Movie Night: The Contender (2000)

Joan Allen and Jeff Bridges team up for a political drama in which she plays a U.S. Senator vying for the office of Vice President and he plays the President of the United States. Her bid for office is jeopardized by a controversy over a sexual scandal, which she refuses to discuss. Cast Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater

” …..This is one of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing. “The Contender” takes sides and is bold about it. Most movies are like puppies that want everyone to pet them.”
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Movie Nights are free of charge, including complimentary popcorn, and reservations are not required for Members or Guests. Films will be screened in the Upper Lounge starting at 7:00 P.M., and regrettably licensing restrictions mean that no minors are allowed to attend.