Film Circle this Friday!

Stranger Than Fiction
Director: Mark Forster
Actors: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Maggie Gyllenhaal
(Running time: 1 hour, 53 minutes)

Harold Crick (Will Ferrell in a non-comedic role), plays a man who lives his life in a precise, routine manner…until one day his world is shaken by a strange voice in his head, narrating his every move. We find out early in the film that the voice is of a real-life author, (Emma Thompson), who does indeed seem to be writing Harold’s biography day by day. It may sound like a kooky plot, but the filmmakers and actors pull it off skillfully and it’s a fascinating look at one’s life as…well, a good story. Dustin Hoffman takes a turn as a literary theorist who tries to help Harold through the dilemma of his unraveling plot. The film twists and turns as Harold tries to figure out whether his story is comedy, tragedy…or something else. It’s a commentary on art vs. commercialism, as well as a fun, imaginative ride.

What if we ARE writing our own life stories? What would you do next? Come share your thoughts and musings with us afterward in our group discussion, as we look together for life lessons and insights.

PLEASE call or e-mail Carolyn your RSVP, as seating is limited: cpearson@cpearsondesign.com or 610-724-8848. If you state that you are attending on this website's Film Circle Event page, that is an adequate RSVP as well.
The Film Circle is held at the Philadelphia Meditation Center, 8 Eagle Road in Havertown, PA. See below for directions. The film will begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Come early for light refreshments at 7:00 PM. There is a $5.00 donation to Common Ground and the PMC. Next Film Circle dates: Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th.

Directions:

From Center City and West Philadelphia:
Take Market Street west to West Chester Pike (Route 3).
After crossing Township Line Road (Route 1), turn right on Darby Rd
When Darby Road splits, take left fork.
Cross Eagle Road, then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.


From Delaware:
Take I-95 north to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road).
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road..
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From New Jersey:
Cross Walt Whitman Bridge to Schuylkill Expressway (I-76)
Exit Schuylkill Expressway onto I-95 south.
Take I-95 south to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike / Rt 3).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road)
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road.
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Main Line Area:
Take Haverford Road or Wynnewood Road to East Eagle Road.
PMC is near the corner of East Eagle and Darby Roads.
Turn right onto Darby then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.