GlenVIEWINGS Film Series
Welcome to the Library’s monthly film series for adults. Doors open 30 minutes before screening • Audience led discussions follow matinees. Just drop in.
OCTOBER
Arctic (98mins/PG-13/2019)
Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 PM
A man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek in hopes of making it out alive.
Rocketman (121mins/R/2019)
Sunday, October 6, 1:30 PM
An epic musical fantasy of Elton John’s incredible transformation from shy piano prodigy into an international superstar.
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT
Transit (German/101mins/NR/2018)
Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 PM
Adapted from Anna Segher’s 1942 novel, German refugee Georg attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France and falls in love with a mysterious woman searching for her husband—the man whose identity he has stolen.
Apollo 11 (93mins/G/2019)
Friday, October 18, 2 & 6:30 PM
A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon featuring never-before-seen large-format film footage of one of humanity’s greatest accomplishments.
HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
Psycho (109mins/R/1960)
Sunday, October 27, 1:30 PM
In this psychological thriller from Alfred Hitchcock, a secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
NOVEMBER
Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (86mins/NR/2018)
Sunday, November 3, 1:30 PM
A documentary that revisits photos of women that captured a feminist awakening in the 1970s. A special discussion with Illinois NOW President Michelle Fadeley follows screening. Presented in partnership with The League of Women Voters.
Late Night (102mins/R/2019)
Friday, November 15, 2 & 6:30 PM
A late night talk show host’s world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer.