8.31.2009

FILM THE BOOK! September 4, 7:00 pm FREE!

A computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He becomes a heroic rebel figure, but is he The One?


Join us for another film screening, and discussion in our ongoing exploration of The Hero's Journey.


Paired with the book Neuromancer by William Gibson.


Rated R.


FREE!


Cesar Chavez Library

615 Williams Rd., Salinas 758-7345



8.29.2009

FILM THE BOOK! August 30, 2:00 pm FREE!


To save his swamp the ogre Shrek is sent on a hero’s quest to slay the Dragon and save the beautiful Princess who has a deep, dark secret. Based on the children’s book by William Steig.

Bring the kids and take a look at the Hero's Journey through the eyes of an Ogre, and a talking Donkey!

Rated PG.

FREE!


El Gabilan Library

1400 N. Main St.
Salinas, CA
831-758-7302


8.22.2009

FILM THE BOOK! August 28, 7:00 pm FREE!


John Anderton is a top “Pre-Crime” cop in the late-21st century when technology can predict crimes before they’re committed, but he becomes the suspect when he’s targeted for a murder charge.

Join us for another look at The Hero's Journey with this chilling look at technology run amok, and what rights people might be willing to give up in return for safety and security!

Based on a short story
by Philip K. Dick

Rated PG-13

FREE!

John Steinbeck Library
350 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, CA
831.758.7311

8.15.2009

FILM THE BOOK! August 21, 7:00pm FREE!


After graduating college, Christopher McCandless gave his entire savings to charity and set out on a journey across America to the Alaskan wilderness. Was it a heroic journey, or a foolish adventure?

Based on a true story as told in the book by Jon Krakauer.


Rated R


FREE!

John Steinbeck Library
350 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, CA 831.758.7311

8.08.2009

FILM THE BOOK! August 14, 7:00pm FREE!



Twenty years have passed since Don Diego de la Vega fought oppression as the legendary hero Zorro and now he must find a successor to stop the tyrant who has a plot to buy Alta California and enslave the population to work in his mines.

Based on the story, THE CURSE OF CAPISTRANO by Johnston McCulley.

Rated PG-13

FREE!

Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 831.758.7345


8.01.2009

FILM THE BOOK! August 7, 7:00pm FREE!

Tita is in love with Pedro but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita transfers her emotions into the food she prepares.

A sumptuous
fairy tale based on the book by Laura Esquivel.
Spanish with English subtitles. Rated R.

FREE!


Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 831.758.7345