Matinee Movies

"Project Hail Mary" & "The Odyssey"

Date: Tuesday, December 15th

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Lapham Community Center

We are excited to introduce a daytime movie discussion group, Matinee Movies. This group gives more members the flexibility to enjoy thoughtful movie discussions in a daytime setting. Matinee Movies & Critics' Corner watch and critique the same movies so please join us at the group that best suits your schedule. 

Watch both movies at your leisure prior to attending. At the meeting, we will review and rate each movie. 

Event Details:

• Coffee provided.

• Guests are welcome, please include in your registration.

• Space is limited, waitlist available.
  

Any questions or cancellations, please email Toni Tucker.

Friday evening discussion alternative: Critics' Corner will meet on Friday December 11th at 7:00pm at a member's home. 

The following two movies will be discussed and then rated:

Project Hail Mary: A 2026 science fiction film starring Ryan Gosling as a middle school teacher and former molecular microbiologist who wakes up from an induced coma aboard the interstellar spacecraft Hail Mary suffering from amnesia. He learns that he is the sole survivor of a three-person crew travelling to the Tau Ceti system, 11.9 light years from earth. Also starring Sandra Huller and James Ortiz (as the voice of Rocky).

Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, fuboTV, Roku Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play Movies & TV.

The Odyssey: A 2026 epic action fantasy film. It is an adaption of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey. In the film, Odysseus, the Greek King of Ithaca, undergoes a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and encounters mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife Penelope. It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. 

Can Be Seen On: After November 17 can be seen at home digitally on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango.