Movies

From Classic Page to Screen

Submitted by Kimberly C on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 11:40am

great gatsby

Books, particularly the classics, have always been a huge source of inspiration for screenwriters. Some of the most enduring novels have inspired many film and TV adaptations, each approaching the story in a different way. Sometimes the adaptations are spot-on, true to both the story and the emotion of the source material. Often, screenwriters and directors take liberties to update the story for modern audiences or translate page to screen.

Last week, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby, hit theaters in a glitzy Baz Luhrmann production. Its success at the box office is further proof that some of the best movie plots are waiting in the pages of classic literature.

If you’re in the mood for classic literature on the screen, browse the HCPL catalog and request a movie or mini-series today!

Oscar Winning Voices

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:24pm

I read once – I’m sorry I can't remember where – that Doc Hudson in the movie Cars was the definitive role for Paul Newman.

I heartily agree.

Adult Programs in May @ your library

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:27pm

https://host4.evanced.info/harris/evanced/eventcalendar.aspThe Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library invites you to join us for our Adult Programs this May*.  We look forward to TGIF Programs, various book clubs (mystery, great books, two science fiction/fantasy clubs, and YA Book Club for Adults, Freeman Needlecrafters, Girl Scout Express, Adult Crafts to Go, Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW), and SCORE Counseling. As May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we will also be hosting a Passport to India program. Also, check out our SCORE Social Media Marketing and Top Star Marketing & Branding Presentations in May.

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.

Sports Biopics

Submitted by Kimberly C on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:22pm

42

Last weekend, 42, the highly-anticipated biopic about baseball legend Jackie Robinson, was released in theaters. A sub-set of the sports film genre, biopics focus on the lives, challenges, and successes of heroes in various sports arenas. Although most take some liberties, a worthwhile biopic tries to present the facts and emotions, the good and the bad, of the subject’s life. While some sports biopics are simply for entertainment, in recent years, many actors in sports biopics have received nominations and awards for their performances (e.g., Christian Bale and Melissa Leo in The Fighter, Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side). The success of biopics at the box office and the continued interest in inspirational sports figures promise a strong future for this particular movie genre.

If you’re in the mood for a biopic of a sports figure this weekend, browse the HCPL catalog and request a movie today!

Which Summer Movie Are You Most Looking Forward to Watching?

Submitted by Kimberly C on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 6:18pm

movie reelsEvery year, it seems like summer at the movies starts earlier and earlier. This year is no exception, with Iron Man 3, one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, releasing in theaters on May 3. This summer, viewers can look forward to a variety of movies including comedies, animated movies, movies based on books, superhero movies, thrillers and science fiction. Which movie are you most looking forward to this summer? Vote in the poll or let us know in the comments!

Flickr CC: Movie Reels Photo by: Joe Philipson

Choices

Roger Ebert (1942-2013)

Submitted by Kimberly C on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 4:04pm

roger ebert boulevard

On Thursday, April 4th, famed film critic Roger Ebert died at the age of 70 after a long struggle with cancer. Over the course of his 46-year career, Ebert became the everyman’s film critic. His informative, opinionated film reviews, in print and on the TV show he co-hosted (first with Gene Siskel and later with Richard Roeper), were accessible and enjoyable to all movie-goers, whether passionate or casual.

Throughout his career, Ebert attained many firsts. In 1975, he became the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize. Later, he became the first film critic to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

I Now Pronounce You Husband & Wife!

Submitted by Kimberly C on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 2:43pm

wedding cake topperSpring is in the air! It’s time for greenery and colorful blooming flowers, a few weeks of perfect weather before the blistering heat of a Texas summer, and weddings. Whether formal or intimate, elegant or hipster chic, weddings are usually some combination of romance and stress. In movies, weddings are often presented as days where anything that can go wrong, will. Although this probably isn’t how anyone would want their wedding day to go in real life, it provides plenty of laughs on film!

If you’re planning a wedding or just in the mood for some wedding hijinks, browse the HCPL catalog and request a movie today.

Kimberly's Wedding Movie Picks:

The Irish Among Us

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 10:44am

It’s said that on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.  Sometimes in the movies, it feels that way.
While I do like films set in Ireland, we don’t need those movies to find Irish talents in movies and TV.  They are everywhere and always have been, both in front of and behind the camera.

So as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I thought I’d draw attention to the Irish who entertain us.  They have become a most welcome part of our movies and television, sometimes without our knowing that they were born and/or raised in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
 

Adult Programs this March @ your library!

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 6:47pm

The Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library invites you to join us for our March Programs*.  We look forward to TGIF Programs, various book clubs (mystery, great books, two science fiction/fantasy clubs, and YA Book Club for Adults, Freeman Needlecrafters, Girl Scout Express, Adult Crafts to Go, Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW), SCORE Counseling, Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher, and local author JoAnn Carr.

All programming is supported by the Friends of Freeman Library. For more information on any of our programs in March, please contact the library at (281) 488-1906 or visit us at the upstairs Information Desk. The Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library is located on 16616 Diana Lane, just off of Bay Area Boulevard.
 

One More Time...

Submitted by Donna S. on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 3:21pm

The Oscar show is over.  The gold statues have been handed out.  The show biz pundits have praised and panned various dresses worn by the women attending.  Some have even talked about the men’s clothing.  Comments have been made about the length of the ceremony.  And many have mentioned the host.

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