This popular film series, in its 34th year, features eight award-winning international and independent films from around the world. Once again it is presented by the Springfield Art Association in support of the Michael Victory II Art Library and the SAA’s creative program. The series is named after Molly Schlich, a local woman “dedicated to sharing the bounty and wisdom of films from all over the world.” Schlich passed away in 2021. This year’s lead-off film is a French romantic comedy about a desperately single bookseller who, lost in a fantasy world, must pursue her dreams of becoming a writer to improve her love life. Rated R. Adults $10, students $5.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Sun., Jan. 18, 1-3, 4-6 p.m. and Tue., Jan. 20, 7-9 p.m.
AMC Classic Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Drive
217-523-2631
This article appears in January 15-21, 2026.
