The Bedford Playhouse Movie Club is hosted by educator Vic Messick. The theme for the series is literary adaptations / local Hudson Valley connections. Read the book, watch the film, then stay for the discussion afterwards. This is a romantic comedy set in Paris about a family that goes there because of business, and two young people who are engaged to be married in the fall have experiences there that change their lives. It’s about a young man’s great love for a city, Paris, and the illusion people have that a life different from theirs would be much better. Inspired by A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway.
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This beloved classic of innocence and wonder comes to life on screen, set against the sweeping sands of the Sahara and carried by the unforgettable songs of Lerner & Loewe. The Little Prince tells the magical story of a stranded pilot and a mysterious child from another world, whose journey together is filled with whimsical encounters and timeless lessons. Along the way, they meet a wise fox, a vain rose, a faraway king, and a cunning snake — each offering insights about love, loss, and what truly matters. This is a film that reminds us all of the beauty of seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
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Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected expert crafter. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative … the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
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“Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.
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Nominated for 2 Academy Awards and a Golden Globe winner! A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
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What’s inside the giant, gift-wrapped box? A tollbooth, a toy car… and adventure! Join young Milo as he travels through The Phantom Tollbooth into a magical world blending Norton Juster’s beloved story with Chuck Jones’ iconic animation. With live-action bookends, a stellar voice cast, and a tick-tick-ticking watchdog named Tock, this whimsical tale delights with warring kingdoms, quirky creatures, and boundless imagination.
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After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
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Join the fun as the Little family adopts Stuart, an energetic mouse-like boy (voiced by Michael J. Fox). While Mr. and Mrs. Little (Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis) instantly adore him, their son George (Jonathan Lipnicki) isn’t so sure. Meanwhile, the family cat, Snowbell (Nathan Lane), teams up with a gang of scheming felines to get Stuart out of the house. Packed with special effects, comedy, and adventure, this is one wild Little family tale!
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Journey into the fantastical world of Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and a cast of incredible creatures created by Jim Henson. Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins from her favorite book to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King (Bowie)! Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah will have to outwit the King by befriending the very Goblins who protect him, in hopes that their loyalty isn’t just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems!
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Q&A at 7pm, Film at 7:30pm.
Don’t miss this exclusive pre-film Q&A with the Music Director and Conductor of WICKED on Broadway! Get an insider’s perspective on keeping this Broadway sensation running smoothly in NYC and on tour.
Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz: misunderstood Elphaba and popular Glinda. The two meet as students at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship. But when they meet the Wizard of Oz, their friendship is tested as their lives take very different paths toward becoming Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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