The Way Public Library in Perrysburg will feature several film series this fall and winter.
The Reel Talk Film Series showcases classic films and is set for 10 a.m. on one Thursday a month. A guest speaker talks after each movie. “Broadway Melody of 1936” kicks off the 12th season of this series Oct. 11. The movie stars Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell and is about the hijinks that go into getting a lead role on Broadway. “The Pirate,” starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, plays Nov. 8 and Ship Ahoy plays Dec. 6.
The Reel Art Film Series highlights foreign and art films at 7 p.m. on one Friday every month. The ninth season starts with “Queen to Play” on Sept. 28. The 2009 French film is about a chambermaid who learns to play chess. “My Father My Lord” is featured Oct. 26, followed by “Regarding Henry” on Nov. 16 and “Of Gods and Men” on Dec.14.
The recently formed “Show Me the Movie Series” features “Moneyball” at 2 p.m. Oct. 4. The 2011 film stars Brad Pitt and tells the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his unique way of putting a team together. “Bernie” is the next film in the series, set for 2 p.m. Nov. 7.
The Fonda Family Film Festival will highlight the Fondas at 2 p.m. on Sundays in November. Henry Fonda’s “The Best Man” is 2 p.m. Nov. 4. Fonda plays a presidential candidate in the 1964 film. A guest speaker will present afterward. “Ulee’s Gold” with Peter Fonda is Nov. 11 followed by Jane Fonda’s “Cat Ballou” on Nov. 18.
All showings are free. Free refreshments are available. The library is located at 101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. Call (419) 874-3135 for more information or visit http://www.waylibrary.info. More films will be announced for 2013.
–Staff reports
