Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
September Film Society Meeting
September Film Discussion
The Great Gatsby
Thank you to everyone that came to the Film Society meeting on Monday night. The film and the discussion were fantastic. Our film next month will be Baz Luhrmann's stunning new adaptation of the Great Gatsby. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, and Joel Edgarton.
In this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, Nick Carraway (Maguire) is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio). As the cracks in Gatsby's artificial world start to appear to Nick, obsession and tragedy come crashing down.
Rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language.
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. How does the film use music to set the time period and control the action on screen?
2. Why is Gatsby so obsessed with Daisy? What does she represent to him?
3. Do you find any of the characters sympathetic?
4. How do the different locations in the film interact with one another and what do they symbolize?
References
The Great Gatsby on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/
Thursday, August 8, 2013
10 Greatest Baseball Films of All Time
On Monday the Film Society will be meeting to discuss "42". If you're interested in watching some of the other great baseball films that have come out of Hollywood, this list is a great start!
Monday, August 5, 2013
"Under Our Skin" Film Screening on Wednesday August 7th, 6 PM
“UNDER OUR SKIN”…A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money will be shown at the Goodwin Library in Farmington on Wednesday, August 7th at 6 pm. The documentary showing is sponsored by Lyme411 a NH patient support group.
UNDER OUR SKIN exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most serious and controversial epidemics of our time. Slate Magazine called it “Head-spinning…riveting…a rigorously researched and highly thorough piece of investigative reporting.”
Each year, thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are all in their head. Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment all too willing to put profits ahead of patients. Please note that the movie is not suitable for children.
A question and answer session with Dr. Steve Clark, ND will follow immediately after the film. Dr. Clark is an experienced Lyme-treating Naturopathic doctor.. Lyme411 holds monthly support group meetings in Laconia for people living with tick-borne illnesses as well as their family members and friends. For more information about Lyme 411 visit www.LYme411.org or call 888-596-5698 (messages are usually returned within 24 hours). For more information about the showing call Cyndi at 755-2762.
If you missed the showing last night view it now here:
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