Streaming Night: Train Dreams
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Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation's railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award-nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled.
Here's a chance to see one more of the Oscar nominees before the awards are given in a couple more weeks. This is a potluck, so bring something to share. We'll gather around 7, fill our plates, and then start the movie around 7:30. I'll email directions to attendees the Wednesday before - if you don't get the email by Thursday afternoon, message me through the Meetup messaging and I'll send it to you directly.
As always with these in-home events, space is limited so please treat your RSVP as a commitment. You can bring a guest, but, if you are on the waitlist, you should each RSVP individually. This is because, if one person drops out, the first singleton on the waitlist gets added, so people with guests end up getting skipped over.