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Previous Movies that Matter Meetups:

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October 19, 2019
Come to our neighborhood!
We will be watching a 2018 documentary exploring the life and work of a beloved children's television icon.
​Potluck starts @ 6:30!
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May 18, 2018 Meetup

Last month we watched Hell or High Water.

​Hints for this month...


- This breakout film of 2002 gained critical acclaim after it’s lead actress became the youngest, at that time, to ever be nominated for Best Actress.  She was 13 at the time.   
 
- It’s based on a book by New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera and is a story of love, rejection, and triumph.  
 
- The film’s director is currently scheduled to remake Disney’s animated classic Mulan into an epic live action feature film.   

 
Post your guesses on our Meetup.com group!


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April 20, 2018 Meetup

Last month we watched October Sky.

​Hints for this month...


-A modern day crime-thriller-western set in rural West Texas.
 
-It stars actors famous for playing "The Dude, Captain Kirk, and Lance Armstrong."  

- After making waves at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the movie was released nationally and earned four 2017 Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing

 
Post your guesses on our Meetup.com group!


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March 16, 2018 Meetup

Last month we watched Loving Vincent. 

- Released in 1999 it is a coming of age story set in coal mining country. 
- Based on a true story.
- The title of the film is an anagram - if you rearrange the letter of the movie title you can spell the book it is based on. 

 
Post your guesses on our Meetup.com group!


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February 16, 2018 Meetup

We continue our monthly movie and discussion Meetups.

Here's a few hints for the February movie…
- This 2017 film is the first feature-length painted animation film.

- The film centers around the life and strange death of a famous painter.

 
Post your guesses on our Meetup.com group!


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January 19, 2018 Meetup

Happy 2018! We continue our monthly movie and discussion Meetups in the New Year.

Here's a few hints for the January movie…
- The film stars Bill Nighy and Kelly MacDonald
- Primarily takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Released in 2005
- Written by Richard Curtis of Four Weddings and a Funeral fame

Post your guesses on our Meetup.com group!


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December 15, 2017 movie…
Copyright rules stipulate that we cannot advertise the name of the film in advance.
 

- Rotten Tomatoes says: "A rich and moving story about an immigrant family adjusting to life in Hell’s Kitchen."
- Released in 2003.

​The film was...In America.


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November hints movie…
- This 1987 film is directed by John Hughes
- This holiday movie has a transportation theme
- We are showing this film to get you in the Thanksgiving holiday spirit.

The film was...Planes, Trains and Automobiles!


 October movie…
- This 2003 film stars Joseph Fiennes as a 16th Century historical figure
- Rotten Tomatoes says: "Engrossing, as much for its history lesson as for its filmmaking."
- We are showing this film as part of the 
500th anniversary of the Reformation celebration
The film was... Luther!

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Our new season of Movies that Matter kicked off Friday, September 15th! 

Copyright rules stipulate that we cannot advertise the name of the film in advance. For July we watched The Fountain.
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Here's a few hints for the September movie…
- Best Picture Nominee for 2017 Academy Awards
- Rotten Tomatoes says: In heartwarming, crowd-pleasing fashion, (this movie) celebrates overlooked -- and crucial -- contributions from a pivotal moment in American history.

 
We watched Hidden Figures!

 September is also the one year anniversary of Movies that Matter! Come celebrate this community based ministry initiative!


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The TENTH Movies that Matter on July 21st, 2017 Our nine other movie viewings have been a good community building experience. Plus delicious food!
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What movie did we watch? 
HINTS: Released in 2006, abstract science fiction, three stories intertwined, philosophical musings on love and loss.

Did you guess? 
We watched the Fountain, selected by Corey!





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