Do you consider Die Hard a Christmas classic? Then this might be the perfect list of holiday movies for you!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Community Cinema - "Elf" 12/10 5:30PM
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This Tuesday, December 10th the Goodwin Library will be
showing the movie Elf (PG) at 5:30 PM. Bring your family and friends and get in
the holiday spirit with this festive comedy. Enjoy some popcorn, and feel free
to bring your own chairs and pillows for a more comfortable experience.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Looking for a Thanksgiving Movie?
Looking for a movie to watch this Thanksgiving? Though the holiday doesn't get as much attention as some others, there are some great Thanksgiving movies out there including this classic from John Hughes.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Ten Great Shakespeare Adaptations
Earlier this week the Film Society watched Joss Whedon's excellent new adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. If you're interested in checking out some other great (sometimes unorthodox) adaptations of the Bard's plays, check out this list from Time Magazine.
Monday, November 4, 2013
The Top 10 Comic Book-Based Performances
With Thor 2 just around the corner, superhero movie fans are ready for some more comic book action! Here are some comic book movies that are remembered for the great acting performances and not just the over-the-top action.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
November Film Discussion - Much Ado About Nothing - 11/12 5:30 PM
November Film Discussion
Much Ado About Nothing
After last month’s discussion of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”, we’ll be sticking with black & white for one more month. This time, it’s a new film however, Joss Whedon’s (The Avengers) new adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing.
Writer/director Joss Whedon gives William Shakespeare’s beloved battle-of-the-sexes comedy a contemporary makeover in this feature adaptation starring Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof. In the wake of an eventful trip abroad, Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Benedick (Denisof) arrive safely back in their hometown of Messina, where Claudio wastes no time declaring his love for Hero (Jillian Morgese). Alas, when clever Benedick learns that his friend has poured his heart out to the daughter of powerful governor Leonato (Clark Gregg), he chides his old friend relentlessly over the syrupy assertion while engaging Leonato’s outspoken niece Beatrice (Acker) in a series of spirited debates. Meanwhile, somewhere amidst all of the pointed insults and playful barbs, something that strangely resembles true love seems to blossom between Benedick and Beatrice.
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and brief drug use.
Watch & Discuss
This month the film society will engage in discussions about the themes of the movie. The enjoyment of the films we watch can be enhanced by thinking more deeply about them and participating in discussions both online and at our monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to participate in these discussions with us. Please join us and engage in thoughtful discussion right here.
Questions for Discussion
1. Why do you think Joss Whedon chose to use black & white in the film despite it being a modern adaptation?
2. How does the film differ from other Shakespeare adaptations you have seen?
3. How do language, imagery, and music establish (or confuse) period and setting in the film?
Much Ado About Nothing on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094064/
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Five Best Indie Films To See This Month
Bless Me, Ultima
No
How To Survive a Plague
Side Effects
Smashed
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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