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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: MAY 2024

This month’s movie was the Sci-Fi Drama “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” from 2011 starring Andy Serkis as “Caesar”. How would one describe this movie? A cautionary tale of humanity’s hubris and desire to cure every disease known to man. What exactly is the plot of the movie? A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising. Trailer: Runtime: 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes) Rating:…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: MARCH 2024

This month’s movie was the Biopic on John Nash “A Beautiful Mind” from 2001 starring Russell Crowe as John Nash. How would one describe this movie?  An emotionally driven film showing how dangerous one’s mind can be and how sometimes the person you can’t always trust is yourself. What exactly is the plot of the movie? A mathematical genius, John Nash (Russell Crowe) made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY 2024

This month’s movie was the Historical Biopic on Alan Turing’s race against time to break the infamous Nazi Enigma code “The Imitation Game” from 2014 starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing. How would one describe this movie? A respectful film that will leave you on the edge of your seat in the hopes that Turing can succeed. What exactly is the plot of the movie? During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) tries to crack…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: JANUARY 2024

This month our SPS Movie Group will watch together the 2022 Fantasy Adventure Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, starring Antonio Banderas as “Puss in Boots” and Salma Hayek as “Kitty Softpaws”. How would one describe this movie? This movie is a Fantasy Adventure that touches upon fear and acceptance of family and death. What exactly is the plot of the movie? Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll when he learns that he…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER 2023

This month our SPS Movie Group will watch together the 1988 Sci-Fi Thriller THEY LIVE, starring Roddy Piper as “Nada” and Keith David as “Frank”. How would one describe this movie? This movie is an Action Sci-Fi Horror that has many themes that are still relevant to this day. What exactly is the plot of the movie? They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing…

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Square Peg Society’s Movie of the Month: November 2023

This month our SPS Movie Group will watch together all of Season Two of the Sci-Fi Thriller TV series Infinity Train, starring Ashley Johnson as “Mirror Tulip” and Robbie Daymond as “Jessie Cosay”. How would one describe this series? This series is a Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat with every episode bringing something new to the table and leaving you wanting more. What exactly is the plot of the second season? Infinity…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 2023

This month’s movie is the Romantic-Comedy “Midnight in Paris” from 2011 starring Owen Wilson as Gil and Rachael McAdams as Inez. How would one describe this movie? An artistic Romantic-Comedy set in the City of Lights. What exactly is the plot of the movie? Set in Paris, the film follows Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a screenwriter, who is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his materialistic fiancée (Rachel McAdams) and their divergent goals, which become increasingly exaggerated…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2023

This month’s movie is the Animated Sci-Fi Thriller “Ghost in the Shell” from 1995 starring Atsuko Tanaka/Mimi Woods (Japanese/English) as Matoko Kusanagi and Akio Ōtsuka/Richard Epcar (Japanese/English) as Batou. How would one describe this movie? A brilliant Sci-Fi Thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat to the very end. What exactly is the plot of the movie? It is the year 2029. Technology has advanced so far that cyborgs are commonplace. In addition, human brains can connect…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: JUNE 2023

This month’s movie is the Animated Biopic “The Wind Rises” from 2013 starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiro Horikoshi and Emily Blunt as Nahoko Satomi. How would one describe this film? A beautifully animated film that captivates you from start to finish with its visuals and storytelling. What exactly is the plot of the first season? From acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, this anime film chronicles the life of mechanical engineer Jiro Horikoshi from his childhood at the turn of the 20th…

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SQUARE PEG SOCIETY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH: MAY 2023

This month’s movie was the Historical Satire set in 1940’s Nazi Germany, Jojo Rabbit, from 2019 starring Taika Waititi as Adolf Hitler. How would one describe this film? A “Nazi satire” that can be tough to stomach due to the imagery shown of 1940s Nazi Germany and the style of “humour” used to lighten the mood not always being in good taste nor timing. What exactly is the plot of the first season? A World War II satire that follows…

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