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Friends of Duncan Film Club

Burn After Reading

2023-08-13 14:00:00 2023-08-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Friends of Duncan Film Club A special viewing of film releases. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area

Sunday, August 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-13 14:00:00 2023-08-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Friends of Duncan Film Club A special viewing of film releases. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area

A special viewing of film releases.

It's funny, sometimes delightful, sometimes a little sad, with dialogue that sounds perfectly logical until you listen a little more carefully and realize all of these people are mad. Roger Ebert https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/burn-after-reading-2008


The brilliantly contrived plot is in the manner of classical farce but it leads to mayhem on a massive scale that escalates from a broken nose to an accidental killing, butchery by axe, and execution by CIA gunmen. It's the ingenuity of it all that holds the audience (along with the performances) rather than any succession of laugh-aloud gags. Phillip French, The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/oct/19/comedy- coenbrothers


As it is, the Coens have constructed, with the aid of some of the best players in the business, a comedy that, like those other brothers called Marx, is spitefully able to make monkeys of practically everybody Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard.


Burn After Reading is a blackly comic illustration of Murphy's Law, set in the Washington world of CIA espionage, and populated with a cast of delusional dunces who are a wonder to behold. David Ansen Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/coen-brothers-latest-dark- comedy88973 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | movies | film |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rainbow Puppet Productions creates shows that enlighten, entertain, and educate through original music, puppets and dance. Ages 0-8. 

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho he met that evening at a coffee shop.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jul 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Where teens can socialize, strategize and learn tabletop games. All materials will be provided. Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap and cheer summer is here for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jul 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Clap and cheer summer is here for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Each African Story Time program will take participants to one African country through dance, storytelling, and language/culture. Ages 6-12

Tue, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Thu, Aug 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bask in summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Aug 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bask in summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the newest titles on our shelves! 📚 ☕

Thu, Aug 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Sat, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spend your Saturday morning laughing with us! As we enjoy stories full of humor and juggling.

Sat, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

Sun, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6

Mon, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Aug 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Tue, Aug 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock out this summer with Rocknoceros! Ages 0-5

Tue, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Rock out this summer with Rocknoceros! Ages 0-5

Tue, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18