Library
Did you enjoy The Black Swan? Join us for three great films about theatre and dance at the Shirlington Branch Library this month:
"Kiss Me Kate" - Tuesday March 1, 6:30 p.m.
The film adaptation of Cole Porter's stage hit version of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Includes the songs "So in Love," "Too Darn Hot" and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare."
Directed by George Sidney and starring Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson. Not rated, 109 minutes. [1953]
"The Red Shoes" - Tuesday March 15, 6:30 p.m.
A story about a ballet performance of Hans Christian Andersen's dark fairy tale, with a ballerina torn between her love for a ballet director and a composer.
Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Not rated, 133 minutes. [1948]
"Being Julia" - Tuesday March 22, 6:30 p.m.
A story of the London stage in the 1930s based on a tale by W. Somerset Maugham. Reigning diva Julia Lambert's success and fame grow suddenly wearisome as she reaches middle age. She falls for a young American who breaks her heart, leading to a plot of revenge.
Starring Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons. Rated R, 104 minutes. [2004]
- Summer Family Movies
We've got a full schedule of fun, free family films at Shirlington and Westover this summer! Get the complete Library film schedule. Shirlington Branch Library, Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Jun 24: Tangled - rated PG, 100 minutes [2010]July 1: How...
- Royalty On Film, Tuesdays In June
Join us Tuesday nights in June, when the Shirlington Branch Library looks at British Royalty on film: The Young Victoria - June 14, 6:30 p.m. Jean-Marc Vallée's portrait of the turbulant first year's of the British monarch's reign....
- Arlington Reads 2011: Film Screenings At Shirlington
As part of our Arlington Reads 2011 program, the Shirlington Branch Library will screen a series of films related to The Soldier's Story. Please join us for: "The Hurt Locker" [2008] - Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. An intense portrayal of elite American...
- Tonight's Screening: The Kids Are All Right
During the month of February, get lost in someone else's life during the Shirlington Branch Library's Shirlington Screens Film Series. "It's Complicated" - Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. After attending their son's college graduation, a couple...
- November Films At Shirlington
Join us for three intense and provocative films this month at the Shirlington Branch Library -- Frost/Nixon - Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. The Shirlington Screens Politics and Media presents Ron Howard's film based on the former president's series...
Library
March Films at Shirlington
Did you enjoy The Black Swan? Join us for three great films about theatre and dance at the Shirlington Branch Library this month:
"Kiss Me Kate" - Tuesday March 1, 6:30 p.m.
The film adaptation of Cole Porter's stage hit version of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Includes the songs "So in Love," "Too Darn Hot" and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare."
Directed by George Sidney and starring Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson. Not rated, 109 minutes. [1953]
"The Red Shoes" - Tuesday March 15, 6:30 p.m.
A story about a ballet performance of Hans Christian Andersen's dark fairy tale, with a ballerina torn between her love for a ballet director and a composer.
Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Not rated, 133 minutes. [1948]
"Being Julia" - Tuesday March 22, 6:30 p.m.
A story of the London stage in the 1930s based on a tale by W. Somerset Maugham. Reigning diva Julia Lambert's success and fame grow suddenly wearisome as she reaches middle age. She falls for a young American who breaks her heart, leading to a plot of revenge.
Starring Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons. Rated R, 104 minutes. [2004]
- Summer Family Movies
We've got a full schedule of fun, free family films at Shirlington and Westover this summer! Get the complete Library film schedule. Shirlington Branch Library, Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Jun 24: Tangled - rated PG, 100 minutes [2010]July 1: How...
- Royalty On Film, Tuesdays In June
Join us Tuesday nights in June, when the Shirlington Branch Library looks at British Royalty on film: The Young Victoria - June 14, 6:30 p.m. Jean-Marc Vallée's portrait of the turbulant first year's of the British monarch's reign....
- Arlington Reads 2011: Film Screenings At Shirlington
As part of our Arlington Reads 2011 program, the Shirlington Branch Library will screen a series of films related to The Soldier's Story. Please join us for: "The Hurt Locker" [2008] - Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. An intense portrayal of elite American...
- Tonight's Screening: The Kids Are All Right
During the month of February, get lost in someone else's life during the Shirlington Branch Library's Shirlington Screens Film Series. "It's Complicated" - Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. After attending their son's college graduation, a couple...
- November Films At Shirlington
Join us for three intense and provocative films this month at the Shirlington Branch Library -- Frost/Nixon - Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. The Shirlington Screens Politics and Media presents Ron Howard's film based on the former president's series...