Film (2015)
Documentary
Directed by Davis Guggenheim
With Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai, Khushal Yousafzai, Atal Yousafzai
A vivid and endearing portrait of the now eighteen year old Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai, who in 2012 was a victim of Taliban aggression for her outspokenness regarding human rights, and who was the winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Movies
The Martian
Film (2015)
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Drew Goddard
Based on the novel The Martian (2011) by Andy Weir
With Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor
A stellar cast blasts off from Mars leaving one of its luminaries behind.
Roundtable on Chess:
Bobby Fischer, the Fischer-Spassky World Championship, and the new film
Pawn Sacrifice
Panel Discussion
Michael Cavallo, Chris Chase,
Eric Godin
A roundtable discussion with local chess wizards on the attractions of the game, the trials and tribulations of American chess genius Bobby Fischer, his celebrated championship match with the Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972, and the new film, Pawn Sacrifice, starring Tobey Maguire as Fischer and Liev Schreiber as Spassky.
Black Mass
Film (2015)
Directed by Scott Cooper
With Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Joel Edgerton
Captivating portrayals of the famed Boston Bulger brothers, gangster Whitey and politican Billy, with an account of Whitey’s corrupt relationship with the FBI agent who handled him.
Rosenwald
Film (2015)
Directed by Aviva Kempner
A thoughtful and revealing documentary about Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932), the genius behind Sears Roebuck, and his significant philanthropic dedication to African-American education in the early part of the twentieth century.