Menands Public Library http://www.menandslibrary.org 4 N. Lyons Ave. Menands, N.Y. 12204 (518)463-4035 Tue, 08 May 2012 23:05:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Spring Film Festival Part 4 http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1153 http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1153#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:28:31 +0000 admin http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1153 Continue reading →]]> HOLLYWOOD’S “GIRL NEXT DOOR”:

SANDRA BULLOCK

MOVIES START AT 1 PM ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAYS

May 1st – LOVE POTION NUMBER 9 – 1992 – directed by Dale Launer

Two geek scientists, Paul Matthews (Tate Donovon) and Diana Farrow (Sandra) experiment with a “love potion” given to them by the mysterious Madame Ruth(Ann Bancroft).

May 8th – WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING – 1995 – directed by Jon Turteltaub

Subway token taker Lucy (Sandra) loves from afar a handsome young man (Peter Gallager).  The young man falls on the tracks and Lucy saves his life.  While in and out of a coma, the young may or may not have asked her to marry him.  Lucy likes the guy.  She likes his family.  Why not marry him?

May 15th – TWO WEEKS NOTICE – 2002 – directed by Marc Lawrence

Lawyer Lucy Kelson (Sandra) is a defender of lost causes.  George Wade (Hugh Grant) is an immature boorish billionaire who wants to buy and destroy a community center that her neighborhood depends on.  She will do anything to stop him.  Even becoming his lawyer.

May 22nd – THE BLIND SIDE – 2009 – directed by John Lee Hancock

Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra) sees a young man in dire straits.  She decides to save the young man’s life.

Miss Bullock’s Oscar winning performance.

]]> http://www.menandslibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=1153 0 Spring Film Festival Part 3 http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1147 http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1147#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:39:25 +0000 admin http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1147 Continue reading →]]> HOLLYWOOD’S “GIRL NEXT DOOR”
DORIS DAY
MOVIES START AT 1 PM ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAYS

April 3rd – ON MOONLIGHT BAY – 1951 directed by Roy Del Ruth

Tomboy, Marjorie (Doris) lives next door to William (Gordon MacRay).  Guess what happens next?

DVD cover Young at HeartApri 10th – YOUNG AT HEART – 1954 directed by Gordon Douglas

Laurie Tuttle (Doris) lives in a happy musical family and is engaged to musician Alex Burke (Gig Young).  But, her heart belongs to the dark moody Barney Sloan (Frank Sinatra).

April 17th – PILLOW TALK – 1959 directed by Michael Gordon

First Doris and Rock Hudson movie.  Winner of the 1959 Academy Award for best original screenplay.  Added to the NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY is 2009.

April 24th – MIDNIGHT LACE – 1960 directed by David Miller

Kit Preston (Doris) is convinced that someone is trying to kill but no one believes her.  With Rex Harrison and John Gavin.

NEXT MONTH’S “GIRL NEXT DOOR”

SANDRA BULLOCK

]]> http://www.menandslibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=1147 0 More Digital Media News http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1139 http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1139#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:19:15 +0000 admin http://www.menandslibrary.org/?p=1139 Still having trouble with your e-device check out Overdrive’s online help videos HERE! Overdive is the name of our econtent provider.

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HOLLYWOOD’S “GIRL NEXT DOOR”
JUNE ALLYSON

MOVIES START AT 1 PM ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAYS



March 6th – GOOD NEWS – 1947, Directed by Charles Walters tell the story of Co-ed and librarian, Connie (June) who has to tutor football star Tommy Marlowe (Peter Lawford) so he can play in the big game!

March 13th – LITTLE WOMEN – 1949, Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic. June plays the irrepressible Jo. Cast includes Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh and Margret O’Brien

March 20th – WOMAN’S WORLD – 1954, Directed by Jean Negulesco, Katie’s (June’s) husband (Cornel Wilde) is up for a big promotion. He wants it. Katie is not so sure. The all-star cast includes Lauren Bacall, Fred MacMurray, Van Heflin, Arlene Dahl, and Clifton Webb

March 27th THE GLENN MILLER STORY – 1954, Directed by Anthony Mann, a Bio-Pic about 1940’s band leader Glenn Miller. The most successful film of June’s career. June plays Mrs. Miller while James Stewart plays Glenn.

NEXT MONTH’S “GIRL NEXT DOOR”
DORIS DAY

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