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converge on the French Polynesian island of Haleakaloha and team up to deceive Dedham’s prim daughter, who has just learned of her father’s existence and his inherited stock from the company of which she is chairman, and hopes to find just cause to reclaim his shares. Dedham’s marriage to an island woman serves to further threaten his share in the company. A S IMP L E TWI ST OF FATE Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (1994) Cast: Steve Martin, Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney Small-town recluse Michael McCann lives an isolated existence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler suddenly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John Newland, who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later, however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation, leading to a custody battle. the movies L ION Sunday, November 17 at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm (2016) Cast: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. THE K I NG AND I Friday, November 15 at 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 16 at 6:00 pm & Sunday, November 17 at 6:30 pm (1956) Cast: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno In this film adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the king have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the king. AMER I CA’ S SWEETHEARTS Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (2001) Cast: Julia Roberts, John Cusack, Billy Crystal For an awkward, self-conscious girl like Kiki, being the personal assistant to a beautiful megastar like Gwen isn’t easy. But when she dutifully accepts the task of helping Gwen and her estranged husband Eddie make it through one last public appearance masterminded by legendary press agent Lee Phillips, forever devoted Kiki finds that her job is about to get even harder when her and Eddie’s relationship takes a romantic turn. * BAT TER I ES NOT I NCLUDED Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm (1987) Cast: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae Frank and Faye Riley are an elderly New York City couple living in a depressed part of town. There, they run a diner as well as an apartment building, which is home to a poor but friendly group of people. One day, Frank and Faye learn that a property developer wants them to sell the apartment. When they refuse, their diner is vandalized. However, Frank, Faye and their tenants are aided by mysterious flying saucers, which help them repair the diner and fight back. DONOVAN ’ S REE F Friday, November 22 at 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 23 at 6:00 pm & Sunday, November 24 at 6:30 pm (1963) Cast: John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Elizabeth Allen Three World War II Navy veterans, Donovan, Doc Dedham and Gilhooley, KIRBY PINES MOVIE RATING SYSTEM The Pinecone | November 2019 • 11 • = AVERAGE = GOOD = EXCELLENT = OUTSTANDING