We will snack as we sing along to songs from this hilarious musical. Plaza director, April Roy, will give us some fun facts and exciting narration. Movies and Memories is a multi-sensory experience for people living with dementia and their care partners.
TEN TERRIFIC FILMS
Twice a month, from January 8 thru May 20, Waldo Library hosts great films. Enjoy newer hits, and super exciting stories while enjoying popcorn. Free and for adults.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
A streetcar Named Desire
Starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh, the film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was winner of 4. Tennessee Williams' great Pulitzer Prize winning play was adapted to the big screen by Tennessee Williams himself. Also costarring Karl Malden and Kim Hunter. 1951 B&W
Friday, February 7, 2020
12:00 pm