Monday Night Film Series presents LIFE OF CHUCK-FR

Event date(s): September 08, 2025
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series returns Monday September 8th with LIFE OF CHUCK screening at 7:30pm in Tilley 102, UNB. 

The LIFE OF CHUCK, directed by Mike Flanagan, is a poignant and unconventional adaptation of Stephen King’s novella that explores optimism amid existential melancholy. As the world seemingly unravels, Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor) finds himself haunted by the omnipresent image of Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston)—an ordinary accountant whose face appears everywhere, from billboards to TV ads. What begins as a surreal mystery unfolds into a deeply human story, connecting Marty, his ex-wife (Karen Gillan), and others to Chuck’s quietly profound life. 

Through flashbacks to Chuck’s childhood with his grandfather Albie (Mark Hamill), the film reveals a love for dancing, accounting, and a hidden attic secret. Flanagan, known for Midnight Mass and Doctor Sleep, masterfully elevates everyday moments into emotional set pieces. The Life of Chuck is a meditation on memory, mortality, and the beauty of ordinary lives—an intimate farewell wrapped in cosmic wonder.

Now that he’s delivered an elegy in the vein of “Stand By Me” or “The Shawshank Redemption,” Flanagan has made one thing clear: He’s attuned to King at every frequency. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post 

Watching The Life of Chuck, I was inspired to remember how wonderful it can be to find a movie that offers the thrill of discovery and the comfort of real emotions. James Berardinelli, Reelviews 

The Life of Chuck is sentimental, but never syrupy. It highlights the small moments that shape a life, mirroring Chuck's likable and nuanced character. Richard Crouse 

This year, 29 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a yearly film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night. 

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series 

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102