Friday Night at the Movies
Don and Caryl Safford's
Home Movie Theater 7:30 p.m.
Popcorn, Pop, Dessert, Movie, Discussion and Fellowship
All for only $2.00 a person.
Sign-up in the Church Office at the beginning of each month.
September 28, 2007
Einar Gilkyson is a bitter man. His only son was killed in an auto accident. When Jean, his son's widow, fleeing from her boyfriend, and his granddaughter, Griff, show up at his ranch, he grudgingly agrees to take them in. Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Lopez star in a story about the devastating effects of loss and the power of forgiveness.
Discussion Leader: Don and Devra Dunham
October 19, 2007
Global communication has made our world smaller but culture and language continue to divide us. Four stories take place in four countries, all connected by the ease at which we travel from place to place. Babel is a brilliant film that demonstrates how we are all in this together whether we like it or not.
Discussion Leader: John Smoke
November 16 , 2007
The Lives of Others takes place in 1984 as the East German secret spy agency "Stasi" implements wall-to-wall surveillance of a successful playwright and his actress girlfriend. The spy, a man who lives by party rules, listens to the conversations of a man who loves his work, his friends, his girlfriend, and his life. A political thriller that is intellectually challenging and profoundly emotional.
Discussion Leader: Sue Thornquist
December 21, 2007
Adam Fiedler wants to throw his son Benjamin the most elaborate bar mitzvah the neighbors have ever seen. Benjamin has other ideas. He secretly invites his divorced Grandfather who lives on an Indian reservation with his young girlfriend.
- Will Adam book Dodger Stadium?
- Will Benjamin master his Hebrew?
- Will Adam talk to his own father?
Keeping up with the Steins took home the Best Feature Award at the U. S. Comedy Festival.
Discussion Leader: Nick Nicholas
January 18, 2008
Kitty escapes her mother's household and rules by marrying a doctor who has fallen head over heels in love with her. Walter works as a bacteriologist in Shanghai, a place Kitty finds tedious and boring. Their deeply troubled, angry relationship is set against a cholera epidemic in an ancient civilization facing political change.
Discussion Leader: Ina and Ray Osborn
February 15, 2008
Maurice, a narcissistic, lecherous actor has grown old. When a niece of his friend, Ian, comes to live with her uncle, Ian dreams of home-cooked meals. Maurice dreams of seduction. Peter O'Toole's luminous performance is for those of us who still believe we are twenty even though the mirror says otherwise.
Discussion Leader: Peg Schultz
March 14, 2008
The Cizeks watch from their windows during World War II waiting for the hard times to pass. Unexpectedly, they are drawn into the drama as scoundrel, sinner, and hero all rub shoulders in their kitchen, proving that humor, courage, and generosity of spirit can be found in the most unexpected places.
Discussion Leader: Laura Temple and Andy Wood
April 18, 2008
Diana, the "people's princess" dies in a late night crash. Queen Elizabeth and the royal family stand aloof from the tragedy, refusing to lower the flag. Diana is divorced, no longer a royal. Tony Blair senses the public's mood and seeks to change Queen Elizabeth's mind. Helen Mirren gives a flawless performance, an inside look into the mind and heart of a queen and her subjects.
Discussion Leader: Jonathan Dean
May 16, 2008
The true story of Petey Greene who practically invented talk radio in D.C. and his friendship with Dewey Hughes. The two men change each other against the backdrop of the 60's and 70's.
Discussion Leader: Lee Derry
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
DGFUMC Movie Theater 1:30 p.m.
September 7, 2007
Diana, the "people's princess" dies in a late night crash. Queen Elizabeth and the royal family stand aloof from the tragedy, refusing to lower the flag. Diana is divorced, no longer a royal. Tony Blair senses the public's mood and seeks to change Queen Elizabeth's mind. Helen Mirren gives a flawless performance, an inside look into the mind and heart of a queen and her subjects.
October 5, 2007
Chris Gardner is a smart, talented, determined, HOMELESS father of a 5 year old. “Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something—even me” he tells his son. His belief in himself allows him to roll with the punches and return to his feet again and again. Today he is owner and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. He is an active supporter and advocate for the homeless through the Glide Methodist Church in San Francisco and the Cara Program in Chicago.
November 2, 2007
Mrs. Palfrey, a recent widow, moves into a hotel in London to be closer to her busy 26 year old grandson. It isn’t her grandson that she forms a bond with though, it is a struggling writer who is as lonely for family as she is.
December 7, 2007
TV Science Fiction actors are mistaken by aliens for the real thing. Kidnapped, they are expected to help the aliens win a war against a deadly adversary. Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle says "A thoroughly satisfying comedy and a respectable space adventure."
January 4, 2008
Adam Fiedler wants to throw his son Benjamin the most elaborate bar mitzvah the neighbors have ever seen. Benjamin has other ideas. He secretly invites his divorced Grandfather who lives on an Indian reservation with his young girlfriend.
- Will Adam book Dodger Stadium?
- Will Benjamin master his Hebrew?
- Will Adam talk to his own father?
Keeping up with the Steins took home the Best Feature Award at the U. S. Comedy Festival.
February 1, 2008
Erin Gruewell began her first teaching job at Wilson High School in long Beach, CA as an idealistic English Instructor. She struggled to teach Homer’s Odyssey to her class of disruptive students until one day she began to listen to them. Stunned, she changed her focus. Her students began to write and named themselves "The Freedom Writers."
A true story.
March 7 , 2008
Kitty escapes her mother's household and rules by marrying a doctor who has fallen head over heels in love with her. Walter works as a bacteriologist in Shanghai, a place Kitty finds tedious and boring. Their deeply troubled, angry relationship is set against a cholera epidemic in an ancient civilization facing political change.
April 4, 2008
Inge, a 1920 Norwegian mail order bride describes her life in Minnesota to her grandson after her husband’s death in 1968. The film explores prejudice, personal strength, love, friendship, and love of the land. "A real treasure, a film of laughter and joy," say the reviewers.
May 2, 2008
A small town in Australia is the site of a satellite dish that is to relay pictures from the first moon walk. The townspeople are thrilled , humbled, and nervous by their role on the world stage. A good hearted movie that will leave you smiling.
Sponsored by the Counseling Center
An Unfinished Life
Babel
The Lives of Others 
Keeping Up 
The Painted Veil 
Venus
Divided We Fall 
The Queen
Talk To Me 
The Pursuit of Happyness
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont 
Galaxy Quest 
Freedom Writers 
Sweet Land 
The Dish