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Waveny Park
New Canaan, CT
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Movies at Lapham Center (with Internet Movie Rating on a 10 scale) If you haven't seen a film at Lapham, you should try one of these. Our movies are shown on a ten foot screen using Blu-Ray technology whenever possible. Nearly all our films are shown with English sub-titles for those who have difficulty hearing.
Free Wednesday Films at 1 p.m.	Free Friday Films at 1 p.m.
Ondine November 9 (6.8), 111 minutes Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachelda Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net who he believes to be a water nymph	Veteran's Day - No Film November 11
African Cats November 16 at 1:30 p.m. (7.1), 89 minutes Nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways fo the wild	Underwater Universe November 18 (7.5) 94 minutes Documentary tracks the history and evolution of the seven deadliest underwater zones on the planet
Water for Elephants November 30 (6.9), 122 minutes Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson Veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus	Buck December 2 (7.1), 88 minutes Buck Brannaman, Robert Redford documentary about Buck Brannaman, a "horse whisperer"
Rabbit Hole Dec. 7 (7.5), 91 min., 1:30 p.m. Nicole Kidman, Diane Wiest, Aaron Eckhardt life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.	A Shine of Rainbows December 9 (7.0), 101 min. Aiden Quinn, Connie Nielson lonely orphan's life is transformed by extraordinary woman who teaches him to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and himself
The Lincoln Lawyer Dec. 21 (7.4), 119 minutes Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei sleazy defense attorney has a crisis of conscience when he represents a wealthy, crooked client	Larry Crowne December 16 (6.0), 98 minutes Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks romantic comedy about a middle-aged man who goes back to college after being downsized
Mao's Last Dancer January 4 (7.2), 117 minutes autobiography of Li Cunxin who at age 11was taken from his village to study ballet in Beijing	Sarah's Key January 6 (7.3), 111 minutes Kristen Scott Thomas, Aiden Quinn journalist learns about young girl whose family was torn apart in Paris during WWII
The Help January 11 (8.1) 146 minutes Emma Stone, Viola Davis aspiring author in 1960's writes a book about African American maids and the families they work for	Midnight in Paris January 13 (8.0), 94 minutes Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams Woody Allen's romantic comedy about a family traveling to Paris for business.
Through the Wormhole (8.8), 60 minutes each hosted by Morgan Freeman, this series explores the deepest mysteries of existence; if you like these, we'll show more Is There a Creator?- January 18	Waste Land January 20 (7.8), 99 min. this documentary is an emotional journey from the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro to the heights of international art stardom
Through the Wormhole (8.8), 60 minutes each hosted by Morgan Freeman, this series explores the deepest mysteries of existence; if you like these, we'll show more The Riddle of Black Holes - January 25	Cedar Rapids January 27 (6.4), 87 minutes Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche Tim Lippe has no idea what he's in for when he's sent to his company's annual insurance convention
Seven Days in Utopia February 1 (5.9), 106 minutes Robert Duvall, Lucas Black young golfer finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas	Illegal February 3 (6.8) 90 minutes French film about young Russian woman who lives illegally in Belgium with her son
The Perfect Game February 8 (6.4), 118 minutes true story about a group of boys from Mexico who won the Little League World Series	Cherry Blossoms February 10 (7.5), 127 minutes when a woman learns her husband is ill, she suggests visiting their children without telling him why
Of Gods and Men February 15 (7.3), 122 minutes Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda a group of Trappist monks in Algeria under threat by terrorists	The Wind Journeys February 17 (7.8), 120 min. musician travels a great distance to return an instrument to his elderly teacher
Summer Hours February 22 (7.1), 103 min. Juliette Binoche, Charles Berling adult children witness the disappearance of childhood memories when they sell family belongings	Movie Chat Karen Korner is retiring as our Movie Chat leader after four fun years. If you are a film buff willing to lead a short discussion after your choice of film, please get in touch with Lyn or Aggie - we'd love to keep this program going.
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