News: Focus Features Free "Movie Mondays" To Offer Facebook Live Streams of Classic Movies

FOCUS FEATURES KICKS OFF“MOVIE MONDAYS” WITH FREE

FACEBOOK LIVE STREAMS OF CLASSIC FOCUS TITLES FOR FANS AT HOME

Focus Features announced that it will start having “Focus Movie Mondays,” hoping to bring moviegoers back to the movies from the comfort of their own homes. Beginning on Monday April 6th, Focus Features will be livestreaming a film exclusively on their Facebook page (here) every Monday in April for free. Each livestream will include a link to donate to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s COVID 19 Response Fund.

Focus Movie Mondays’ planned programming includes a screening watch party of Gosford Park,written by Julian Fellowes who received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film, another screening watch party of Mallrats with Kevin Smith, one of Moonrise Kingdom where Wes Anderson will take questions from viewers prior to the livestream, and more. Full screening schedule below. Each livestream will begin at 5PM PST / 8PM EST starting April 6 on the Focus Features Facebook page.

Focus Movie Mondays Current Schedule

• April 6 at 5pm PST/8pm EST: Gosford Park­– more information on the livestream is here
• Questions will be collected this Thursday, April 2 for Julian Fellowes and his answers will be revealed during the livestream.
• April 13 at 5pm PST/8pm EST: Moonrise Kingdom– more information on the livestream is here
• Questions will be collected Tuesday, April 7 for Wes Anderson and his answers will be revealed during the livestream.
• April 20 at 5pm PST/8pm EST: Mallrats including live Watch Party with Kevin Smith – more information on the livestream is here
• April 27 at 5pm PST/8pm EST: My Summer of Love– more information on the livestream is here

What to Watch This Weekend: May 24, 2013

In Theaters: Fast & Furious 6

So far, this is the most fun of this year's summer blockbusters. The story and stunts are often ridiculous, but in a funny, self-aware way. The driving and fight scenes are creative and don't have that fake, computer-animated feel common in so many big-budget films. And it's surprisingly funny. If you're looking for comedy this weekend, this may satisfy your cravings more than the disappointing Hangover Part III. Check out the review.

On DVD: Side Effects

What initially seems like a drama exploring the side effects of antidepressants becomes a complicated psychological thriller. Toward the end, the plot twists start seeming a bit silly but, overall, it's a suspenseful and surprising movie with another great performance by Dragon Tattoo actress Rooney Mara.

Streaming (HBO GO): Moonrise Kingdom

When focusing on its strange, charming 12-year-old protagonists, Moonrise is a funny and sweet tale of young love and preteen rebellion. The third act falls short as more time is spent on odder, quirkier characters and plot developments, but the rest is worth seeing.

Streaming (Amazon Prime Instant Video): The Painted Veil

This period drama is available until Friday, May 31. It's an adaptation of a 1925 novel starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts as a scientist and his wealthy socialite lover, who feels out of her element upon traveling with him to medical posts in the less glamorous parts of China. It's well-acted and shot in beautiful locations. May be a good way to wind down after an exciting holiday weekend.