The Morristown Movie & Dining (and More) Meetup Group!

AMC East Hanover 16, 3:30 showing

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is an upcoming American romantic fantasy film directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss. It stars Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

The story about a pair of strangers and the unimaginable journey that ties them together.

US release Sept 19, 2025

After the film we will meet just outside the auditorium and then head over to The Thirsty Turtle, 7 mins away in Florham Park, for discussion! ( Presumably around 6pm)

186 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932 https://www.thirstyturtle.com/FlorhamPark/index.html

If you are new to the group – welcome! Please be aware of the following:
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"The Guns of Navarone" was a 1961 movie based on the second novel of "Master Storyteller" Alistair MacLean.
MacLean wrote many thrillers and adventure novels in much a similar genre to Ian Fleming but, having read both, was a better writer than Fleming IMHO.
Many of his novels were made into films but he found most of the adaptations to be lacking.
"Navarone" and "Where Eagles Dare(1968)" were the exceptions. "Navarone" sported a superb cast, great script, was well directed, and won the Golden Globe best picture as well as several others wins and nominations including Academy Awards.
The cast is amazing:
Gregory Peck
David Niven
Anthony Quinn
Stanley Baker
Anthony Quayle
Irene Papas
Gia Scala
James Darren (who even does a bit of singing)
By 1967 a frustrated MacLean decided to write both the screenplay and novel at the same time for "Where Eagles Dare" which I may choose for another watch party some time. Comparing "Where Eagles Dare" to the disappointing big budget 70mm "Ice Station Zebra" (same year) is a case in point.
MacLean's favorite settings were WWII and Sea adventures. "Navarone" is a wartime film made during a flurry of wartime films like "Bridge on the River Kwai", "The Great Escape", "the Longest Day", and it is one of the best.
Its fun, over-the-top, and a thrilling ride. Enjoy!
Watch party details to follow. Starts early because of the 157 min length.

Notice: Change of Date
Oh no, I just realized that due to another film event that I absolutely MUST attend - a screening, and discussion, of a recently released documentary on Leni Riefenstahl by the Summit Film Society in Madison - on this same date and time, I'll have to move the date of this RRR (Remembering Robert Redford) event to Friday, Oct. 3. So sorry, for the inconvenience and hope that everyone who has already RSVP'd will still be able to attend.

From Cindy:
We recently lost a cinematic legend - Robert Redford. His film legacy is so long, with so many films, that there may be more than one event to remember him. Denis raised his hand with this one, choosing one of Redford's lesser known films for this watch party and discussion. He'll tell you more - watch this space!

From Denis:
In discussing the organizing of a proper memorial event for the recently-late great RR (Robert Redford), both Cindy and I realized that with so many works credited to him, both as actor and director, he deserves more than just one tribute from our group. So, here is the first: one of his lesser known – and acclaimed – films, but, nevertheless, one worthy of a re-watch… or first-watch for all of those who haven’t seen it yet – and should! Though not as prominent and well-known as the two box office blockbusters of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting,” “Sneakers” is still one heck of a nifty RR vehicle with a great supporting cast that includes the likes of Ben Kingsley and Dan Aykroyd.

A day before the commencement of this online event, Cindy will send out the link to all who have RSVP’d to meetup in Zoom. Then, we’ll all move over to another app – like “27twoseven” but not “27twoseven” – to watch the movie. At the conclusion, we’ll go back to Zoom for our discussion of it. Those who RSVP will receive further info and instructions on this shortly…

At least one other memorial tribute to RR from our group presented as a “Movie Classics” hosted by Susan will follow in a couple of weeks (titles being considered are “All the President’s Men, The Great Gatsby and The Candidate”). So, be on the look-out for that…