Checking Out WCPL Items Could Help With Winter Blues
By Melissa Chapman
Cataloging Supervisor
WARSAW — With Spring nowhere in sight, it’s a great time to come to the Warsaw Community Public Library and check out a few films to take home and watch on a cold winter’s day. I have three new releases that might be of interest to you. All three movies are geared toward adults.
If you could ask God one question, what would it be? “An Interview with God” is a faith-based drama that is thought provoking, even for those who do not think of themselves as religiously inclined.
Paul Asher, played by Brenton Thwaites, is a talented religion journalist who is having a crisis of faith. After returning from a visit to war torn Afghanistan, he starts questioning his believeth in God. A work assignment with an interviewee who claims to be none other than God, played by David Strathairn, further challenges Paul and the faith he is questioning.
The film may not deliver answers, but will prompt thought and conversation about its eternal themes.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a biopic film about the rock group Queen and their lead singer Freddie Mercury. As in most other film biographies, the central character — in this case Mercury — through hard work, determination, and a commitment to his own unique artistic vision rises to the pinnacle of show business success. The film isn’t a cradle to grave biography, but rather it covers 15 years of Queen’s rise and comeback, showcasing the band’s memorable performance at Live Aid in 1985.
Rami Malek, who plays Mercury, struts with infectious charisma, miraculously capturing the powerful stage magic that was Mercury.
The concluding 1985 Live Aid performance is astonishing and a reflection of how transcendent Queen were as live performers. If you’re a lover of music and a fan of Queen, you’ll love this film.
“Bad Times at the El Royale” is the kind of film you want to watch again. Its rich detail work in the narrative, the lush set design, beautiful cinematography, and fantastic performances make the entire experience fun.
Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. We learn backstories throughout the course of the movie through vignettes. If you like Tarantino movies, you will enjoy this film as it is shot in the same style. If you haven’t take a trip to the El Royale, now’s a great time to check-in.