Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.
What: “Summertime” (1955)
Why: Can’t take that luxurious summer vacation you wanted? Let Katharine Hepburn take it for you, and in Venice, no less. Under the direction of David Lean, this film is a true love letter to the city, beautifully showcasing its architecture and sun-drenched atmosphere in glorious technicolor. It’s not just a travelog, however, as it also offers an effective examination of loneliness and the midlife crisis. If that may sound daunting and depressing, don’t worry. There’s plenty of humor milked out of the fish-out-of-water trope, not to mention a steamy romance at its center with Rossano Brazzi.
Where: This film is available on Kanopy, the library’s streaming app.
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.
See previous Reel Recs at keyslibraries.org/reel-recs.
