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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | DECEMBER 2019 43 We show films you generally won't find at the Cineplex: documentaries, foreign language films, indie films and any other smaller, well-reviewed films that don't get wide distribution. Our first monthly screening, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 pm, is the film The Biggest Little Farm (USA 2018, 1 hr. 31 min., English). Here is a brief description from IMDb.com: "A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The land they've chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. The film chronicles eight years of daunting work and outsize idealism as they attempt to create the utopia they seek." Our second monthly screening, on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6 pm, is the film McKellen: Playing the Part (UK 2017, 1 hr. 32 min., English). Here is a brief description from Amazon. com: "With unprecedented access to private albums and behind the scenes footage, Ian McKellen gives us his thoughts on coming out and being a leader for equality, his love of theatre, and his legendary roles as Gandalf, Magneto and Mr. Holmes." All of our screenings are followed by lively discussion about the film; we'd love to have you join us. The Lodge Theatre has very limited seating, so if you're interested in our screenings, come early; we hope to see you there. Please note that all films announced are subject to availability. If you have any questions about the Counter Culture Cinema Club or want to recommend a film, please email Micki Rosen at michelesrosen@gmail.com. ~ Micki Rosen Counter Culture cinema club Classic Film Group We are continuing on with famous directors' trademark movies, viewing A Beautiful Mind, a biography/drama, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 pm in The Lodge Theater. We'll be exploring Ron Howard's trademark movie which won him his first Academy Award for best Director and best movie in 2001. The movie also won awards for Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Following the movie we will be having an open discussion on the film and Spielberg's influence on Ron Howard. Join us as we take a look into the world of love and reality of a genius, starring Russell Crowe, Golden Globe Award Winner for best actor. At Princeton University, John Nash struggles to make a worthwhile contribution to serve as his legacy to the world of mathematics. He finally makes a revolutionary breakthrough that will eventually earn him the Nobel Prize. After graduate school he turns to teaching, becoming romantically involved with his student Alicia. Meanwhile the government asks his help with breaking Soviet codes, which soon gets him involved in a terrifying conspiracy plot. Nash grows more and more paranoid until a discovery that turns his entire world upside down. It is only with Alicia's help that he will be able to recover his mental strength and regain his status as the great mathematician, as we know him today. From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self- discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize. For .... "It is only in the mysterious equation of love that any logical reasons can be found." Come join us on the second Tuesday night of each month for an adventure into various film genres with renowned directors. Check the movie schedule for the upcoming films or email me at 4seasonsmoviegroup@gmail.com for upcoming directors and movies. ~ Paul Plamondon

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