CINEMA QUEST – FALL 2025 VIDEOS

Coordinators: Howard Salik, Marian Friedmann, Vince Grosso

Cinema Quest explores currently released and classic movies; the films, their casts and directors, storylines, scripts, and more are discussed and critiqued.

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The Three Films: The Conversation, The Friend, I’m Still Here

Presenters: Donna Basile, Bob Reiss, Paul Adler
Presentation Date: September 3, 2025

• Three Films

The Conversation—The first in our espionage series. Gene Hackman’s Oscar-nominated performance as a surveillance expert in Francis Ford Coppola’s drama that explores themes of guilt and responsibility in the area of diminishing privacy.

The Friend—When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own inner life.

I’m Still Here—As Brazil faces the tightening grip of military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, must reinvent herself and her family when authorities abduct her husband. A Brazilian film and Oscar winner.

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The Three Films: Lily; Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Spy; The Life of Chuck

Presenters: Arlynn Greenbaum, Len Levitt, Howard Salik
Presentation Date: September 17, 2025

• Three Films

Lily— Watch the inspiring true story of Lily Ledbetter, portrayed by Patricia Clarkson, as she uncovers the deep-rooted injustices in her workplace—and fights back against a system rigged against her—this film resonates with anyone who believes in fairness and equality..

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy — (Second in our Espionage Series). Get ready for a masterclass in espionage! Immerse yourself in a world of Cold War intrigue and deception where every character may be hiding a deadly secret. With an all-star cast featuring Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Colin Firth. This adaptation of John Le Carré’s classic is sure to keep you guessing.

The Life of Chuck —Experience the poignant journey of Charles “Chuck” Krantz, as Stephen King’s short story takes you through the spectrum of life’s experiences-love, loss, and everything in between. This poignant tale will leave you pondering the essence of existence itself.