Friday Movies

Friday Movies

Every Friday the Center’s movie group meets to view a movie. Anyone may attend! A one dollar donation is recommended. Movies are provided from the private collection of Diane Gehler. If you would like to request a specific movie, please contact her via email at [email protected].  Movies for each month are listed below.

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March 8

The Blues Brothers 

(2016)   Comedy    148 mins.

Comedy icons John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in the outrageously funny musical comedy, The Blues Brothers. After the release of Jake Blues (Belushi) from prison, he and brother, Elwood (Aykroyd) take their blues band back on the road in an attempt to raise money for the orphanage where they were raised. Havoc ensues as the brothers seek redemption on their “mission from God”. Directed by John Landis), the soul-stirring comedy classic features musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway.

March 15

Champions 

(2023)   Family   124 mins.

Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go farther than they ever imagined.

March 22

St. Vincent  

(2014)    Family   102mins.

Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy star in this hilarious comedy. Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver. Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper, named Daka, Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine—the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart.

March 29

When a Man Loves a Woman   

(1994)    124 min.

Two of Hollywood’s most popular stars, Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia deliver critically acclaimed performances in this inspiring motion picture hit. As Alice and Michael, they are a passionate couple whose once stable marriage is rocked by Alice’s increasing dependence on alcohol. As they strive to overcome this challenge, they discover a renewed sense of love and commitment. Infused with hope and riveting star performances, When A Man Loves A Woman is a must-see story of fiery passion—and the enduring power of love.

2024 April Movies

This month consists of requests from patrons of studio 103. That is to say friends who come to see my movies at the Senior Center. If you have a request, just ask me. I might have it in my large collection of movies and would be so very happy to share it with you.  I am now trying to purchase a couple of the new movies out for academy awards for 2023. So far they are not for sale. Diane Gehler

April 5

Rooster Cogburn

(1975)    Western   108 mins.

Stars John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn   A band of drunken thugs overruns a small village in the Indian Nation that is run by Minister Goodnight and his daughter Eula and proceed to violate and kill the villagers. Miss Goodnight teams up with ruthless Marshal Rooster J. Cogburn to go after them and bring them to justice.

April 12

Barbie

(2023)   Comedy\Musical    114 mins.

I could not find a synopsis of this movie.  I purchased it to please the patrons at the senior. I have to say I loved it!! Please come and be so surprised. It does have a story, a strong lesson, much dancing and music, and much to make you laugh.  Again, I am so happy I purchased this movie and happy to share it with all my friends at the Senior Center. Diane

April 19

Oppenheimer  

(2023)   Historical Drama   180 min. (3hr.)

Christopher Nolan’s breathtaking global true story phenomenon about the father of the atomic bomb stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh.

April 26

Pretty Woman

(1990)   Romantic Comedy   117mins.

When streetwise Vivian meets billionaire Edward, their lives are worlds apart. But Vivian’s lively spirit challenges Edward’s no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they’re falling in love!   Stares Richard Gere and Julia Roberts

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