To provide more consistent, convenient hours for the Farmington community, the Goodwin Library will be changing its hours starting November 4th. This will allow the library to be open more hours, including some morning hours. Starting November 4th, the new library hours will be:
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 2-8
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 2-8
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Because of the new hours, the meeting days will be changing for the Goodwin Library Programs. In October, the Film Society will meet as scheduled on Monday, October 28th to watch and discuss "Psycho". Once the new hours go into effect in November, the Film Society will move to the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Moving half an hour earlier will give us more time to discuss the films we are watching. The November Film Society meeting will be Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30 PM.
Stranded in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, a man sets in motion an
unlikely plan to protect the precious cargo he carries: his infant
daughter. Directed by Ben Howling & Yolanda Ramke Produced by Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke, Marcus Newman, Daniel Foeldes
We had an excellent discussion Monday night after Baz Luhrmann's visually stunning "The Great Gatsby". As John Cleese might say, "And now for something completely different". Next month we will be discussing Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho". The film was quite controversial upon release for both it's violent content and sexual themes and Hitchcock's no late admittance policy at the theater was previously unheard of. "Psycho", along with "Halloween" and "Peeping Tom" helped create the "slasher" film genre and is considered one of the greatest thrillers of all time by film critics and fans alike. It went on to earn four academy award nominations and has been the subject of countless sequels, remakes, and a current hit television show. The film also set a new level of acceptability in violent and sexual content in American films.
Rated R for violence and brief nudity.
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. Does Hitchcock foreshadow the final reveal at all throughout the film? How does he add to the constant feeling of dread present in the film?
2. Did you find the violence surprisingly tame? Too brutal? Why do you think the film was so controversial?
3. How does Hitchcock use music, sounds, lighting, and camera angles to increase the tension and make the film feel more violent than it is?
4. What films have you seen that have paid homage to scenes in "Psycho"?
The Farmington Film Society will be meeting tonight at 6 PM. To prepare for our discussion of the film check out some of the topics we covered when we read the book in June at the Farmington Book Club!
