Monday Movie Matinees
sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
Upcoming showings:
Monday, March 4th
The Marsh King's Daughter
When her father breaks out of prison, a young mother must confront her long-buried past of being the child of a kidnapper and the girl he held captive. Convinced that he intends to take her daughters, she sets out to find and kill him herself. Starring: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Brooklynn Prince. 109 minutes. Rated R.
The Marsh King's Daughter
When her father breaks out of prison, a young mother must confront her long-buried past of being the child of a kidnapper and the girl he held captive. Convinced that he intends to take her daughters, she sets out to find and kill him herself. Starring: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Brooklynn Prince. 109 minutes. Rated R.
Monday, March 11th
The King's Speech
England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. 118 minutes. Rated R.
The King's Speech
England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. 118 minutes. Rated R.
Monday, March 18th
Birdman
Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife. Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton. 119 minutes. Rated R.
Birdman
Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife. Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton. 119 minutes. Rated R.