Movies at FVB
Movies are selected and shown by members of the FVB Movie Committee. They are shown in the 4th floor auditorium at 7:30 PM, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Movies are subtitled or closed captioned whenever possible, to aid those who have impaired hearing. Residents are encouraged to suggest movies by entering the names in the In-House loose-leaf book on the second floor. Movie trailers (movie previews) are now included on this page. A trailer appears immediately below the movie description. Click or tap on the arrowhead in the middle of the trailer window to watch the trailer. Click or tap on the ll icon at the bottom left of the trailer window to pause. (These trailers generally are taken from YouTube, and may include advertisements. If a pop-up advertisement appears while you're watching the trailer, just click on the X at theupper right of the advertisement, and it will go away, or if there is no X, just wait for the ad to end.)
All movies will be shown with subtitles unless otherwise indicated
May 2026 Movies
Thursday and Saturday 7:30 PM Auditorium
Sat 5/9 I Remember Mama (1948) PG Period Drama 2h 14m
With Irene Dunne and Barbara Bel Geddes
An immigrant Norwegian family in San Francisco faces financial struggles and everyday challenges while guided by a wise, compassionate mother. Through small triumphs and hardships, warmth, humor, and resilience shape children’s memories and values within a close-knit household over time.
Thurs 5/14 Flipped (2010) PG RomCom 1h 30m
With Madeline Carroll and Callan McAuliffe
Two neighbors grow up experiencing opposite feelings about each other, alternating perspectives from childhood through adolescence. Misunderstandings, family influences, and changing maturity reshape their impressions, leading to self-discovery, empathy, and a heartfelt realization about character, kindness, and genuine affection emerging.
Sat 5/16 Mercury Rising (1998) R Action/Thriller 1h 51m
With Bruce Willis and Miko Hughes
An autistic boy inadvertently deciphers a top secret government code, making him a target. A disillusioned agent protects him while evading relentless operatives, uncovering conspiracy, corruption, and moral conflict as pursuit intensifies across cities with mounting danger and urgency throughout.
Thurs 5/21 The Intern (2015) PG13 Comedy/Drama 2h 1m
With Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway
A retired widower joins a fast growing online fashion company as senior intern, forming unexpected friendship with overwhelmed founder. Generational differences fade as mentorship, loyalty, and perspective help navigate workplace pressures, personal struggles, and evolving priorities with warmth and humor throughout.
Sat 5/23 The Smashing Machine (2025) R Docudrama 2h 3m
With Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt
Fighter Mark Kerr battles addiction, injuries, and fame while competing in brutal early mixed martial arts events. Personal relationships strain as pressure mounts, revealing vulnerability behind dominance and exploring the emotional cost of success, ambition, and survival for everyone involved.
Thurs 5/28 Song Sung Blue (2025) PG13 Docudrama 2h 12 m
With Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
Married musicians struggling financially reinvent themselves performing tribute songs, gradually building unexpected popularity. Success brings opportunity but strains relationship, testing resilience, identity, and devotion as they pursue recognition, navigate setbacks, and discover meaning in perseverance and shared dreams together always.
Sat 5/30 E.T. (1982) PG SciFi Adventure 1h 55m
With Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore
A lonely suburban boy befriends stranded extraterrestrial, hiding him from authorities while forming deep emotional bonds. As the connection strengthens, communication, wonder, and danger grow. Family upheaval, friendship, and sacrifice culminate in a heartfelt farewell celebrating empathy, childhood innocence, and belonging forever.
NOTE: Please be aware that occasionally substitutions are necessary. Just think of it as a surprise.
