Farmington NH Film Society: adapted from book

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/

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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?