Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.
What: “Shōgun” (1980)
Why: With a highly acclaimed remake currently available on FX and Hulu, check out this Emmy-winning adaptation of James Clavell’s epic novel from more than 40 years ago (which we also have, naturally). The series still holds up remarkably well, thanks to its stately production values and a charismatic lead performance by Richard Chamberlain. As an adaptation, it streamlines the story to focus on Jack Blackthorne’s journey, yet still manages to feel substantial at an impressive 10 hours. The world-building is so immersive, however, that this runtime flies by. It’s worth noting that this miniseries isn’t available to stream anywhere, so physical copies of it have been in high demand since the launch of the remake.
Where: This movie is available as a DVD from the Monroe County Public Library system.
How: You can browse and request DVDs online by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org. To view our collection of streaming movies and TV, go to kanopy.com/keyslibraries and set up an account with your library card. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@keyslibraries.org.
Recommended By: Kelvin Cedeño, library assistant, Islamorada library branch.See previous Reel Recs at keyslibraries.org/reel-recs.
