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/

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/

'The Great Gatsby' Teaser Revealed As Release Date Approaches

http://huff.to/WVWIgL

85th Annual Oscars Night Recap

ARGO Cleans Up... 

WINNERS LIST

 Surprise! Michelle Obama Crashes Oscars

 http://oscar.go.com/

 

85th Annual Oscars Could Make History

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/24/academy-awards-2013-85th-oscars_n_2753907.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/oscars/2013/

http://data.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/oscar-predictions

85th Academy Awards Nominees, February 24th, 2013

Twitter / Search - #oscars

 

Film Society Showing Tonight Febraury 13th, 6PM

Tonight we will be showing Pitch Perfect. Follow college freshman Beca (a delightful Anna Kendrick) as she decides to join her schools a cappella women's singing group. Alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound.

Directors Guild & Documentaries: From 'Searching For Sugar Man' To 'The Invisible War'

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/directors-guild-documentaries-dga_n_2478432.html

How to Survive a Plague

Invisible War

Searching for Sugar Man

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

2103 The Winners-'Argo' Best Picture, Drama Winner At 2013 Golden Globes

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/13/argo-best-picture-drama-golden-globes_n_2377776.html

Golden Globes Winners List 2013

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/13/golden-globes-winners-list-2013_n_2469110.html

'Les Miserables' Best Picture, Musical Or Comedy Winner At 2013 Golden Globes

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/13/les-miserables-best-picture-musical-or-comedy-golden-globes_n_2377876.html

Golden Globes 2013 Red Carpet Photos: See The Fashion & Glittering Gowns!

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/golden-globes-2013-red-carpet-photos-fashion-dresses_n_2398097.html

Oscars Nominations 2013: Seth MacFarlane & Emma Stone Announce Honorees

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/08/oscars-nominations-2013_n_2435207.html

Watch First Episode Of Neil Patrick Harris’ New Puppet Show

http://www.flavorwire.com/350433/watch-the-first-episode-of-neil-patrick-harris-new-puppet-show

Film Society Meeting Tonight! Wednesday, November 14th,6PM

Hi everyone,

 

Tonight, Wed., Nov 14 at 6, we will be showing Moonrise Kingdom for free and with a special guest, a local boy who was in the film. If anyone can come early to help out, make popcorn etc...that would be great. Please let me know!

 

Hope to see you there.
Steph

Farmington Film Society Showing Tonight Of Young Adult- Monday, April 9th At 6:00 PM

 

 Monday, April 9th at 6:00 PM

This month we are showing the movie at an earlier date and on a Monday due to the Poet’s Tea on our regular meeting night.

Our film this month is something completely different! We will be showing Young Adult starring Charlie as a woman, who was popular back in high school and after a divorce returns to her small town where she hopes to reclaim her high school flame, Buddy. This movie is by the same team who did Juno, so you know you are in for a quirky treat!

Next Month:
Wednesday, May 30th at 6:00 PM

In May, we are delighted to be showing A Joyful Noise starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. Come enjoy the show and and sing along with the choir!

Please note: These movies contain adult content and language. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Oscars 2012: Billy Crystal To Rescue 84th Academy Awards Show

http://news.moviefone.com/2012/02/25/oscars-2012-billy-crystal_n_1301115.html?ref=moviefone
 

2012 Academy Awards Start Time, Best Picture Nominees And Fun Facts 

 

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/25/when-are-the-oscars-2012-academy-awards_n_1301169.html?ref=moviefone&ir=Moviefone

The Five Best Indie Movies To See This Month

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leonard-maltin/leonard-maltin-indie-films_b_1124109.html

The Artist

A Dangerous Method

My Week With Marilyn

Sarah's Key

Life Above All

Emmy's 2011

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/18/emmys-2011-live-blog-award-winners_n_968845.html

Create Online Video Playlists With ShortForm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/12/shortform-video-website_n_861323.html

http://www.shortform.com/

Film Review-Sparkle

What a movie! I wanted to watch Sparkle after hearing about it, after falling in love with Dream Girls, when that film was released. Sparkle, made in 1976, has some obvious similarities to Dream Girls, but has many differences that set it apart from the Hollywood titan. Sparkle might be three decades old, but the story and characters are just as relevant today as they were when this film was made. Sparkle was probably made with a fraction of the cost of Dreamgirls, but shines just as bright and sounds just as wonderful, it just isn’t as showy in its’ delivery. The performances, both acting and singing, are nuanced and never seem contrived or misplaced. Sparkle is not a musical, but seats itself as a dramatic film, that follows the life of several women as they try to build lives in the entertainment industry. It also details how painful life is for those around them. Every choice we make has effects we do not often realize, with consequences we never intend, and this film is very good at exposing those moments, bringing the characters to life. The cast is incredible; they have a strength and power missing in many films and they make this film timeless. This film is a bit darker than Dreamgirls, but that adds to the movie; it does not burden it. Watching the eldest sister fall into a life of drugs and abuse is painful, but it is also entirely real and plausible. This film is not without some faults. The story is too often predictable and many times the era it was constructed in shows. The film seems a bit too melodramatic at times, but these slips are few and the film does not lose focus because of them. A classic film in my book; add this one to the queue. 4.5 stars out of .

Find out more about Sparkle on IMDb here.