Friends of the R. H. Johnson Library

Dec. 12, 2019  -  “The Proposal” On the verge of being deported and losing the high-powered job she lives for, the controlling Margaret (Sandra Bullock) announces she's engaged to her unsuspecting, put-upon assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). After proposing a few demands of his own, the mismatched couple heads to Alaska where they have four short days to convince his quirky family and a very skeptical immigration agent that their charade is real. Also starring Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson and…

Dec. 19, 2019 -  “The Holiday” In this romantic comedy two women trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives. Iris (Kate Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda (Cameron Diaz), realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a…

Dec. 26, 2019  -  “The Americanization Of Emily" During the build-up to D-Day in 1944, the British found their island hosting many thousands of American soldiers who were "oversexed, overpaid, and over here". That's Charlie Madison (James Garner) exactly; he knows all the angles to make life as smooth and risk-free as possible for himself. But things become complicated when he falls for an English woman (Julie Andrews), and his commanding officer's (Melvyn Douglas) nervous breakdown leads to Charlie being…

    January 2, 2020  - “The Peanut Butter Falcon”Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from his care home in order to attend the wrestling school of his idol, the Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). In his odyssey across the Southeast, he joins forces with an on-the-run fisherman Tyler (Shia LaBeouf). Together they navigate obstacles by boat while being pursued by care home employee Eleanor (Dakota Johnson). (C) (2019) (1h 37m) (PG-13 For Brief…

Friends of the R. H. Johnson Library will hold a membership meeting during the regular monthly board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9 in the library.

January 9, 2020  - “Downton Abbey”The worldwide phenomenon Downton Abbey, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery & Elizabeth McGovern. (C) (2019) (2h 2m) (PG)STARDUST THEATRE Kuentz R.C.…

January 16, 2020 - “Judy”Showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renee Zellweger) arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It’s been 30 years since she shot to global stardom in “The Wizard of Oz”, but if her voice has weakened, her dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Featuring some of…

January 23, 2020 - “The Art Of Racing In The Rain”Based on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heartwarming tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his unique insight into the human condition, Enzo helps his owners — racecar driver Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), his wife Eve (Amanda Seyfried) and daughter Zoe — navigate life with a refreshing perspective on friendship, family and…