Alexandria Oddball Cinema
The Great Train Robbery
Thursday, May 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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This feature may have been produced simply to give Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland opportunities to show off their acting prowess. The pair have a grand time playing sophisticated Victorian rogues who plot to steal a shipment of gold from a railway train. Skullduggery of every hue is involved as they make elaborate preparations that involve deceiving and/or corrupting officials responsible for packing, transporting, and safeguarding the loot. The heist itself is a suspenseful grand finale as the operation suffers last-minute complications that require daredevil stunts to resolve. The story is loosely based on an actual crime.
While this tale of high adventure provides great entertainment for general audiences, a warning is necessary: there’s a brief scene of a dog killing rats, and it was filmed with a real dog killing real rats. The director wasn’t informed that there would be no fakery in this scene until the dog and rats were set loose.
■ Title — The Great Train Robbery
■ A.K.A. — The First Great Train Robbery
■ Director — Michael Crichton
■ Cast — Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down
■ Rating — PG
■ ©1978 | 1h 50m | Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller
■ Distributed by MGM
■ Licensed for showing in Alexandria libraries by MPLC
TypesMovies & Film
AgesAdults | Seniors
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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |
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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
This free class is rooted in the classical teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra and builds upon the foundational sequence to gently explore new depths of practice. Like all Dharma Yoga, this advanced beginner-to-intermediate level sequence blends the physical discipline of hatha yoga with the meditative and introspective qualities of raja yoga, using posture (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation to promote vitality, inner stillness, and radiant peace.
Students will be guided through Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) and a slightly more dynamic variation of Shiva Namaskar (held poses), with options offered throughout to support students of all levels. Expect a complete and balanced practice that may also include mantras, guided deep relaxation in savasana, and alternate-nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) to calm the nervous system.
This sequence remains accessible to all levels, including beginners. Modifications and the use of props are always encouraged to ensure a safe and supportive experience for every-body.
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