Photo Credit: Bush Family Home

What to watch: The George W. Bush Childhood Home, now the Bush Family Home State Historic Site, will host its monthly Movie Club on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. in the Visitors Center. This month’s selection is the 1956 film Around the World in 80 Days, based on Jules Verne’s 1873 classic adventure novel.

The big picture: The Movie Club focuses this year on Oscar-winning films from the 1950s, a decade tied to the Bush family’s time in the city. The inaugural session featuring On the Waterfront (1954) drew strong participation, and upcoming screenings include The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) on March 21.

The free club meets at 1412 W. Ohio Ave. Attendees are encouraged to watch the film beforehand, currently streaming on Max, and to come prepared to explore themes such as adventure, modernity, control, and chance.

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Go deeper: The 1956 adaptation stars David Niven embarking on Phileas Fogg’s globetrotting wager. The film won five Academy Awards at the 29th Oscars, including Best Picture, and featured more than 50 cameo appearances from actors and public figures, including Frank Sinatra, Buster Keaton, and Edward R. Murrow.

What’s next: The discussion begins at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Visitors Center. No registration is required, just show up ready to chat. Visit the Bush Family Home website or Facebook for more information on the 1950s series schedule.