June 10 FILM FORUM: THE AFRICAN QUEEN Director John Houston took Kate Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart on location in the Congo to shoot this classic adventure/romantic comedy in which a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship during the first world war. Stream on Kanopy, Amazon, Apple, or Vudu.
June 14 POETRY DISCUSSION: “ON WINGS OF WORDS: POETRY WITH BIRDS.” Many poets through many generations have been fascinated by feathered songsters, and this month we’ll look at their ornithological verse. As usual, a small packet of poems will be sent out with the zoom invitation so you can have the texts handy during our discussion.
June 18 SUMMERTIME. Just two days before the official start of the season, we’ll take a look and listen to music and lyrics celebrating the solstice from classical to tin pan alley to rock and soul.
June 22 FILM FORUM: MEAN STREETS. Director Martin Scorsese’s first masterpiece is set in the milieu he knew from his old neighborhood, Little Italy, where he younger generation of aspiring criminals and tough guys hang out, make deals, and plan risky business. With unforgettable performances by a very young Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro. Stream on Hoopla, Amazon, Apple, or Vudu.
June 28 LADY DAY: THE MYTHS AND MUSIC OF BILLIE HOLIDAY While listening to a selection of her greatest recorded performances, we’ll examine the life and artistry of one of our most iconic singers, who brought depth of feeling and improvisatory genius to the Great American Songbook.
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