Below are adult programs for August at the Summit Free Public Library, including the Brown Bag Book Group and the Mondays at the Movies series. Please note that our film licences vary, and that for some films we can’t advertise the titles in outside media. For more information, contact the Summit Public Library at (908) 273-0350. The library is located at 75 Maple St.
Brown Bag Book Group
Friday, August 17, 12:30 p.m. – 01:30 p.m.
Lunchtime book group. All welcome. Bring a bag lunch; beverages are provided. The group will be discussing “The Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles.
Mondays at the Movies – showings at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 6
The Midwife [International Film Festival]
Two of French cinema’s biggest stars shine in this bittersweet drama about the unlikely friendship that develops between Claire (Catherine Frot), a talented but tightly wound midwife, and Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the estranged, free-spirited mistress of Claire’s late father. Though polar opposites in almost every way, the two come to rely on each other as they cope with the unusual circumstance that brought them together in this sharp character study from the César-award winning director Martin Provost. In French with English subtitles. Not Rated. 117 minutes.
Monday, August 13
Loveless [International Film Festival]
Zhenya and Boris are going through a vicious divorce marked by resentment, frustration and recriminations. Already embarking on new lives, each with a new partner, they are impatient to start again, to turn the page – even if it means threatening to abandon their 12-year-old son Alyosha. Until, after witnessing one of their fights, Alyosha disappears, and they must unite to
find him. In Russian with English subtitles. Rated R. 127 minutes.
Monday, August 20
[Drama/Thriller]
Max and Annie’s weekly couples night gets kicked up a notch when Max’s charismatic brother, Brooks, arranges a murder mystery party, complete with fake thugs and faux federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it’s all part of the game–right? But as the six uber-competitive gamers set out to solve the case and win, they begin to discover that neither this game–nor Brooks–are what they seem to be. Over the course of one chaotic night, the friends find themselves increasingly in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn. With no rules, no points, and no idea who all the players are, this could turn out to be the most fun they’ve ever had… or game over. Rated R. 100 minutes.
Monday, August 27
[Drama/Musical]
Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Jackman), the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle. It also stars Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. Rated PG. 105 minutes.
Friday, August 10, 12:30 p.m.
Film: Hotel Salvation
An ominous dream convinces 77-year-old Dayanand Kumar that his end could be near He takes the news to his son Rajiv, knowing he wants to breathe his last in the holy city of Varanasi and end the cycle of rebirth, by attaining salvation. Being the dutiful son he is, Rajiv, is left with no choice but to drop everything and make the journey with his stubborn father.Daya and Rajiv check into Mukti Bhawan(Hotel Salvation) in Varanasi, a guesthouse devoted to people to die there. But as the days go by, Rajiv struggles to juggle his responsibilities back home, while Daya starts to bloom in the hotel.Rajiv gives his father a shot at salvation but as family bonds are tested, he finds himself torn, not knowing what he must do to keep his life together. Not Rated. In Hindi with English subtitles. 100 minutes.
