Thursday 13th August at 9.15am is “The Music Man” 1964 Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910 Iowa by posing as a boys' band leader to raise money before he can skip town. Stars: Robert Preston Shirley Jones and Buddy Hackett. Won 1 Oscar
Ever dreamed of walking beneath a canopy of soft pink cherry blossoms, wandering through serene bamboo forests, or tasting the vibrant culinary delights of Tokyo—all without leaving your seat? Grab your passport to daydreaming because the Armchair Travel Group is heading to Japan on Monday, 17th August!
Tuesday 1st September at 1.30pm is “The Firm” 1hr 43m 2003 2h54m. A law school graduate uncovers a sinister secret about the Memphis firm that made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Stars: Tom Cruise Jeanne Tripplehorn and Gene Hackman Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Thursday 10th September at 9.15 am is “Oliver” 1968 After being sold to the mortician Sowerberry, young orphan Oliver Twist runs away and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by their elderly mentor Fagin in 1830s London in this musical based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. Stars: Mark Lester, Ron Moody and Shani Wallis. Won 5 Oscars
Join the Horsham U3A Classic Movies group for our next screening: the compelling biographical drama, "The Founder". Starring Michael Keaton in a powerhouse performance, the film tells the true story of Ray Kroc, a struggling salesman who turned a small-scale innovative fast-food joint operated by brothers Richard and Maurice "Mac" McDonald (played by Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch) into one of the biggest restaurant empires in the world. It is a fascinating, fast-paced look at ambition, business, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream.
Join the Horsham U3A Sounds of Music group for a special big-screen presentation of our October Musical of the Month: the delightful 1949 classic, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"! Set in 1908, this lively musical comedy follows the breezy antics of baseball-playing vaudevillians Dennis Ryan and Eddie O'Brien. Sparks fly—and complications ensue—when a sports-loving woman unexpectedly inherits the team. Boasting an all-star cast featuring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Esther Williams, the film is packed with wonderful choreography, catchy musical numbers, and plenty of laughs. Whether you are a lifelong fan of Hollywood golden-age musicals or seeing it for the first time, come along and enjoy a fantastic morning on the big screen with fellow members.
