Movies for September 2016: Florence Foster Jenkins and Sophie's Choice

John C is hosting in September and the movies to watch are:

Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Director: Stephen Frears

Writer: Nicholas Martin

Stars: Meryl Streep,  Hugh Grant,  Simon Helberg

Sophie's Choice (1982) 

A warm hearted look at family dynamics as Sophie, a carefree mom, tries to decide which brand of margarine will make her children happy. Will she choose Imperial or Parkay?

Director: Alan J. Pakula

Writers: William Styron (based on the novel: "Sophie's Choice" by),  Alan J. Pakula (screenplay)

Stars: Meryl Streep,  Kevin Kline,  Peter MacNicol