Great Movies You Missed

The Stratford Library will present its ninth annual ”Great Movies You Missed” film festival, from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 10, 2015. The program is a continuation of the library’s specialized film series which attracts over 1,000 patrons annually. The festival, which is recommended for adult audiences, is free and open to the public.

The festival will highlight six critically acclaimed films from last year that – for whatever reason – did not reach a wide audience during their general release. Guest film critics Joe Meyers from the Connecticut Post and Tom Holehan of Elm City Newspapers will offer commentary prior to the screenings. All movies will be shown uncut and in widescreen format.

April 6 @ noon

Nightcrawler

Jake Gyllenhaal drew rave reviews playing Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work who muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism. He soon blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a ruthless TV-news veteran, played by Rene Russo. 117 minutes, Rated R.

April 7 @ noon

Love Is Strange

John Lithgow and Alfred Molina are superb as a longtime couple, recently married, who are forced to separate when one loses his job teaching at a Catholic school. Unable to keep their New York apartment, they turn to friends and family for lodging. Marisa Tomei is featured in the cast. 94 minutes, Rated R.

April 7 @ 7:00 pm

Ida

Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation. Winner of the 2014 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. Connecticut Post arts critic Joe Meyers will introduce the film. 82 minutes, Rated PG:13.

April 8 @ noon

Life Itself

Life-affirming, funny and moving documentary about the life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert. Based on Ebert’s bestselling memoir. 120 minutes, Rated R.

April 9 @ noon

Force Majeure

Critically acclaimed Swedish film about a family on a ski holiday in the French Alps who find themselves staring down an avalanche during lunch one day. In the aftermath, their dynamic has been shaken to its core, with a question mark hanging over their patriarch in particular. 120 minutes, Rated R.

April 10 @ noon

Locke

Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy), a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence. 85 minutes, Rated R.

For further information, call the Stratford Library’s Public Relations and Programming Office at 203.385.4162 or visit the library website.